Finding options for palliative care
Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of adults and children with life-limiting illnesses. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual.
What local resources are available?
The following is a list of resources that can assist and support those in need of palliative care and end-of-life services.
Advance Care Planning Australia
Advanced Care Planning Australia is a national program dedicated to promoting conversations and preferences for future healthcare. Through resources, education, and community engagement, they facilitate the development of advanced care plans, ensuring that people’s healthcare wishes are respected and honoured.
Banksia Palliative Care Service
Banksia Palliative Care Service provides specialist palliative care services in the home across the Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea regions.
CareSearch
CareSearch is an online resource providing evidence-based information and support for palliative care. It offers a comprehensive knowledge base, educational materials and tools to assist health professionals, patients and families in navigating and understanding various aspects of palliative care.
Carers Victoria
Carers Victoria is an organisation committed to supporting and advocating for unpaid family and friend carers across the state. Through services, resources and community engagement, Carers Victoria strives to enhance the wellbeing and recognition of carers, addressing their unique challenges and providing valuable assistance.
Carer Help
Carer Help is an online resource that outlines five different pathways that relate to different stages of caring for someone approaching the end of life. It also provides access to additional resources, tools and information to help those providing care.
Eastern Palliative Care Service
Eastern Palliative Care Service provides comprehensive specialist palliative care in the home across the eastern region of Melbourne.
HELP app
The Healthy End of Life Program (HELP) is a comprehensive app designed to enhance the well-being of individuals approaching the end of their lives, prioritising both physical comfort and emotional support. Through personalised care plans, this program aims to ensure a dignified and peaceful transition, promoting a holistic approach to end-of-life care that addresses the unique needs and preferences of each individual.
Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS)
PCAS is a free phone service that offers expert advice and guidance to the community, health professionals and aged care staff, regarding palliative care in Victoria. The service provides valuable information addressing complex care needs, managing symptoms, and ensuring effective communication within the palliative care context.
Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families who are facing life-limiting illness. Through advocacy, education, and support, PCA strives to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care that addresses physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Palliative Care Victoria
Palliative Care Victoria is dedicated to promoting and enhancing palliative care services across the state. They collaborate with health professionals, communities and policy makers to ensure accessible and high-quality care for individuals and families in Victoria.
Precious Time
Precious Time provides expert advice on how to talk about dying, how to live fully supported and with dignity, and how to sort out legal and financial issues. It also features a live blog and searchable database containing more than 400 organisations and business that provide useful services.
The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV)
TCFV is a support organisation dedicated to helping bereaved parents, siblings, and families cope with the loss of a child, providing a compassionate and understanding community. Through peer support, meetings, and resources, TCFV offers a space for grieving families to connect and navigate their grief journey together.