Future care crisis ‘on the cards’ as Australians fail to plan Failing to plan for future care has been revealed as a common trend among older Australians in a new first of its kind report,...
The 40-page plan for palliative care reform in 2024 Federal Budget Does Australia need to do more for palliative care in the upcoming Federal Budget?
Hospitalisation for end-of-life care — what to expect As palliative care-related hospitalisation rates increase, Australia contends with a growing area of concern.
Consumers Culture Awareness End of Life Should you include a charity in your will? Do you have a favourite charity? Consider helping an important cause when you’re reviewing your will
Consumers Advice Culture Awareness How to help someone you love the second you die “You can’t beat death, but you can beat death in life, sometimes. The more often you learn to do it, the more light...
Industry Elder Abuse End of Life Family member arrested in connection with double murder of 94-year-old SA couple
Industry Dementia End of Life Study finds significant mortality link between dementia and colorectal cancer Dementia is the leading cause of death in women in Australia and the second cause of death in men.
Advice End of Life Health and Wellbeing When should you consider palliative care preparation? No one wants to face a final goodbye, but being prepared is important and knowing how you wish to live in those last few...
Industry End of Life Health and Wellbeing Award-winning research study for major depression in palliative care For some patients in palliative care, the future can seem grim or uncertain which may lead to a slump in their mood,...
Consumers Dementia Education & Training National Advance Care Planning Week encourages conversations about future care needs If you were too ill to make decisions about your treatment and care, who would make those decisions on your behalf...
Consumers Advice Culture Awareness Advance Care Planning Week challenges Australians to plan for future medical care This week’s National Advance Care Planning Week, running from 22 – 26 March, is encouraging all Australians...
Consumers Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Palliative Care Week breaks down misconceptions Palliative Care has been a big topic in Australia over the last several months due to COVID-19, and this year’s...
Consumers Advice Culture Awareness COVID-19 highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning Today kicks off National Advance Care Planning Week, encouraging Australians to plan their future medical care,...
Consumers Industry End of Life ROYAL COMMISSION: Begging to stay in hospital and challenges of palliative care The fourth day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety listened to a case study...
Consumers Industry Education & Training Palliative Care Australia pleased with next Aged Care Royal Commission focus The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recently announced their focus for the next hearings in Western...
Consumers Industry Advice Australians not planning end of life care or options A survey undertaken by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) for National Palliative Care Week, running 19-26 May, found most...
Consumers Industry Education & Training ROYAL COMMISSION: “Inadequate care” and mismanagement of palliative care The second week of the third series of the Royal Commission into Aged Care hearings in Sydney started today, with a case...
Consumers Advice Caring & Carers An Advanced Care Directive can offer peace of mind SPONSORED STORY – An Advanced Care Directive is an essential part of healthcare. There are moments where a patient...
Consumers Industry Allied Health More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak...
Consumers Industry Advice Advanced Care Planning Week encourages tough but important conversations If you were unable to speak for yourself, who would speak for you? And what health care decisions would you want them to...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers More choice in NSW palliative care support Thousands of New South Wales (NSW) families supporting loved ones with a life-limiting illness will have more choice...
Consumers Industry End of Life New “one-stop shop” to improve pain management in aged care A revised and expanded book and additional resources for pain management in residential aged care homes promises to be a...
Australian Healthcare Week 20 - 21 March, 2024 The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The...