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, …
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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 National P…
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, especially…
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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 st… -
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 Wester… -
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 mo… -
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 c… -
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 … -
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… -
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… -
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 … -
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 b… -
Most older Australians unprepared for end-of-life decisions
New research from Advance Care Pla… -
Research reveals carers unprepared for end-of-life decisions
Dementia carers require more support and guidance to navigate the end-of-life care for their loved one, a new interna… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people better supported in end of life thanks to new resource portal
The workforce supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through end of life and palliative care are se… -
Palliative care placed in the global spotlight
For one day - as part of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on 13 October - people, organisations and communities … -
Technology trial successfully takes aim at reduced hospital admissions
The role of technology in health and aged care has long been acknowledged, but a partnership between a New South Wale… -
End of life care project engages in second phase
Additional initiatives, new partnerships, technology innovation and policy roundtables are all part of the second pha… -
Death and dying 101 - calls made for end of life education to be included in curriculum
Students across Queensland could soon be learning about death and dying in the classroom if action is taken following… -
Ageing population to blame for increased palliative care hospitalisations
Australia’s growing and ageing population, paired with a rise in chronic and incurable illnesses, is being blamed f… -
Nation asked about “What Matters Most” in end of life
Australians of all ages and stages of life are being asked to reflect on “What Matters Most” from 20-26 May as pa…
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