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06 Mar 2017... Death is a reality of life, but the circumstances can vary greatly as different groups have different needs.

01 Oct 2016... Victoria's end of life and palliative care framework is a guide for improving end of life and palliative care services. This summary is for consumers.

01 Apr 2018... While end-of-life care planning can be overwhelming, having the conversation and documenting your wishes early will help to provide clarity and ease potential conflict with family and friends at a time when emotions run high.

03 Dec 2024... This illustrated guide and accompanying video explain how to give medicine through a subcutaneous cannula using a step-by-step approach.  These guides are part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

31 Dec 2018... Nurses can use this brochure to introduce carers to how they can help manage breakthrough symptoms safely using subcutaneous medicines.  The brochure is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

10 Jun 2025... This translated flyer is targeted at people with a life-limiting illness and encourages them to plan for their care by talking to their GP about palliative care options.

23 Oct 2024... The What Matters Most Discussion Starter helps older people think about what would be right for them if they became very sick or were nearing the end of life, before a crisis happens. These resources support health and aged care workers to have important conversations with older people, and to include their family and friends in the discussion. The Discussion Starter includes questions about the person, their health, and what they may want at the end of life. Health or aged care workers can use these questions to guide a supportive conversation and help the older person explore what matters most to them.   

30 Dec 2022... A Values and Preferences Form can be used to make a record of your values, preferences and wishes about your future health and personal care (advance care planning). The form includes information on why it is useful, how it relates to advance care planning, and how it differs from an Advance Health Directive.

31 Aug 2022... This guide provides information to help you prepare and complete your Advance Health Directive. This helps you to think deeply about future situations in which you are unwell and unable to make decisions about your health care. If this is distressing, please seek support from a family member, friend or health professional. The sections of this document cover information explains what an Advance Health Directive is and why it is helpful, provides a step-by-step guide to making an Advance Health Directive, answers other frequently asked questions, an example of a completed form, and a blank Advance Health Directive.

25 Jun 2021... This translated brochure has information on Advance Care Planning and who can help make medical decisions for you if you are unable to.