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20 Feb 2021... End of life and palliative care explained: End of life and palliative care helps improve the quality of life for someone who has a life-limiting illness by offering services, advice, information, referral and support. End of life and palliative care offers emotional and practical support to families, friends and carers. Palliative care is not just for people nearing the end of their lives. You can receive palliative care at the same time as other treatments for particular conditions. End of life and palliative care in Victoria is based on person-centred care, which means you and your family are treated in the way you want to be treated.  Palliative care can help you plan your care, including using an advanced care plan. Any person can make a referral for themselves or someone else to palliative care.    

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. 

18 Jun 2024... This booklet provides essential information and support for substitute decision-makers of family members in residential care. As a decision-maker, you will be responsible for making choices regarding their treatment and care—a significant responsibility. By taking practical and emotional steps to prepare, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions on behalf of your loved one when the time arises.  

14 Aug 2019... This video explains what advance care planning means and why it is important. It has advice on what steps you can take to plan for your future health and personal care.

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. 

18 Nov 2024... A booklet and poster in Easy English using images to help you understand what happens when someone is sick and needs palliative care. Initially developed for people with an intellectual disability, they would also be suitable for anyone seeking easy-to-understand information. This video is an Auslan translation and uses images to help you understand what happens when someone is sick and needs palliative care.

31 Dec 2018... The medicines diary is for carers to record all the subcutaneous medicines that are given to the person being cared for.  This resource is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

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.

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

29 Sep 2022... This fact sheet explains how to recognise when someone is close to passing away, including signs like long sleep, difficulty moving, and changes in breathing. It also describes what happens when a person has passed and advises on contacting a doctor for verification. It reassures carers and provides practical guidance.