end of life care

2026 may see VAD become available nationally

Voluntary assisted dying is now lawful and being accessed across most – and soon, potentially all – of the country.…

Include palliative care in Medicare reform, says peak body

In light of recent announcements made by the major political parties pledging billions of dollars to a major Medicare overhaul,…

Offering end of life support as part of home care is important – but may face some challenges

Jennifer Tieman, Flinders University Earlier this month, the government announced major changes to aged care in Australia, including a A$4.3…

Collaborative palliative care pilot project empowers aged care staff

Two Victorian aged care providers are changing the way they deliver end of life care. Peninsula Home Hospice and Vasey…