This 2017 PCOC report highlights key achievements of the program and participating palliative care services and is available here.
New dementia resource
Dementia Australia has launched a new resource that provides dementia-specific information to help support people living with dementia who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI), their care partners, family and friends. You can access the guide and other LGBTI dementia resources here.
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PCA & its Members a United Voice in Canberra
This week, the CEOs of PCA and its state and territory member organisations, held worthwhile meetings in Canberra seeking increased support for palliative care with the Minister for Health, Hon. Greg Hunt, the Minister for Aged Care and Indigenous Health, Hon. Ken Wyatt, Senator Richard Di Natale, Leader of the … Read more
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June
In many parts of the world elder abuse occurs with little recognition or response. It is a global social issue which affects the health, well-being, independence and human rights of millions of older people around the world, and an issue which deserves the attention of all in the community. Further … Read more
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EPC biography volunteers win award
Congratulations to the EPC biography volunteers (all 94 of them) and the four staff who support them on winning the Minister for Health Volunteering Award in the category ‘Outstanding Achievement by a Volunteer: Improving the patient experience’. This is a great tribute to the generous contributions of these volunteers who … Read more
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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 new calls from the state’s peak medical and palliative care organisations. [Read more]
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National Palliative Care Week 20-25 May
Holistic approach to palliative care required for consumers and carers Palliative Care Australia, Consumers Health Forum of Australia and Carers Australia released the Consensus Statement: Carer and Consumer Engagement in Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care today at the National Palliative Care Week Parliamentary Breakfast in Canberra. Palliative Care Australia CEO, Liz Callaghan … Read more
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One thousand biographies celebrated at EPC
Congratulations to EPC and its 94 trained volunteer biographers, who celebrated the completion of one thousand biographies since this pioneering program began in 2006 at a luncheon held this week. You can read more about the program here.
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Desirable funding model for palliative care
Professor Stephen Duckett argues that palliative care services are cost effective but that government funding arrangements do not reflect this, often encouraging hospital over home death, and inhibiting access. He includes a summary of his suggested potential new directions and approaches for palliative care. Access the full Palliative Matters article.
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Palliative Care Barriers Survey
The Australian Government has commissioned a project exploring barriers to palliative care for nine population groups that are under-served or have complex needs. Staff and volunteers who work with these groups in any capacity are invited to share their views by completing this survey which closes on 24 June. Further … Read more
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