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Category: Community |
Villa Maria Eastern Region- carer support services
Villa Maria's carer Support program assists carers by providing them with a range of flexible respite and carer support options. Ph: 1300 650 615
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National respite for carers program
A federal government initative to support carers. This site provides details of the commonwealth carer respite centres and provides links to other carer information and support.
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Respecting Patient Choices
Respecting Patient Choices (RPC) is an advance care planning program that assists individuals, families and health professionals in making decisions about future medical treatment.
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VACCHO
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Represents the collective of all Aboriginal community controlled health organisations around Victoria
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Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria
providing information on the association and the disease, with links to research and help.
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Migrant Information Centre Eastern Melbourne
The Migrant Information Centre provides a range of services for migrants and refugees as well as an information resource for health professionals and health services.
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Eastern H.A.R.P.
For people with defined chronic diseases and complex needs who may benefit from receiving services in the community rather than having a hospital admission.
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Direct2Care
ph 1300 121 121
A state and federally funded service which is an access point to services. Direct 2Care provides advice, support and referral for community based care services for older people and their carers.
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Category: Education & Research |
PCOC-Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration
PCOC is a quality initiative voluntarily undertaken by palliative services. PCOC aims to develop and support a national benchmarking system that will contribute to improved palliative care for all Australians.
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EPERC - Fast Facts
End of life/Palliative Education Resource Center (CPERC)is editted through the Medical College of Wisconsin.There are over 200 "fast fact" information sheets. Topics include psycho- social concepts, treatment,communication,and some symptoms. Be aware this is an American site when considering any clinical recommendations
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Cancer Learning
A cancer education and care development site designed for health professionals. It contains a variety of cancer education resources and information from paediatrics to geriatrics including CALD and evidence based practice.
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Monash Uni Palliative Care Research Team
On this site the research team are profiled and there is online access to some research reports and journal articles.
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