Palliative care services in Victoria aims to improve the quality of life for people living with serious, ongoing or potentially terminal illnesses.
This short video from the Better Health Channel explains further.
Living, Dying & Grieving Well: A Guide to Palliative Care
Information about what palliative care involves, who it helps and how to access it. Stories illustrate how it helps people of all ages with a life limiting illness and their families.
Individuals may request a free copy of this guide here. Bulk purchase requests within Victoria can be made here.
Bulk orders outside of Victoria should be requested to info@pallcarevic.asn.au
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Supporting a Person Who Needs Palliative Care: A Guide for Families & Friends
A comprehensive and practical resource for family carers of a person with a life limiting illness who needs palliative care. Peter Hudson and Rosalie Hudson, 3rd edition, 2017
Individuals may request a free copy of this guide here. Bulk purchase requests within Victoria can be made here. Bulk orders outside of Victoria should be requested to info@pallcarevic.asn.au
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Palliative Caring (Victoria)
Useful information and resources for families and carers who are caring for a person with a life-limiting illness or condition.
Individuals may request a free copy of this guide here. Bulk orders should be requested to info@pallcarevic.asn.au
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Understanding Palliative Care – Cancer Council Australia 2021
This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about palliative care (sometimes called supportive care). Although palliative care is for anyone with a life-limiting illness, this booklet has been written specifically for people affected by advanced cancer.
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The Manual for Living and Dying in style
To die well requires thought and planning. Preparing well in advance for this inevitable time of life is the key. This manual presents ideas and ways to make dying, and death easier for yourself and your family.
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Information sessions for community groups
Free information sessions are available for community groups who wish to learn more about the benefits of palliative care.
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