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Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal community controlled health organisations and palliative care services can work together to meet your needs and respect your wishes and culture.
Understanding the Palliative Care Journey
This guide aims to help Aboriginal people, their families and services understand what this palliative care ‘journey’ may hold for them and achieve the best possible care.
Individuals may request a complimentary copy of this guide by completing the downloadable form and returning to Palliative Care Victoria. The book will be sent via Australia Post. Bulk purchase requests can be made by completing the downloadable order form.
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Welcome to our journey - VACCHO
Stories and reflections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people about the journey of life and to the dreaming. Published by VACCHO, 2014
View FileAbout Aboriginal Palliative Care - Leaflet
Information for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders about the help available from palliative care on the journey to the Dreaming.
View FileTaking Control of Your Health Journey
An introduction about advance are planning for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders produced by Respecting Patient Choices.
View FIleKaren's story
Karen Bryant, Gunditjmara woman, has cared for three family members with cancer. She describes how palliative care helped on the journey to the Dreaming.
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Suzanne Nelson, a Yorta Yorta woman and Aboriginal Health Liaison Worker, discusses how she supports Aboriginal people with a life limiting illness. Duration 4 mins
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