Palliative Care is a fundamental component of aged care - providing comfort, dignity, and quality to the final chapter of a person's life. The following resources have been developed at a Victorian and National level to enhance palliative care within aged care and improve the quality of life for older Australians facing life-limiting conditions.
Resources for Aged Care
AC-PC Highway to Help
Whether you’re seeking quality assessment, monitoring or communication tools, external support services, educational materials, resources and bereavement support for residents, their families and friends, or self-care tips, this website will direct you there.
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Dignified & Respectful Decisions
These online resources were developed by Palliative Care Victoria to support families making decisions about medical treatment and palliative care for someone living in aged care. The site offers practical and engaging information to promote informed, compassionate care that aligns with a person’s values and preferences.
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Education for Aged Care Teams
The Australian Government funds several education and training programs to enhance palliative care delivery in aged care settings. These initiatives complement one another and aim to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
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Standards & Frameworks
The Victorian End-of-life and Palliative Care Framework and the National Palliative Care Standards for All Health Professionals and Aged Care Services are designed to guide non-specialist providers including general practitioners, aged care staff, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centered palliative care across various settings.
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Local Palliative Care Networks & Services
Link in with your local palliative care network to keep up to date with best practice and be notified of future opportunities to learn and connect. Also, find out what services can support your team during business hours and after hours.
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Future Planning Conversations
Aged care professionals play a crucial role in helping people share their healthcare values and preferences, meaning their wishes can be better understood, respected, and followed in an emergency. These resources are designed to support professionals starting and recording these important conversations.
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This group consists of Aged Care and Palliative Care professionals from various hospital and community-based services across Victoria. Each meeting we provide brief updates about the sector and then feature a selection of guest speakers to talk to a specific topic.
The purpose of the SIG is to :
* Promote awareness and advice on current issues in aged care and palliative care
* Provide opportunities for health professionals to provide advice on advocacy, policy and education matters
* Support health professionals working in aged care and palliative care
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Further Information
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