Category Archives: News

How to manage family tension when one of you needs care

As parents grow older or if someone gets sick, families often must make decisions about...

New op shop for Katie Rose Hospice

Katie Rose Cottage Hospice opened its first op shop in Tewantin, QLD five years ago...

How I helped my mother to have a good death from afar

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne man V Srikanth had to support his mother in...

Council of Elders on aged care announced

Lived experience, diverse backgrounds, strong expertise. Senior Australians now have a strong, formal voice to...

Palliative care volunteers recognised

At the age of 72, Susie Thomas knew she was in a high-risk category for...

Hospice construction begins

Major construction works are set to begin next week on the Adolescent and Young Adult...

Talk about care planning with RED-MAP

A new supportive and palliative care indicators tool (SPICT) RED-MAP introduces a 6-step guide to...

Aged care palliative care program underway

A new program that aims to improve palliative and end-of-life care for aged care residents...

Tilly the compawsionate pup

For the past two years, patients in Tasmania’s palliative care services have been treated to...

25 not out: Braeside Hospital marks milestone

After celebrating their 25th anniversary, Braeside Hospital is already looking towards the future. The hospital, which...

SWSLHD COVID-19 team are winners in volunteer awards

Congratulations Arlene Roache and the SWSLHD Palliative Care COVID-19 team. Volunteer Team of the Year...

Mt Druitt volunteers are back!

Mount Druitt’s Supportive and Palliative Care Unit enthusiastically welcomed back its much-loved volunteers on 1...