Category Archives: News
The “Human Room” – multi-sensory end of life care
The use of multi-sensory rooms as a form of engagement with art in palliative care...
David Gulpilil’s death sparks call for better palliative care
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images of a...
Boost to enhance telehealth experiences for patients and doctors
Monash University researchers will lead a $2 million Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) project to enhance...
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...