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01 Oct 2016... Victoria's end of life and palliative care framework is a guide for improving end of life and palliative care services. This summary is for consumers.

01 Apr 2018... While end-of-life care planning can be overwhelming, having the conversation and documenting your wishes early will help to provide clarity and ease potential conflict with family and friends at a time when emotions run high.

Death is a reality of life, but the circumstances can vary greatly as different groups have different needs.

10 Jun 2025... This translated flyer is targeted at people with a life-limiting illness and encourages them to plan for their care by talking to their GP about palliative care options.

31 Dec 2018... Nurses can use this brochure to introduce carers to how they can help manage breakthrough symptoms safely using subcutaneous medicines.  The brochure is part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

03 Dec 2024... This illustrated guide and accompanying video explain how to give medicine through a subcutaneous cannula using a step-by-step approach.  These guides are part of the caring@home package for carers. Caring@home resources are applicable Australia-wide for clinical services, health professionals and carers/families. 

01 May 2021... Palliative care advice service nurses and doctors offer free, confidential advice to anyone in Victoria who needs information about living with or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness, palliative care, or end-of-life care.  Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for people and families living with life-limiting illnesses. This Advice Service is for everyone in Victoria.

01 Jun 2025... This multilingual booklet shares key information and support drawn from the Dignified and Respectful Decisions website. It includes a guidance checklist and wellbeing support. As a decision-maker, you will be responsible for making choices regarding your loved one's treatment and care. By taking practical and emotional steps to prepare, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions on their behalf when the time arises.  

Palliative care helps those with an illness that cannot be cured by managing symptoms as well as providing emotional and spiritual support.

30 Dec 2022... A Values and Preferences Form can be used to make a record of your values, preferences and wishes about your future health and personal care (advance care planning). The form includes information on why it is useful, how it relates to advance care planning, and how it differs from an Advance Health Directive.