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  • There are options for end of life and palliative care for Victorians living with a disability.
  • End of life and palliative care for Victorians living with a disability can be provided at home, in specialist disability accommodation, in residential aged care or in an inpatient facility at a hospital.
  • If you are younger than 65 years of age, be sure to consider all options for care before considering residential aged care.
  • Planning ahead is a good idea for you or your guardian so that your views and preferences will be respected.
  • You can record your preferences for care in an advance care plan.
  • Advance care directives became legally binding from 12 March 2018.

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Reviewed on: 23-07-2018