Palliative care and end of life services

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

People who have support from family and friends are less likely to suffer poor health after bereavement and loss.

It can be difficult to talk to a child about death, but it is important to be honest with them.

It is important that you make as much quality time as possible to spend with those you love and that you talk to them about dying.

When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

End of life and palliative care is based on person-centred and holistic care. Talk with your family, close friends, doctor and your palliative care team about what they can do to help you to make the most of each day.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

It is important for the family members of someone who is facing the end of their life to respect their wishes and follow through with the requests of their loved one as much as is practical and possible

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

If you are living with a life-limiting illness, end of life and palliative care services can be provided to you at home.

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.

There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family.

There are end of life and palliative care services that provide safe, inclusive care for people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family.

Advance care plan personal stories

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Carers Victoria provides information and advice to carers and their families about carer supports and services.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

End of life and palliative care is based on person-centred and holistic care. Talk with your family, close friends, doctor and your palliative care team about what they can do to help you to make the most of each day.

Palliative care - personal stories

It is okay to speak up and make a complaint if you think something is wrong with the service being provided.

Palliative care information and advice is available from Palliative Care Victoria

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

It is important for the family members of someone who is facing the end of their life to respect their wishes and follow through with the requests of their loved one as much as is practical and possible

Find out how you can access palliative care for medical treatment, emotional support and practical help to maintain your quality of life for as long as your condition allows.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Palliative care helps improve the quality of life for a person with a life-limiting illness, as well as the lives of their family, friends and carers, through advice, information, referral and support.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

End of life and palliative care is based on person-centred and holistic care. Talk with your family, close friends, doctor and your palliative care team about what they can do to help you to make the most of each day.

You can have inpatient palliative care in a hospital or a specialist inpatient palliative care unit.

Victoria is the first state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) provides a safe legal framework for people who are suffering and dying to choose the manner and timing of their death.

When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.

The members of your palliative care team may include doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and carers.

It is important for the family members of someone who is facing the end of their life to respect their wishes and follow through with the requests of their loved one as much as is practical and possible

Advance care plan personal stories

Advance care plans can help the people close to you and those caring for you to know what is important to you about the level of healthcare and quality of life you would want.

It is important to acknowledge that you will respond in your own way to the news that you are dying. Respect your need to question, your need for silence and your need to talk.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

End of life and palliative care is based on person-centred and holistic care. Talk with your family, close friends, doctor and your palliative care team about what they can do to help you to make the most of each day.

Planning and making decisions about the end of your life can be a positive experience. It is a good opportunity to reflect on the things that are important to you, and to make arrangements that suit you.

For some people with a life-limiting illness, work can play a positive role in providing a continued sense of identity, independence and ongoing financial security for their family.

The healthcare professionals in your palliative care team will work together to manage your pain so that you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Palliative care - personal stories

Victoria is the first state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) provides a safe legal framework for people who are suffering and dying to choose the manner and timing of their death.

When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.

It is important for the family members of someone who is facing the end of their life to respect their wishes and follow through with the requests of their loved one as much as is practical and possible

Grief Australia provides specialist bereavement services for individuals and families who need help after the death of someone close to them.

Beyond Blue is an organisation that provides a free online and telephone helpline for people with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues.

Cancer Council Victoria aims to reduce the impact of all cancers for all Victorians.

Carer Advisory Service provides information and advice to carers.

The CDAMS provides diagnosis and referrals to those experiencing memory loss and decreased cognition.

Community health centres operate across Victoria and offer a range of community health services to local residents.

DBMAS works to improve the lives of people with dementia whose behaviour is affecting their care.

EACH Social and Community Health is a health service that aims to improve community health and wellbeing.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

Griefline provides counselling and support to Australians experiencing loss and grief.

A haematologist specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing diseases of the blood and blood-producing organs.

Call Lifeline to anonymously and confidentially discuss any personal difficulties, including suicidal thoughts at any time. Calls can be made at any time.

End of life and palliative care is based on person-centred and holistic care. Talk with your family, close friends, doctor and your palliative care team about what they can do to help you to make the most of each day.

Massage therapy is the manipulation of a person’s soft tissue (such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, lymphatic vessels or organs) for therapeutic purposes.

My Aged Care aims to help you navigate the aged care system.

The National Dementia Helpline is a telephone information and support service for people with dementia, their carers, families and friends.

NURSE-ON-CALL is a free, confidential telephone helpline that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

An oncologist treats people with cancer.

An orthopaedic surgeon specialises in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, both surgically and non-surgically.

The Palliative Care Advice Service is a phone-based service for anyone seeking access to specialist guidance and advice for those living with a life-limiting illness and those who support them.

A pharmacist is a professional who specialises in preparing and dispensing medications, including medicines, ointments and tablets.

A radiologist is a medical professional who specialises in using medical imaging technologies to diagnose and treat injury and disease.

A respiratory physician (respiratory and sleep medicine specialist) specialises in diagnosing, treating and preventing conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system.

Advance care plan personal stories

Immediate family have the right to refuse a hospital post mortem of the deceased and can object to a coronial post mortem.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

It is the funeral directors job to help with many of the legal responsibilities, including the death certificate.

Grief is a process, not an event – most people will continue to grieve in subtle ways for the rest of their lives.

If you're unsure of how to support someone who is grieving, ask them.

Palliative care - personal stories

It is important for the family members of someone who is facing the end of their life to respect their wishes and follow through with the requests of their loved one as much as is practical and possible

Advance care plan personal stories

Carers Victoria provides information and advice to carers and their families about carer supports and services.

Palliative care for children provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to newborns, infants, children and young people with a life-limiting condition and their families.

If you are living with a life-limiting illness, end of life and palliative care services can be provided to you at home.

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.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

If you're unsure of how to support someone who is grieving, ask them.

If you are a carer, for example of a person with a disability or mental illness, or recovering from an accident or illness or an older person with care needs, you need to look after yourself or the demands may wear you down.

Palliative care - personal stories

It is okay to speak up and make a complaint if you think something is wrong with the service being provided.

There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family.

Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

It is important for the family members of someone who is facing the end of their life to respect their wishes and follow through with the requests of their loved one as much as is practical and possible