Where do Older Australians Die?
12th August 2021
There is a new report available from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that presents one method for identifying where older Australians die. Knowing where people die is an…
Palliative Care is core business for Aged Care
4th May 2021
Palliative Care Australia has recently updated and republished its report “Palliative care is core business for aged-care” in light of the final report by the Royal Commission into Aged Care…
Seeking phone responders
19th November 2020
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in winning the tender to provide the Palliative Care Information and Support Line service in WA for the next four…
Aged Care Quality and Safety Royal Commission report
1st October 2020
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released its special report on the COVID-19 pandemic in aged care. They make the point that the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Palli8 campaign
29th September 2020
Palliative Care Australia has launched a new campaign aimed at recognising that it is essential palliative care be recognised as core business for all aged care providers. As Australia’s population…
What do we think of ageing and aged care?
27th July 2020
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established in response to significant problems with aged care services in Australia. A national survey of Australian adults was conducted…
Compassionate Care in Residential Aged Care
4th June 2020
On National Palliative Care Week this year, we were extremely fortunate to be able to host an online sector forum featuring Professor Susan Kurrle, who talked about compassionate care in…