Palliative care is care that helps people live their life as fully and as comfortably as possible when living with a life-limiting or terminal illness.
This page provides an overview of palliative care services and resources for health professionals.
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SEMPHN is proud to be participating in the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care project funded by the Australian Department of Health. We are collaborating with public and private providers including GPs and residential aged care facilities (RACF) to improve access to safe, quality, palliative care.
SEMPHN has completed a Palliative Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) to guide future activities under the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care (GCfAHPC) Program.
This assessment identifies gaps, challenges and priorities for palliative care across the region. It aims to strengthen access to timely, coordinated and person-centred care at home and in the community.
Where are the Community Palliative Care providers in our region?
Please click on the relevant provider link below to view their website and referral details.
Peninsula Home Hospice: Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, parts of Kingston (south of Mordialloc Creek)
Palliative Care Victoria: Locate your nearest palliative care provider using Palliative Care Victoria's 'Find a service' function.
Resources for General Practitioners
The following resources provide practical palliative care guidance and assistance to ensure you can provide your patients with the most appropriate care.
Palliative Care Access to Core Medicines (PCAM) Project
The PCAM project provides palliative care support and assists people who wish to die at home through timely access to essential medicines.
Resources and further information
Palliative Care Access to Core Medicines
Palliative Care Australia - National peak body for palliative care
Safer Care Victoria - Anticipatory medication guidance and more
Palliative Care Victoria - includes cultural responsiveness for Aboriginal Australians, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people and LGBTIQA+ people
Care Search - Palliative care knowledge network
Southern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Office of the Public Advocate: Medical Treatment: for health professionals seeking advice
Education opportunities
Medicines in the last days of life: anticipatory medicines and medication management for end-of-life care
Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)
Centre for Palliative Care
End of Life Directions for Aged Care (ELDAC)
End of Life Law for clinicians
The Advance Project®
SMRPCC Education & Training calendar
