Our blog collection that informs and provides a platform for sharing views, tips, and ideas related to palliative care from community members and health professionals.

 

Towards best practice in bereavement telehealth

Telephone-based bereavement support (bereavement telehealth) is a common method of providing care to people after the death of someone close. [1] It improves service accessibility, particularly for those who are… Read more

02/07/2026 | Allied Health | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | HP Education | Patients and Carers | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: Bereavement Care / Bereavement Support / End of life care / Grief Support / Palliative Care Research / Telehealth

Views: 54

Why is it important to support families in their role of caring – both at home and in a residential aged care facility?

The role of a family carer Family and friends play an important role in caring for a person who has an advanced disease, life-limiting illness, or frailty. In fact, as… Read more

29/06/2026 | Aged Care in home | Blog | Community | Health Professionals | Patients and Carers | Residential Aged Care

Tags: Aged care / Carer / Carer Support / End of life care / Palliative Care / Residential Aged Care

Views: 136

Actual and preferred location of death for children known to a palliative care service

Why research in this area is needed Thousands of children living in Australia have a life-limiting condition [1]. Palliative care aims to improve end‑of‑life experiences, including supporting families to plan… Read more

23/06/2026 | Aged Care in home | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | Implementation and Translation | Paediatrics | Patients and Carers | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: End of life care / Family Centred Care / Paediatric / Paediatric Palliative Care / Palliative Care / Palliative Care Research / Research

Views: 92

Why online palliative care information matters now more than ever

The ability to access high-quality information on palliative and end-of-life care comprises a cornerstone of Australia’s National Palliative Care Strategy. [1] This is because access to such information provides people… Read more

17/06/2026 | Blog | CareSearch Project | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | HP Education | Implementation and Translation | Patients and Carers | Primary health care

Tags: AI / Artificial Intelligence / Digital Technology / End of life care / Evidence Based Care / Knowledge Translation / Online Palliative Care Information / Palliative Care

Views: 142