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Palliative Perspectives

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.

What is a ‘good death’?

In this blog, Shanna Provost for the Good Death Impact Network, explores the question of what a ‘good death’ really means, drawing on insights from members of the... Read more...

3/02/2026 | Blog | Implementation and Translation | Community | Dying2Learn | Diverse Communities | Health Professionals | HP Education

Tags: Palliative Care | End of life care | good death | dying2learn | Death Literacy | DyingWell | End of Life Planning Views: 54

What are the needs of parents who have a child in in paediatric palliative care?

In this blog, Dr Piyumi Senanayake and Dr John Oldroyd from Australian Catholic University share insights from their recent systematic review, highlighting significant gaps in... Read more...

27/01/2026 | Blog | Implementation and Translation | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Paediatrics | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: Bereavement | Palliative Care | End of life care | Paediatric Palliative Care | Emotional Support | Psychosocial Support Views: 159

Palliative care & Parkinson’s: It’s about living well, not just dying well

In this blog, Tina Gillespie from Parkinson’s Australia and the Young Onset Parkinson’s Exchange (YOPX) draws on lived experience to highlight common misconceptions... Read more...

20/01/2026 | Blog | Implementation and Translation | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Primary health care | Specialist Palliative Care | Aged Care in home

Tags: Palliative Care | quality of life | Parkinsons | Young Onset Parkinsons | Early Support | YOPX Views: 211

Community-based end-of-life care for children

When a child is living with a life-limiting condition, many families hope to spend their child’s final days at home. In this blog, Tiina Jaaniste, Marisa Eamens, Therese... Read more...

15/01/2026 | Blog | Implementation and Translation | Evidence | Community | Patients and Carers | Health Professionals | Paediatrics | Nurses | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: Palliative Care | End of life care | Paediatric Palliative Care | Health Research | Community Care | Palliative Care Nurses Views: 223

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