Palliative Care Connect is a suite of navigation services that increase access and information to palliative care and bereavement support in South Australia. It offers an Aboriginal-specific navigation service, providing culturally safe guidance for Aboriginal people and their families who are living with sickness or close to finishing up. The service is accessible to people living in South Australia over the phone, or in person in Port Augusta and Whyalla. Aboriginal Palliative Care Navigators are available to give practical, emotional and bereavement support, as well as provide guidance on culturally respectful approaches to care, for health, community and aged care professionals working with Aboriginal people.
Friday, 14 February 2025
On Friday, Health Ministers approved a new Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines – designated registered nurse prescriber (the standard), which enables suitably educated and qualified RNs to prescribe Schedule 2, 3, 4 and 8 medicines in partnership with an authorised health practitioner under a prescribing agreement.
The endorsement will enhance access to high-quality, reliable medicines for all Australians, especially those in rural and remote areas.
Friday, 13 December 2024
The Australian Teletrial Program aims to improve regional, rural and remote patient access and participation in clinical trials. Teletrials is a proven model and uses digital telecommunications to connect regional and rural clinical trial site clusters.
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
The 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference will be held in Brisbane 10-12 September 2025. The conference will explore gaps in care systems for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families, focusing on the theme ‘Connecting Systems for Better Care.’
Tuesday, 19 November 2024