Here you can learn more about some of the diverse populations in Australia and why palliative care matters for them.
People often identify with more than one population group. If you would like to learn about belonging to more than one group and what that can mean for access to palliative care go to our page on Health care rights and intersectionality.
Culture influences how you express yourself and how you interact with the world. This can include your response to pain and illness, and acceptance of palliative care. In our multicultural society asking what is important to a person and their family is the best approach to providing appropriate care. Use our interactive map of the world to explore examples of cultural influences and what this could mean when providing care.
We also have an accessible version of this information.
The influence of culture on pain and palliative care
Select a population group to find out more about their health needs in the context of palliative care. This brief summary can help you to understand the barriers that they may face in accessing palliative care services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Care leavers
Culturally and linguistically diverse people
Homelessness
Intellectual disability
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex
Older People
Prisoners
Rural and remote areas
Veterans
Last updated 02 August 2021