Australian Capital Territory - State Resources - Finding Services and Support - Patients and Carers

Palliative care resources for people in ACT

Use these links to find practical support or services in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), or to put you in touch with support groups. Don’t forget you can find additional information, resources and services in the National resources and Disease specific resources pages.

Palliative care organisations and programs

Palliative Care ACT. Phone: (02) 6255 5771
End of life and palliative care - ACT Government: For palliative care support for all people in the ACT

Carers support

CarersACT. Tel: (02) 6296 9900.
- Young carer supports
- Aged care respite booking service
The Compassionate Friends ACT & Queanbeyan: For bereavement support Tel: 0494 149 866

Health and community services

Information and advice

Cancer Council ACT
Community Info Hub - VolunteeringACT

Equipment and supplies

Canberra Health Services - Equipment loan and supply

Transport and travel

ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme: For financial assistance for ACT residents with a disability or significant mobility restriction preventing them from using public and community transport Tel: (02) 6207 0028
Interstate Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (IPTAS) (ACT)
Transport Canberra: Information on accessible travel
Access Canberra: Disability parking permits
ACT Ambulance Service

Financial and legal assistance

ACT Government: Advance care planning
Advance Care Planning Australia: ACT
Legal Aid ACT
Public Trustee & Guardian for the ACT
ACT Public Advocate
Care: Free and confidential support on credit and debt matters, budgeting tools and strategies, legal advice on Australian consumer and credit law, and 0% interest community loans
Rise Above - Capital Region Cancer Relief: Provides financial assistance to patients with cancer in the region

Representation and complaints

Health Service Complaints. Tel: (02) 6205 2222

Last updated 15 December 2025