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.

 

When the hiccups don’t stop: Rethinking care for a hidden struggle in palliative care

We’ve all been there. You eat too fast or drink a fizzy beverage, and suddenly – ‘hic’. It’s annoying, maybe a little funny, but usually, it’s over in a few… Read more

12/02/2026 | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | HP Education | Patients and Carers | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: Chronic Hiccups / Evidence Based Practice / Palliative Care / Person-Centered Care / Quality of Life / Symptom management

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Reimagining respite and transition care for people living with dementia: A person-centred, rights-based approach

Dementia is a life-limiting condition affecting over 400,000 Australians. Although dementia care is delivered by professionals, most care is provided by family and friends. Carers often face significant physical and… Read more

10/02/2026 | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | HP Education | Implementation and Translation | Older Australia | Patients and Carers | Residential Aged Care | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: Aged care / Caregivers / Dementia / End of life care / Palliative Care / Realist Review / Residential Care

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