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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 culture shapes the final chapter: Lessons from Japan for palliative aged care

This article has been prepared from Dr Yumi Naito’s seminar presentation for the Research Centre for Palliative Care, Death and Dying (RePaDD) on 17 March 2026, “Cultural Influences on End-of-Life… Read more

Tags: Aged care / CALD / Cultural Competence / End of life care / Palliative Care / Person Centered Care

Making every goodbye count: Bridging the cultural gap in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

This story isn’t unique; however, it reflects how culture and language quietly shape some of the most important moments in the ICU. When my father first arrived in the ICU,… Read more

Tags: CALD / Culturally Diversity / Culturally Sensitive Care / End of life care / ICU / Intensive Care Unit / Nursing Care / Palliative Care / Professional Interpreters / Spiritual Support

Providing end-of-life care for people from culturally diverse backgrounds in intensive care

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Cultural diversity encompasses ethnic and racial diversity, multiculturalism, diverse languages, religions, practices, identities, family structures and views and… Read more

Tags: CALD / Cultural Diversity / End of life care / ICU / Intensive Care Unit / Palliative Care

At home until the end? What carers shared about navigating in-home aged care at the end of life

Most older Australians say they want to stay at home as long as possible, ideally right through the end of life. But as many health and aged care providers know,… Read more

Tags: Aged care / Carers / End of life care / End of Life Pathway / Home Care / Older Australia / Palliative Care / Residential Aged Care / Support At Home