The foundation of best practice

The evidence centre is a place for people to find, learn about, and work with palliative care evidence. An authoritative, practical, and foundational resource to support best practice and improving care.

About Evidence

Read about evidence and why it matters in palliative care.

Clinical Evidence Summaries

Keep up to date with our summaries of clinical evidence in palliative care.

Evidence Collections

Start with pre-appraised evidence sources for practice.

Searching for Evidence

Access evidence sources to support your specific practice questions.

Evidence Training

Develop your understanding and skills in using evidence across EBP, QI, and Research.

Translation Training

Learn how broad scale changes can be implemented and the tools available to help you get started.

CareSearch evidence blog

Why is it important to support families in their role of caring – both at home and in a residential aged care facility?

The role of a family carer Family and friends play an important role in caring for a person who has an advanced disease, life-limiting illness, or frailty. In fact, as… Read more

29/06/2026 | Aged Care in home | Blog | Community | Health Professionals | Patients and Carers | Residential Aged Care

Tags: Aged care / Carer / Carer Support / End of life care / Palliative Care / Residential Aged Care

Views: 25

Actual and preferred location of death for children known to a palliative care service

Why research in this area is needed Thousands of children living in Australia have a life-limiting condition [1]. Palliative care aims to improve end‑of‑life experiences, including supporting families to plan… Read more

23/06/2026 | Aged Care in home | Blog | Community | Evidence | Health Professionals | Implementation and Translation | Paediatrics | Patients and Carers | Specialist Palliative Care

Tags: End of life care / Family Centred Care / Paediatric / Paediatric Palliative Care / Palliative Care / Palliative Care Research / Research

Views: 11

Need Print Resources?

Go to order form