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Palliative care resources for people in SA

Use these links to find practical support or services in the South Australia (SA), 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 South Australia. Tel: (08) 8271 1643
Palliative Care Connect Palliative Care Navigators available by phone at 1800 725 548 (PALLI8)

Carers support

Carers SA. Includes Young Carer Services
Carer and Community SA Tel: (08) 8433 9555.
The Compassionate Friends SA: For support in the grief and trauma, following the death of a child Tel: 1300 064 068 or 0456 820 133.

Health and community services

Palliative Care Connect Directory of services in SA
SA Directory of Community Services
The Nightingale Program. A free specialist nursing service supporting people living with dementia, their families and care providers. Freecall: 1800 100 500
Meals on Wheels SA

Information and advice

Equipment and supplies

Department of Human Services (DHS) Equipment Program: For South Australians requiring equipment and home modifications you can call 1300 130 302 to discuss

Transport and travel

Adelaide Metro – Free and Special Services: For bus services that are accessible to people with disabilities
City of Marion transport and social support
Plus One Companion Card (Transport Assistance)
Red Cross Transport service
South Australian Taxi fare Subsidy Scheme
Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) (SA)
Disability parking permit
St John SA
SA Ambulance Service

Financial and legal assistance

Representation and complaints

Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner (HCSCC) South Australia
OmbudsmanSA. Freecall: 1800 182 150
Cancer Voices SA

Last updated 15 December 2025