Resources

The toolkit from the Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (IPEPA) and the Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) project provides five modules on palliative care, focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This fact sheet provides information on how to receive funding for new residents who enter a service for palliative care.

It maps the titles of localeised pathways in palliative care and advanced care planning across different states in Australia.

This webpage from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet provides information to understand the cultural and spiritual considerations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families when providing palliative care. It also offers other resource formats to supplement the information. 

The document provides a position statement and guiding principles on voluntary assisted dying. 

Palliative Care Clinic Box can assist health professionals to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receiving palliative care at home, and their families. 

Provides a podcast on conversations about people living and working at the end of life. 

Provides information on outcomes that need to be achieved for palliative and end of life care.

As Australia faces an aging population, the challenge of providing effective aged care becomes increasingly crucial. The 2024 ARIIA Conference emphasized the role of Allied health professionals in supporting older adults' independence and quality of life. Facilitated by Dr Claire Gough, experts Hilary O’Connell, Rik Dawson, and Stacey George discussed reablement, technological advancements, and early interventions in promoting healthy aging. Improved access to allied health services and oral care is needed to ensure that older Australians can thrive.

In 2022, Australia experienced a significant increase in deaths, with 68% occurring in those aged 75 or older. The 2024 ARIIA Conference addressed the growing need for improved end-of-life care. Facilitated by Professor Jennifer Tieman, our expert panel Dr Helena Williams, Dr Katrine Del Villar, Anne Livingstone and Kate Swetenham, highlighted challenges such as insufficient palliative care training, the role of Advance Care Directives, and the potential of new technologies.