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Resources for palliative care
Listed below are some sources of information for families, carers and people needing palliative care. Simply select the titles to download the ones you wish to read:
- Relief, Comfort, Support — Caring for a loved one who has a terminal illness.
An online guide in multiple languages from Palliative Care Australia. - Standards for providing quality palliative care for all Australians (from Palliative Care Australia.)
Need financial advice?
Centrelink (more information) has a financial information service that can advise on wills, enduring power of attorney (more information), funeral plans, bonds and how to administer a deceased estate.Contact Centrelink on 13 23 00.
Centrelink also has payments available to assist when caring for someone who has a life limiting illness, including Carer Payment, Carer Allowance, and a Bereavement Payment - phone 13 27 17.