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Useful contacts for palliative care
For aged care information call 1800 200 422.
For more information about palliative care (more information), you could contact:
The Australian Palliative Care Knowledge Network – CareSearch
The Australian Government has made access to information on palliative care simple by funding the development of a one-stop web-based resource – the Australian Palliative Care Knowledge Network – CareSearch at www.caresearch.com.auPalliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia – the national peak body for palliative care.You can call them on 02 6232 4433.
Carers Australia
Carers Australia represents carers of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or those who are frail or aged. It also provides information, support, education, training and counselling.National Palliative Care Program
The National Palliative Care Program is funded by the Australian Government to improve access to, and quality of, palliative care services in Australia. For more information email: palliativecare@health.gov.auCommonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres
For information and assistance from your Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre call 1800 200 422.Read more: Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres
Volunteers Australia
To get in touch with local volunteers who may be able to help out at home, contact Volunteering Australia by calling 03 9820 4100.There is also a regular, friendly visiting scheme for people in aged care homes who feel isolated or lonely. For more information about aged care call 1800 200 422.
Read more: About the Community Visitors Scheme