The role of carers in palliative care
Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness is one of the most wonderful and important roles a person can take on. This is true for both the carer and their loved one. While caring can createdeep meaning and strengthen relationships, it can also be physically, emotionally and financially demanding. Carers may provide ongoing support, advocacy, […]
Advance care planning: What people with a life-limiting illness (and their loved ones) need to know
Thinking ahead about health care decisions can be difficult, but it is one of the most important steps people can take, even when they are not facing a life-limiting illness. Advance care planning ensures that your wishes are known and recognised if there comes a time when you are unable to communicate them for yourself. […]
Children and young people in palliative care settings
When life-limiting illness moves into a child’s sphere, or when a young person faces their ownend of life, the impact can be profound. The wider burdens are not just emotional or physical, but extend to social, psychological, financial and isolation issues. These situations are some of the most challenging in palliative care. The young person […]
Financial and legal considerations in palliative care
Life-limiting illness not only brings physical and emotional challenges but can also see practical issues around money, administrative paperwork and future planning needs. For many families, financial pressures and legal matters can add stress at an already difficult time. Addressing these issues early may provide peace of mind for everyone involved. In Queensland, there are […]
Grief and bereavement support
Losing someone you love or care for can be one of life’s most painful experiences. Grief can feel overwhelming, and it affects everyone differently. Some people describe feeling numb, while others experience surges of sadness, anger or even relief. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and it should be considered a process […]
How to access palliative care services in Queensland
When you or someone you care for is living with a life-limiting illness, understanding how to access palliative care support can ease much of the uncertainty. In Queensland, most people will continue to have their care managed by their General Practitioner (GP). At other times, there may be a need to refer on to Specialist […]
Pain and symptom management in palliative care
Managing pain and other symptoms is one of the core rolesofpalliative care. In Queensland, people with a life-limiting illness are able to have their palliative care managed by their GP. Where there are other issues, like complex symptoms, Specialist Palliative Care Services work closely with patients, families, and carers to make sure that people feel […]