Canossa Private Hospital – Palliative Care

Canossa Private Hospital is a modern surgical and medical facility operated by the Canossian Sisters. The hospital is located in Oxley in the Western Suburbs of Brisbane, approximately 20 minutes from the CBD. The hospital is a not-for-profit organisation and caring for patient’s needs is our first priority. Our approach to health care is reflected […]

Palliative Care Australia

Palliative Care Australia (PCA) aims to improve access to, and promote the need for, palliaive care. The online program, Dying To Talk, can help guide you through a discussion with your loved ones about how you would like to be cared for as you approach the end of your life. Palliative Care Australia also produce […]

Blue Care

Blue Care is state-wide and one of Queensland’s largest providers of in-home (community) care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living. Blue Care’s Customer Service Centre can be contacted Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Services include: Carer Support GroupsCentre-Based RespiteChronic Disease ManagementClasses and GymCleaning (Home Care & Disability)Complementary TherapiesContinence Management […]

Managing Affairs after Death

The Queensland Government have created a checklist as a useful reminder of what needs to be done after a death. The checklist can be personalised to cater for the needs of the person who is managing the affairs of someone who has passed away.

Funeral Assistance Scheme

Funeral Assistance Scheme is a service provided by Queensland Government for when you cannot afford a funeral for a relative or friend who passed away in Queensland. Eligibility for burials assistance To apply for funeral assistance, you need to: – be a friend or relative of the person who passed away in Queensland – have […]

My Care, My Choices

The Office of Advance Care Planning is a statewide service,(funded by Queensland Health) that helps to promote the important processes of advance care planning. Advance care planning involves thinking and making choices now to guide your future health care. It is a process of communicating your wishes. The Office of Advance Care Planning provides information […]

ELDAC- End of Life Directions for Aged Care

The ELDAC project aims to improve the care of older Australians. Health professionals and aged care workers can access information, guidance, and resources to support palliative care and advance care planning for older people and their families

Office of the Public Guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of adults with impaired decision-making ability, and children and young people in the child protection system.

Advance Care Planning Australia

Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) is a national program funded by the Australian Government enabling Australians to make the best choices for their future health and care through Advance Care Planning They provide: Advice and Support Training and education for health care professionals ACP guidance for health care professionals Information for diverse communities and specific […]

Donate Life

Donate Life Qld coordinates organ donation across the state while Queensland Tissue Banking program facilitates donation and production of tissue for use in transplantation.