Palliative Care Queensland
Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ) provides information, palliative care advocacy, and education with an aim to raise awareness, and ensure quality care is provided to all at the end of life. PCQ is an independent not-for-profit peak body with charitable status representing palliative care providers, consumers and their families and those with an interest in palliative […]
Cancer Council NSW: Telephone Support Groups
Telephone support groups offer support and information to adults affected by cancer, including patients, their families and carers.
CanTeen Queensland
Canteen provides support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer; own diagnosis, or a close family member. Canteen provides connection with peers in similar situations, free counselling and individual support, online support services, access to information and resources.
National Dementia Helpline
The National Dementia Helpline is a confidential phone and email information and support service where the caller can talk with experienced health professionals about dementia and memory loss concerns for self of a loved one. Information about government and local support services is available.
MS Queensland
MS Queensland is a charity whose mission is to be the first choice for multiple sclerosis information, education, treatment, care and support across Queensland.
Caresearch
Caresearch is an online information service providing access to relevant evidence and quality information about palliative care to: Patients, Carers and Families – Information and resources about living with or caring for someone with a serious illness, preparing for the end of life, and how to manage bereavement, grief and loss. Health Professionals – Information […]
Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation’s work focuses on prevention, support and research to improve the heart health and quality of life of all Australians. Provides access to resources and education materials about making heart healthy choices.
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 […]
Ipswich Hospital Palliative Care
Ipswich Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient palliative care support. Referral information is available on their website.
End of Life Law in Australia
End of Life Law in Australia provides accurate, practical and relevant information to assist you in navigating the challenging legal issues that can arise with end of life decision-making. This website is an initiative of the Australian Centre for Health Law Research. It is designed to be used by patients, families, health and legal practitioners, […]