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Advance Care Plans vs Advance Care Directives
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Advance Care Plans vs Advance Care Directives

When someone is diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, knowing the difference between these two can make a big impact on future care.

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MLHD referral
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MLHD referral

MLHD staff will provide you with over the phone support and clinical advice to ensure you receive the right services along your health journey.

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Palliative Care Resource Booklet
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Palliative Care Resource Booklet

A guide to understanding your local palliative care system and support services.

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Demystifying palliative care and dying for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Demystifying palliative care and dying for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Animation series.

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Our Mob and Cancer
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Our Mob and Cancer

Information about cancer, including cancer types, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, living with cancer, finding support, clinical trials and much more.

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Palliative Care Australia - For patients
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Palliative Care Australia - For patients

Helping you manage your illness, particularly pain and symptoms so you can continue to live life as well as you can while dealing with your illness.

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Dementia Australia
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Dementia Australia

The national peak body for people impacted by dementia in Australia.

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NSW Health – Voluntary assisted dying in NSW
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NSW Health – Voluntary assisted dying in NSW

Information on voluntary assisted dying in NSW

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Palliative care posters
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Palliative care posters

Demystifying palliative care.

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MLHD Palliative Care Service
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MLHD Palliative Care Service

Services may include social workers, dietitians, speech pathologists, volunteer support or pastoral care.

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Self Care for Carers: Self Care Plan
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Self Care for Carers: Self Care Plan

Self-care is any action that takes care of you so that you can continue to care for your loved one.

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Who cares for the carer?
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Who cares for the carer?

A pocket guide for First Nations people.

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Planning a successful in-home respite visit
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Planning a successful in-home respite visit

A simple guide developed to support carers in arranging an in-home respite visit.

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Latrobe University - Home Support Plan
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Latrobe University - Home Support Plan

A tool to help ensure you remain connected to your social support networks during extended periods of illness.

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CareSearch
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CareSearch

When you have a life-limiting illness there are things to consider, this could be for you or for those around you. There is information here that can help in making informed choices.

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Palliative Care Australia - For carers
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Palliative Care Australia - For carers

Caring for someone who is dying is an individual commitment and can be a rich, rewarding and challenging experience.

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NSW Health - After hours palliative care helpline
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NSW Health - After hours palliative care helpline

Provides professional health information, support and advice for people who receive palliative care, their carers, parents, families and health professionals during the after hours period.

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Carer Gateway - Services and support
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Carer Gateway - Services and support

A range of free services and support just for carers including young carers. 

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Department of Veterans Affairs - Aged care support and services
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Department of Veterans Affairs - Aged care support and services

A range of care services that can help you stay in your home or support your return home after a hospital stay.

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Dementia Australia - Resources
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Dementia Australia - Resources

Information and ideas for carers, family members and friends including activities for people living with dementia, managing changes in communication, and taking care of yourself.

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