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Holistic palliative care is in the conversations of dying well

What does it really take to help someone die well? Registered nurse and researcher Priyanka Vandersman says palliative care isn't just the "pointy end". It's the whole journey, including the small declines, extra falls and repeat infections that signal change. Real holistic care means noticing these moments and starting honest conversations sooner. Read More

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Voluntary assisted dying will soon be legal in the Northern Territory, after its parliament passed new legislation on Thursday via a conscience vote. This makes the NT the last Australian jurisdiction to legalise voluntary assisted dying. It will be available to Territorians in early 2028. Read More

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Holistic palliative care is in the conversations of dying well

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work

Doctors conducting assisted dying assessments in car parks as aged care access denied

Strategic investment in palliative care could ease hospital bed block, PCA says

Palliative care investment flagged as key to easing hospital bed block

Palliative care investment flagged as key to easing hospital bed block

Older Australians receiving palliative care only in final days, new data shows

Older Australians receiving palliative care only in final days, new data shows

Dementia Australia launches detailed new palliative care course

Dementia Australia launches detailed new palliative care course

Increasing Demand Puts Palliative Care Workforce Wellbeing at Risk

Increasing Demand Puts Palliative Care Workforce Wellbeing at Risk

Assisted dying: First-hand accounts of what it’s like to help a loved one die

Assisted dying: First-hand accounts of what it’s like to help a loved one die

Distressing lack of access to palliative care highlighted in new data

Distressing lack of access to palliative care highlighted in new data

Make your wishes heard with an advance healthcare directive

Make your wishes heard with an advance healthcare directive

Meaningful conversations can ensure your health care wishes are followed

Meaningful conversations can ensure your health care wishes are followed

“I’d come home and cry”: Putting palliative care in the spotlight to improve services

“I’d come home and cry”: Putting palliative care in the spotlight to improve services

Increased palliative care knowledge can benefit aged care staff and residents

Increased palliative care knowledge can benefit aged care staff and residents