Hospital bed block isn’t just about emergency demand. Palliative Care Australia says earlier, better-funded end-of-life care could keep more people safely at home and ease pressure on overcrowded hospitals. Read More

Australia could ease hospital bed block by investing in palliative care, according to Palliative Care Australia. New budget proposals argue earlier, community based care would keep people out of hospital while improving end of life support. Read More

Only 38 per cent of older Australians received specialist palliative care in their final year of life. New national data shows most support begins in the last two weeks, despite strong evidence that earlier access leads to better outcomes. Read More