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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

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

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Doctors say they have been forced to conduct voluntary assisted dying assessments in aged care car parks after being denied access inside facilities, raising serious questions about end-of-life care. Read More

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

By HelloCare Editorial Team

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

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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

New Voluntary Assisted Dying laws take effect around Australia

New Voluntary Assisted Dying laws take effect around Australia

What happens if you want access to voluntary assisted dying but your nursing home won’t let you?

What happens if you want access to voluntary assisted dying but your nursing home won’t let you?

“It’s very important to me – I love what I do”: Palliative carers making a difference

“It’s very important to me – I love what I do”: Palliative carers making a difference

The importance of family involvement in palliative care

The importance of family involvement in palliative care

Everybody’s Oma: A heartwarming approach to dementia care

Everybody’s Oma: A heartwarming approach to dementia care

Hospice nurse reveals top four regrets people have before they die

Hospice nurse reveals top four regrets people have before they die

Palliative care patients missing out on pain relief due to RN shortage

Palliative care patients missing out on pain relief due to RN shortage

“Pure spin”: 60% of aged care COVID-19 deaths were receiving palliative care

“Pure spin”: 60% of aged care COVID-19 deaths were receiving palliative care

What is frailty – and how should it be measured?

What is frailty – and how should it be measured?

What is palliative care? The principles that you need to know

What is palliative care? The principles that you need to know