RESOURCES

Supporting people to achieve their goal of staying at home for as long as possible requires better support of those who are taking on the caring role. As such, we’ve collated a list of useful additional resources, both from Palliative Care ACT and others, to assist those managing a life-limiting illness.

Palliative Care ACT (PCACT) is a representative voice for palliative care in the Australian Capital Territory. Formed in 1985, we are a non-government, not for profit community based organisation, a registered charity and a founding member of the national peak body, Palliative Care Australia. PCACT runs Leo’s Place.

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Directory of Assistance and Information Services for You at End of Life

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A booklet for carers to help explain what is involved, to better equip you to make informed decisions. It doesn’t give detailed medical advice, but presents options to consider and references a range of services and supports that might be helpful.

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Carers ACT offers a range of supports and services designed to nurture, connect and empower carers through practical support such as short-term replacement care when you need a break, counselling, educational workshops, social and therapeutic activities and advocacy.

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Community Options specialise in providing coordination and intensive case management services to people with complex needs by providing a range of in-home and community-based support services.

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Carer Gateway is an Australian Government initiative, providing practical information and advice to help carers get the services and support they need.

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CarerHelp is a project funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to provide access to high quality information and resources to carers who are looking after someone at the end of their life.

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ACT Health website with links to a range of information and resources.

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