Palliative Care

Respite and carer support

Palliative care supports people of all ages who are dying, regardless of diagnosis, focusing on their needs and comfort. Care can be provided at home, in nursing homes, hospitals, or palliative care units, with flexibility to move between settings as required. Families and carers play a vital role, particularly when care is provided at home.

Palliative Care:

  • Regards dying as a natural process.

  • Neither hastens nor postpones death.

  • Relieves pain and other distressing symptoms.

  • Supports families during illness and bereavement.

For guidance or support, whether you are a patient, carer, or family member, contact Catalyst Foundation to discuss how we can assist.

Palliative Care South Australia – Information for consumers and professionals, including links to regional services and multilingual resources.

CareSearch – Australian Government-funded portal with information for patients, carers, families, and health professionals.

Palliative Care Australia – National peak body representing palliative care organisations across Australia.

ELDAC Home Care App – Supports home care workers, families, and carers in providing end-of-life and palliative care.

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Related information sheets

Palliative Care South Australia – Information for consumers and professionals, including links to regional services and multilingual resources

CareSearch – Australian Government-funded portal with information for patients, carers, families, and health professionals

Palliative Care Australia – National peak body representing palliative care organisations across Australia

ELDAC Home Care App – Supports home care workers, families, and carers in providing end-of-life and palliative care

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