20 November 2024

A collage of people who may attend a local health forum.

 

Limited awareness of available services, cultural sensitivities, and logistical barriers are among the key barriers to South Western Sydney residents fulfilling their end-of-life wishes. The “Understanding End-of-Life in South Western Sydney Local Health Forum Report 2024” offers recommendations to enhance community education, improve service access, and strengthen collaboration among healthcare providers.

 

These findings are based on discussions held during local health forums hosted by South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) in August and September 2024. The forums brought together community members, healthcare providers, and service partners to share experiences with accessing and understanding end-of-life services, as well as identifying gaps and areas for improvement. Topics included palliative care, voluntary assisted dying, and advance care planning.

 

Read the full findings in the report