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Advance Care Planning & Directives for health professionals
This infographic summarises key facts and highlights the difference between an Advance Care Plan and an Advance Care Directive. It...
Primary Care Resources
Advance Care Planning learning opportunities
Below are online training modules available for GPs and Practice nurses. Advance Care Planning Australia Free online training modules...
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Peace Of Mind Project – palliative care for people with dementia
Dementia is the leading cause of death among women and the second leading cause of death among all Australians. In...
Online resources
Templates and forms
Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT-4ALL™)
The SPICT4all tool is a form to help GPs and Allied Health in identifying patients that can benefit with Palliative...
Plans and reports
Peace of Mind Project report
This report represents a summary of the work undertaken, successes and learnings of the Peace of Mind Project from January...
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HealthPathways
HealthPathways offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions, together with patients, at the point of care.
Document
A Journey into Sorry Business
Palliative care and the importance of yarning your wishes guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South...
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Health Resources Directory
Find factsheets and audio files in many translations and health topics to print and share with your patients.
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Making An Advance Care Directive – NSW Ministry of Health
Download this information booklet for information and a form to assist in completing an Advance Care Directive in NSW.
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The Advance Project
The Advance ProjectTM is a practical, evidence-based toolkit and training package, specifically designed to support Australian general.
User guide
Uploading Advance Care Directives to My Health Record
Download the My Health Record factsheet that provides instructions on how individuals can upload their Advance Care Planning Document to...
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Palliative Care Australia – Dying to Talk
Discussion starters to help patients begin to think and talk about their healthcare wishes. Access the Dying to Talk Discussion...
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Advance Care Planning Australia
A national program providing information and resources to healthcare professionals, individuals and care workers.
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Capacity Toolkit
How do I decide whether a person has the capacity to make their own decisions? This guide from the NSW...
Document
Yarning Our Wishes booklet
For health professionals and community organisations working in end-of-life care and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members of...
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Video
Yarning Our Wishes video
Highlighting key points and cultural considerations when working Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders needing end-of-life care.