CareSearch Portal virtual launch

Our project partner CareSearch will launch its new portal on 21 September 2021. Join the virtual launch to learn how the portal was built and how it will support patients, families, health professionals, and communities to make informed decisions.

Hosted by CareSearch Director Professor Jennifer Tieman, the launch will feature the following speakers: 

• Judith Leeson AM
• Ms Helena Kyriazopoulos, CEO, Multicultural Communities Council of SA
• Professor Leeroy William, President, Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
• Professor Virginia Lewis, Research Chair, Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing
• Dr Katrina Erny-Albrecht, Senior Research Fellow, CareSearch.

palliAGED modules update 

The palliAGED Introduction Modules for aged care nurses have been well-received by the aged care sector. Covering 10 essential topics, the evidence-based modules provide an easy way for nurses to get started in palliative care or to refresh your understanding of care concepts. Email us if you would like to add the modules to your organisation's LMS. You can also read the latest blog to see how others are using the modules.

Delivering change in aged care for 
optimal palliative care and end-of-life care

Gabrielle Prest from Opal HealthCare provides insight into how the aged care provider is optimising palliative care and end-of-life care for their residents, and how the palliAGED Introduction Modules for aged care nurses is assisting in this transformation. Read more. 

Age in place and accessibility to palliative services

Understanding the fit between health services and the population they serve is important if we are to ensure that older Australians receive quality palliative care. CareSearch Research Associate Dr Deborah van Gaans discusses the need for evidence-based information and the new CareSearch portal. Read more. 

Skin and wound care

The skin deteriorates with advanced disease and wounds are common at the end of life. Older persons receiving palliative care have also less capacity for skin healing. Our Practice Tip Sheet provides some pointers.

Referring to specialist palliative care

Referral for specialist palliative care may be appropriate for some people to manage severe symptoms, to respond to extreme distress, or provide specific care planning support. Our page has practical guidance on what you and your organisation can do.

Recognising change

Recognising change and that a person could benefit from palliative care is an important part of high quality care. Our lists some tools and resources to support GPs.