CareSearch developing a new portal

The CareSearch Project is undertaking a major re-structure of its current website to offer a rich set of integrated resources for the palliative care community that can be easily navigated.

The portal will include a major aged care centre which will feature palliAGED and other projects offering practical resources and information. You can participate in the building of the new portal by sharing your insights. 

Enabling families and carers

Supporting the needs of carers and families of older persons is an integral part of palliative care and aged care. CareSearch's Part of Life campaign has resources that you can share.  

ELDAC Working Together Program

ELDAC has developed the Working Together Program, which involves helping create linkages between specialist palliative and aged care providers. In this blog, ELDAC project coordinators showcase the prorgam's outcomes and how it supported participating aged care services through individual, service, and system development.

The essence of palliative care nursing

Nurses spend the greatest period of time with patients at the end of life and their loved ones. Janeane Harlum, President for Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA) and Palliative Care Manager and Service Development at South Western Sydney Local Health District, talks about the work of palliative care nurses and pointers for continuing professional development.

Talking with the aged care team

Good communication between careworkers and other aged care staff helps the quality of palliative care provided to clients or residents. It means everyone involved in the care of a person knows what to do and why. It also helps people to feel confident that staff know and understand what to do. Our practice tip sheets offers some pointers

Education workforce

Education is a key part of initial training and preparation of the aged care workforce who will provide care for older Australians. Enrolled nurses and care workers provide most direct care to older people. They need skills, knowledge and support in feeling prepared and confident in caring for people who are approaching the end of their life.

palliAGED Search

palliAGED search provides easy and rapid access to the latest peer-reviewed information on issues in aged care. All information comes from PubMed.