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💬 “You will not be able to do this alone. You will need help, and it’s important to accept it early.”💙In this heartfelt ...
07/07/2026

💬 “You will not be able to do this alone. You will need help, and it’s important to accept it early.”

💙In this heartfelt blog, Linda Beaver shares her experience of becoming a carer for her husband after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Despite her healthcare background, she found herself unprepared for the emotional, physical, practical, and financial realities of caring for a loved one at home during the final months of life.

Her reflections offer valuable lessons for family carers and health professionals alike, highlighting opportunities to better prepare, support, and partner with those caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. 🤝

Read the blog 👉 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6689/The-conversations-I-wish-theyd-had-with-me-The-things-I-wish-I-had-known-about-becoming-my-husbands-carer

🕊️ "Bereaved individuals appreciate the service, feeling they could be vulnerable in their grief and 'put that mask down...
02/07/2026

🕊️ "Bereaved individuals appreciate the service, feeling they could be vulnerable in their grief and 'put that mask down'."

📞 Bereavement support delivered by telephone can provide accessible and valuable support after the death of someone close, yet guidance on best practice remains limited. 🤝 In this blog, Dr. Lexy Staniland, Research Fellow at Curtin Enable Institute , shares findings from a study of 26 Australian bereavement telehealth providers📊, identifying key elements of effective support and highlighting ongoing challenges related to resourcing, training, and service delivery.

Read the blog 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6688/Towards-best-practice-in-bereavement-telehealth

💙 Grief has no timeline.When someone we love dies, we may experience a range of emotions - sadness, anger, anxiety, disb...
30/06/2026

💙 Grief has no timeline.

When someone we love dies, we may experience a range of emotions - sadness, anger, anxiety, disbelief, relief, or even confusion. 🕊️ Grief is a personal journey, and everyone experiences it differently.

For older people, grief can be especially complex, often accompanied by other life changes such as loss of independence, health challenges, or living alone.

If you or someone you care about is grieving, know that support is available. Learn more about grief, loss, and ways to support yourself or others through difficult times. 🌱

Learn more👉 https://www.caresearch.com.au/Community/Older-Australia/Grieving

CarerHelp Service Update and Closure NoticeWe regret to advise that CarerHelp has not been refunded and will be ceasing ...
29/06/2026

CarerHelp Service Update and Closure Notice

We regret to advise that CarerHelp has not been refunded and will be ceasing operation on the 6 July 2026.

Since its launch in October 2019, CarerHelp has supported over 120,000 users and many more through its printed resources. We are proud of the resources developed and the impact they have had in supporting families in living with and supporting loved ones through palliative and end-of-life care.

Led by St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne in partnership with Flinders University, we sincerely thank our partners, Reference Group members, contributors, especially carers, and the Australian Government for funding the program from 2017 to 2026. Your commitment and trust have been deeply valued and have made a lasting impact.

The CarerHelp website will remain available until 6 July 2026. Resources can be ordered or downloaded for ongoing use until this date.

https://www.carerhelp.com.au/

🤝 Family carers provide the majority of care for people with advanced illness, frailty, or life-limiting conditions, oft...
29/06/2026

🤝 Family carers provide the majority of care for people with advanced illness, frailty, or life-limiting conditions, often taking on this demanding role with little preparation or support. Dr Tina Thomas explores the vital contribution of family carers👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, the challenges they face, and the resources available through CarerHelp to support them throughout the end-of-life journey. It also highlights new CarerHelp resources designed to assist families transitioning a loved one into residential aged care 🏡 and outlines how health and aged care professionals can better support carers through communication, education, and practical assistance.

Read here 🔗https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6679/Why-is-it-important-to-support-families-in-their-role-of-caring-both-at-home-and-in-a-residential-aged-care-facility

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Study spotlight💡What happens when strangers gather over coffee☕ to talk about death? This review explores how these conv...
24/06/2026

Study spotlight💡

What happens when strangers gather over coffee☕ to talk about death? This review explores how these conversations can help break taboos, ease fear, spark reflection, and rethink how we approach dying, grief, and planning for end of life.🌱

Read here👉https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41793912/

💬"End-of-life preferences should not be viewed as a single decision, but as an evolving conversation shaped by changing ...
23/06/2026

💬"End-of-life preferences should not be viewed as a single decision, but as an evolving conversation shaped by changing clinical, emotional and practical needs."

In this blog, Victoria Sun and A/Prof Tiina Jaaniste share findings 📊 from their study of 476 paediatric palliative care patients, exploring where children died, what influenced families' preferences 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 for location of death, and how often those preferences were achieved. The study highlights the importance of ongoing conversations and timely support to help families navigate changing needs and preferences at the end of life. 🌱

Read the blog 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6676/Actual-and-preferred-location-of-death-for-children-known-to-a-palliative-care-service

🌍💙 Global Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness DayOn Global MND Awareness Day, we stand with people living with MND, th...
21/06/2026

🌍💙 Global Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Day

On Global MND Awareness Day, we stand with people living with MND, their families, carers, and healthcare professionals around the world. Held on the solstice, a symbolic turning point, this day represents hope for advances in research, treatment, care, and ultimately a cure.

Learn more about information from MND Australia MND 🔗https://www.mndaustralia.org.au/mnd-connect

💬"By listening to the voices of those who receive and deliver palliative care, CareSearch can help ensure that digital i...
17/06/2026

💬"By listening to the voices of those who receive and deliver palliative care, CareSearch can help ensure that digital innovation serves the palliative and end-of-life needs of all Australians in the coming decade."

As artificial intelligence 🤖, misinformation, and digital technologies continue to transform how people find and use health information, ensuring access to trustworthy, evidence-based palliative care resources 📚 is becoming increasingly important.

In this blog, Dr Seth Nicholls and Professor Jennifer Tieman explore findings from a 2025 survey📊, explain how a rapidly changing digital landscape will render CareSearch more important than ever in the coming decade.

Read the blog 🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6666/Why-online-palliative-care-Information-matters-now-more-than-ever

💜 “Palliative and end of life care will always be complex, emotional, and deeply individual. No set of numbers will ever...
16/06/2026

💜 “Palliative and end of life care will always be complex, emotional, and deeply individual. No set of numbers will ever capture its full richness.” 📊

Amy Hutchison explores how quality indicators can help health and aged care services assess and improve palliative care for older people. Drawing on a recent literature review📋, it highlights a wide range of indicators related to organisational practices, clinical care, advance care planning, and individuals’ experiences of care. While many indicators require further refinement, they can help services identify gaps, improve practice, and support compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care. 🤝

Read the blog🔗 https://www.caresearch.com.au/About-Us/Newsroom/Palliative-Perspectives/Palliative-Perspectives-Blog-Details/ArtMID/17907/ArticleID/6662/Using-quality-indicators-to-support-high-quality-palliative-care-for-older-people

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