News for palliative care

Kicking off with World OT Day on 27 October, OT Week 2025 runs until 2 November and is an annual celebration of the extraordinary impact occupational therapists make every day.  In the latest episode of Room 64 | A Palliative...

A Wind Phone is not connected to any phone line, but it provides a space for people to express their thoughts and feelings to their deceased loved ones, believing their words will be carried on the wind. The wind phone...

  Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is proud to announce that its dedicated community Palliative Care Team has been named a finalist in the category “Outstanding Work by a Team delivering Palliative Care” at the 2025 National Palliative Care Awards. The...

Barwon Health’s Room 64 was the room where Evelyn Brooks spent the final three weeks of her life. But it was more than just bricks and mortar. It was people, love, and support. “Room 64” is a podcast about the...

For online and face to face palliative care education opportunities please refer to the training calendar here: https://smrpcc.org.au/events/month/   For face to face education opportunities in the Barwon South Western region of Victoria please click here: https://www.bswrpc.org.au/events

The significance of spirituality in healthcare and especially near end of life, and thus the importance of the provision of spiritual care within palliative care, is recognised in all standards at the state, national and international level. Spiritual Care is...

Palliative Care Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible individuals who work tirelessly to deliver high-quality palliative care. From doctors and nurses to allied health professionals, administration staff, and the compassionate volunteers who provide support, these...