Each infant, child, young person and family is unique, and everyone’s paediatric palliative care experience will be different.
The role of families and caregivers is central to the care provided.
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Paediatric palliative care can be provided alongside treatments aimed at cure and supports the physical, emotional, social, cultural, spiritual and practical needs of children and families. Every child, young person and family experience paediatric palliative care differently, and care should reflect their individual needs, values and goals.
Take a look at this short video to learn how the Paediatric Palliative Care website may support families, carers and health professionals with practical and compassionate resources.
This website has been co-designed with families, carers, health professionals and support organisations to provide trusted information and resources about paediatric palliative care in one easily accessible place.
Resources across the website are organised into sections for families and carers, and for health professionals.
Families can also explore information depending on the type of support they may need at different times, including understanding paediatric palliative care, ongoing support, and support for end-of-life care.
The Stories section shares real experiences from families and health professionals to help others feel informed, supported and connected
Each infant, child, young person and family is unique, and everyone’s paediatric palliative care experience will be different.
The role of families and caregivers is central to the care provided.
Read moreThe provision of high quality paediatric palliative care for every infant, child, young person and their families involves collaboration between the child, family, caregivers, and multidisciplinary health care professionals.
Read moreBeing on the cusp of adulthood is a unique time of life, a time to figure out who you are and what’s important to you. And if you’re also navigating a serious, life-threatening or life-limiting condition, you probably have things on your mind that are very different to a lot of your friends.
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Each infant, child, young person and family is unique, and everyone’s paediatric palliative care experience will be different.
The role of families and caregivers is central to the care provided.
Read more
The provision of high quality paediatric palliative care for every infant, child, young person and their families involves collaboration between the child, family, caregivers, and multidisciplinary health care professionals.
Read more
Being on the cusp of adulthood is a unique time of life, a time to figure out who you are and what’s important to you. And if you’re also navigating a serious, life-threatening or life-limiting condition, you probably have things on your mind that are very different to a lot of your friends.
Read moreThis is a joint partnership between Palliative Care Australia and Paediatric Palliative Care Australia and New Zealand.
The Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan Project received grant funding from the Australian Government as part of the Supporting Children with Life Threatening Medical Conditions and their Families 2019 election commitment.
We recognise and acknowledge those who are working through Sorry Business, Sad News, grief and bereavement and offer our condolences and support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this website may contain images, videos and voices of people who have passed on. Some of the content and topics covered might also cause distress. You are welcome here, and we want you to feel safe and take care.
If you find that you need support please reach out to 13YARN on 13 92 76, Grief Australia, Grief Line on 1300 845 745, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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