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Palliative Nexus
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Evolving
Communities
Building Bridges: Evolving Communities in Palliative Care
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Our purpose:
A journey through innovative approaches to palliative care in Victoria's diverse communities, highlighting our collective efforts to ensure dignity and support for all.
Our approach:
We combine professional expertise with community wisdom, creating partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and address systemic barriers to quality palliative care.
Community voices in palliative care
voices for palliative care
​Voices for Palliative Care is a consumer-led collaborative of people with lived experience of serious illness or caregiving. Voices was established in 2022, co-developed with researchers from St Vincent’s Hospital and The University of Melbourne. Voices now works with several clinical and academic partners to successfully provide consumer perspectives across a range of initiatives. ​
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The Choice Project
​An innovative community-led research initiative documenting diverse cultural approaches to death and dying across Victoria's multicultural communities. Findings are translated into practical guidelines for healthcare providers to support culturally responsive care.
Costs of Caregiving Study
​Our landmark research exploring the financial, emotional, and social impacts of providing end-of-life care. Results have informed our advocacy for increased carer support and flexible workplace policies for those supporting dying loved ones.
Community outreach
Victorian Palliative Care Advice Service
Established in 2020 to provide free and accessible state-wide telephone-based specialist palliative care support and advice for healthcare professionals and the public in Victoria. Learn more
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Connecting patients with appropriate services.
Home Visits
​Our "Comfort at Home" initiative brings expertise directly to those in need. PallCare@Home is part of the Better@Home suite of services offered by St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
FOCUS-AU ONLINE SUPPORT
​Our recently launched digital platform provides 24/7 resources, peer support forums, and on-demand webinars for patients and families navigating palliative care
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