Palliative Care helps people living with a life limiting illness enjoy a good quality of life.
A life limiting illness is one that you are likely to die from in the future, as there is little or no prospects of a cure. Palliative Care can help you live an active life for many years.
People of all ages can receive Palliative Care. You can receive it at a hospital, residential aged care facility or at home. Depending on your needs, you can go in and out of care whenever you need.
Receiving Palliative Care does not mean you will die soon. You can receive care at any stage during your life limiting illness, which can be for several years.
We believe everyone deserves the right to choose where they receive their care. But while nearly 70% of Australians would prefer to die at home but only 15% are able to do so.1
For over 40 years, we have provided in home Palliative Care for people with life limiting illnesses. Whatever your needs, our expert care team will work with you to provide compassionate, sensitive, and culturally appropriate care. You can manage your symptoms and meet your physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs through Palliative Care.
We help you:
- Understand your illness and the changes in your health.
- Monitor your medications to reduce side effects.
- Support your family and carers during this process.
Other services we provide include Personal Care, Social Support, Nursing, and Allied Health services.
Managing symptoms
We can support you with a wide range of symptoms, including:
- pain and weakness
- constipation, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting
- bowel or bladder problems
- loss of appetite or weight loss
- shortness of breath and coughing
- depression and mental confusion
- difficulty sleeping.
We’re here for you at all stages of your journey. You can receive 24/7 care in person or through video or phone support. You can also receive care alongside treatments like chemotherapy.
Our health professionals work closely with your doctors and specialists to coordinate your care.
End of Life Care
Our services also include End of Life Care, which supports you as you get closer to the end of your life by ensuring you are comfortable.
To find out how to get started, call our Contact Centre on 1300 650 803 or complete our enquiry form. today.
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End of Life Care
Services to help you feel supported and pain free towards the end of your life.
Nursing Care
Personalised care to meet a range of simple to complex health needs.
Allied Health Services
Support to restore and maintain your strength, mobility and balance, so you can live safely and independently.
In home aged care services
From a little help with everyday living and staying independent, to complex clinical care to meet your needs.
Refer to us
Health professionals can refer patients for government funded aged care by contacting My Aged Care online or calling 1800 200 422. You can also make e-referrals from your practice management system.
For private services, patients do not require a referral or assessment and can contact us directly.
See details on referring to our in home Palliative Care programs:
News feature
Silverchain palliative care clinician Dr Mary McNulty was recognised as a finalist for the inaugural National Palliative Care Lifetime Achievement Award.
