Centre for Palliative Care

01/07/2026

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/

01/07/2026

🤝 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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12/06/2026

The team is at the Palliative Care Nurses Australia Inc. (PCNA) Conference and ready to connect!

👋 Drop by our booth to say hello. Discover practical, trusted resources for supporting people with advanced illness and at end of life. If you’re looking to share insights or start a conversation about how we can better support carers together, come and chat with us.

09/06/2026

Caring for someone at the end of life can be especially complex for LGBTIQ+🏳️‍🌈 carers and care recipients. CarerHelp has developed a range of resources designed to support people who are LGBTIQ+, carers caring for someone who is LGBTIQ+ or support workers supporting LGBTIQ+ patients may find useful. These resources tell you what you need to know to care, where to find help, and how to prepare for what is coming next.👉

There is practical information to read, videos of doctors and nurses that you can listen to, videos of other carers like you talking about their own experiences.

Find out more here:🔗 carerhelp.com.au/Communities/LGBTIQ

09/06/2026

🌈 June marks Pride Month in many parts of the world. In Australia, Pride has been celebrated since the 1970s, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, honour resilience, and promote inclusion and equity. 💜

CareSearch provides resources to support LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 people, families, carers, and health professionals in navigating palliative care and end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and understanding.

Learn more about the palliative care needs of LGBTIQ+ communities and the key considerations for health professionals: 🔗
https://www.caresearch.com.au/Health-Professionals/Nurses/Patient-Diversity/Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Trans-Intersex-Queer-and-Asexual-LGBTIQ-

02/06/2026

28/05/2026

This week is National Reconciliation Week. 💛❤️🖤

Reconciliation is not a spectator sport. It calls on all of us to step in, listen, learn, and take action every day. Part of this commitment is making sure people have access to the right support, information, and culturally safe resources when they need it most.

has useful resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are caring for a family member who is very sick. Our content includes culturally appropriate resources that recognise the importance of community, culture, and connection.

View the resources on CarerHelp: 🔗https://www.carerhelp.com.au/Communities/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander

22/05/2026

☎️💬There are many helplines available to support you in your caring role. If you’re a carer and feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, support is available. compiled a list of helplines to assist if you need information about practical matters, help with a concern about a specific disease, or you might need urgent emotional support. 🤝

Access the list here🔗 https://www.carerhelp.com.au/Resources/CarerHelp-Knowledge/Helplines-for-carers

21/05/2026

💜In this blog, Annie shares her experience caring for her mother with dementia🧠, highlighting the challenges of navigating end-of-life care - and the importance of advance care planning, clear communication, and accessible resources.

Read this blog here👉
https://www.carerhelp.com.au/News/CarerHelp-Updates/News-and-Resources/ArtMID/14852/ArticleID/6625/Carer-Perspective-Resources-help-carers-talk-about-palliative-aged-care

15/05/2026

🧡 What’s it really like to be a palliative care volunteer?

Volunteering in palliative care is about more than support - it’s about presence, compassion, and meaningful human connection. In this latest blog, Maria Greenwood, a Palliative Care Volunteer, shares a firsthand reflection on supporting people at the end of life. Maria reflects on the emotional challenges, the importance of simply being present, and the quiet moments that define palliative care volunteering. 🤝

Read the blog here 👉 https://www.carerhelp.com.au/News/CarerHelp-Updates/News-and-Resources/ArtMID/14852/ArticleID/6572/What-it-is-Like-to-be-a-Palliative-Care-Volunteer