The past twelve months have been a time of challenge and change for us as an organisation and a time from which I am sure we will emerge strengthened and better able to respond to the needs of those…
2019 Annual Report
Our thirtieth year as an organisation has proven to be a milestone in many respects. Our celebratory Open Day event was attended by over one hundred supporters, including local members…
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2017/2018 Annual Report
Busselton Hospice Care Inc. (BHCI) have just completed a year of consolidation of our role in end of life care both in the delivery of local health services and in the broader palliative care community…
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Palliative Care Volunteer Handbook
One of the goals of Palliative Care is to acknowledge the ‘wholeness’ of the person and to find ways to provide ‘holistic’ care. Volunteers are considered pivotal to this holistic care.
This handbook outlines the roles volunteers play in offering practical, emotional, psychological, and bereavement support within a quality Palliative Care environment.
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National Standards for Volunteer Involvement
Volunteer involvement is a critical part of Australian society. It contributes to civil society and active participation in building strong, inclusive, and resilient communities. It underlies innovation and social change, our responses to community need and community challenges, and it brings together and supports the local strengths and assets of communities.
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Standards for Providing Quality Palliative Care
The Council of Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is pleased to provide the health care sector with the fourth edition of Standards for Providing Quality Palliative Care for all Australians.
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How can I support my friend or family member?
This brochure suggests some strategies for helping someone you know who is living with a terminal condition. Finding out that someone you know – a relative, acquaintance, workmate, or friend – is going to die comes as a shock. Their world has suddenly changed. Anxiety, sadness and even anger at the news are all quite common reactions.
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Carers and End of Life
Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body established by the collective membership of eight state and territory palliative care organisations and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine. Together the Palliative Care Australia members network to foster, influence and promote local and national endeavours to realise the vision of quality care at the end of life for all.
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The Dying Process
If you have never seen anyone die you may be afraid of what will happen, but the moment of death is usually peaceful. This brochure will help you to understand, anticipate and respond to some of the signs you may notice.
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Facts about Morphine
Opioid medicines are pain relievers. They include medicines such as codeine, morphine and oxycodone. This brochure will help you, your family and your carers learn about using morphine and other opioid medicines for relieving pain. Knowing the facts will help you manage your pain and get on with life.
