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palliAGED Products
Caring for the dying is part of providing quality aged care. palliAGED has worked with aged care to identify practice and learning needs. We have developed evidence-based resources that support staff and services to learn, plan, and provide palliative care.
In the Developing the Workforce section there are suggestions for how you can use them in your service to meet the intent of the strengthened aged care standards.
All resources can be accessed online free of charge. You can also order our special print materials or download selected bundles of practical resources.
For staff new to palliative and aged care
Introduction Modules
Introduces important palliative care concepts to build knowledge and skills to comfortably provide end-of-life care.
Practice Tips for Careworkers
Covers key care issues for careworkers new to palliative care. Topics covered are within careworker scope of practice.
Improving care
Practical guidance on a range of palliative care topics with actionable steps that staff can do in daily practice.
For more experienced nurses
palliAGEDnurse App
Features end-of-life issues, including advance care planning, case conferences, and care plans for the dying person.
Practice Tips for Nurses
Build skills and confidence in decision-making and end-of-life communication. Educators can use for on-the-spot training.
Education videos
A series of 10 short videos offering practical guidance to equip aged care staff in providing effective end-of-life care.
Information to give to residents and their families
When someone dies in residential aged care: Grief and loss for families
Provide resident’s families with information and practical support on what is likely to happen over time from entry into residential aged care through to the end of life.
CareSearch Palliative Care Booklet for Patients, Carers, and Families
Understand palliative care and its emphasis on quality of life. Learn about key issues including symptoms, care planning, providing emotional support, and end-of-life considerations.
Home care pack
Tools supporting staff to provide palliative care to the older person in their home. The pack includes medication and emergency contact lists as well as a guide to self-care for carers.
Page updated 3 August 2026
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