Blog

In this latest blog, Dr Nathan MacArthur, Specialist Grief Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker from Sydney Grief Counselling Services, introduces anticipation fatigue: the emotional, practical, and relational strain families experience when trying to remain continually prepared for a loved one’s death amid uncertainty and conflicting expectations.

In this blog Pamela Everingham and Paul Tait, South Australian Virtual Care Service, discuss how aligning digital health strategies with value-based care can improve quality, access, and outcomes, particularly in palliative care, by supporting care closer to home and involving families in the process.

In this latest blog, Claire Gough explores how the new 'Restorative Care Pathway Clinical Guidelines', part of the 'Support at Home program' launching in November 2025, are designed to help older people maintain independence and wellbeing. Although focused on earlier stages of ageing, the principles such as person-centred planning, dignity, and meaningful engagement, can also enhance end-of-life care by supporting what matters most to individuals and helping them live well until the very end.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples often face barriers when accessing end-of-life care. Gage Brewer, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Candidate, Northern Adelaide Palliative Service (NAPS) discusses how My Journey Needs Round aims to address this to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents at the end of life.

Rachel Wass, CEO, Meaningful Ageing Australia, explains why spiritual care is a vital part of palliative care, helping people find meaning and connection at the end of life. As aged care reforms emphasise holistic support, recognising spiritual needs—especially in diverse communities—is more important than ever.