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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.

This blog explores how Arcare Springwood aged care facility use palliative care programs to ensure staff are well-equipped to provide the best possible care to residents approaching the end of their life.

Ahead of National Advance Care Planning Week, Dr Catherine Joyce, National Manager, Advance Care Planning Australia discusses the importance of advance care planning and highlights how aged care services can help in making people’s choices matter by helping them understand what advance care planning is, how it can be helpful, and how to do it.