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Our community services are designed to deliver care in the patient’s place of residence.

About this service

We have two Community Specialist Palliative Care teams.

Home Based Palliative Care

This team provides an in home palliative care service to residents of the ACT.  We’re focused on ensuring that you’re able to stay at home as your illness progresses.

PalliativE Aged Care SpEcialists (PEACE)

The PEACE team provides Specialist services into all Residential Aged care facilities (RACF) in the ACT.

This service aims to have an integrated approach to care delivery using palliative care needs rounds, case conferencing and direct referral. To access this service a referral can be received from GP, Specialist, RACF or family.

Who we care for

We care for people from the ACT with a valid referral.

How to access this service

You need a referral for this service. Referrers, please see information below.

What to expect

If you’re part of our Home Based Palliative Care program, you can expect provide advice and support to your primary care team. We also teach families how to care for you according to your needs. We also provide access to equipment to help you stay at home as long as possible.

You will have access to phone support 24hrs a day.

Resources

We have frequently asked questions and helpful information about Palliative care and Clare Holland House.

Information for referrers

Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information

You can download the Community Specialist Palliative Care referral form (for Home Based Palliative Care) and email it to:

CHSNCH.CSPCS@act.gov.au

You can download the Palliative Aged Care Service referral form and email it to:

CHSCHH.agedcare@act.gov.au