palliAGED has received new funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. This funding will ensure that the sector continues to have current and readily accessible evidence to guide palliative care practice in aged care.
It will also enable palliAGED to promote high quality care at the end of life to older Australians in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards; to identify and use evidence to address end of life issues raised in the report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety; and to continue the consolidation and dissemination of evidence and practice resources to support high quality palliative care in aged care.
According to palliAGED Director Professor Jennifer Tieman, ‘we have a growing older population who are living longer and dying older with higher care needs. Aged care services and health professionals need evidence, resources, and approaches to support quality care and quality of life for older people until they die – whether at home, in the community, or in a residential aged care facility.’
‘Since its establishment in 2017, palliAGED has been working to support our aged care workforce and help improve the quality of care at the end of life provided to older Australians. The new funding until 30 June 2023 will allow us to continue this important work,’ stated Professor Tieman.
This year, palliAGED has also celebrated its 3rd year anniversary. Among its key accomplishments are:
- 21 new topics added to the Evidence Centre and Practice Centre pages
- All 38 topics updated with new and emerging evidence
- Symptoms and Medicines section for terminal care fully revised and updated
- 14 forms developed to support practice including case conferences and self-care
- Development of the palliAGED Practice Tip Sheets as part of activity to consolidate resources for aged care into a single site
- Expansion of the For Community section to support people with palliative care needs and their families
- Expansion of the Australian Context section including coverage of the Royal Commission into Aged Care and improved access to key documents
- New Training and Education section
- COVID-19 resources centre.
This summary outlines the other key accomplishments and plans for the next three years. (757kb pdf)