Useful information and places to start
When someone is dying, there can be a lot to find, understand and organise. We’ve brought together some useful services and reliable information to help you find what you’re looking for.
These are starting points rather than a complete directory. Each organisation manages its own services and eligibility, so please check directly with them for the latest information.
Palliative and end-of-life support
Cittamani Hospice Service
Community-based, in-home palliative care on the Sunshine Coast, including specialist nursing, equipment, respite, counselling and bereavement support.
Little Haven Palliative Care
Community-based palliative care nursing and support for people with incurable illness, and the people around them, in Gympie and surrounding areas.
Sunshine Coast Specialist Palliative Care
Specialist palliative care through Sunshine Coast Health, including community services and the Dove Specialist Palliative Care Unit at Caloundra.
PalAssist
A free Queensland-wide service providing palliative care information, support and help finding local services for people with a life-limiting illness and the people around them.
Ambulance Wish Queensland
A Palliative Care Queensland program helping Queenslanders with a life-limiting condition fulfil a last wish, with planning, coordination, specialist transport and clinical care.
Information, planning and support
Palliative Care Queensland
Queensland-based information and trusted resources for people with life-limiting illness, carers, family and friends, health professionals and the wider community.
CareSearch
Australian palliative care information for people and carers, including practical information about caring, medicines, living with life-limiting illness, dying, grief and loss.
Advance Care Planning Australia
Information and Queensland-specific resources to help people understand, discuss and record their wishes for future healthcare.
Carer Gateway
An Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers, including counselling, peer support, coaching, practical assistance and planned or emergency respite.