Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

if you become so sick that you couldn’t talk, your family and health worker may need to make decisions for you. Talking about how this would make you feel and what you want in advance will make their decisions easier and less stressful.

The workbook and card pack helps you think about what is right for you and what is not right for you, as your journey moves on. It includes items for thinking about you and your family and community; your health care; preparing for discussion; and reviewing your discussion. There is also information about identifying your decision-makers, making a legal will, Advance Care Plan, funeral preparation and more.

Click here for more information about this discussion starter.

Advance care yarning clarifies values and choices, and gives family members, doctors, nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers the opportunity to respect the author’s choices for future medical treatment.

Click here to find out more about Advance Care Yarning.

Taking Control of YOUR Health Journey is a guide to the benefits of Advance Care Planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Click here to download this guide.

Understanding the palliative care journey has been designed as a guide to provide general information in assisting and gaining an understanding of what this palliative care ‘journey’ may hold.

Click here for more information about Understanding the Palliative Care Journey.

The Blackpages, developed by Gippsland Primary Health Network, provides information about Indigenous services across Gippsland.

This edition also includes mainstream health and community services to encourage community members to utilise these services, to promote self-empowerment and choice in regards to health and the health of others.

Click here to visit the Black Pages website.

Indigenous Program of Experience in Palliative Approach (IPEPA) is excited to announce the release of their new animation series!

Featuring the voice of the multi-talented and well-respected Aboriginal comedian, Sean Choolburra, these innovative videos draw on humour to help demystify and destigmatise palliative care and dying for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

There are 5 short videos that follow our hero ‘Sean’ as he embarks on a journey of understanding palliative care; exploring different aspects of what happens when we are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Click here to watch videos.

My Lifebook is a tool where family members can write their wishes for what music they want; their marriages; children; and what they want to be buried in etc.

Click here to download My Lifebook..

The ‘Who’s that palliative care mob?’ animated video and booklet seeks to raise awareness about palliative care within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It features one family’s story and shares information on services and support available for those on their returning to Spirit journey.

Inspired by the real life experience of the author, Jonathan Dodson/Jauncey, this down to earth story shines a light on how important and empowering end of life conversations can be. Empowering not just for the person living with the life limiting illness but also for their family and loved ones.

Click here to be directed to the Gwandalan website to view the short film or download the booklet