During these uncertain times, new information is being released daily in relation to COVID19 (Coronavirus). Links to information that the GRPCC has received in relation to COVID19 and Palliative Care are available below
Covid-19 Support and Assistance ALL THESE
ARE FREE TO YOU Partners in Wellbeing Swinburne psychological support All that you need to do to initiate a referral is complete the online form. Red Cross The hotline will
also links people in need to Community Connectors for local practical supports
and social activities, such as video chats, online book clubs or fitness
groups. Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Wellways NewAccess program Beyond Blue Guidelines Symptom management for adult patients with COVID-19 receiving end-of-life supporting care outside the ICU Information for health professionals DHHS Coronavirus COVID-19 daily update Center to Advance Palliative Care – Toolkit Caring for patients with the Coronavirus (10:47) Department of Health: COVID-19 infection control training Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and healthcare managers Preparing for COVID-19 Readiness Protocol for Palliative Care Teams Protocols for entering your home and minimising the risk of infection Information for Aged Care
Communication Skills COVID-19 Communication Skills Psychosocial support for staff Covid-19 Psychosocial Care Information for funeral directors
MND Living with MND during the COVID-19 pandemic Articles and Policy statements Palliating a Pandemic: ‘‘All Patients Must Be Cared For’’ Palliative Care Australia Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Provides phone support for those living at home, and who feel anxious and distressed due to Covid 19. Available for now and in to the future.
Phone: 1300 375 330
Phone counselling for those living in Residential Aged Care. Service is free and open to anyone living in residential aged care, anywhere in Australia.
Red Cross are available through the Coronavirus Hotline and provide support for those experiencing, anxiety, distress, loneliness or social disconnection.
Hotline number is 1800 675 398 and is staffed by trained people.
There is a general counselling available for those living at home, through GLCH, intake number 51558300 option 6, counselling is on the phone currently
6 sessions of phone coaching at no cost for people struggling with depression and anxiety
Phone: 5622 4140
For those with anxiety and depression
Phone: 1300 224 636
Communication Script and Conversation Videos
Symptom Management Protocols
Palliative Care Team Tools
Using telehealth
Medicare and Medicaid COVID-19 Waivers and State Policy COVID-19 Tracker
Voices from the Front Line
Patient and Family Support Resources
Federal COVID-19 Guidance
Specific Patient Populations
Setting Specific Guidance
Role of Palliative Care
Dr Janet Diaz, Head of Clinical Care, Health Emergencies Program, WHO
30 minute online training for health care workers in all settings
Information from the Australian Government Department of Health
A VitalTalk open source primer for talking about COVID-19
Is a repository of information, tips, resources & research related to provision of psychosocial care in palliative and some broader community contexts – as well as important self care resources
MND Australia – Fact Sheet
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