Carers

A set of information cards to support and reinforce the education and suggestions provided by nursing or support staff.

Care finders at Latrobe Community Health Service help older, vulnerable Australians to access the aged care and other services they need.
Click here to view the Care finders in Gippsland brochure
Click here to download the Care finder program referral form
Steps to relieve anxiety and restlessness
Steps to relieve pain
Steps to relieve breathlessness
Steps to relieve nausea and vomiting
Steps to relieve fatigue
Steps to relieve difficulty sleeping
Steps to relieve constipation

Improving Carer’s Quality of Life is a practical resource for health professionals working in palliative care services to fully understand the impact of the caring role. It explains the complexities of practical issues impacting on carers at home. It has been developed by experts and tested by experienced palliative care clinicians through the Southern Metro Palliative Care Consortium.
Click here to be directed to the South Metro Region Palliative Care Consortium website to view the Improving Carer’s Quality of Life.