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palliAGED

palliAGED is a national online resource that supports people providing palliative care to older Australians. It offers trustworthy, practical guidance developed in collaboration with the aged care sector. Updated in April 2025, palliAGED continues to support quality care as new aged care reforms are introduced.

Vision and mission

To provide evidence-based information to the aged care workforce, and older Australians seeking information about palliative care.

How palliAGED can help

palliAGED focuses on supporting the health and aged care workforce.

Information on palliative care and the services and resources that can help older people and their families is available on the project’s sister website, CareSearch. Visit the CareSearch sections:

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Last reviewed: April 2025

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