What can the Palliative Centre offer you?
HammondCare’s palliative care experience and participation in local, state and national programs have enabled us to build a strong body of expertise, research and resources on providing palliative care.
The Palliative Centre aims to improve end-of-life care by sharing those resources with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
We are committed to improving knowledge and understanding of palliative care, equity of access to services, developing leading research and above all, enabling people to die with dignity, as outlined in our Palliative Care Strategy.
Groundbreaking research to improve quality of end of life
HammondCare is a leader in driving continuous improvement and understanding of palliative and supportive care. Our research takes a holistic approach to patient health and wellbeing, extending beyond the physical condition and into psychological and spiritual aspects of care.
In collaboration with industry bodies and educational institutions, we engage in a range of projects varying in size and scope, including clinical trials, assessments, qualitative research and evaluations in order to share evidence-based best practices with health professionals, patients, families and the community.
Leading the development of palliative care education
Palliative Care training
We offer bespoke training tailored to your team’s needs. Courses are delivered by our specialist palliative care clinicians, face-to-face or online.
Palliative Care resources
Explore our library of practical resources and guidance, including online content, videos, hard-copy brochures, booklets and free downloadable material.
The Advance Project
The Advance Project provides free, practical, evidence-based resources and training that empower aged and primary care professionals to initiate advance care planning and palliative care. Our suite of resources and training comprises two toolkits:
- For general practice – The Advance Project Toolkit (General Practice) and;
- For use with people living with dementia – The Advance Project Toolkit (Dementia).
Last Days Program
The Last Days Program aims to provide simple and practical palliative care education, equipping family, friends and carers with invaluable skills and confidence to assist a person in their last months, weeks and days.
The Palliative Care Bridge
Access a wealth of palliative care educational videos covering subjects as diverse as pain management, the grieving process and delirium and depression. Originally developed by HammondCare in partnership with the Sacred Heart Health Service and Calvary Healthcare Sydney, the videos are now found at the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation website.