Get support to access palliative care
27 May
Read moreLooking for support to navigate services to help manage a life-limiting illness?
Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed and are unsure where to begin, or your health is declining and you need help managing symptoms, we are here to assist you.
Our service offers information and connections to various supports to help you to address the practical, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual challenges that often accompany life-limiting illnesses.
Our compassionate and friendly Palliative Care Navigators are here to help you navigate available services, empowering you to make informed choices that align with your cultural background, personal needs, and preferences.
We also offer support for the people that care for you, including family and friends.
What do we offer?
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Understanding your condition
We work with you to help you understand your condition and the choices available to you.
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Connections to services
We facilitate referrals to local services that meet your specific needs and preferences.
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Communication support
We help ensure consistent and appropriate communication with everyone involved in your care.
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Flexible service options
Access support over-the-phone, during home visits, or at our centres in Nuriootpa, Kadina, Clare, or Port Pirie.
Accessing the service
What should I expect?
Our compassionate Palliative Care Navigators will listen to your unique concerns and develop a personalised care plan for you. They will help you access services to meet your current and future needs.
You can reach our Navigators by phone or in-person in Nuriootpa, Kadina, Clare, or Port Pirie.
You are welcome to contact the service whenever you need further assistance or have new concerns. Where possible, you can speak with the same Navigator each time.
How do I access the service?
For a consultation with our team, call us Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4 pm.
Alternatively, you can email us or complete the enquiry form below.
Further information
For further information about palliative care and bereavement, visit the Palliative Care Connect website at palliativecareconnect.com.au
The website includes a self-assessment tool to help you identify the support and resources you may need, as well as a service directory to find relevant palliative care, bereavement, and community services near you.
Referral information for health professionals and community services workers
Refer your patients or clients to this service by completing the online referral form.
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Where you can access this service
The service is available to people living in the following council areas: Yorke Peninsula, Copper Coast, Barunga West, Port Pirie, Northern Areas, Wakefield, Clare and Gilbert Valleys, Light, Barossa, and Adelaide Plains.
We offer in-person appointments at our offices in Nuriootpa, Clare, Kadina, Port Pirie, and surrounding areas. In some cases, our team may also be able to visit you at home. For those who are unable to attend in-person appointments in these areas, we can provide support over the phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palliative Care Regional Navigation Service is provided as part of Palliative Care Connect and supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.