[dbaust] Inquiry into Palliative Care in Australia
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:13:13 -0800 (PST)
Inquiry into Palliative Care in Australia
Sent: Tuesday, 6 December, 2011 7:11 AM
From: "National Disability Services" <nds@xxxxxxxxxx>
Inquiry into Palliative Care in Australia - NDS National
News Update - 6 December 2011
The Senate Community Affairs Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the
provision of palliative care in Australia, following a request from Senator
Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens Spokesperson for Ageing,
Palliative Care in Australia
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/clac_ctte/palliative_care/index.htm
The terms of reference for the inquiry are comprehensive, specifically
addressing:
the factors influencing access to care, including the particular
requirements of special needs groups including:
people living in rural and regional areas;
Indigenous people;
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
people with disability; and
children and adolescents;
funding arrangements;
effective and efficient use of resources in the various settings (such as
hospital care and residential or community care);
the palliative care workforce;
standards;
advance care planning; and
funding for research, information and data.
In the past, NDS has heard of difficulties some members have experienced when
trying to arrange palliative care for people they support. NDS will be making a
submission to this inquiry and is keen to hear from members in all
jurisdictions about their experiences of working with palliative care services.
Comments should be forwarded by 17 February 2012.
Contact Information:
Philippa Angley, National Policy Manager, NDS National, Ph 03 8341 4302,
philippa.angley@xxxxxxxxxx
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