serving the faith communities of the Goulburn Valley
Palliative Care is care offered to persons at the end of their lives. It is care that offers dignity, respect and integrity for the life of the one who is about to pass over to the next life. Access to Palliative Care is not available in all cities and regions in Australia. It is a challenge, an extreme challenge for culturally and linguistically diverse people, disabled persons and those of other religions that require specific care. Now read on.
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In late 2023 the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) approached Palliative Care Victoria (PCV) regarding several anecdotes emerging from members of local Muslim communities raising concerns about experiences and perceptions of end-of-life care.
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Live the life you please is a film-led social impact campaign that will change the way you think about the last chapter of life. There will be a screening in Shepparton as part of a national launch. On Tuesday 23rd of May, 6pm Shepparton Village Cinemas will be running a special Q&A event of the film that will feature local health experts who can discuss palliative care, ageing, aged care and related health services.
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Dying to Know Day is a national public health campaign designed to create a shift in our cultural response to death. On 8 August this year, Dying to Know Day in partnership with the Groundswell Project and Preparing the Way will be staging a free public event in The Atrium at Federation Square, Melbourne, between 10am and 6.30pm.
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The Legal and Social Issues Committee of the Victorian Government tabled its final report on the End of Life Choices Inquiry in Parliament on June 9th. The 440 page report conveys the complexity of the issues under consideration. The Core Values we share around death and dying are examined and presented.
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Public Health England last week launched a new resource for healthcare professionals and service providers giving guidance about spiritual needs at the end of life. Faith at the End of Life, which focuses on the UK’s six largest religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism, promotes a public health approach to death, dying and bereavement, highlighting the importance of community in maintaining and promoting the wellbeing of people who are dying, caring or bereaved.
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