SA Health Palliative Care Project
We are developing a new and innovative Palliative Care Services Plan and Model of Care Framework for South Australia and we would like your input.
What's being decided?
We are seeking input from the South Australian public and palliative care stakeholders to ensure that the new Palliative Care Services Plan and Model of Care Framework can meet the needs of our community and support us to deliver on the vision of the Palliative Care Strategic Framework 2022-2027.
“All South Australians, their families and carers have access to and receive the best possible end of life and palliative care that places the person at the centre of care and supports them to live and die well in accordance with their individual needs, wishes, values and preferences.”
Background
What has been done so far?
South Australia’s Palliative Care Strategic Framework was launched in December 2021 and contained:
- a vision and goals for the palliative care service system in South Australia
- four priority areas
- specific actions that we will commit to over the next 5 years to shape the palliative care system so that more people can die well in South Australia
What is happening now?
Following the successful launch of the Strategic Framework, we are now developing a Palliative Care Services Plan and Model of Care Framework for South Australia.
This Services Plan and Model of Care Framework will make recommendations regarding how SA Health can continue building and improving palliative care services in South Australia over the next 5 years.
We are keen to hear about how the health system works for people with a life limiting illness receiving palliative care or for family members and carers providing support, as well as from those working within the palliative care system.
For information on what is a Services Plan, what is a Model of Care and other common questions, please navigate to the FAQs section.
Get involved
We are committed to ensuring the Services Plan and Model of Care Framework are representative of the needs and perspectives of the South Australian population and so we need your input.
This page will be active for the entirety of the project, with regular updates to be shared and additional opportunities for engagement to be announced.
Have your say by:
- Sharing your story
- Posting an idea
- Submitting a question
- Showing us where you're from on the map
More information on the purpose of each of these opportunities for engagement can be found in the individual modules. Please remember to provide your input in a respectful manner and with consideration of yours and other people’s privacy.
What are the next steps?
All entries to this YourSAy page via stories, ideas, questions and locations will be compiled and used to inform the direction and content of the Palliative Care Services Plan and Model of Care.
This page will be updated regularly, however if you are interested in providing more direct input or if you have any questions, please contact Hannah Owen, Project Manager, at Hannah.owen2@sa.gov.au or on 08 7117 9964.
More information on palliative care
If you would like to know about current palliative care services in South Australia please go to the SA Health website or visit Palliative Care SA.
Show us where you're from
Please drop a pin in the map to indicate the suburb that you live in to help us gain a better idea of where feedback is coming from across South Australia.
Use the search button on the right of the screen to locate your suburb, then click the "Add Pin" plus sign on the left of the screen to add the pin that relates to you by clicking and dragging it on to the map.
