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  1. Overseas visitors and healthcare

    Depending on your situation and country of origin, you may be required to pay the full cost for medical treatment provided to you by a public hospital, and you may need to have health insurance for your stay in Victoria.

  2. Palliative care for culturally and linguistically diverse communities

    There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family.

  3. Palliative care for the LGBTIQA+ community

    There are end of life and palliative care services that provide safe, inclusive care for people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

  4. Palliative care in a hospital or community residential home

    You can have inpatient palliative care in a hospital or a specialist inpatient palliative care unit.

  5. Palliative care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

    There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family.

  6. Palliative care – complaints about legal, financial and funeral services

    It is okay to speak up and make a complaint if you think something is wrong with the service being provided.

  7. Palliative care – dealing with common symptoms

    Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

  8. Palliative care – emotional, spiritual and cultural care

    Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

  9. Palliative care – looking after yourself

    When caring for a loved one with a terminal illness, it is important to look after your own mental health and wellbeing so that you will have the energy and strength required for your role as carer.

  10. Patient and carer rights in hospital

    You and your carers should expect clear communication about medical issues and treatment options and costs in hospital in a way that you can understand.