Palliative and end of life care
Excellence in palliative care
Palliative and end of life care is a special type of care that aims to support people with life limiting illness and their families to live life as well as possible, right to the last breath.
Palliative and end of life care often enlists multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, and allied and primary health practitioners to meet the needs of the individual and can be provided in hospital, aged care homes, specialist services or at home.
Hearing the lived experience of recipient families and the palliative care experts who accompany them, is an opportunity for us to reflect on what excellence in palliative care is.
We are privileged to share the deeply personal experiences of people and families in our care.
We hope their experiences are of benefit and comfort to you If you or someone close to you is very ill, or someone close to you has died recently.
Where are our palliative care services located?
Palliative care services
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem | Specialist palliative care
Calvary Health Care Bethlehem provides specialist palliative care using a multidisciplinary approach to improve quality of life, supporting patients and families across physical, emotional, and community care needs.
Calvary Health Care Kogarah | Specialist palliative care
Calvary Health Care Kogarah provides specialist palliative care that is focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, supporting patients and families through coordinated inpatient, home, and community-based services.
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital | Palliative care
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital provides compassionate palliative care that enhances quality of life, offering holistic support through hospice and home-based services tailored to patient needs and preferences.
Calvary St John's Hospital | Palliative care
Calvary St John’s Hospital provides compassionate palliative care in a home-like setting, supporting comfort, dignity, and connection through personalised, holistic care for patients and families. Its Gibson Unit offers a peaceful, supportive environment with private spaces, family inclusion, and thoughtful touches that enhance comfort and wellbeing.
Calvary Mater Newcastle | Specialist palliative care
At Calvary Mater Newcastle, specialist palliative care supports patients nearing end of life, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life through coordinated inpatient, home, and community-based care and holistic support for patients and families.
Calvary Riverina Hospital | Mary Potter Palliative Care Unit
Mary Potter Palliative Care Unit provides specialist inpatient care and support for patients nearing end of life, delivering multidisciplinary, compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and symptom management.
Calvary Life Stories Program
Calvary’s Life Stories Program helps people share memories and create a lasting legacy, supporting dignity, connection, and reflection through personalised storytelling.
Palliative care research unit
Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Department of Palliative Care supports patients with life-limiting illnesses and focuses on research to improve timely, patient-centred care and community-based care options.
