Business Name: PalAssist (Palliative Care Support & Advice).

Overview:.
PalAssist is a free, caring palliative care information and support service offered by Cancer Council Queensland and moneyed by the Queensland Government. It is dedicated to supporting individuals dealing with life-limiting illnesses, along with their families and carers, by providing tailored guidance, emotional support, and handy resources.

Operating Hours & Access:.
Available day-to-day from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week, through phone (1800 772 273), online conversation, callback, or e-mail.

Services Offered:.

Personalised Support: Operated by signed up nurses and allied health professionals who offer individualised advice and can refer customers to local palliative care and associated services.

Emotional Counselling: Clients experiencing distress can be described the PalAssist Nurse Counselling Service, which typically includes approximately 2 telephone counselling sessions plus a follow-up check-in. Tip-sheets and additional support suggestions are provided as required.

Practical Guidance: Includes assistance with recognizing palliative care, navigating the health system, end-of-life preparation (e.g., Advanced Health Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney), and accessing local home or in-patient care.

Resources Available:.
PalAssist uses a diverse series of cost-free downloadable and hard-copy resources-- such as overviews and factsheets-- addressing subjects like breathlessness, taking care of someone that is passing away, morphine use, and changes in sleeping habits. Health experts can get resources wholesale to support their patients for upcoming care durations.

Target Audience:.

Individuals dealing with a life-limiting illness.

Their families and jobs.

Health specialists seeking palliative care details or resources.

Mission Statement:.
PalAssist's charter is to provide precise information, emotional support, and relied on advice-- so customers never ever need to feel alone or overwhelmed throughout challenging times.