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

Overview:.
PalAssist is a totally free, compassionate palliative care details and support service offered by Cancer Council Queensland and funded by the Queensland Government. It is devoted to sustaining individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, together with their families and carers, by using tailored guidance, emotional support, and practical resources.

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

Services Offered:.

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

Emotional Counselling: Clients experiencing distress can be referred to the PalAssist Nurse Counselling Service, which normally includes up to 2 telephone coaching sessions plus a follow-up check-in. Tip-sheets and additional support recommendations are provided as needed.

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

Resources Available:.
PalAssist offers a diverse series of complimentary downloadable and hard-copy resources-- such as guides and factsheets-- addressing topics like breathlessness, caring for a person who is passing away, morphine usage, and changes in resting habits. Health experts can order resources wholesale to support their patients for upcoming care periods.

Target Audience:.

Individuals coping with a life-limiting illness.

Their families and careers.

Health experts seeking palliative care information or resources.

Mission Statement:.
PalAssist's charter is to offer precise details, emotional support, and relied on advice-- so customers never have to really feel alone or overwhelmed throughout challenging times.