In the Adelaide Hills area, the Palliative Care Service is located within, and funded through, the Adelaide Hills Community Nursing Service.

Their aim is for a flexible, client-focused service, with care co-ordinated to suit the individuals' needs. Consideration of the whole family, including relatives and friends is important. Care is given in the person's home.

Being in familiar surroundings amongst family and friends has been shown to maximise quality of life. Treatment is aimed to minimise discomfort and alleviate distress, whilst assisting clients and their care givers to maintain as normal as possible lifestyle.

Referrals can be made to the local Adelaide Hills Palliative Care Service by anyone (Patient, Carer or Healthcare Professional alike) by contacting:

Adelaide Hills Community Nursing Service, Mt Barker
Wellington Road, Mt Barker  SA  5251
(08) 8393 1833 or Fax (08) 8393 1880

Contact the Palliative Care Council of SA for further information about services in other parts of SA or within Australia

Telephone: +61 8 8291 4137
Toll Free: 1800 660 055
Fax: +61 8 8291 4268

Email: pallcare@pallcare.asn.au
Website: www.pallcare.asn.au