The Quality Standards Resource Centre helps extend understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, which took effect from 1 November 2025. You can search for resources by using keywords, or filtering by standard, outcome and audience. Before using the Resource Centre, please read the terms of use.
Palliative care knowledge network
This resource provides evidence-based information and resources on palliative care for health professionals, patients and carers. It covers clinical practice, education, research, and service delivery. The platform aims to improve understanding, decision-making, and quality of care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
National Palliative Care Standards for All Health Professionals and Aged Care Services
The National Palliative Care Standards provide guidance for all health professionals and aged care services to deliver high-quality generalist palliative care. They support improved experiences and outcomes for people receiving care, and are intended for use across diverse care settings. Resources like audit tools and fact sheets are available to aid self-assessment and adherence to these standards.
Gwandalan – Supporting Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
This resource provides culturally appropriate palliative care education and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It includes resources, videos, and training materials aimed at improving understanding, communication, and care practices in end-of-life care, integrating cultural beliefs and values to enhance quality care for Indigenous Australians.
Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)
This page provides resources about palliative care for health professionals. The education resources support placement and workshop learning, but can be used for self-directed learning.
Palliative care education and training
This resource provides information on free palliative care education programs available for health and aged care workers. It includes details about various training opportunities, such as online courses and in-person sessions, designed to enhance skills in delivering high-quality palliative care. The programs cover key topics like symptom management, communication, and multidisciplinary care. This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.
Advance Care Planning Australia
This resource provides information on advance care planning, which enables people to make decisions about their future health care in case they are unable to communicate their preferences. It helps ensure that healthcare providers and loved ones understand and respect their treatment choices. The resource includes tools, forms, and advice for creating an advance care plan.
