Care as illness advances
As illness progresses, your role as a carer will naturally evolve, bringing new challenges along the way.
This section provides support and resources designed to help you navigate the advancing stages of illness.
You’ll find practical advice on daily care, managing symptoms, and preparing for the changes ahead. These resources are here to give you the knowledge and tools to continue providing compassionate and effective care, ensuring that both you and the person in your care are supported through every step of this stage.
How we can help
Volunteer support
Allied Health services (PDF download)
Pain Management
Art Therapy (video)
Advance Care Planning
Learn the Care Role
Carer Help modules
Loddon Mallee Health Carers Kit
Central Grampians Health practical videos
Illness Specific Supports
Cancer
Lung Foundation
Dementia Australia
Rare Cancers Australia
Stroke Foundation
Breast cancer
MND Victoria
Heart Foundation
Head and Neck cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Australian Government Websites
Services Australia – Terminal Illness Support
Carer Gateway
Services Australia information for carers – bilingual
My Aged Care – Apply for an assessment
Emotional and Practical Support
Emotional Support
Practical Support