Referrals
Referrals to Palliative Care South East can be made by GPs, specialists, hospital staff, residential aged care staff, or through self-referral by the client or their family.
Our service is provided to residents who need palliative care within the city of Casey, Cardinia Shire, City of Greater Dandenong, and parts of Kingston. You must be living within these areas to be eligible to access our service.
Referrals are appropriate if the person meets the following criteria:
- Lives within the service catchment area
- Has a diagnosed progressive and advanced illness
- Have given consent to the referral (this may include their next of kin or person responsible)
- Has care needs that are assessed as requiring the support of a specialist community palliative care service. (Please note PCSE does not provide personal care services).
Have you referred this person to us before?
If the client you are referring has previously been referred to Palliative Care South East, please use our Re-referral Form instead. This helps us maintain continuity of care by updating their current needs and situation.
If this is the first time you’re referring this person, please continue with the referral form below.
If the referral is urgent, please contact our Intake Team during office hours on (03) 5991 1300
By clicking the button below, you confirm that you have obtained your client's consent to proceed with this referral, have read our privacy policy and will attach the required medical information.
Process
Via the online referral portal above.
To avoid delays in processing your referral, please ensure copies of all relevant medical information is provided i.e:
- Hospital Discharge summary
- Current medication list
- Scans and pathology results
- Relevant specialist letters and doctors notes
- GP Health summary
If the referral is urgent, please contact our Intake Team during office hours on (03) 5991 1300.