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WebHealth Connector Model. The Health Connector model originated in the UK through Health Connections Mendip.The model is a new and dynamic Compassionate Communities strategy and it works to bridge the divide between formal healthcare services (such as GP practices, aged care facilities, palliative care) and patients by activating informal care …

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Compassionate Communities — The Groundswell Project

WebCompassionate Communities is a globally recognised approach to improving the end-of-life experience for people by mobilising local networks, groups and services to be more conscious, aware and equipped to offer support. This approach is active in multiple countries around the world and was found to be a feasible option for people in Australia

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Programs & Education — The Groundswell Project

WebAn annual national campaign that empowers Australians at all stages of life to live and die well. During August, people hold events, gatherings at home, take individual action, and much more, all to improve their knowledge around choice at end of life. Throughout the website you’ll find some toolkits and resources to support having

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The Groundswell Project

WebThe Groundswell Project works with individuals, organisations and communities to improve how people in Australia die, care and grieve. We run educational workshops, develop innovative programs and advocate for a better end of life experience for all. Learn with us. Partner with us. Support us. Not sure where to begin? Browse our latest articles.

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Compassionate Communities Toolkit — The Groundswell Project

WebIn 2021 The GroundSwell Project will be facilitating a community of practice, a digital learning space for health professionals and community members to come together and share in their experience of using our research and toolkit in developing Compassionate Communities in their local area. Complete the form below for free download

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LGBTIQ — The Groundswell Project

WebLGBTIQ End of Life Resources . LGBTIQ Health - LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services, and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people, and other sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQ+) people …

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5 Things I learned from Being a Carer

WebDr John Rosenberg is registered nurse with a clinical background in community-based palliative care. As a active researcher since 1999, he has focused upon social models of health care, the application of health promotion principles to palliative and end of life care, and community development approaches to the support of dying people.

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What We Do — The Groundswell Project

WebDeath is often over medicalised and institutionalised in Australia and the health care system does not harness the real value of involving family and friends in the process. Because of the lack of options, knowledge, capacity and decision making power, there are often negative repercussions for the person dying and those around them.

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The GroundSwell Project 2020 — The Groundswell Project

WebThe knowledge and learnings that have come from the 9 incredible communities who partnered with us over the past 2 years are being distilled into a community-led toolkit that will be available to all communities across Australia. In 2020, we wonder what new ways people will come up with to come together, in caring and in grief.

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First Nations — The Groundswell Project

WebWe would like to acknowledge the NSW Ministry of Health for funding this project, also to Curious Works for production. We would like to thank the Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service and the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Council, as well as the service providers and community members who generously shared their voices in ‘Yarning Our Wishes’.

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Creative Legacy — The Groundswell Project

WebCreative Legacy is a unique partnership between Liverpool Hospitals Palliative Care ward in South West Sydney, and The GroundSwell Project, delivered under an MoU. Funded by the Dry July Foundation on the back of funds raised for Liverpool Hospital Cancer Services. It’s a one of a kind and we’re all very proud of the work and delighted by

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Compassionate Communities initiative in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven …

WebCompassionate Communities is an internationally regarded model which recognises that community members play a key role in supporting and caring for people during an experience of loss or grief. It is not simply a task for health and social services, but is everyone’s responsibility. The GroundSwell Project has been one of the leading

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Re-claiming of Ageing, Dying, and Grieving

WebPublic Health Palliative Care (PHPC) as a title doesn't do well to capture the social movement that is taking place, especially in the West, however PHPC is a broad church and all the people with whom I have interacted with through the international network are heart-smart and deeply committed to making a difference to others. Most importantly

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CARING FOR BODIES AT HOME — The Groundswell Project

WebIf the area you are trying to keep cool is large you might consider a smaller room. Use ice or ideally dry ice to keep the body cool. This is best done by putting it into snap lock bags and placing them directly on the torso – over the stomach/intestines, heart and lungs. Don’t place directly on the skin.

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Planning for End of Life #1

WebThat means talking about it and sharing it with those close to you, sharing it with your GP and other health professionals, having a hard copy of it somewhere obvious at home or carry it with you when travelling. If you want to add your advance care directive to you My Health Record (Gov website) you must upload it yourself.

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ILLAWARRA-SHOALHAVEN COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES …

WebSince January 2021 there has been a flurry of activity to identify proposed locations and suitable venues for the rollout of a series of Death Cafes across the Local Health District. Proposed venues currently include Kiama, Jamberoo, Wollongong, Ulladulla, Warilla and Sussex Inlet. Death Cafes will commence in March 2021 and will be advertised

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ComCom Illawarra — The Groundswell Project

WebIt is not simply a task for health and social services, but is everyone’s responsibility. The GroundSwell Project has been one of the leading organisations investing in the development of Compassionate Communities in Australia. Bringing the Compassionate Communities model to the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region is an excellent opportunity to bring

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Creative Legacy continues to evolve and delight

WebThis award winning arts and health project with Liverpool Hospitals’ Palliative Care service is in its 4th year, and continues to both evolve and delight. Earlier this year we trained 12 new professional artists in palliative care and in the practice of legacy making with patients and families in palliative care. Funded by the Dry July

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Creative Legacy Program

WebThe momentum of the Creative Legacy Program has been a bit like this over the past few weeks. On the horizon is a health system under great strain and the risk of increasing isolation and institutionalisation of palliative patients. For the many cultures around South-West Sydney, families and friends congregate by the bedside in numbers

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Compassionate Communities: COMMUNITY CONNECTOR …

WebCentral (Yappoon) QLD . Keppel Bay Sailing Club Training Room Anzac Parade, Yeppoon Date: 1 June Time 9:00 - 12:30 . Maria Callaghan, the project lead at the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, SunshineCoast PHN is happy to speak to interested stakeholders or individuals keen to participate and support this initiative.

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Molly Carlile: "the more we talk, the less we fear" on Dying To …

WebCalvary Health Tasmania are running a series of events “Dying to talk about it” which includes a session on sustainable approaches to death and burial. Island Care in conjunction with the amazing Creature Tales team are conducting an event that invites residents to share their “life lessons"… a great way to hear the stories of wisdom

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