Palliative care resources for people in SA
Use these links to find practical support or services in the South Australia (SA), or to put you in touch with support groups. Don’t forget you can find additional information, resources and services in the National resources and Disease specific resources pages.
Palliative care organisations and programs
- Palliative Care South Australia. Tel: (08) 8271 1643
- Palliative Care Connect Palliative Care Navigators available by phone at 1800 725 548 (PALLI8)
Carers support
- Carers SA. Includes Young Carer Services
- Carer and Community SA Tel: (08) 8433 9555.
- The Compassionate Friends SA: For support in the grief and trauma, following the death of a child Tel: 1300 064 068 or 0456 820 133.
Health and community services
- Palliative Care Connect Directory of services in SA
- SA Directory of Community Services
- The Nightingale Program. A free specialist nursing service supporting people living with dementia, their families and care providers. Freecall: 1800 100 500
- Meals on Wheels SA
Information and advice
Equipment and supplies
- Department of Human Services (DHS) Equipment Program: For South Australians requiring equipment and home modifications you can call 1300 130 302 to discuss
Equipment and supplies
- Adelaide Metro – Free and Special Services: For bus services that are accessible to people with disabilities
- City of Marion Taxi/volunteer transport and Community bus
- Plus One Companion Card (Transport Assistance)
- Red Cross Transport service
- South Australian Taxi fare Subsidy Scheme
- Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) (SA)
- Disability parking permit
- St John SA
- SA Ambulance Service
Representation and complaints
- Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner (HCSCC) South Australia
- OmbudsmanSA. Freecall: 1800 182 150
- Cancer Voices SA
Last updated 10 June 2026