Palliative care resources for people in Victoria
Use these links to find practical support or services in Victoria (VIC), 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
Carers support
- Carers Victoria. Includes Young Carers supports
- Alfred Health Carer Services
- Tandem: Support for family, carers and supporters of people with mental health challenges
- Siblings Connections (associated with The Compassionate Friends VIC)
- The Compassionate Friends (TCFV): Peer-to-peer support services for individuals (18+ years), who are bereaving a child, sibling, or grandchild. Tel: 1300 064 068
- Victorian Government Carer Card Program. Tel: 1800 901 958
Health and community services
- Nurse-On-Call: For immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Tel: 1300 60 60 24
- Better Health Channel – Services and support
- State Government of Victoria – Making alterations to your home
- The Department of Health: Public sector residential aged care services
- Meals on Wheels Victoria
Information and advice
- Home modification: Better Health Channel provides a checklist for use when considering home modifications
- Cancer Council Victoria
- Care Connect: For help with simplifying and personalising the aged care journey. Provides access to Home Care service providers from its network. Tel: 1800 692 464
Equipment and supplies
Transport and travel
- Public transport accessibility information
- Red Cross Transport service
- Multi Purpose Taxi Program
- Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) (VIC)
- Vic Roads Accessible Parking Permits: Use the online directory to find a Municipal Council to apply for disability parking
- Ambulance Victoria
Financial and legal assistance
- Public transport accessibility information
- Red Cross Transport service
- Multi Purpose Taxi Program
- Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) (VIC)
- Vic Roads Accessible Parking Permits: Use the online directory to find a Municipal Council to apply for disability parking
- Ambulance Victoria
Representation and complaints
Last updated 10 June 2026