When an illness is unlikely to be cured and will cause death at some stage in the future. A person with a life-limiting illness may live for weeks, months or even years.

An illness that is unlikely to be cured and will result in somebody’s death some time in the future. It may also be called a life-limiting illness….

The holistic care of people who have a life-limiting illness, their families and carers. It aims to improve quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs. It is not just for people who are about to…

A place that provides comprehensive care for people with a life-limiting illness. This may include inpatient medical care, respite care and end-of-life care for people who are unable to die at home.

A person’s comfort and satisfaction, based on how well their physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual, social and financial needs are met within the limitations of their illness….

Cancer Council Queensland has commended the Federal Government for improving early access to superannuation for Australians affected by life-limiting illnesses. Yesterday, the Government announced an amendment to enable Australians living with a terminal illness to access their superannuation early and…

…met. What is new? This study examined the extent to which a sample of community members in Victoria, NSW and Queensland understand the law related to end-of-life decision making. The role of the law in end-of-life decision making was not…

…get your friends, family and colleagues together and join the Relay For Life movement today – together, we are stronger than cancer!” To register, volunteer or find out more about your local Relay For Life, visit relayforlife.org.au or call 1300…

…Strait Islanders and other Australians, 2005-2016 has been published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. You can also access the report here: https://aacrjournals.org/cebp/article-abstract/doi/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-21-1390/682047/Quantifying-differences-in-remaining-life For more information, or interviews, please contact: Shannon Amato, Manager, Public Relations and Social Media, Cancer Council…

Voluntary assisted dying is when a person with an incurable condition or illness chooses to end their life and uses medicines specially prescribed by a health practitioner. “Voluntary” means it is the choice of the person to end their life….