Caring for our community since 1973, we are honoured to walk alongside patients and families, offering support through each step of their journey.

Our dedicated palliative care unit provides tailored, specialised support for patients living with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and families. With warmth, respect, and deep compassion, we focus on quality of life, symptom management, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Improving quality of life

Palliative care is more than medical treatment -it’s a philosophy of care that values comfort and dignity. Early integration has benefits and, in some cases, may assist with extending life expectancy.

We provide:

  • Comprehensive care plans centred on the patient’s values, wishes and requirements
  • Holistic support for physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs
  • Gentle symptom management, delivered with empathy and expertise

Palliative Care can begin at any stage of a life limiting illness treatments. Patients can be discharged when stable and re‑admitted to care when required.

Our Specialist Team

Our experienced and compassionate multidisciplinary team works together to ensure each patient receives the highest level of care and comfort.

Care is provided collaboratively by:

  • Specialist palliative care doctors
  • Dedicated nursing team
  • General physicians
  • Medical oncologists
  • Geriatricians
  • Social worker
  • Physiotherapists
  • Dieticians
  • Pastoral care providers

Referrals and Support 03 8804 4261

We provide direct and immediate admission for patients at home, aged care facilities or other hospitals who require palliative care. We are here to support you—and those in your care—every step of the way.

Referrals to our palliative care unit can be made by:

  • General practitioners
  • Treating specialists
  • Community palliative care agencies

Funding:

As a private health facility, health insurance is required.
Patients are encouraged to check with their private health insurer to confirm whether their level of cover includes palliative care.

 

Doctor and Patient resources:

Information brochure

Ringwood PFD PC.PNG

Palliative care referral – For doctors

Ringwood PFD Form.PNG

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