Banksia can offer the following services to our client, carers and families.

	Home Based Services with 24 hour telephone availability, to discuss and concerns you may have.
	Co-ordination of health services at home and close liaison with your local doctor.
	Palliative Care Nurses who have expertise in controlling symptoms. For example; pain.
	Support via trained volunteers.  For example; transport and respite in the home.
	Direct nursing care provided by the Royal District Nursing Service.
	Advance Care Planning.

Please refer to the following website for further information about Palliative Care.

Link: Palliative Care Australia

http://www.palliativecare.org.au/

	Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners
	Palliative Care Doctor available for consultancy visits at home.
	Massage, Art and Music Therapy.
	Social work and family support.
	Support for children.
	Close working relationship with the client’s local doctor and specialist.
	Client and Carer Support Groups. (children, teenagers and adults)
	Liaison and referral to other community services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and council services, such as home help and meals on wheels.
	Bereavement Support.
	Please use the following link to: Help for Non English Speaking Clients