Caring for yourself when supporting others

When you are caring for someone with a life-limiting illness it can be difficult to remember to take some time out for yourself. However, it is ver...

Our commitment to excellent palliative care

From VMCH CEO, Sonya Smart 24 – 30 May is National Palliative Care Week. We are an organisation that is committed to providing excellent palliati...

Palliative Care: disability and dying well

Palliative Care is not a comfortable topic for most. Though it is fair to say it’s more accepted in an aged care setting where the person has “...

Construction commences on Comfort Care Centre

Construction has commenced on the future site of VMCH’s O’Neill Comfort Care Centre in Prahran. The $8.8m project will create a unique 22 bed h...

VMCH leading the way in palliative care

VMCH is leading the way in improving Australian palliative care services, by playing a key role in a national specialist advisory service. End of L...

Catholic Health and Aged Care Services Response to the ‘Voluntary Assisted Dying Act’

On the 19th of June the ‘Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (‘VAD’) comes into effect in Victoria. Since the Act’s passing in 2017, Catholic...

Making end of life discussions a part of life

“We might sound a bit blasé about death, but it’s part of life. It’s important for family to talk about it, and their wishes.” That’s th...