Conducting the program
This section sets out recommendations for the introduction and welcome phase of the course, as well as sensitive closure. It also details the content of the five topic areas, which include:
- Topic One: What is palliative care?
- Topic Two: The typical role of a family carer
- Topic Three: Support services available to carers
- Topic Four: Preparing for the future
- Topic Five: Self-care strategies to promote optimal wellbeing.
As well as the information delivered in the program, carers will receive the Carers Kit, which consists of:
- The booklet titled Supporting a person who needs palliative care: A guide for family and friends
- Two fact sheets from Beyond Blue titled Reduce Stress and Sleep Better
- A relaxation CD
- List of resources available to carers.
The Carer Kit should be given to carers at the beginning of the program.
PowerPoint slides have been designed to assist in the delivery of the program. They can be downloaded from the Program Resources page in this section of the website.
