We provide palliative care in Western Australia and South Australia. Find more information on referring a patient in your state below.
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Who's eligible for palliative care?
Your patients who have a life-limiting illness that requires symptom management, who have expressed a desire to receive palliative care at home and who are supported in this desire by their carer. Patients (or their substitute decision-makers) need to have consented to referral to our specialist palliative care service and understand the goals of care.
How to refer a patient
Western Australia
In Western Australia, our community specialist palliative care services require a written referral form. Please phone 1300 300 122 for urgent visit enquiries.
South Australia
In South Australia, please call our team to discuss your patient's needs.
Last Days of Life
The Last Days of Life program is available to people of all ages who are in the final stage of a life-limiting illness who wish to die at home or stay at home for as long as possible.
Services are provided in conjunction with MNCLHD and HNELHD who case manage and hold governance. Silverchain provides an afternoon visit by an experienced registered nurse and a daytime visit by an assistant in nursing for personal care.