Palliative Care South East
About Company
When someone is facing a serious or life-limiting illness, compassionate support and expert medical care become essential. The right care can provide comfort, dignity, and reassurance not only for patients but also for their families.
Palliative Care South East is a trusted not-for-profit healthcare organisation dedicated to delivering specialist palliative care services to communities across South East Melbourne. Through compassionate home-based support, the organisation helps individuals living with life-limiting or terminal illnesses maintain comfort, independence, and quality of life in familiar surroundings.
With a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, counsellors, and therapists, Palliative Care South East provides holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
About Palliative Care South East
Palliative Care South East is a community-focused healthcare organisation providing specialist home-based palliative care services for individuals living with serious illness.
Headquartered in Narre Warren, Victoria, the organisation supports patients and families throughout several South East Melbourne communities, including:
- Cardinia
- Casey
- Greater Dandenong
- Parts of Kingston
As a not-for-profit provider, the organisation is committed to improving patient wellbeing rather than generating profit. Every service is designed to ensure compassionate, accessible, and personalised care for people who need it most.
Our Mission: Helping People Live Well at Every Stage
The mission of Palliative Care South East is to help individuals live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, even when facing life-limiting conditions.
By focusing on patient-centred care, the organisation aims to:
- Improve quality of life for patients and families
- Manage pain and symptoms effectively
- Provide emotional and psychological support
- Assist carers throughout the care journey
- Deliver compassionate end-of-life care with dignity
This approach ensures that every patient receives care tailored to their personal needs, values, and preferences.
Comprehensive Palliative Care Services
Palliative Care South East provides a wide range of integrated healthcare and support services designed to deliver holistic care at home.
Clinical and Medical Support
- Specialist palliative care nursing
- Medical care and symptom management
- Medication management
- Home-based health assessments
Emotional and Psychological Support
- Professional counselling
- Bereavement support services
- Family and carer support programs
Allied Health and Therapeutic Services
- Occupational therapy
- Social work services
- Spiritual care guidance
Wellbeing and Creative Therapies
- Music therapy
- Art therapy
These services ensure patients receive comprehensive community palliative care, addressing both physical symptoms and emotional wellbeing.
A Skilled Multidisciplinary Care Team
The strength of Palliative Care South East lies in its experienced team of healthcare professionals. With more than 50 dedicated staff members, the organisation brings together expertise across multiple disciplines.
The team includes:
- Specialist palliative care nurses
- Medical practitioners
- Social workers
- Occupational therapists
- Counsellors
- Spiritual care specialists
- Creative therapy professionals
By working collaboratively, the team delivers coordinated care that supports both patients and their families throughout the illness journey.
Supporting Families and Carers
Serious illness affects entire families, not just individuals. Palliative Care South East recognises the vital role that carers and loved ones play in supporting patients.
To ensure families receive the guidance they need, the organisation offers:
- Carer education and support
- Emotional and psychological counselling
- Bereavement support programs
- Practical guidance for home-based care
These services provide reassurance and support during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Serving the South East Melbourne Community
Located in Narre Warren, Victoria, Palliative Care South East plays a crucial role in providing accessible community-based palliative care services across South East Melbourne.
Care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that patients and families receive timely support whenever it is needed.
The organisation proudly serves people of all ages, delivering compassionate healthcare that prioritises dignity, respect, and comfort.
Contact Information
Palliative Care South East
Narre Warren, Victoria
Phone: 03 5991 1300
Website: http://www.palliativecaresoutheast.org.au
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 51–200 employees
Compassionate Care When It Matters Most
Facing a life-limiting illness is never easy, but the right support can make a meaningful difference. Through expert medical care, emotional guidance, and holistic support, Palliative Care South East helps individuals and families navigate difficult moments with dignity and comfort.
By delivering trusted specialist palliative care services, the organisation continues to support the South East Melbourne community with compassion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to improving quality of life.
