Southern Adelaide Palliative Services (SAPS)

Southern Adelaide Palliative Services (SAPS)

Support for people with a terminal illness

Organisation Address
Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Bld, Flinders Dr Bedford Park, SA 5042
Organisation Phone
08 8404 2058
08 8404 2210 Laurel Hospice Desk
Parent Body:
Palliative Care South Australia
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Health workers on call after hours
Eligibility:
People with a terminal illness, their families and carers living in the southern metropolitan area
Access:
Wheelchair access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking

Coordinates care and consults with people with a terminal illness in their place of residence, hospitals and in-patient care in the hospice.

Information
Services
  • Palliative care - medical and nursing care to patients and their families
  • Bereavement support and counselling
  • Caregiver Network Service - to find local community members who would be willing to assist a local carer
  • Complementary therapy - including massage and relaxation
  • Education in palliative care - community, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional
  • Liaison with health practitioners
  • Research in palliative care
  • Social work services for in-patients
  • Volunteer program - volunteers provide respite, practical and emotional support
Last updated: 16/05/2023
Information provided for: Mitcham Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Rex.
Council: City of Mitcham
Electorate (State): Davenport
Electorate (Federal): Boothby
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