The
Tasmanian Association
for
Hospice and Palliative Care

The aims of the Tasmanian Association for Hospice and Palliative Care
are:
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To foster
and promote the principles of palliative care for
all
people
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To be the
representative body for hospice and palliative care within Tasmania
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To liaise
and affiliate with appropriate national and international organisations
In the general community we will:
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Work to
increase the awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care
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Foster
community understanding of hospice and palliative care
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Provide
information about access to services.
For professional and volunteer services we can:
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Provide
education and information
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Support
the maintenance of best practice standards in hospice and palliative care
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Support
all workers involved in the care of people who are dying
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Advocate
for service provision and its future development
Have
a voice in the future of hospice and
palliative care in Tasmania
Membership is open to service providers, consumers and members
of the general community who demonstrate a commitment to the development of
hospice and palliative care.