Planning for your future care is one of the most important and empowering steps you can take—for yourself and for the people who care about you. An Advance Care Plan gives you the opportunity to reflect on what matters most, have meaningful conversations, and clearly document your preferences for future treatment and care. If a time comes when you’re unable to speak for yourself, your plan ensures your wishes are known, respected, and followed by your doctors, family, and friends.
An Advance Care Plan can include:
1. Appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) to make decisions on your behalf;
2. Recording your values, wishes, and preferences in a Statement of Choices; and/or
3. Completing a Health Directive under the Medical Treatment (Health Directions) Act 2006.
You don’t have to navigate this process alone. Palliative Care ACT offers trained, compassionate volunteers who can come to you and provide personalised support. They can guide you through completing your Statement of Choices document —helping you reflect, prompting discussions with loved ones, and assisting you in completing your document with confidence and clarity.
Taking this step today can provide peace of mind for tomorrow—for you and those closest to you.
CONTACTS
For more information email office@pallcareact.org.au or phone (02) 6255 5771
