Supportive and Palliative Care of the Older Person

HEALA6403 Supportive and Palliative Care of the Older Person

Palliative care plays an increasingly vital role in our healthcare system. To effectively address the diverse needs of patients, healthcare professionals require the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive palliative care. This unit is designed to deepen students' understanding of the unique needs of older individuals and their families as they approach the end of life. In addition, this unit aims to equip students with the ability to embrace a supportive and holistic palliative approach, enhance students' comprehension of the various components of palliative care, as well as services and interdisciplinary approaches aimed at improving the quality of life for patients and their families throughout the progression of their life-limiting condition.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

Course or unit outline