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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* 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.