Family fact sheet

When a resident is unwell, especially after-hours, clear and accurate communication with family members or carers is crucial. This tool allows essential information to be compiled and shared to nominated people, reducing distress and minimising confusion.

This fact sheet is available written in 17 languages:

It is also available as a voice recording, in English.

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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.

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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

Family fact sheet

Access the resource (PDF, 161.65 kB)

View the collection

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