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( 14 February 2007 8:00am )
When cure is no longer considered realistic there is still much support that can be provided to help people who have a life threatening illness retain comfort, dignity and quality of life. To palliate means to ‘ease suffering’ and this can be achieved by a range of symptom management strategies. 
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( 14 February 2007 8:00am )
Immunisation is an accepted way to protect your child, their playmates and the community in general from the serious complications of preventable disease. If the community is not adequately protected through immunisation, these diseases can become a major health issue.
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( 14 February 2007 4:00am )
The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) can provide assessment, information, advice and assistance to older people who are finding it difficult to manage at home or who are thinking about moving to supervised accommodation.
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( 14 February 2007 2:00am )
The Community Aged Care Program Provides services and support to frail elderly people who are assessed as needing regular help, but would much prefer to remain in their own home.
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( 14 February 2007 2:00am )
The dementia care program is a support service which assists clients with dementia as well as their carers.
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( 14 February 2007 1:30am )
The occupational therapy service aims to help both adults and children with acquired or developmental difficulties, to attain the skill to perform the activities they need or want to perform as part of their daily lives. These may include, self-care, work tasks or leisure/play activities.
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