Palliative Care

Palliative care at Next Practice Deakin focuses on supporting people living with life-limiting illness to maintain comfort, dignity and quality of life. Our doctors and nurses work in partnership with patients, families and carers to provide coordinated, person-centred care that aligns with individual values, goals and preferences.

Our palliative care services include:

  • Symptom assessment and management, including pain, nausea, breathlessness and other concerns
  • Advance care planning and support with documenting preferences
  • Medication review and deprescribing where appropriate
  • Emotional, psychosocial and practical support, including connecting patients and families to community services and allied health
  • Coordination with specialists, hospital teams, home-based nursing and aged-care providers
  • Home visits for patients who are house-bound or in residential aged care (where available)

We aim to provide care that is compassionate, respectful and responsive to changing needs. Whether delivered in the clinic, in the home or in collaboration with broader care teams, our approach supports patients and their families through every stage of their palliative care journey.

If you would like to discuss palliative care options or understand what support may be available, please book an appointment with one of our doctors.

Care Team

Dr Prema Rajendra

General Practitioner

Dr Paresh Dawda

General Practitioner

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NDIS Services

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is a powerful initiative that enables Australians with disability to live more independently, participate more fully in community life, and have greater choice and control over their wellbeing. We’re proud to soon be part of that journey.

General Practice

All of the doctors participate in all aspects of general medicine, and believe in a person-centred approach for all patients and families. They strive for a high quality of care in all areas, and work alongside patients to assist them in reaching all their health goals and needs.

Women's Health

At Next Practice Deakin, several of our doctors have a special interest in women’s health. Our team provides care across sexual and reproductive health, fertility, contraception, prenatal and postnatal support, and cervical screening. Some of our doctors are also trained in the insertion and removal of IUDs.