The fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on palliative care in Gippsland, Victoria. It presents Gippsland 2023–2024 data and a summary analysis of primary palliative care hospital admissions for Gippsland residents (2019–2020 to 2024–2025). It identifies key themes from stakeholder consultations with professional perspectives, and with community, consumer and carer perspectives in 2025.

Key findings

• In 2024, Gippsland had a lower rate of palliative care nurses per 100,000 population, compared to the national rate.
• Approximately 31% of all deaths were in residential aged care homes in 2023–2024.
• Highest rate of non-admitted patient palliative care service events in Australia in 2023–2024.
• Fourth highest rate of palliative care-related prescriptions nationally in 2023–2024.