The Death Literacy Index (DLI) provides a means to measure and research public health palliative care initiatives, including those under the umbrella of Compassionate Communities, by exploring the ways in which community members’ knowledge and practice are enhanced through these initiatives. This report provides an overview of the concept of death literacy and the development...

A major mental illness will be experienced by almost half of the Australian population during their lifetime (ABS 2007).The Stories of Recovery project aimed to uncover less dominant stories to learn more about what works in the service system and wider community to support people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. The Partners in Recovery...

Over 200 primary carers, and members of formal and informal caring networks across Australia, were interviewed for this study on end of life at home care. They participated in individual carer interviews and focus groups in eight urban and regional locations.