Palliative Care Inpatient Unit

The Wantirna Health palliative care inpatient unit is a 32 bed specialist palliative care unit. We provide care for patients with life limiting illnesses. People are admitted for various reasons, including symptom control, end of life care, respite, and assessment. The unit is not able to offer long term care. Some patients come to us to die however others are able to return home with support.

Frequently asked questions

I am a GP. How do I make a referral to the unit?

Fill out the referral form and send it to our Continuing Care Access unit at Peter James Centre

My father does not have cancer, but he has emphysema and keeps getting admitted to hospital. He is very short of breath and not able to do much now. Should he see the palliative care team?

Yes, the palliative care team could discuss goals of care with your father, improve his breathlessness, organise help and support at home, and make plans for his future care that could help avoid being admitted to hospital.

When is my advance care plan used?

Can my dog visit me in the Unit?

Can I bring photos and a quilt from home?

I want to come into the Unit but I really want my own room.

Location

Wantirna Health

Address	251 Mountain Highway, Wantirna, 3142
Contact	P 03 9955 1341
Hours	We welcome visitors at any time. Family and carers are also welcome to stay overnight if their loved one is very ill.
Car Parking	Car parking available – fee payable
Public Transport	Bus routes operate in the area.

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