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SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning Week (AU)
DESCRIPTION:Advance Care Planning Week (Australia) highlights the importance of documenting health and care preferences ahead of time. By planning early\, individuals and families can reduce uncertainty\, support informed decision-making and ensure care aligns with personal values and wishes. \nWhy it matters\n\nAdvance care planning helps people document their values\, preferences and wishes for future health and care.\nIt supports decision-making if a person becomes unable to speak for themselves due to illness or injury.\nClear plans reduce stress and uncertainty for families\, carers and health professionals.\nAdvance care planning encourages informed conversations before a crisis occurs.\nWithout documented wishes\, decisions may default to others or to systems that do not reflect personal values.\nPlanning ahead supports dignity\, autonomy and continuity of care across the lifespan.\n\nAdvance Care Planning Week encourages Australians to think about\, discuss and record their care preferences so future decisions reflect what matters most to them. \nEvent Co-ordination / Support\nInternational \n\nAdvance Care Planning International\nGlobal network supporting advance care planning through education\, collaboration and shared best practice.\n\nAustralia \n\nAdvance Care Planning Australia\nNational program providing guidance\, tools and resources to help Australians plan and document future care decisions.
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CATEGORIES:End-of-Life Planning & Advance Care
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