Future planning: First Nations discussion starter

If you become so sick that you couldn’t talk, your family and health worker may need to make decisions for you. Talking about what you want in advance will make their decisions easier and less stressful.

The workbook and card pack helps you think about what is right for you and what is not right for you, as your journey moves on. It includes items for thinking about you and your family and community; your health care; preparing for discussion; and reviewing your discussion.

There is also information about choosing your decision makers, making a legal will, Advance Care Plan, funeral preparation and more.

This Discussion Starter and card pack has been made for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and their community, and those working with them.

It was made in partnership by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives, Australian Indigenous Doctor’s Association and Indigenous Allied Health Australia and others.