Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing.

The Comfort Care approach is informed and grounded by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing and are being progressed by NATSIPCA, for end-of-life or Comfort Care Journey’s.

The Comfort Care approach is unique, culturally relevant and is essential to the provision of Comfort Care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities.

Comfort Care: A New Approach

Benefits of Comfort Care

  • Increases community awareness and acceptance of Comfort Care

  • Enhances Individual and Organisation's understanding of Comfort Care approaches, complexities and strategies

  • Improves access and engagement in care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities

  • Promotes cultural principles and protocols of Comfort Care

  • Strengthens provider skills in applying culturally responsive Comfort Care

Our Mission & Goals

Transform Comfort Care journeys, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience their final days their way, that honor’s their needs, families and connections to their place of belonging.

Advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Comfort Care needs and influence policy and decision-making.

Educate communities and professionals by embedding new narratives, models, and language.

Foster strong, diverse, and reciprocal relationships through a united membership.

Our Comfort Care Way

Comfort Care: A New Approach to Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Comfort Care is a new way of framing, discussing and delivering end-of-life and palliative care within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. This innovative and culturally sensitive approach bridges the gap between medical care and the cultural and spiritual needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, setting a new national standard for culturally responsive Comfort Care.

Our Principles and Constitution

NATSIPCA is empowered by section 25 of the South Australian Associations Incorporations Act 1985 to achieve the Association's objectives, guided by the following principles:

  • Cultural Respect: We integrate the cultural beliefs and practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into all aspects of Comfort Care.

  • Community Empowerment: We support local communities to actively engage in Comfort Care planning and delivery.

  • Holistic Care: We take a holistic approach to contributing to addressing the physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and social needs of individuals and families on their Comfort Care journeys.

The Key Benefits of Comfort Care

  • Raises awareness and acceptance in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

  • Enhances culturally responsive Comfort and end-of-life care.

  • Improves access, engagement, and provider understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and community needs.

  • Strengthens cultural principles of Comfort Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

  • Builds service provider skills and knowledge.