Victorian Government caretaker period

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a Caretaker role from 6pm on 3 November 2026. During the caretaker period, content will only be added to this website in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions. See Guidelines for Caretaker Conventions.

Appendix 1 - Tools for documenting discussions

  • Step 1: Living with life-limiting illness

    Step 2: Current or poential future acute  deterioration

    Step 3: Goals of patient care summary*

    *Must be completed by senior medical staff*

    Please download the PDF file

    Step 4: End-of-life care: discussion