Moments That Matter

22 May 2019
“We had our commitment party before gay marriage was legislated. It was a beautiful occasion.”
Ben & Khang's powerful story is part of the Moments That Matter campaign released today by Palliative Care Victoria.
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We all share values that make us human. Love. Joy. Family. Freedom. Trust. Home. The Moments That Matter campaign shares personal experiences of palliative care. These powerful stories are about moment of joy and freedom that makes life beautiful. We see love strengthened when time is limited. Loved ones give us purpose.
The real people in each story share what matters most to them. Each person's experience is different. What they reveal is the opportunity to show and experience love. To be with loved ones. To live with purpose. They provide a deeper understanding of what palliative care is. Giving people the support to live, die and grieve well.
Read and Watch these moving stories of people who have experienced palliative care.
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