Healthy End of Life Program
Important notice on the HELP App
From 1st June 2026 the HELP App will no longer be available for download.
The App has been valuable for many, but digital tools aren’t for everyone. This feedback and increasing costs mean it’s no longer sustainable.
Though HELP is evolving, the core of our approach remains unchanged. Our commitment to strengthening community capacity around caring, end of life, and palliative care continues. For over a decade, before the App, people have been using our downloadable guide to plan and coordinate end of life care. Download the HELP guide using the buttons on the right. Whether you are looking for support for yourself or encouraging others to activate their social networks, you will find all the information and tools you need on this page
Have you been using the app?
The HELP App will not be available from app stores after June 1st and all HELP networks will cease from June 30. Staff are emailing all HELP network coordinators to inform them of next steps. If you have questions or concerns, please email info@healthyendoflifeprogram.org and we will support you.
What is HELP?
The Healthy End of Life Program is an initiative of La Trobe University that has been operating over the last 10 years.
Equipping people at the end of life and their carers with the tools and confidence to activate social support around them, complimenting their medical care. Download the HELP Guide and start planning today!
Supporting Health Professionals
Research shows that staying connected socially as we age and die is imperative to our wellbeing. We also know that people at end of life are more likely to reach out to their family and friends for support if a trusted health professional has “given them permission” to do so. We have tools and resources to support you to do this. Follow the download buttons to the left of this page, start with the HELP Script and Checklist.
Download and print your step-by-step guide to organising support and staying connected.
This guide provides information and links to information and services that can support you.
Download or read our frequently asked questions to help you get support.
Download this leaflet to give to people wanting to organise social support.
Health professionals can use this simple guide for HELP Palliative Care Social Prescribing.
For further information on the closure of the HELP App.
HELP Founder Story
Founder of the Healthy End of Life Planning Program Dr Andrea Grindrod shares her moving personal story of when she unexpectedly needed to create her own support network.
Thank you to our PARTNERS
Program Partners
State government and philanthropic funds support HELP’s development and operation.
Project Partners
HELP partners with sectors, organisations, services, communities and individuals. We identify and mobilise contributions for providing support to Australians nearing the end of their lives – and improve their care outcomes.
