EPC is a not-for-profit home-based palliative care service which offers a full range of support programs with the aim of improving the quality of life of individuals, those providing care and families of those suffering life-limiting or terminal illnesses. Clients are referred by treating doctors, local hospitals, treating specialists, allied health professionals, by self or by family members and friends. EPC is a partnership between the Order of Malta, Outer East Palliative Care Service Inc. and St Vincent’s Hospital [Melbourne] Limited. EPC serves the Local Government areas of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges. The majority of our funding comes from the Department of Health & Human Services. EPC also relies on community fundraising and donations to maintain the services and programs we provide to clients, caregivers, and families. These services are offered free of charge*. EPC provides various professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers through team and forum days, seminars, conferences, internal training and external courses. *All of our services are provided free of charge, aside from equipment delivery and some of our professional training.