The Melbourne Family Support Program: Evidence-based strategies that prepare family caregivers for supporting palliative care patients

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Many people have been involved in the programme of work outlined in this paper. Particular recognition is paid to Professor Kristjanson who provided invaluable academic mentorship, and Dr Hayman-White for her statistical advice in the pilot work. Multiple co-and chief investigators throughout Australia and overseas have provided valuable input. The research could not have been undertaken without the generous support of the clinical partners and administrative staff and research assistants. Sincere gratitude goes to the staff of The Centre for Palliative Care (c/o St Vincent's Hospital and The University of Melbourne, Australia) who have supported the decade-long investment in this programme of research. Finally, sincere appreciation to the family carers and palliative care patients who have provided their time (in extremely difficult circumstances) to inform the content and evaluation of the interventions. The following funding sources also need to be acknowledged: National Health and Medical Research Council, Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation and Beyondblue.