La Trobe’s free HELP app is changing end-of-life care, helping over 1,100 users build support networks for loved ones with serious illness.

The app was created by Dr Andrea Grindrod, who became one of its early users after her husband’s terminal cancer diagnosis.

I spoke to Dr Grindrod about why this app is a game changer for families facing tough times.

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Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Dr Andrea Grindrod – La Trobe University Researcher

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 5 August 2025