Southern Metro Region Palliative Care Consortium
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Information about palliative care for people working in health and community services in the Southern Metropolitan Region.

If you are a patient or a carer, please go to the Palliative Care Victoria website, which has information specifically designed for patients and families. Find your local palliative care service on Palliative Care Victoria’s services page.

Latest News

Empathic communication – Embrace your inner Labrador!

Special 2-part SMRPCC Trending Session

  • Part 1: Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT | Online
  • Part 2: Wednesday 28 January 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT | Online

Dr Jo Doran will talk about how to improve your empathic communication skills.

Palliative Care Lunchtime Sessions

October 2025 to March 2026 | Wednesdays | 12.30 pm to 1.20 pm | Melbourne time

Next session: Wednesday 4 February 2026 | MND PEG Management

Our free online training sessions about palliative care in relation to end-of-life issues with MND and Parkinson’s, and the palliative approach in Residential Aged Care. Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants.

Diabetes at End of Life

SMRPCC Trending Session

Carol Barbeler will talk about diabetes at end of life.

When: Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT