Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing | Applying a Diversity Lens to End of Life Care

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Intended Audience: Leaders and direct care workers in aged care nationwide Outline of the Webinar: This webinar unpacks culturally diverse perspectives on end of life care and approaches to death and dying amongst diverse communities. It features case studies from the PICAC Alliance with perspectives from peak bodies exploring the confluence between cultural sensitivity and end …

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Swinburne University of Technology, Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults | Conducting research in residential aged care

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This presentation gives an overview of the advantages and complexities of conducting research in residential aged care settings. This presentation includes a discussion about: ethics and informed consent, strategies for maintaining good relationships with research partners on site and the benefits for residential aged care facilities when involved in research. The content will draw on …

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Eastern Palliative Care | Day 1 Introduction to Palliative Care for Registered Nurses (Div 1 & 2)

Eastern Palliative Care 630 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham, Vic, Australia

This course - relevant to all care settings - provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. …

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Eastern Palliative Care | Day 2 Introduction to Palliative Care for Registered Nurses (Div 1 & 2)

Eastern Palliative Care 630 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham, Vic, Australia

This course - relevant to all care settings - provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. …

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Swinburne University of Technology, Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults | Trauma-focussed treatments with older adults

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This webinar will describe what is known from the research about how trauma presents in older adults and those with dementia, provide practical advice for delivering trauma-focussed treatments, and discuss adaptations to therapy that may be required for this population. Attendees will gain pragmatic skills in assessing and responding to trauma-related needs. More than 70% …

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Eastern Palliative Care | Day 4 Introduction to Palliative Care for Registered Nurses (Div 1 & 2)

Eastern Palliative Care 630 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham, Vic, Australia

This course - relevant to all care settings - provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. …

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Swinburne University of Technology, Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults | The Office of the Public Advocate: powers of attorneys and understanding capacity

Swinburne's  Seminar and Webinar Series on Ageing has been running for over 10 years. Presented by experts in health and ageing, the webinars cover a wide range of issues related to working with older adults such as cognitive impairment, life-stage transitions, late-life emotional experiences and psychosocial approaches for aged care residents and their families. The webinars are suitable for clinicians, trainees, researchers, students, …

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Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education | Oncology Update Symposium: Twilight Teaching, session 1

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Opportunity to refresh knowledge on a range of oncology topics relevant to practice of caring for people with a cancer diagnosis. About this event The Twilight Teaching series for the Oncology Update Symposium will be: A teaching series across five sessions Particularly relevant for Medical Officers working in primary health, hospital, and community settings Relevant …

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