OPA runs regular 30-minute sessions on topics including guardianship and administration, medical treatment decision-making and powers of attorney. No registration is required, and participants have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are not recorded as the topics are regularly repeated, and the style means participants can feel free to ask questions. Bookings not required; just …

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Do you want to increase your understanding of the importance of cultural awareness in palliative care? Learn more about: • The importance of cultural awareness in palliative care, with tips from Monita Mascitti-Meuter, the Cultural Inclusion Lead at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Philosophy of Palliative Care and a Palliative Approach Effective Communication SESSION DETAILS 8:45 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 12:00 Interactive Session (including break) 3 CPD per session COST $220 per …

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Do you want to increase your understanding of the importance of cultural awareness in palliative care? Learn more about: • The importance of cultural awareness in palliative care, with tips from Monita Mascitti-Meuter, the Cultural Inclusion Lead at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

Anticipatory Grief Psychosocial support for patients and their families and carers Spiritual Care Self-care workplace support strategies SESSION DETAILS 8:45 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 12:00 Interactive Session (including break) …

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Target audience: Health professionals with little or no palliative care experience, who want to develop confidence in communicating with people with life-limiting and chronic illnesses, and their families. Topics covered …

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This webinar focuses on the connection between food, culture and identity and the importance of providing food diversity and choice in aged care settings. It will include good practice examples …

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Pain Assessment Pain management – non-opioid analgesics and adjuvants Pain management – opioid analgesics SESSION DETAILS 8:45 – 9:00 Registration 9:00 – 12:00 Interactive Session (including break) 3 CPD per …

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Death and dying from a palliative care perspective Advance Care Planning

This workshop is for General Practitioners based in Victoria (Australia) who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nurses are also welcome to attend. Topics • Recognising patients who …

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