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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 26: Southern Metro - Dandenong)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nWednesday 25\, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nDandenong\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-26-southern-metro-dandenong/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
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UID:7202-1771804800-1772063999@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 25: Barwon South West - Warrnambool)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 23\, Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nWarrnambool\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-25-barwon-south-west-warrnambool/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T153000
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UID:7989-1771515000-1771516800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of Medical Treatment Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of Medical Treatment Decision Making. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-medical-treatment-decision-making-2/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T103000
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UID:8056-1771497000-1771498800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Morning Tea Talk: PACOP & Pain Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Join this 30-minute PACOP Morning Tea Talk where Dr Caroline Phelan will discuss the latest insights in pain assessment in older adults. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions regarding how PACOP clinical assessment and response framework guides can support the management of pain.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/morning-tea-talk-pacop-pain-assessments/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="PACOP":MAILTO:pacop-enquiries@uow.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T123000
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UID:7423-1771417800-1771421400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Symptom Management | Breathlessness | Palliative Care Lunchtime Session - 12.30 pm AEDT
DESCRIPTION:SMRPCC has again joined with other palliative care consortiums in the Victorian Palliative Care Network (VPCN) to bring you more Lunchtime Sessions\, from October 2025 to March 2026. \nJoin us online for our FREE 50-minute training sessions about palliative care Wednesdays at the NEW TIME of 12.30 pm Melbourne time. \nSuitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses\, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/symptom-management-breathlessness-palliative-care-lunchtime-session-12-30-pm-aedt/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T140000
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CREATED:20251021T044142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T205924Z
UID:7473-1771336800-1771340400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care ECHO 2026 | Virtual mentoring sessions
DESCRIPTION:Interactive case-based virtual mentoring sessions that address a range of palliative care topics. Discussion of deidentified patient cases and 10-minute lectures aim to increase palliative care knowledge\, skills and confidence in primary care health professionals.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/palliative-care-echo-2025-virtual-mentoring-sessions-4/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T120000
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UID:8120-1771329600-1771331400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Fasting and medication: Providing culturally sensitive patient care
DESCRIPTION:In CEH’s first lunchtime webinar for 2026\, and coinciding with the first day of Ramadan\, explore the management of medication during periods of religious fasting.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/fasting-and-medication-providing-culturally-sensitive-patient-care/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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UID:8125-1771324200-1771327800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:ELDAC Webinar: Using your data to improve palliative care
DESCRIPTION:ELDAC Webinar: Using Your Data to Improve Palliative Care – ELDAC’s Power BI Solution \nJoin leaders from Ageing Australia\, Catholic Health Australia and Palliative Care Australia for an important and timely conversation about strengthening palliative and end-of-life care in aged care.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/eldac-webinar-using-your-data-to-improve-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="ELDAC":MAILTO:eldac.project@flinders.edu.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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UID:7200-1771200000-1771459199@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 24: Northern Metro - Greensborough)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 16\, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nGreensborough\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-24-northern-metro-greensborough/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T160000
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UID:7987-1770910200-1770912000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | FAQ Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session looks at frequently asked questions on Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decision Making. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-faq-enduring-powers-of-attorney-and-medical-treatment-decision-making/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T090000
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CREATED:20251217T042619Z
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UID:7959-1770886800-1770913800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:POP UP PEPA | Communication\, Loss and Grief in Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Acquire knowledge\, skills and confidence in having meaningful but often difficult conversations about terminal illness\, palliative care and grief with people living with a life-limiting illness\, and their families. \nTopics covered include: \n\nBrief overview of the palliative approach to care\nIntroduction to compassionate communication skills\nCase-based experiential learning (facilitated communication skills practice)
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/pop-up-pepa-communication-loss-and-grief-in-palliative-care/
LOCATION:Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta\, Wangaratta\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T150000
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UID:8061-1770818400-1770822000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:PACOP in Practice: Falls\, Frailty & Palliative Care Needs
DESCRIPTION:Join this PACOP education session\, PACOP in PRACTICE\, and explore how PACOP clinical assessment and response framework guides can support the management of falls that occur within your residential aged care homes. \n 
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/pacop-in-practice-falls-frailty-palliative-care-needs/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T133000
DTSTAMP:20251203T041243Z
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UID:7671-1770813000-1770816600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Diabetes at End of Life | SMRPCC Trending Session
DESCRIPTION:Carol Barbeler will talk about diabetes at end of life.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/diabetes-at-end-of-life-smrpcc-trending-session/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260107T015817Z
CREATED:20250911T061910Z
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UID:7198-1770768000-1771027199@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 23: Grampians - Ballarat) - BOOKED OUT
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nWednesday 11\, Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nBallarat\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/booked-out-comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-23-grampians-ballarat/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260205T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260107T003710Z
CREATED:20260107T003710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003710Z
UID:7985-1770305400-1770307200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of enduring powers of attorney
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of Enduring Powers of Attorney. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-enduring-powers-of-attorney/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260204T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20251016T042602Z
CREATED:20251016T042602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T042602Z
UID:7421-1770208200-1770211800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:MND PEG Management | Palliative Care Lunchtime Session - 12.30 pm AEDT
DESCRIPTION:SMRPCC has again joined with other palliative care consortiums in the Victorian Palliative Care Network (VPCN) to bring you more Lunchtime Sessions\, from October 2025 to March 2026. \nJoin us online for our FREE 50-minute training sessions about palliative care Wednesdays at the NEW TIME of 12.30 pm Melbourne time. \nSuitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses\, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/mnd-peg-management-palliative-care-lunchtime-session-12-30-pm-aedt/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20250911T061741Z
CREATED:20250911T061741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T061741Z
UID:7196-1769990400-1770249599@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 22: Eastern Metro - Camberwell)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 2\, Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nCamberwell\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-22-eastern-metro-camberwell/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260107T003542Z
CREATED:20260107T003542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003542Z
UID:7983-1769700600-1769702400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of the Intersection of Mental Health and Medical Treatment
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of the Intersection of Mental Health and Medical Treatment. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-medical-treatment/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260128T133000
DTSTAMP:20251203T041029Z
CREATED:20251203T041029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T041029Z
UID:7668-1769603400-1769607000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Empathic communication - Embrace your inner Labrador! SMRPCC Trending Session - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:SMRPCC presents a special 2-part Trending Session over two weeks on 21 & 28 January 2026. Dr Jo Doran will talk about how to improve your empathic communication skills. \n\nPart 1: Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT – An educational session\nPart 2: Wednesday 28 January 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT – A demonstration with practical examples of empathic communication\n\nDr Jo Doran is a doctor with over 30 years’ experience in palliative care. She currently works for Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service as a senior consultant. Originally from the UK\, she trained in London and completed her post graduate training in Sydney. From 1999 to 2012 she was Area Medical Director for Palliative Care in Northern NSW. She has been involved in policy development and implementation on local\, state and national levels. She is passionate about education in end-of-life care and is highly regarded as a guest speaker and MC. In recognition of her contribution to palliative care she was\nawarded the Palliative Care NSW Leadership Award\, was nominated for NSW Woman of the Year and more recently was nominated as Mentor of the Year in her current role.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/empathic-communication-embrace-your-inner-labrador-smrpcc-trending-session-part-2/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20250911T061619Z
CREATED:20250911T061619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T061619Z
UID:7194-1769558400-1769817599@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 21: Southern Metro - Frankston)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nWednesday 28\, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 January 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nFrankston\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-21-southern-metro-frankston/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260122T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260107T003435Z
CREATED:20260107T003435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003435Z
UID:7981-1769095800-1769097600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of Medical Treatment Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of Medical Treatment Decision Making. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-medical-treatment-decision-making/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260121T133000
DTSTAMP:20251203T040851Z
CREATED:20251203T040851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T040851Z
UID:7666-1768998600-1769002200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Empathic communication - Embrace your inner Labrador! SMRPCC Trending Session - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:SMRPCC presents a special 2-part Trending Session over two weeks on 21 & 28 January 2026. Dr Jo Doran will talk about how to improve your empathic communication skills. \n\nPart 1: Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT – An educational session\nPart 2: Wednesday 28 January 2026 | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm AEDT – A demonstration with practical examples of empathic communication\n\nDr Jo Doran is a doctor with over 30 years’ experience in palliative care. She currently works for Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service as a senior consultant. Originally from the UK\, she trained in London and completed her post graduate training in Sydney. From 1999 to 2012 she was Area Medical Director for Palliative Care in Northern NSW. She has been involved in policy development and implementation on local\, state and national levels. She is passionate about education in end-of-life care and is highly regarded as a guest speaker and MC. In recognition of her contribution to palliative care she was\nawarded the Palliative Care NSW Leadership Award\, was nominated for NSW Woman of the Year and more recently was nominated as Mentor of the Year in her current role.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/empathic-communication-embrace-your-inner-labrador-smrpcc-trending-session-part-1/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260121T163000
DTSTAMP:20251211T024705Z
CREATED:20251211T024705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T024705Z
UID:7710-1768986000-1769013000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:PEPA | Providing Culturally Responsive Palliative Care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this education is to enhance the capacity of the health workforce to provide quality\, holistic and culturally-responsive palliative care for First Nations peoples and their families affected by life-limiting illness.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/pepa-providing-culturally-responsive-palliative-care-for-aboriginal-and-or-torres-strait-islander-peoples/
LOCATION:Banksia Palliative Care Service\, 472 Lower Heidelberg Rd\, Heidelberg\, Victoria\, 3084\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260115T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260107T003253Z
CREATED:20260107T003253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003253Z
UID:7979-1768491000-1768492800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of Guardianship & Administration - 15 January 2026
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of Enduring Powers of Attorney. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-guardianship-administration-15-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260108T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260107T003101Z
CREATED:20260107T003101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T003101Z
UID:7977-1767886200-1767888000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of Enduring Powers of Attorney - 8 January 2026
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of Enduring Powers of Attorney. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day. \nSession commences at 3:30pm
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-enduring-powers-of-attorney-8-january-2026/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251218T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251218T160000
DTSTAMP:20250819T220025Z
CREATED:20250819T220025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T220025Z
UID:7100-1766071800-1766073600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Overview of enduring powers of attorney - 18 December
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session provides a brief overview of enduring powers of attorney. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-overview-of-enduring-powers-of-attorney-18-december/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251218T150000
DTSTAMP:20251202T012104Z
CREATED:20251202T012104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T012104Z
UID:7587-1766066400-1766070000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:PCA Community of Practice | Standard 1 in practice: assessment of needs
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the PCA Community of Practice takes a deep dive into one of the National Palliative Care Standards\, exploring its individual elements and how they can be embedded in everyday practice. \nIn each session\, two members of our Community of Practice share service stories\, lessons learned and practical examples of how they apply the featured standard in their work. These conversations aim to foster shared learning\, spark ideas and strengthen our collective commitment to quality palliative care.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/pca-community-of-practice-standard-1-in-practice-assessment-of-needs/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Palliative Care Australia":MAILTO:https://palliativecare.org.au/contact/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251217T133000
DTSTAMP:20251016T042343Z
CREATED:20251016T042343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T042343Z
UID:7419-1765974600-1765978200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:MND Respiratory Management | Palliative Care Lunchtime Session - 12.30 pm AEDT
DESCRIPTION:SMRPCC has again joined with other palliative care consortiums in the Victorian Palliative Care Network (VPCN) to bring you more Lunchtime Sessions\, from October 2025 to March 2026. \nJoin us online for our FREE 50-minute training sessions about palliative care Wednesdays at the NEW TIME of 12.30 pm Melbourne time. \nSuitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses\, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/mnd-respiratory-management-palliative-care-lunchtime-session-12-30-pm-aedt/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218
DTSTAMP:20250811T233122Z
CREATED:20250811T233122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T233122Z
UID:7059-1765756800-1766015999@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 70: Southern Metro - Cheltenham)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Victorian Department of Health through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare – Supporting Older Australians initiative\, the Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) at La Trobe University will be holding 140 three-day workshops for nurses who work in all Victorian residential aged care services. The workshop includes interactive\, hands-on skills development\, aided by simulation manikins. \nThe Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person workshop provides nurses with content and skills development in the areas of: \n• clinical reasoning and general assessment skills\n• communication of assessment – professional issues\n• musculoskeletal assessment\n• nutrition\, metabolism and elimination assessment\n• cardiovascular assessment\n• respiratory assessment\n• cognitive and perceptual assessment\n• psychosocial assessment \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 14\, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 December 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nCheltenham\n\n\nRegistration Cost:\nFree ($0)\n\n\nAny other instructions:\nTo be eligible\, you must work in a Victorian residential aged care home. You must obtain your manager’s approval before registering for the workshop so you can arrange the appropriate leave required.\n\n\n\nFurther enquiries can be made to Rebecca Watson.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/comprehensive-health-assessment-of-the-older-person-workshop-workshop-70-southern-metro-cheltenham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20250819T215903Z
CREATED:20250819T215903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T215903Z
UID:7098-1765467000-1765468800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:OPA Information Session | Frequently asked questions about guardianship and administration - 11 December
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute online session explores frequently asked questions about guardianship and administration. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nRSVPs are not necessary\, just join on the day.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/opa-information-session-frequently-asked-questions-about-guardianship-and-administration-11-december/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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