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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This session will showcase PACOP's specially designed software 'palCentre' and how Aged Care Homes can take advantage of it. You'll see how PACOP's software enables efficient collection and management of …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 include: Overview of the palliative approach Introduction to communication skills Case-based experiential learning (facilitated communication skills practice) Facilitated by the Nurse Educators from the Centre …

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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 from Bolton Clarke and Altura Learning. It will also include insights from OSCAR Care Group about how to co-design multicultural recipes that have been approved …

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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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