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UID:8727-1787824800-1787830200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Grief and AI: Deathbots\, Digital Afterlife and Responsible Practice in Bereavement Care
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAI-powered tools can now simulate a deceased person’s voice\, recreate their writing style and generate conversations that feel startlingly real. For grieving clients\, these technologies offer both comfort and complexity and practitioners need new frameworks to respond effectively. \nThis webinar will give you practical\, evidence-informed tools for navigating AI in bereavement care. You’ll gain clear definitions of deathbots and posthumous avatars\, clinical insight into why bereaved individuals find AI connections meaningful\, frameworks for assessing emotional and ethical risks and actionable principles for responsible practice across therapeutic settings. \nWhether your clients are already experimenting with deathbots or you want to prepare for conversations ahead\, you’ll leave equipped with grounded strategies that honour both innovation and clinical responsibility.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/grief-and-ai-deathbots-digital-afterlife-and-responsible-practice-in-bereavement-care/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T234855Z
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UID:8764-1787752800-1787758200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Dementia through a cross-cultural lens
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing (Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care Victoria) for a webinar for providers and workers. The webinar will discuss dementia from a culturally and linguistically diverse perspective.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/webinar-dementia-through-a-cross-cultural-lens/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260219T004110Z
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UID:8234-1787702400-1787961599@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 56: 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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nWednesday 26\, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 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-56-northern-metro-greensborough/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T021923Z
CREATED:20260817T021923Z
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UID:8748-1787234400-1787238000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Standard Six: Grief Support | National Palliative Care Standards Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join this monthly deep dive into the National Palliative Care Standards. This month\, the focus us on Standard Six: Grief Support.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/webinar-standard-six-grief-support-national-palliative-care-standards-community-of-practice/
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:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T021530Z
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UID:8746-1787155200-1787158800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in Humanitarian Crises | PCNA Free webinar
DESCRIPTION:What is the place of palliative care in times of humanitarian crisis? Join Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA) for this free webinar with Dr Rachel Coghlan\, exploring the intersection of palliative care and humanitarian response.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/palliative-care-in-humanitarian-crises-pcna-free-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T014044Z
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UID:8729-1787047200-1787058000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Disenfranchised Grievers
DESCRIPTION:Audience: This workshop is for members of the professional community that are currently providing grief and loss counselling and wish to expand their knowledge. \nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine disenfranchised grief and distinguish it from socially recognised forms of grief.\nIdentify situations and populations where grief is likely to be disenfranchised (e.g.\, non-traditional losses\, stigmatised relationships\, invisible losses).\nRecognise the emotional\, social\, and psychological impacts of disenfranchised grief.\nApply empathetic and inclusive approaches when supporting individuals experiencing disenfranchised grief.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/supporting-disenfranchised-grievers/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260219T004004Z
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UID:8232-1787011200-1787270399@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 55: Loddon-Mallee - Kyneton)
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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nTuesday 18\, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 August 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nKyneton\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-55-loddon-mallee-kyneton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260817T120000
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UID:8660-1786968000-1786982400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:CPCRE Bereavement Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Queensland’s Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education invites clinicians from all disciplines to attend this FREE online event. \nThe 2026 CPCRE Bereavement Symposium will include four presentations from professionals working with specialist populations including children and adolescents\, older adults\, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and regional and remote communities.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/cpcre-bereavement-symposium/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
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UID:8228-1786924800-1787183999@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 54: Western Metro - Footscray)
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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 17\, Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nFootscray\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-54-western-metro-footscray/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T010106Z
CREATED:20260522T010106Z
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UID:8562-1786784400-1786806000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Voluntary Assisted Dying Doctor Training Day 2026 - Beleura Private Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Designed for fellows of medical colleges\, GPs\, and specialists who wish to undertake VAD assessments for their own patients or patients of their clinic. \nJoin a group of colleagues for a dedicated day to complete the mandatory voluntary assisted dying training. You will then be able to provide assessments for your patients seeking access voluntary assisted dying and participate in VAD to the level you feel personally comfortable.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/voluntary-assisted-dying-doctor-training-day-2026-beleura-private-hospital/
LOCATION:Beleura Private Hospital\, 925 Nepean Highway\, Mornington\, VIC\, 3931\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T151500
DTSTAMP:20260804T035231Z
CREATED:20260804T035231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T035231Z
UID:8735-1786716000-1786720500@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Digital Stories in Residential Aged Care
DESCRIPTION:Providing person-centred care is challenging when staff don’t truly know the person living with dementia — contributing to depression and reduced quality of life. The Know Me intervention addresses this by training healthcare students and interns as volunteers in reminiscence therapy\, partnering them with residents to co-create a 4-minute digital life story. These stories rapidly build staff knowledge of the whole person\, fostering holistic\, person-centred care and meaningfully improving quality of life for residents\, volunteers and staff alike.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/digital-stories-in-residential-aged-care/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260809T234510Z
CREATED:20260809T234510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T234510Z
UID:8738-1786552200-1786557600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Palliative Care in Heart Failure
DESCRIPTION:Join the fourth session of Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network’s 2026 Webinar Series. \nIt will be a live 1.5-hour session on Zoom with a Q&A segment at the end with the speakers. \n12 August 2026 | 2:30-4:00 pm (Singapore time) | 4:30pm – 6:00pm AEST
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/palliative-care-in-heart-failure/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T015017Z
CREATED:20260804T015017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T015017Z
UID:8731-1786449600-1786453200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Caring for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples living with dementia
DESCRIPTION:Practical insights for health and aged care workers supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with dementia
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/caring-for-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-peoples-living-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTSTAMP:20260219T003644Z
CREATED:20260219T003644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003644Z
UID:8226-1786406400-1786665599@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 53: 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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nTuesday 11\, Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 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-53-southern-metro-dandenong/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T235322Z
CREATED:20260416T235322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T235322Z
UID:8458-1786096800-1786107600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Grief Australia workshop | From Theory to Practice: Applying Grief Models Through Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour interactive workshop bridges the gap between grief theory and real-world practice\, supporting practitioners to move beyond conceptual understanding into confident clinical application. \n\nUsing a range of contemporary bereavement models\, participants will explore how theory can inform assessment\, formulation\, intervention\, and therapeutic stance across diverse grief presentations.\nThe workshop is grounded in case study discussions\, inviting participants to critically reflect on which models fit which clients\, when\, and why.\nAttention is given to complexity\, context\, culture\, and the therapist’s own worldview\, highlighting the importance of flexibility rather than model adherence.\nThrough small-group work\, guided reflection\, and facilitated discussion\, participants will strengthen their capacity to translate grief theory into responsive\, compassionate\, and ethically sound practice.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/grief-australia-workshop-from-theory-to-practice-applying-grief-models-through-case-studies/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260219T003534Z
CREATED:20260219T003534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003534Z
UID:8224-1785801600-1786060799@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 52: Eastern Metro - Clayton)
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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nWednesday 5\, Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nClayton\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-52-eastern-metro-clayton/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260219T003421Z
CREATED:20260219T003421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003421Z
UID:8222-1785715200-1785974399@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 51: Barwon South West - Grovedale)
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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 3\, Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nGrovedale\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-51-barwon-south-west-grovedale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260628T220539Z
CREATED:20260628T220539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T220539Z
UID:8676-1785405600-1785411000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Grief Australia | Ethics and Self-Disclosure: Clinical & Practical Implications
DESCRIPTION:Professional boundaries involving self-disclosure may blur when providing care to the dying and bereaved. This “blurring” often causes clinicians and volunteers alike to struggle with whether to share their own experiences with patients\, clients\, and families. Even when it seems important to share these personal stories\, one must decide the exact method for sharing them without the caregiver’s story becoming an emotional burden to the helped individual. Using principles and case examples\, Dr. Hoy will examine how the challenges of self-disclosure can be properly navigated in everyday practice.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/grief-australia-ethics-and-self-disclosure-clinical-practical-implications/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T033047Z
CREATED:20260623T033047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T033047Z
UID:8671-1785315600-1785344400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 SMRPCC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join clinicians\, researchers\, lived experience advocates and sector leaders for a powerful day exploring the future of palliative and end-of-life care. The program will feature leading experts and thought-provoking discussions across a range of contemporary topics including: \n\nPaediatric palliative care\nLived experience and family perspectives\nAlcohol and other drugs in palliative care\nFamily estrangement at end of life\nIncarceration and palliative care\nSupport at Home and end-of-life pathways\nArt therapy and spirituality in palliative care\nVoluntary Assisted Dying — six years on
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/2026-smrpcc-symposium/
LOCATION:PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne\, 872 Blackburn Road\, Clayton\, Victoria\, 3168\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="SMRPCC":MAILTO:penny.fletcher@smrpcc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T002303Z
CREATED:20260622T002211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T002303Z
UID:8664-1785247200-1785252600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar 3: Saliva\, Secretions and Comfort in MND: A Collaborative Approach to Everyday Care | National MND Health Professional webinar series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by MND QLD\, this session explores how a multidisciplinary team can work together to manage saliva and secretion changes in MND. \nThrough shared expertise and practical insights\, we’ll discuss simple\, evidence-based approaches that support comfort\, communication\, and quality of life for people living with MND. \nThe 2026 MND Health Professionals Webinar Series is a collaboration between MND State Associations including MND Victoria\, MND NSW\, MND SA\, MND WA and MND QLD. \nMND Victoria – Event – 2026 National MND Health Professional Webinars Bundle \nCost: \nBundle for 5 webinars – $170 \nGroup booking of 5 bundles – $600 \nGroup booking of 10 bundles – $850 \n*Recordings will be made available after the live webinar and accessible for the remainder of 2026 \nIf you work for an Australian or NZ MND Association\, or are a Victorian Palliative Care MND Shared Care Worker\, please do not register here.  Contact info@mnd.org.au to register for the bundle.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/webinar-3-saliva-secretions-and-comfort-in-mnd-a-collaborative-approach-to-everyday-care-national-mnd-health-professional-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T025341Z
CREATED:20260528T025341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T025341Z
UID:8593-1785234600-1785236400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Morning Tea Talk: PACOP Connecting Deterioration to Data
DESCRIPTION:Join this Morning Tea Talk and explore PACOP’s new live data dashboards providing insights for residential aged care homes.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/morning-tea-talk-pacop-connecting-deterioration-to-data/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="PACOP":MAILTO:pacop-enquiries@uow.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260219T000127Z
CREATED:20260219T000127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T000127Z
UID:8220-1785196800-1785455999@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 50: Southern Metro - Narre Warren)
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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nTuesday 28\, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nNarre Warren\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-50-southern-metro-narre-warren/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260727T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T002835Z
CREATED:20260706T002835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T002835Z
UID:8690-1785157200-1785160800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Bridging the cancer care gap
DESCRIPTION:This webinar presents the findings of the ACCESS program\, an initiative focused on improving access to services for managing treatment related side effects\, for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients and carers. Dr Alesha Thai will outline the three phases of this work\, identifying patient barriers and enablers to symptom support\, co-designing targeted interventions with CALD patients and healthcare professionals\, and piloting these interventions across Victorian hospitals.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/bridging-the-cancer-care-gap/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="VCCC Alliance":MAILTO:vccc-alliance@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T224600Z
CREATED:20260629T224600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T224600Z
UID:8678-1784736000-1784739600@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:PCNA webinar | Session 9: Interventional Pain Management in Palliative Care: Beyond the Block
DESCRIPTION:PCNA welcomes members to the next session in its Member Exclusive Webinar Series. \nInterventional pain management procedures can play an important role in palliative care\, but how do we determine when an intervention is likely to help\, what outcomes we are hoping to achieve\, and how these approaches fit within a holistic model of care? \nNot currently a PCNA Member? Click here to learn more and join
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/pcna-webinar-session-9-interventional-pain-management-in-palliative-care-beyond-the-block/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260628T220242Z
CREATED:20260628T220242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T220242Z
UID:8674-1784714400-1784725200@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Grief Australia | Supporting Grieving Children and Young People Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides counsellors and health professionals with a comprehensive introduction to grief-informed approaches for supporting children and adolescents experiencing bereavement. Drawing on evidence-informed practices\, the session explores effective ways to talk with young people about death\, understand their grief responses\, and foster emotional safety throughout the support process.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/grief-australia-supporting-grieving-children-and-young-people-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T023110Z
CREATED:20260527T023052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T023110Z
UID:8586-1784628000-1784638800@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Grief Australia: Advanced Bereavement Practice Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grief can profoundly affect individuals across emotional\, physical\, cognitive\, spiritual\, and social dimensions. This advanced workshop is designed for practitioners working in bereavement counselling who are ready to deepen their practice with evidence-based\, creative\, and practical approaches. \nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nrecognise factors that may complicate or inhibit a person’s ability to adapt to loss\napply evidence-based interventions to support bereaved clients in a holistic and responsive manner\nreflect on your own practice and expand your capacity to sit with complex grief experiences
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/grief-australia-advanced-bereavement-practice-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260218T235957Z
CREATED:20260218T235957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T235957Z
UID:8218-1784592000-1784851199@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person Workshop (Workshop 48: Hume - Shepparton)
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 \n  \nMore information can be found at https://www.latrobe.edu.au/funded-chaop-victoria \n\n\n\nDates:\nMonday 20\, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July 2026\n\n\nTimes:\n9:00am – 4:30pm daily\n\n\nLocation:\nShepparton\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-48-hume-shepparton/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T002722Z
CREATED:20260706T002212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T002722Z
UID:8685-1784552400-1784556000@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Making palliative care available for all
DESCRIPTION:People with cancer who receive palliative care have better managed pain and symptoms\, feel better about the care they receive and have better supported families and carers\, yet only a minority of people receive this support. \nJoin Prof Brian Le in this webinar to learn why this happens and how a novel palliative care program can help reduce this unequal access to care.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/overcoming-barriers-to-palliative-care-for-all-with-advanced-cancer/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="VCCC Alliance":MAILTO:vccc-alliance@unimelb.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T041810Z
CREATED:20260513T041810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T041810Z
UID:8520-1784541600-1784552400@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Grief Australia | Introduction to Bereavement Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Providing meaningful support to those bereaved requires both compassion and a deep understanding of the diverse ways grief can manifest. This workshop equips participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills to confidently and sensitively support bereaved individuals.\nWhether you’re new to grief support or seeking to deepen your practice\, this session offers a safe\, interactive space to build confidence and connection in your approach. \nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nidentify common grief reactions\napply contemporary grief and bereavement theories\nimplement effective communication strategies to assist people who are grieving\nreflect on personal attitudes toward grief and build confidence in offering bereavement support.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/grief-australia-introduction-to-bereavement-support-workshop/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
ORGANIZER;CN="Grief Australia":MAILTO:info@grief.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260717T151500
DTSTAMP:20260713T034423Z
CREATED:20260713T034152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T034423Z
UID:8700-1784296800-1784301300@smrpcc.org.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health Support for Residential Aged Care | Swinburne Webinar Series on Ageing
DESCRIPTION:Join this informative panel webinar exploring the mental health needs of residents in aged care and the practical supports available. The discussion will highlight common mental health concerns experienced by residents\, including how these issues may present and the key signs to look for.
URL:https://smrpcc.org.au/event/mental-health-support-for-residential-aged-care-swinburne-webinar-series-on-aging/
LOCATION:Online via your PC or device
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