Events

In this webinar, aimed at managers and leaders in aged care, an expert panel will discuss the benefits of evidence-based environmental audit processes and provide practical strategies for creating an enabling environment. By attending this webinar, participants can expect to: Describe the impact of enabling environments on the wellbeing of people living with dementia Outline the …

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Target audience & requirements Clinicians and managers familiar with PCOC reports and assessment tools Participants are required to bring their most recent report, dashboard and supplementary reports It is recommended that attendance is in pairs or groups Participants will learn how to: Use a data dive technique to identify areas to improve Use PCOC reports …

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In this webinar, Bereavement Midwife Elizabeth Strauss will help practitioners to understand the complexities of perinatal grief and bereavement, and how perinatal loss impacts parents and families.

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 need palliative care • Communicating about end of life issues • Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria • Assessing and managing common symptoms • Advance care …

PEPA workshop | Palliative care in general practice for doctors in Victoria Read More »

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: • Ethical theories and frameworks • Does morphine hasten death? The doctrine of the ‘double effect’ • Artificial hydration and nutrition at the end of life • When is …

PEPA workshop | Ethics of end of life care for GPs in Victoria Read More »

This Masterclass is a must for those looking to enhance their skills, knowledge and competence in the process of conducting a pain assessment for a palliative care patient. Registrations close 29th August. The Masterclass will be facilitated by experienced palliative care clinicians. Program objectives - for attendees to: To understand the dynamic nature of history …

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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. …

OPA information sessions | Frequently asked questions – Powers of attorney and medical treatment decisions Read More »

5 Key Elements of the Experience of Palliative Needs for Older People Speakers: Dr Florry O’Connell & Dr Michael Chapman

What is respiratory distress and how should we manage it ? What causes noisy breathing? Learn more about: The causes of respiratory distress in palliative patients Non pharmacological management measures …

Centre for Palliative Care | Clinical Skills Update Sessions | Respiratory Distress Read More »