Discover how PACOP tools can support clinicians to identify those residents who are living with pain Please join this PACOP in PRACTICE "Listening Beyond Words – Recognising Pain in Aged …
This 2.5-day education program designed for Registered Nurses, Personal Care Attendants, Aged Care Facility staff, Allied Health Care professionals and anyone interested in developing their knowledge in palliative care. It …
This workshop opens conversations about the often hidden and complex grief experienced by the elderly, their families and wider communities. It explores the wide range of non-death losses that arise, …
Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP) supports aged care homes (ACHs) to provide optimal palliative & end-of-life care for residents and their families. By embedding a framework of routine assessments …
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, …
Designed for fellows of medical colleges, GPs, and specialists who wish to undertake VAD assessments for their own patients or patients of their clinic. Join a group of colleagues for …
Join this monthly deep dive into the National Palliative Care Standards, and explore one standard in detail and discuss ways to embed it into everyday practice. This month, the focus …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
PCNA welcomes members to the next session in its Member Exclusive Webinar Series. Interventional pain management procedures can play an important role in palliative care, but how do we determine …
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 …
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, …
Hosted by MND QLD, this session explores how a multidisciplinary team can work together to manage saliva and secretion changes in MND. Through 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. The 2026 MND Health Professionals Webinar Series is a …
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: Paediatric palliative care Lived experience and family perspectives Alcohol and other drugs in palliative care Family estrangement at end …
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 …