Training & Events
Communication and Dementia
The session provides information on dementia, the way we communicate and how changes in communication can occur as a result of dementia.
Suitable for family carers and family members of people living with dementia. This session is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.
When: Fri 26 April, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Presented By: Dementia Australia
Where: Online
Webinar: Difficult Conversations in Aged Care
This webinar focuses on fundamental skills and practical strategies for communication in aged care. Participants will have the opportunity to apply learning to clinical scenarios, guided in each exercise by experts in healthcare communication education.
Also available: 20 May and 21 May (choose one session)
When: Mon 29 April, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Presented By: Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: Online
Cost: $100 (inc. GST)
Beyond Theory - Culture, Gender, Race & Sexual and Reproductive Health
Women's Health East is hosting this webinar focusing on the intersectionality, special considerations and practical implications when working with migrant and refugee communities on sensitive topics.
All people who are interested in this topic, including health professionals who work in the prevention of violence against women are welcome to attend.
When: Tue 30 April, 10:00am - 11:30am
Presented By: Women's Health East
Where: Online
Lunchtime Sessions
Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants.
Sessions until 14 May
When: Tue 30 April, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Presented By: Southern Metro Regional Palliative Care Consortium
Where: Online
Navigation Programs Supporting CALD Seniors to Access Aged Care Services
This webinar covers the national Carefinders program and Specialised Support Services (Victorian Access and Support program) which help seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to access and navigate aged care services. Due to digital literacy, health literacy, cultural, and linguistic issues, seniors may require targeted support.
When: Tue 30 April, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
Where: Online
Grampians Region Palliative Care Conference 2024
Past, Present and Future Directions of Palliative Care
Grampians Regional Palliative Care Team are delighted to host their 9th Palliative Care Conference. The conference focus is on the growth of Palliative Care in regional Australia over the past forty years and will enhance knowledge and skills of current and future innovative healthcare practices for people with a life-limiting illness.
When: Wed 1 May - Fri 3 May, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Grampians Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: RACV Goldfields Creswick
Cost: $500 (inc. GST)
6th National LGBTI Ageing and Aged Care Conference
17 April, 24 April & 1 May 2024
Explore progressive ideas and foster dialogue to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for the ageing LGBTI community.
When: Wed 1 May, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
Where: Online
Cost: $300 (inc. GST)
GP Education: End of life care in Dementia and RACF CPCiAC program
Comprehensive Palliative Care in Age Care
- Improving linkages between GPs and community and inpatient specialist palliative care services
- Co-ordinating access to resources for GPs regarding palliative care services and access to quality palliative care education, mentoring and support.
Guest Speakers:
- Dr Tanya Munday, Specialist Geriatrician
- Dr Elizabeth Gascoigne, Palliative Medicine Specialist
When: Wed 1 May, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Peninsula Home Hospice
Where: Peninsula Home Hospice
Palliative Care Education Series
The 5-webinar series will cover a range of topics, including improving crucial discussions with palliative patients and their caregivers, the involvement of GPs in community palliative care, as well as opioid prescription and symptom management. These sessions are designed to empower healthcare professionals with the expertise and understanding required for compassionate care and efficient symptom control, leading to better outcomes for patients and their families.
1 May: Conducting essential conversations with palliative patients and their carers
8 May: Webinar 4 The role of the GP in prescribing opioids for palliative care patients
15 May: Management of nausea, vomiting and other palliative care symptoms in community
When: Wed 1 May, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Melbourne PHN and Banksia Palliative Care Service
Where: Online
Cultural Competence Reflection Tools
Join this webinar to learn more about cultural competence and how CEH's organisational and individual cultural competence tools can enhance your work with migrant and refugee communities.
When: Thu 2 May, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Presented By: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health
Where: Online
HELP Community of Practice
Join an informal conversation to share ideas, discuss challenges and what is working when using the HELP App Brief Intervention.
When: Thu 2 May, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Presented By: La Trobe University
Where: Online
Palliative Care Education Webinar Series
Tuesday 7 May: An overview of organ and tissue donation
Tuesday 11 June: Anorexia and exercise in palliative care
When: Tue 7 May, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presented By: Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium and Western Victoria PHN
Where: Online
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Masterclasses
Bookings for CPC's 2024 interactive Palliative and End-of-Life Care Masterclasses are open.
Cost varies by the course selected ($385 to $495).
When: Wed 8 May, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Presented By: Centre for Palliative Care (CPC)
Where: Online
Cost: $495 (inc. GST)
National Mental Health Webinar Series
Dates to November 2024
The webinars will be run by experienced leaders in the mental health field in aged care. Each webinar will be facilitated by Professor Joseph Ibrahim and include a clinical case presentation, a keynote speaker and an interactive panel discussion.
When: Wed 8 May, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: Latrobe University, RANZCP, Uniting Age Well and others
Where: Online
Equity in Health Care – Every Nurse’s Business
2024 Marian Barrett Lecture
Showcase of nursing’s influence through practice, policy and research to improve health outcomes for those impacted by barriers to care and treatment.
Panellists: Adj Assoc Professor Violet Platt, Dr Catherine Daniel and Ingrid Sutherland
Facilitated by Prof Mei Krishnasamy
When: Thu 9 May, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presented By: University of Melbourne
Where: Kenneth Myer Building, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville AND online
Our nurses. Our future. The economic power of care.
This event will celebrate International Nurses Day by showcasing how nurse-led research contributes to the economic power of care. Three nurse researchers will discuss their important work, demonstrating how investment in nursing can bring considerable economic benefits to care and improved patient outcomes.
When: Mon 13 May, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: VCCC Alliance
Where: Online
History of Palliative Care Nursing
To celebrate International Nurses’ Day join this webinar on the History of Palliative Care Nursing presented by Kate Swetenham (President of the PCNA & Director of Nursing for End of Life Care at SA Health).
When: Mon 13 May, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Presented By: Grampians Region Palliative Care Team
Where: Online
Disability and Palliative Care Forum
Strengthening our work together
This forum is designed to help those working in the Disability and Palliative Care sectors to understand how each other works and to strengthen communication, collaboration and coordination to improve outcomes for individuals living with a disability and life-limiting illness.
When: Thu 16 May, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Presented By: National Disability Services, Nightlife Disability Support Services, North and West Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium and North Western PHN
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Cost: $110 (inc. GST)
2nd International Conference on Palliative Care and Hospice Nursing
Improving the quality of health in Palliative Care & Hospice Nursing
Explore new ideas and the latest developments that focus on Improving the Quality of Health in Palliative Care & Hospice Nursing.
When: Thu 16 May - Fri 17 May, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Presented By: Scientex Conferences
Where: Online
Cost: $785 (inc. GST)
VAD Doctor Training Day
Open to any doctor who is a Fellow of a college (RACGP, RACP etc - including newly admitted Fellows).
Completing this training enables you to become a voluntary assisted dying assessing doctor. Training days are an efficient way to get the 6-hour training completed in a collegial and supportive environment.
When: Fri 17 May, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Presented By: Statewide Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator Service
Where: Northern Hospital, Epping
Palliative Care & Aged Care Conference
Partnerships in Action
This will be a key event during National Palliative Care Week. It will explore best practices in collaboration between palliative care and aged care services and foster a clearer and more supportive experience for patients and their families.
When: Mon 20 May, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Carson Conference Centre
Cost: $90 (inc. GST)
Medications for Parkinson’s Disease at End of Life
Robert Wojnar, Pharmacist Cabrini Hospital will talk about:
- Medications that can/cannot be safely used at end of life with a person with Parkinson’s Disease
- Alternative medications that are safe in persons with Parkinson’s Disease
When: Tue 21 May, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
Palliative Rehabilitation: Contradiction or Best Practice?
Providing rehabilitation to someone who is ‘dying' may seem counterintuitive. However, no matter what area of physiotherapy you work in from musculoskeletal private practice to gerontology, at some point you will find yourself providing rehabilitation to people with advanced, life-limiting illness.
Free for students and specified practice group members
When: Wed 22 May, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
Where: Online
Cost: $50 (inc. GST)
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Palliative Care program
This 2-day program is aimed at beginner to intermediate knowledge and for those who work with palliative patients in acute or aged care settings or those relatively new to the specialty and wanting to enhance their knowledge.
For RNs, ENs and Allied Health Clinicians.
When: Mon 27 May - Tue 28 May, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Presented By: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Where: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre VCCC Building 305
Cost: $340 (inc. GST)
National Dementia Conference
Running for the 15th year, the National Dementia Conference 2024 will bring together leading experts to discuss best-practice strategies and initiatives for improving quality person-centred care for people living with dementia.
When: Wed 12 June, 9:00am - 9:00am
Presented By: informaconnect
Where: Crown Promenade Melbourne
Cost: $1,534 (inc. GST)
Annual Palliative Care Conference 2024 Allied Health and Nursing
The conference will centre on the theme of inspiring continuous learning through practical application and is aimed at all clinicians who provide or want to learn more about holistic palliative care.
When: Fri 14 June - Sat 15 June, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
Where: Gold Coast University Hospital
Cost: $99 (inc. GST)
Volunteering Victoria State Conference 2024
Shake it Up: Bold Change
A two-day hybrid event featuring local, national and international speakers, across plenary and concurrent breakout sessions.
Early bird tickets available until 26 April
Registrations close 5 June unless sold out
When: Wed 19 June - Thu 20 June, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Volunteering Victoria
Where: Pullman Melbourne on the Park and online
Cost: $550 (inc. GST)
Overcoming Social Isolation Among Culturally Diverse Seniors
This webinar will provide an overview of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme and what program activities Inclusion Melbourne is delivering to support socially isolated, diverse aged care recipients particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
When: Tue 25 June, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
Where: Online
Philosophy of Palliative Care / Recognising Deterioration
Define palliative care and the palliative approach to care, recognise signs of deterioration, what is suffering? and explore the concept of ‘death anxiety’
Sessions also available on 16 October & 14 November (choose one session)
When: Wed 3 July, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Online
Cost: $70 (inc. GST)
Communication / ACP / Difficult Conversations
Interactive and personal; you can ask questions and engage with fellow attendees and your Educator - all in a place that suits you.
Sessions also available on 16 October & 14 November (choose one session)
When: Wed 3 July, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Online
Cost: $70 (inc. GST)
EPC Foundations: Fast-Track Training for Palliative Care Professionals copy
This 9 day course runs over several weeks (July 15-21 and 24-28) and is specifically designed to accelerate the journey of new palliative care nursing and allied health professionals from novice to advanced beginner. The comprehensive, multidisciplinary and streamlined education program aims to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed to deliver safe and proficient community palliative care.
When: Mon 15 July, 8:45am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Eastern Palliative Care Training Room
Cost: $3,190 (inc. GST)
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Grief and grief responses, ways to respond, grief & loss as health professionals, self-care.
Session also available on 21 November (choose one session)
When: Mon 15 July, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Online
Cost: $70 (inc. GST)
2024 Palliative Care Nurses Australia Biennial Conference
Clinical Excellence, Connection and Culture - the art of palliative care nursing
For nurses working in all settings and contexts and involved in providing generalist or specialist palliative care. Offering the opportunity to focus on:
- clinical excellence informed by the latest evidence;
- connection across sectors, care settings and jurisdictions;
- mentorship across the sector and on deepening our understanding of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, as well as Western ways of knowing to optimise palliative care for all.
When: Wed 31 July - Fri 2 August, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Where: Novotel on Collins
The National Nursing Forum: Regenerate, Reinvigorate, Reclaim
Regenerate, Reinvigorate, Reclaim – Sustainable solutions for our future
The Australian College of Nursing’s signature annual leadership and educational event that brings together nurses, students and other health professionals from around the country and across the globe.
When: Wed 14 August - Fri 16 August, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Australian College of Nursing
Where: Cairns Convention Centre and Online (Hybrid event)
Cost: $840 (inc. GST)
Organ donation and VAD Community of Practice
Larna Woodyatt - Nurse Donation Specialist and Nicky Stitt – Statewide VAD Care Navigator will monitor and respond to your live Qs on the evening.
This is a re-run of the popular webinar run in February.
Audience: VAD doctors; Healthcare professionals working in the VAD space; Non-VAD clinicians working with people towards end of life.
When: Wed 28 August, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Statewide VAD Care Navigators
Where: Online
2024 Australasian Forum on Person-Centred Value-Based Health Care
The University of Melbourne, Dental Health Services Victoria and Sprink’s Global Centre of Excellence in Person-Centred Value-Based Health Care (PCVBHC) invite you to join the PCVBHC Australasian Forum
When: Mon 2 September - Tue 3 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: University of Melbourne, Dental Health Services Victoria and Sprink’s Global Centre of Excellence
Where: Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: $900 (inc. GST)
In the Arena: International Dementia Conference 2024
This event will bring together sector leaders, researchers and key decision-makers. An opportunity to hear from and connect with others working in dementia and palliative research and care.
When: Thu 5 September - Fri 6 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: The Dementia Centre
Where: Hilton Sydney
Cost: $1,199 (inc. GST)
ANZSPM 2024 Biennial Conference
30 Years of Palliative Medicine: Constructing, Challenging, Transforming
4 days with international and national plenary speakers, workshops, invited and offered papers and posters, a trainee day and satellite sessions - all surrounded with fun, fellowship and learning.
When: Thu 5 September - Sun 8 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Australia New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
Where: National Wine Centre Adelaide
Cost: $1,430 (inc. GST)
McGill International Palliative Care Congress
For the 24th edition of the Congress, the organising committee anticipate many opportunities to connect, exchange, collaborate and enjoy all the pleasures that Montréal offers. With a blockbuster pre-conference workshop, day-long topical seminars, transformative plenary sessions and rigorous research from around the world.
When: Tue 15 October - Fri 18 October, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: McGill University
Where: Palais des Congres de Montreal Convention Centre
Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference
The conference will have a research focus and partner with QUT's Australian Centre for Health Law Research.
When: Mon 28 October - Tue 29 October, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: VADANZ and Go Gentle Australia
Where: Brisbane
EPC Foundations: Fast-Track Training for Palliative Care Professionals
This 9 day course runs over several weeks (November 12-15, 18-22 and 26-29) and is specifically designed to accelerate the journey of new palliative care nursing and allied health professionals from novice to advanced beginner. The comprehensive, multidisciplinary and streamlined education program aims to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed to deliver safe and proficient community palliative care.
When: Tue 12 November, 8:45am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Eastern Palliative Care Training Room
Cost: $3,190 (inc. GST)