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<title><![CDATA[Symptom Management at the End of Life  April 19]]></title>
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Tuesday 19th April 2022

ONLINE

6.00pm &ndash; 8.oopm

 

 

To register: GP Workshop

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-217745712287
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Tuesday 19th April 2022

ONLINE

6.00pm &ndash; 8.oopm

 

 

To register: GP Workshop

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-217745712287
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<title><![CDATA[Symptom Management at the End of Life  April 19]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ 

Tuesday 19th April 2022

ONLINE

6.00pm &ndash; 8.oopm

 

 

To register: GP Workshop

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-217745712287
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<content><![CDATA[ 

Tuesday 19th April 2022

ONLINE

6.00pm &ndash; 8.oopm

 

 

To register: GP Workshop

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-217745712287
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<pubDate>14 Feb 2022 00:55:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PEPA Victoria Palliative Approach Workshop &#150; ONLINE  Feb 22]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ 

PEPA Victoria Palliative Approach Workshop &ndash; ONLINE

Date: Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Time: 8.30 &ndash; 4.00pm

Register here: Link register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-victoria-palliative-approach-workshop-online-session-tickets-249903567297
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<content><![CDATA[ 

PEPA Victoria Palliative Approach Workshop &ndash; ONLINE

Date: Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Time: 8.30 &ndash; 4.00pm

Register here: Link register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-victoria-palliative-approach-workshop-online-session-tickets-249903567297
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<pubDate>18 Jan 2022 04:26:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mentoring workshop &#150; ONLINE  24 March]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Mentoring workshop &ndash; ONLINE

For PEPA Mentors and Palliative Care Specialist staff

DATE: Thursday 24th March 2022

TIME: 8.30am &ndash; 12.30pm

Register here: Link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-victoria-mentoring-workshop-online-session-tickets-224901645877

 
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<content><![CDATA[Mentoring workshop &ndash; ONLINE

For PEPA Mentors and Palliative Care Specialist staff

DATE: Thursday 24th March 2022

TIME: 8.30am &ndash; 12.30pm

Register here: Link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-victoria-mentoring-workshop-online-session-tickets-224901645877

 
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<pubDate>18 Jan 2022 04:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pain Management in Palliative Care for GP&#39;s &#150; ONLINE March 17]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ 

Date: Thursday 17th March 2022

Time: 6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Register here: Link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pain-management-in-palliative-care-for-doctors-in-victoria-online-tickets-249876004857

 
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<content><![CDATA[ 

Date: Thursday 17th March 2022

Time: 6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Register here: Link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pain-management-in-palliative-care-for-doctors-in-victoria-online-tickets-249876004857

 
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<pubDate>18 Jan 2022 04:21:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Palliative Care in General Practice &#150; ONLINE  FEB 23]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Palliative Care in General Practice &ndash; ONLINE

Date: Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Time: 6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Register here: Link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/palliative-care-in-general-practice-for-doctors-in-victoria-online-tickets-162613632753

 
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<content><![CDATA[Palliative Care in General Practice &ndash; ONLINE

Date: Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Time: 6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Register here: Link to register

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/palliative-care-in-general-practice-for-doctors-in-victoria-online-tickets-162613632753

 
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<pubDate>18 Jan 2022 04:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PEPA Palliative Approach Workshop &#150; Communication Skills Wed Feb16 ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Targetaudience:

Health professionalswith 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

To register: Paste this link into your browser

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-palliative-approach-communication-skills-online-tickets-217737838737
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<content><![CDATA[Targetaudience:

Health professionalswith 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

To register: Paste this link into your browser

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-palliative-approach-communication-skills-online-tickets-217737838737
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<pubDate>09 Dec 2021 23:26:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Symptom Management at end of Life for GP&#39;s  January 18]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Symptom Management at end of Life for GP&rsquo;s

Tuesday 18th January 2022

ONLINE

6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Register at this link: PEPA GP Workshop

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-215348903367

Eventbrite is up and running so registrations are open from  November 30.

 

 
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<content><![CDATA[Symptom Management at end of Life for GP&rsquo;s

Tuesday 18th January 2022

ONLINE

6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Register at this link: PEPA GP Workshop

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-215348903367

Eventbrite is up and running so registrations are open from  November 30.

 

 
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<pubDate>02 Dec 2021 22:38:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.emrpcc.org.au/learning-about-palliative-care/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-lifefor-gpsonline-sessionthursday-23rd-september-2021_145s106</link>
<title><![CDATA[Symptom Management at the End of Lifefor GP&#39;s&#150;ONLINE SessionThursday 23rd September 2021]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Symptom Management at the End of Lifefor GP&rsquo;s&ndash;ONLINE Session

Thursday 23rdSeptember 2021Time: 6.00pm &ndash;8.00pm

Join us for an interactive education session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide a greater understanding of symptom management at the end of life.

Topics:

Managing fatigue

Managing insomnia

Managing dyspnoea

Target Audience:This workshop is for General Practitioners based in Victoria (Australia) who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nursesare welcome to attend.

Facilitator:Dr Chris Grossman MBBS, B.Med Sci, FRACGP, FAChPM. Palliative Care Lead Researcher.

AWebExlink and access guidelines will be provided priorto the workshop.Eventbrite registrations will close approx. 4 days prior to the workshop date.

Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-164086548283
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<content><![CDATA[Symptom Management at the End of Lifefor GP&rsquo;s&ndash;ONLINE Session

Thursday 23rdSeptember 2021Time: 6.00pm &ndash;8.00pm

Join us for an interactive education session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide a greater understanding of symptom management at the end of life.

Topics:

Managing fatigue

Managing insomnia

Managing dyspnoea

Target Audience:This workshop is for General Practitioners based in Victoria (Australia) who care for people with a life-limiting illness. Practice Nursesare welcome to attend.

Facilitator:Dr Chris Grossman MBBS, B.Med Sci, FRACGP, FAChPM. Palliative Care Lead Researcher.

AWebExlink and access guidelines will be provided priorto the workshop.Eventbrite registrations will close approx. 4 days prior to the workshop date.

Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symptom-management-at-the-end-of-life-for-gps-online-session-tickets-164086548283
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<pubDate>28 Jul 2021 00:24:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Palliative Care in General Practice &#150; ONLINE session]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Palliative Care in General Practice &ndash; ONLINE session

 

Please see Events
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<content><![CDATA[Palliative Care in General Practice &ndash; ONLINE session

 

Please see Events
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<pubDate>19 May 2021 06:41:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>https://www.emrpcc.org.au/learning-about-palliative-care/culture-centred-care-workshop-may-5th-kilsyth_145s95</link>
<title><![CDATA[Culture Centred Care Workshop May 5th KIlsyth]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Wednesday 5th May 2021 

The Annex, Japara Living &amp; Learning Centre 

54-58 Durham Road, Kilsyth

Topics covered include:


	How cultural values and world views affect experience and expectations of palliative care;
	How to elicit culturally significant information in a sensitive way;
	How to plan for the culturally relevant needs of clients, families, and friends; and
	How to identify when a communication problem is occurring and apply effective strategies to resolve it.


Target audience: All health care professionals including those working in palliative care.

Facilitator: Dr Hung Nguyen The workshop will be presented in partnership with Palliative Care Victoria and will be delivered by Dr Hung Nguyen. Dr Nguyen works as a General Practitioner in multicultural Glen Waverley. He has extensive clinical and teaching experience in cross-cultural medicine

 

Registration:Copy this link to your browser:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-culture-centred-care-cald-workshop-tickets-146849371423

 

 
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<content><![CDATA[Wednesday 5th May 2021 

The Annex, Japara Living &amp; Learning Centre 

54-58 Durham Road, Kilsyth

Topics covered include:


	How cultural values and world views affect experience and expectations of palliative care;
	How to elicit culturally significant information in a sensitive way;
	How to plan for the culturally relevant needs of clients, families, and friends; and
	How to identify when a communication problem is occurring and apply effective strategies to resolve it.


Target audience: All health care professionals including those working in palliative care.

Facilitator: Dr Hung Nguyen The workshop will be presented in partnership with Palliative Care Victoria and will be delivered by Dr Hung Nguyen. Dr Nguyen works as a General Practitioner in multicultural Glen Waverley. He has extensive clinical and teaching experience in cross-cultural medicine

 

Registration:Copy this link to your browser:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pepa-culture-centred-care-cald-workshop-tickets-146849371423

 

 
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<pubDate>24 Mar 2021 01:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pain Management in Palliative Care March 18 6pm - 8pm]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[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.

 

Date: Thursday 18th March, 2021

Time: 6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Location: Online - a WebEx link and guidelines to access will be provided 4 days prior to the workshop date.

 

Facilitator &ndash; Dr Fiona Runacres

Fiona Runacres is a palliative care specialist, with clinical appointments at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem and Monash Health. She previously undertook general practice training and gained her FRACGP in 2011. Fiona works in community palliative care, inpatient palliative care and outpatient clinic settings. Her clinical interests include specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting non-malignant disease, including renal supportive care and neuropalliative care.
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<content><![CDATA[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.

 

Date: Thursday 18th March, 2021

Time: 6.00pm &ndash; 8.00pm

Location: Online - a WebEx link and guidelines to access will be provided 4 days prior to the workshop date.

 

Facilitator &ndash; Dr Fiona Runacres

Fiona Runacres is a palliative care specialist, with clinical appointments at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem and Monash Health. She previously undertook general practice training and gained her FRACGP in 2011. Fiona works in community palliative care, inpatient palliative care and outpatient clinic settings. Her clinical interests include specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting non-malignant disease, including renal supportive care and neuropalliative care.
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<pubDate>17 Feb 2021 22:44:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Palliative Approach  Aged Care series  April  May ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The aim of the workshop is to assist health professionals working in AGED CARE to acquire knowledge, skills and confidence in providing a palliative approach for people living with a life-limiting illness, and their families

This workshop will be delivered online over 5 weeks. One session each week on a Thursday for 2 hours using the ZOOM application.

Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm (AEST) (120 minutes).

Day: Thursday - dates below

Session 1: Principles of Palliative Care &ndash; Thursday 8th April 2021

Session 2: Communication &ndash; Thursday 15th April 2021

Session 3: Providing Care &ndash; Thursday 22nd April 2021

Session 4: Advance Care Planning &amp; Ethical Issues in Palliative Care &ndash; Thursday 29th April 2021

Session 5: End-of-life Care &amp; Self Care &ndash; Thursday 6th May 2021

To receive a Certificate of Completion, attendance at all 5 sessions in sequence is required.

 

Facilitator:

Fiona McLeod &ndash; Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner &amp; Project Officer PEPA Victoria. Fiona has many years of experience caring for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses in varied settings
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<content><![CDATA[The aim of the workshop is to assist health professionals working in AGED CARE to acquire knowledge, skills and confidence in providing a palliative approach for people living with a life-limiting illness, and their families

This workshop will be delivered online over 5 weeks. One session each week on a Thursday for 2 hours using the ZOOM application.

Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm (AEST) (120 minutes).

Day: Thursday - dates below

Session 1: Principles of Palliative Care &ndash; Thursday 8th April 2021

Session 2: Communication &ndash; Thursday 15th April 2021

Session 3: Providing Care &ndash; Thursday 22nd April 2021

Session 4: Advance Care Planning &amp; Ethical Issues in Palliative Care &ndash; Thursday 29th April 2021

Session 5: End-of-life Care &amp; Self Care &ndash; Thursday 6th May 2021

To receive a Certificate of Completion, attendance at all 5 sessions in sequence is required.

 

Facilitator:

Fiona McLeod &ndash; Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner &amp; Project Officer PEPA Victoria. Fiona has many years of experience caring for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses in varied settings
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<pubDate>17 Feb 2021 22:38:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PEPA Palliative Care for General Practitioners Feb 24]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Palliative Care for General Practitioners&ndash;ONLINE Session (free)

Join us for an interactive education session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide a greater understanding of palliative care.

This workshop is for General Practitionersbased in Victoria 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 planning


FACILITATOR-Dr Rowan Hearn, Clinical Director Palliative Medicine, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem

DATE-Wednesday24thFebruary 2021

TIME-6.00pm &ndash;8.00pm

LOCATION-AWebExlinkand guidelines to accesswill be provided priorto the workshop, after registrations via Eventbrite close (approx. 4days prior to the workshop date).

TO REGISTER FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/palliative-care-education-for-general-practitioners-online-session-free-tickets-133028007351WORKSHOP PRE-R
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<content><![CDATA[Palliative Care for General Practitioners&ndash;ONLINE Session (free)

Join us for an interactive education session, utilising group discussion and case studies to provide a greater understanding of palliative care.

This workshop is for General Practitionersbased in Victoria 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 planning


FACILITATOR-Dr Rowan Hearn, Clinical Director Palliative Medicine, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem

DATE-Wednesday24thFebruary 2021

TIME-6.00pm &ndash;8.00pm

LOCATION-AWebExlinkand guidelines to accesswill be provided priorto the workshop, after registrations via Eventbrite close (approx. 4days prior to the workshop date).

TO REGISTER FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/palliative-care-education-for-general-practitioners-online-session-free-tickets-133028007351WORKSHOP PRE-R
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<pubDate>03 Feb 2021 23:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PEPA Palliative Care for General Practitioners Feb 24]]></title>
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<pubDate>03 Feb 2021 23:24:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Introduction to Palliative Care for PCA&#39;s Thursday April 16]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ 

Eastern Palliative Care Education Services provides Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) working in aged care facilities, disability or other community care providers, with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of people at the end of life and their families, and gives an overview of some common issues that confront clients and carers on a day-to-day basis. The course incorporates guidelines for a palliative approach to care.

One day course - Cost $180.00 per person [including GST] - Cost includes handouts of presentations, activity sheets, morning/afternoon refreshments &amp; lunch.

Course 1 - Thursday 16 April 2020 - 8.45am - 5.00pm

Click here for more information, download a brochure and Enrolment form

Topics include the following


	Aims and Philosophy of Palliative Care/Palliative Approach
	Advance Care Planning
	Common Palliative Care Symptoms
	
		Fatigue
		Pain
		Nausea and vomiting
		Bowel and urinary symptoms
		Breathlessness
		Nutrition and Hydration
	
	
	Grief and Loss
	Communication Skills
	Dying Process and End of Life Care

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Eastern Palliative Care Education Services provides Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) working in aged care facilities, disability or other community care providers, with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of people at the end of life and their families, and gives an overview of some common issues that confront clients and carers on a day-to-day basis. The course incorporates guidelines for a palliative approach to care.

One day course - Cost $180.00 per person [including GST] - Cost includes handouts of presentations, activity sheets, morning/afternoon refreshments &amp; lunch.

Course 1 - Thursday 16 April 2020 - 8.45am - 5.00pm

Click here for more information, download a brochure and Enrolment form

Topics include the following


	Aims and Philosophy of Palliative Care/Palliative Approach
	Advance Care Planning
	Common Palliative Care Symptoms
	
		Fatigue
		Pain
		Nausea and vomiting
		Bowel and urinary symptoms
		Breathlessness
		Nutrition and Hydration
	
	
	Grief and Loss
	Communication Skills
	Dying Process and End of Life Care

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