Training & Events
Forensic Geriatric Medicine for Clinicians
Designed for medical specialists in all fields who work with older people as well as senior managers, medical administrators and academics. The workshop will address common clinical forensic medical issues that arise in the healthcare of older people.
When: Fri 20 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: La Trobe University and The Communiques
Where: La Trobe University City Campus
Cost: $1,250 (inc. GST)
NARI Annual Summit
More Speakers to be announced soon and Program to follow
Featured Speakers:
- Robert Fitzgerald AM - Age Discrimination Commissioner
- Andrea Kelly - Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
- Dr Jill Gallagher AO - CEO of VACCHO
- Dr John Davis - Aged Care Council of Elders
When: Fri 20 September, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Presented By: National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
Where: Australian Unity Melbourne or Online
Cost: $180 (inc. GST)
Grief and Loss: Supporting the grieving older person
This webinar will explore & examine:
- Contemporary theories of grief and bereavement and their relationship to the grief of older people
- Losses associated with ageing and various interventions to support the grieving older person.
When: Fri 20 September, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Presented By: Swinburne Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults
Where: Online
World Alzheimer Report 2024 launch: Attitudes to Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease International will host the 2024 World Alzheimer Report launch webinar, addressing attitudes to dementia, stigma and discrimination.
When: Fri 20 September, 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Presented By: Alzheimer's Disease International
Where: Online
Palliative Care Lunchtime Sessions
A series of FREE 50-minute online lunchtime training sessions about palliative care:
• Motor Neurone Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Residential Aged Care
Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care
Attendants.
Ongoing sessions to 22 October
When: Tue 24 September, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
Improving palliative care for people with intellectual disability
Hear from Dr Rachael Cvejic (UNSW) and learn more key findings from a large mixed methods research project focused on improving palliative care services for people with intellectual disability.
When: Tue 24 September, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Presented By: Flinders University
Where: Online
New Aged Care Act: an update
Join a panel of experts for an update on the new Aged Care Act, a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, scheduled to be introduced on 1 July 2025.
When: Tue 24 September, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Where: Online
Palliative Care 10-minute Sessions for Personal Care Workers
Join SMRPCC for these short, sharp 10-minute sessions about Palliative Care, specifically designed for Personal Care Workers.
When: Tue 24 September, 2:30pm - 2:40pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
Using Writing to Explore the Challenges of Ageing
These workshops will focus mainly on memoir-like writing, aiming for factual recollection rather than fiction. The workshop series will be offered online (via Zoom) with guidance from Richard Freadman, Emeritus Professor of English at La Trobe University and Adjunct Professor in the Swinburne Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults. Professor Freadman is an expert on life-writing and on writing about ageing. He is also a writer himself.
To find out more about this workshop program, email Prof. Freadman at r.freadman@latrobe.edu.au or phone him on 0411 332365.
When: Wed 25 September, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Presented By: Swinburne Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults
Where: Online
Sitting Amongst Suffering: An Introduction to Reflective Practice
PCNA member exclusive event
Featuring Andrea Long, a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse from Eastern Palliative Care who will lead an engaging and interactive discussion.
When: Mon 30 September, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Where: Online
Palliative Care Victoria celebrates Seniors Month
Palliative Care Victoria is offering a four-part webinar series to celebrate Seniors Month. Join in to learn about taking control of your end-of-life journey by developing better awareness about palliative care, Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life care.
- 4 October: General Introduction to Palliative Care
- 11 October: Palliative Care in Rural and Regional Victoria
- 18 October: Palliative Care in Aged Care Services
- 25 October: Palliative Care in Multicultural Communities
When: Fri 4 October, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Online
Cultural Awareness Workshop - Understanding Culture and Diversity
Join this interactive workshop on Cultural Competency and Awareness focusing on the volunteering space.
This is an in-person-only event. An online session will be held on Wednesday 16 October.
When: Mon 7 October, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presented By: EV Strengthening Communities
Where: Ringwood
Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice
Passionate GPs and GPs in training are invited to join this Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice.
Partners of the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) fund this initiative to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community.
CPD points are available.
When: Wed 9 October, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Metro Region Palliative Care Consortium partners
Where: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc Inc
Pound the Pavement 4 EPC
Walk or jog a 5km route around Lillydale Lake, then enjoy morning tea at the Community Room and parkland area. This all-ages, all-abilities event raises funds for EPC's 'Care for the Carers Appeal'.
Everyone is welcome - friends, family, colleagues - even dogs!
When: Sun 13 October, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care
Where: Lillydale Lake
Cost: $30 (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
Philosophy of Palliative Care / Recognising Deterioration
Define palliative care and the palliative approach to care; recognise signs of deterioration and what is suffering; and explore the concept of ‘death anxiety.’
Session also available on 14 November (choose one session)
When: Wed 16 October, 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.
Session also available on 14 November (choose one session)
When: Wed 16 October, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Online
Cost: $70 (inc. GST)
WEBINAR: Understanding Culture and Diversity - Cultural Awareness Workshop
Join this interactive workshop on Cultural Competency and Awareness with a focus on the volunteering space.
This is an ONLINE-only event. An in-person session will be held at the EV Strengthening Communities office in Ringwood on Monday 7 October.
When: Wed 16 October, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: EV Strengthening Communities
Where: Online
ACCPA National Conference 2024
Age of Excellence: Inspire, Innovate, Impact
The ACCPA National Conference 2024 program aims to inspire aged care providers and encourage them to innovate beyond their current processes, programs and systems – not just through thought-provoking presentations but by giving them the knowledge, tools and networks they need – to help them achieve the level of excellence older Australians deserve.
When: Wed 23 October - Fri 25 October, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Aged & Community Care Providers Association
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre
Cost: $1,470 (inc. GST)
Perinatal Palliative Care Symposium
The Victoria Paediatric Palliative Care Program at Royal Children’s Hospital invites health and allied health professionals to join them at this event. The symposium will weave together multidisciplinary clinician and family voices to improve the experiences of perinatal palliative care in ever-changing environments. There will be a mixture of case-based discussion, parental experiences, and a facilitated panel discussion.
When: Fri 25 October, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Presented By: Victoria Paediatric Palliative Care Program, Royal Childrens Hospital
Where: Ian Potter Auditorium, University of Melbourne
Trans-Tasman Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference 2024
Go Gentle Australia and VADANZ are delighted to announce the second trans-Tasman Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference. The conference will have a research focus with a partnership with QUT’s Australian Centre for Health Law Research to support this.
When: Mon 28 October - Tue 29 October, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: VADANZ and Go Gentle Australia
Where: QUT Gardens Point Campus AND online
Cost: $846 (inc. GST)
Mastering end-of-life conversations
This breakfast event is being held both in-person and online. GPs who attend will learn practical strategies for improving conversations with patients and carers about death and dying.
When: Thu 7 November , 8:00am - 9:00am
Presented By: Murray PHN and Hume Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: ONLINE and Quality Hotel Gateway Wangaratta
Talking about Death and Dying and Sharing What Matters
With special guest Dr Jo Doran
Presented by Hume Region Palliative Care Consortium and Murrray PHN
When: Thu 7 November , 9:00am - 2:00pm
Presented By: Hume Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: ONLINE or Wangaratta Gateway Hotel
Advance Care Planning National Symposium
Best Practice Advance Care Planning in Aged Care: Supporting older persons’ right to person-centred care
This symposium will connect health and aged care service leaders, policy makers, peak bodies, consumer groups, academics, and professionals from around Australia to share advance care planning best practice and support the aged and health care sectors moving forward.
When: Fri 8 November , 8:30am - 5:30pm
Presented By: Advance Care Planning Australia
Where: Adelaide City Hall
Cost: $350 (inc. GST)
EPC Foundations: Fast-Track Training for Palliative Care Professionals
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.
Course runs for 9 days over several weeks (November: 12-15, 18-22 & 26-29)
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)
Australian Association of Gerontology Conference 2024
Fresh Air, Fresh Thinking
When: Tue 12 November - Fri 15 November , 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Australian Association of Gerontology
Where: Hotel Grand Chancellor
Cost: $1,455 (inc. GST)
Diversity education for aged care providers
A three-part workshop series available to all aged care providers. It employs local, evidence-based resources to help understand what you are doing right, and what you can do better.
When: Wed 13 November , 9:30am - 4:00pm
Presented By: Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Where: Mercure Melbourne Doncaster
Improving mental health for older people in Residential Aged Care Services
Professor Brian Draper AM, Conjoint Professor, School of Psychiatry, UNSW is the Senior Old Age Psychiatrist in the South East Sydney Local Health Network. He has published over 200 scientific articles and book chapters on topics that include psychogeriatric service delivery, suicidal behaviour in old age, clinical aspects of dementia care including BPSD, carer stress, depression in old age and professional development.
When: Wed 13 November , 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: La Trobe University
Where: Online
VAD Doctor Training Day
Join a group of colleagues to complete the mandatory voluntary assisted dying training. You can then provide assessments for your patients seeking access to voluntary assisted dying and participate in VAD to the level you feel personally comfortable.
VAD training days are open to any doctor who is Fellow of a college - including newly admitted and you do not need to be working at the host health service to attend the day.
When: Mon 18 November , 8:45am - 4:30pm
Presented By: Statewide Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator Service
Where: The Alfred
International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health
Navigating a changing world: empowering minds and transforming lives
AASW recognises the pivotal role of social workers and allied health professionals. With a focus on a shared commitment to social work practice, social justice and human rights, this event is a unique opportunity for practitioners, academics, researchers and students to come together to exchange knowledge and experiences.
When: Tue 19 November - Fri 22 November , 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Australian Association of Social Workers
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: $1,650 (inc. GST)
How to use the HELP App
A step-by-step guide to downloading and activating the Help App.
This App connects people experiencing a life-limiting illness with friends and family around them. We all want to help our loved ones but it's not always clear how. The Help App removes these barriers and connects people who want to help with the tasks you need support with.
When: Tue 19 November , 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Presented By: La Trobe University
Where: Online
Palliative Approach in Aged Care Workshop
For Health care professionals working in aged care with limited or no palliative care experience
Acquire knowledge, skills and confidence in providing palliative care for people with a life-limiting illness and their families.
When: Wed 20 November , 9:00am - 4:30pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Anam Cara House
Culturally Responsive Palliative Care Workshop
For All health care professionals, including those working in palliative care.
Acquire knowledge, skills and confidence in providing palliative care for people with a life-limiting illness and their families.
When: Thu 21 November , 9:00am - 4:30pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Anam Cara House
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Interactive and personal; you can ask questions and engage with fellow attendees and your educator in a place that suits you. Topics include grief and grief responses, grief & loss as health professionals and self-care.
When: Thu 21 November , 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Online
Cost: $70 (inc. GST)
PCV Annual General Meeting
More information to come
When: Fri 22 November , 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Online
35th International Symposium on ALS/MND
Each year, this Symposium attracts over 1,000 delegates representing the energy and dynamism of the global MND research community. It is the largest medical and scientific conference specific to MND/ALS and the premier event on the latest advances in research and clinical management in the MND research calendar.
When: Fri 6 December - Sun 8 December, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Motor Neurone Disease Association
Where: Online
Cost: $200 (inc. GST)
RWAV Conference 2025
Dreaming Big and Driving Change in Rural Healthcare
The RWAV Conference focuses on the key healthcare challenges and solutions that impact rural communities, including the viability of the rural health workforce in Victoria and the formulation of solutions to the complex challenges in local areas.
When: Wed 19 February - Fri 21 February, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Rural Workforce Agency Victoria
Where: Bendigo