Training & Events
Intergenerational Programs in Aged Care Settings
Intergenerational programs are social vehicles that create purposeful and ongoing exchange of resources and learning among older and younger generations. This presentation will highlight the work of PADSIP (Positive Ageing Digital Storytelling Intergenerational Project) over the past 15 years. A panel of speakers will discuss elements of the project that are transformative and impactful for participants and the community. The panel will also highlight the potential for such programs to change stereotypes and foster better understanding between the generations.
When: Fri 26 July, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Presented By: Swinburne Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults
Where: Online
Healthcare worker perspectives on inequity, bias and racism
Dr Ieta D'Costa will present the results of a research project at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in 2020. The research will be presented in 3 sections: the first, presented to some staff previously, presents the results of an Australian race (Aboriginal-white) Implicit Test.
Parts 2 and 3 will explore health workers' perspectives on racism and knowledge of Aboriginal culture, history and health.
When: Mon 29 July, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: VCCC Alliance
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 13 August 2024
When: Tue 30 July, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
Putting patient values into shared decision making
2024 Seminars in Ageing series
The free Seminars in Ageing program is held online and aims to present the most recent evidence in ageing and aged care research. Held monthly.
Jointly hosted by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) and the Academic Unit for the Psychiatry of Old Age, The University of Melbourne (AUPOA).
When: Tue 30 July, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presented By: National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
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.
Sessions available on Tuesday and Wednesday until 7 August
When: Tue 30 July, 2:30pm - 2:40pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
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.
When: Wed 31 July - Fri 2 August, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Where: Novotel on Collins
Artificial Intelligence Workshop - Volunteer Management
This online workshop aims to explore how to adapt to Generative AI and the responsible use of AI in the context of volunteer management.
When: Wed 31 July, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Online
Cost: $35 (inc. GST)
Pal-Spectives on Research
Opportunities to do research in palliative care services - regional, community and beyond
This Pal-Spectives will discuss some important initiatives to build research capability in palliative care services across Victoria.
When: Wed 31 July, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Presented By: University of Melbourne
Where: Online
HELP Community of Practice
An informal chat with other people who use the HELP App or refer it to patients, clients and carers. This is an opportunity to share ideas and discuss what is working and any challenges you might be experiencing. This will be an open facilitated discussion with a supportive group.
When: Thu 1 August, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Presented By: La Trobe University
Where: Online
Understanding Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Victoria
Nicky Stitt, VAD Navigator, will talk about:
- What is VAD?
- Understanding eligibility criteria for VAD and the different processes.
- Understanding how to respond when asked about VAD
When: Tue 6 August, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
Compassionate Communities Conversations
CCAus will be speaking with Dr Aditi Sethi who inspired an entire community of strangers to care for Ethan Sisser in his final days. From being Ethan’s hospice doctor, she became his death doula. His friend. Ethan shared his final days with the world in the film The Last Ecstatic Days. Aditi is now a champion for community-supported end-of-life care. She will be in conversation with palliative care physician Dr Jo Doran.
When: Tue 6 August, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Presented By: Compassionate Communities Australia
Where: Online
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.
Partnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC), this initiative is designed to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community.
CPD points available.
When: Wed 7 August, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presented By: Eastern Melbourne PHN & Eastern Metro Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc Inc
Dying to Know Day: Information Session
Free Dying to Know Day campaign event to open up conversations around death, dying and end-of-life planning. Expert speakers will answer questions regarding wills and estate planning, funeral arrangements and palliative care.
When: Thu 8 August, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Presented By: Home Instead Melbourne Outer North East
Where: Briar Hill
HELP Brief Intervention
The Healthy End of Life (HELP) Brief Intervention is a quick and simple way to activate network-centred care for people in palliative and aged care settings. Network-centred care improves end-of-life outcomes and the HELP App facilitates this in a practical, easy-to-use way.
When: Thu 8 August, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Presented By: La Trobe University
Where: Online
Respiratory Support (NIV) and MND
Presented by Dennis Espinosa, Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Victorian Respiratory Support Service, this workshop will be relevant to registered and enrolled nurses, allied health professionals, and community & residential aged care workers caring for people with MND.
When: Thu 8 August, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Gippsland Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: Online
Launch of the Framework for Enabling Technology-supported Aged Care at Home
NARI, MARC and Silverchain invite you to the official launch of a new guide for best-practice implementation of health-related technology in home care settings for older Australians.
Special guest: The Hon. Ged Kearney MP, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
When: Fri 9 August, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Presented By: NARI, MARC and Silverchain
Where: Online and National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
Coaching volunteers through organisational change
This session looks at the tools and strategies necessary for Volunteer Managers to coach volunteers through organisational change, with reference to the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.
When: Tue 13 August, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Presented By: Volunteering Victoria
Where: Online
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)
Conversations on Ageing: Understanding, embracing & supporting neurodiversity as we age
Free online conversation with Professor Sandra Thom and Professor Mark Bellgrove
When: Wed 14 August, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presented By: National Ageing Research Institute (NARI)
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.
When: Mon 19 August, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Presented By: Barwon South Western Region Palliative Care Consortium
Where: Online
Cost: $100 (inc. GST)
Palliative Care ECHO
A series of interactive virtual mentoring sessions via Zoom that address a range of palliative care topics and aim to increase palliative care knowledge, skills and confidence in health professionals.
You can choose to attend one or more sessions. Held via Zoom on the third Tuesday each month.
When: Tue 20 August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: University of Queensland
Where: Online
Culturally responsive palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Content covers culturally responsive approaches to caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a life-limiting illness and their families.
When: Thu 22 August, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Caritas Christi Hospice, Kew
Organ donation and VAD Community of Practice
This is a re-run of the popular webinar held in February.
Increasingly, people seeking VAD are also asking about organ donation. Organ donation after VAD is legal, safe and possible. Earlier this year, a Victorian woman became the first person in Australia to become an organ donor after VAD and there have now been at least 3 people to have done this. Australia is now the fifth country in the world to enable this practice.
When: Wed 28 August, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Statewide VAD Care Navigators
Where: Online
10th Annual MARC Symposium
Navigating Ageing & Aged Care Pathways Research and New Initiatives
The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) invites you to our 2024 Annual Symposium, where we will hear how research and initiatives including data, design, and pathways can be used to facilitate access to health and aged care services for older people. Hear evidence and experiences from the perspectives of consumers, researchers, clinicians and other experts in the field of ageing.
MARC members free.
When: Fri 30 August, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Presented By: Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC)
Where: St Vincents' Hospital: Education & Learning Conference Room
Cost: $150 (inc. GST)
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)
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 4 September, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Presented By: Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Where: Lilydale Lakeside Conference and Events Centre
National Mental Health Webinar Series
Improving mental health for older people in residential aged care services
Dates to November 2024
The webinars are run by experienced leaders in the mental health field in aged care. Each webinar will be facilitated by Professor Joseph Ibrahim and includes a clinical case presentation, a keynote speaker and an interactive panel discussion.
When: Wed 4 September, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: Latrobe University, RANZCP, Uniting Age Well and others
Where: Online
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)
Palliative Care for GPs
Including pain and symptom management at end-of-life
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
- Holistic pain assessment & management in palliative care
- Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Management of Pain
- Management of pain – routes of administration
- Principles of opioid use: titration, prescribing, breakthrough dosing and rotation of opioids
This workshop is for GPs and Practice Nurses based in Victoria who care for people with a life-limiting illness.
When: Tue 10 September, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Online
Paediatric Palliative Care Summit 2024
The Summit program is highly interactive focusing on themes from the recently updated 'Greenbook' - and there will be a celebration of the skill, dedication, and heart of the paediatric palliative care sector.
When: Thu 12 September, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Presented By: Children's Health Queensland
Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: $350 (inc. GST)
VAD Doctor Training Day copy
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: Fri 13 September, 8:45am - 4:30pm
Presented By: Statewide Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator Service
Where: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Geriatric Forensic Medicine Workshop
More information to come
The workshop will explore important clinical forensic medical issues relevant to older people. A diagnosis of dementia or a physical impairment does not automatically signify a patient should lose their licence, but it does herald the need for notification to the licensing authority and an assessment of fitness to drive.
When: Fri 20 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: The Communiques Australia Inc
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
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)
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
Advance Care Planning National Symposium
More information including ticket sales coming soon
When: Fri 8 November , 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Advance Care Planning Australia
Where: Adelaide City Hall
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 (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
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: $1,320 (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
Grief and grief responses, ways to respond, grief & loss as health professionals, self-care.
When: Thu 21 November , 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Inc.
Where: Online
Cost: $70 (inc. GST)
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)