Upcoming Events

March 2012

Thu March 1 Palliative Care Workshop for Allied Health Professionals If you work with patients who have a life limiting illness, this palliative care workshop will be invaluable to you. This workshop will be presented by a number of experts in the field and enhance and improve your assessment, implementation, evaluation and communication skills when dealing with this client group. Cancer Council WA, Shenton Park WA
Thu March 22 Palliative Care Workshop for Allied Health Professionals If you work with patients who have any life limiting illness, this palliative care workshop will be invaluable to you. This workshop will be presented by a number of experts in the field and enhance and improve your assessment, implementation, evaluation and communication skills when dealing with this client group. Northam WA

Wed June 6 Cultural Awareness and Palliative Care Culture is a significant aspect of anyone’s life and the importance of assessing and meeting the cultural needs of an individual with life limiting illness cannot be underestimated. This workshop will focus on the care of Indigenous people with a life limiting illness. Aboriginal history and spirituality will be explored. Issues of loss and grief, effective communication and what it means to be culturally safe will be discussed. Geraldton WA

Wed May 16 Aboriginal Health Workers Workshop This one day workshop is designed to build knowledge and skills to provide palliative and supportive care for individuals and their families dealing with chronic or advanced illness. The workshop will focus on the palliative approach, symptom management, spirituality and loss and grief. Broome WA

Sat June 11 Cultural Diversity in Palliative Care - An Indigenous Perspective North Lakes Health Precinct, 9 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes Q. 4509
Wed June 15 Palliative Care Workshop for RNs, ENs, Carers and Allied Health RNs, ENs, Carers and Allied Health are invited to attend a palliative care workshop at The Tramsheds Inveresk Launceston to develop knowledge and skills in the palliative approach. The workshop will be presented by the Northern Specialist Palliative Care team members. The Tramsheds - Inveresk Railyards, Inveresk
Sat June 25 Palliative Care Workshop for General Practitioners An interactive workshop for Tasmanian GPs presented by the DHHS Palliative Care Service with the offer of a three day clinical placement. Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay