Training & Events
Palliative Care Lunchtime Sessions
Sessions run to July 2025
Join these weekly online FREE 50-minute training sessions about palliative care. Suitable for Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Personal Care Attendants
When: Wed 16 April, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Presented By: Victorian Palliative Care Network
Where: Online
Palliative Care 10-minute Sessions for Personal Care Attendants
Sessions run to July 2025
Join these weekly short, sharp 10-minute sessions about Palliative Care. Specifically designed for Personal Care Attendants.
When: Wed 16 April, 2:30pm - 2:40pm
Presented By: Victorian Palliative Care Network
Where: Online
Aged Care Act readiness webinar: Implementing High-Quality Care
The new Aged Care Act states that the ‘delivery of a funded aged care service by a registered provider to an individual must be of a high quality’. This session will provide an insight into the high-quality care’ definition as expected by the Aged Care Act, policy and operational changes required to comply with The Act and implementation strategies.
When: Wed 16 April, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Presented By: Eastern Sector Development Team - Each
Where: Online
Supporting Clients in Group Homes: Collaborating with Staff, Managing Opioids, and Navigating End-of-Life Care
This session is of interest to anyone supporting clients in a group home setting.
Maria Heaton and Ellen Banks will share practical insights and strategies.
When: Wed 16 April, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Where: Online
Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference 2025
When: Wed 23 April - Sat 26 April, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
Where: Sarawak, Malaysia
Cost: 1260.00 (inc. GST)
Are we making it up as we go along? Co-designing a model of early referral to palliative care for regional cancer patients
This presentation will describe the brief co-design process developed to ensure that evidence-based models of care developed in metropolitan settings could be adapted to suit the local context. The presentation is centred on the ultimately creative and rewarding process of “making it up as we go along”. The secret to what makes it rewarding will be revealed (spoiler: it’s the people).
When: Tue 29 April, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Presented By: Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre
Where: Online
Supported decision-making
Join this webinar to explore supported decision-making and its supporters in the new Aged Care Act. Everyone has the right to make decisions about their life and aged care. The new Aged Care Act enshrines older people’s right to make decisions about the care and services they receive and the risks they are willing to take in legislation.
When: Tue 29 April, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented By: Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Where: Online
Free Online Session for Carers: Preparing for Caring as Illness Advances
This free one-hour online session is designed for family members and friends who are bereaved after caring for someone who died from an advanced disease or terminal illness. It offers guidance and support to help you navigate grief, understand its effects, and find ways to care for yourself while honouring your loved one’s memory.
When: Tue 29 April, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: carerhelp
Where: Online
Palliative care for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
This workshop provides dedicated training for all members of the healthcare team in relation to caring for people from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, who are affected by life-limiting illness. It will focus on enhancing the capacity of the healthcare workforce to provide quality, holistic and culturally responsive palliative care for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
When: Wed 30 April, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Caritas Christi Hospice
Development of a Core Outcome Set for Best Care for the Dying Person: Process, Results, and Lessons Learned
Join this webinar to hear Associate Professor Sofia Zambrano, University of Bern, researcher in the role of emotions in end-of-life communication and psychological aspects of end-of-life care.
When: Wed 30 April, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Presented By: Pal-Spectives In Conversation
Where: Online
Aged Care Act readiness webinar: Implementing new Supported Decision Making
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety noted the importance of supported decision-making to ensure people have control and choice over their own life and care. This session will focus on the principles and the legal framework related to the Supported Decision-Making Model and its implementation into the service delivery operations to ensure compliance with the new Ages Care Act requirements.
When: Thu 1 May, 9:00am - 11:00am
Presented By: Eastern Sector Development Team - Each
Where: Online
2025 Value-Based Health Care Congress
The Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) Congress places a spotlight on the transformation needed to improve the outcomes of Australians and the sustainability of our health system. In Australia and internationally, health services and systems are exploring opportunities to move from a focus on the volume of services delivered, to the outcomes achieved, through a range of transformative programs and policies.
When: Thu 1 May - Fri 2 May, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: University of Melbourne
Where: Zinc Federation Square Melbourne
Cost: 990.00 (inc. GST)
Introduction To Palliative Care For Registered Nurses (Div. 1 & 2)
Compulsory attendance on 1 & 8 May / Optional days available when registering
This course – relevant to all care settings – provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill.
When: Thu 1 May, 12:05pm - 5:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care
Where: Eastern Palliative Care
Cost: 750.00 (inc. GST)
Palliative Care in General Practice for GPs
This workshop is for General Practitioners and Practice Nurses based in Victoria who care for people with a life-limiting illness.
Topics:
- Recognising patients who need a palliative approach to care
- Communicating about end-of-life issues
- Pain and symptom management
- Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria
- Advance care planning
When: Wed 7 May, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre
National Palliative Care Week Lecture: One family, two very different end of life experiences - a case study for change
Heike Fabig and Richard Boele will share their deeply personal journey of supporting their two sons Kai and Bodhi, who died six years apart. Heike and Richard have a unique perspective on systems that work and systems that don’t work. A powerful message at the dawn of a new government responsible for the next steps of health and care reforms.
Adding his voice, will be palliative care specialist and Chair of Palliative Care Australia, Dr Peter Allcroft.
The night will be wrapped up in the trademark wit, wisdom and warmth of Jean Kittson as our MC.
When: Thu 8 May, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Australia
Where: Online
HELP App - Information Session
This webinar will cover:
- An introduction to and overview of the HELP App and who could benefit
- Conversations to have with clients about the HELP App and how they can use it
- Stories of current users
- Any questions you may have about using the App.
This is an interactive session that will discuss the App and answer questions.
When: Tue 13 May, 10:00am - 11:00am
Presented By: LaTrobe University - Healthy End of Life Planning
Where: Online
Managing Cancer Pain at End of Life
Dr Akshay Kulkarni is a physician in General and Acute medicine and palliative medicine. He holds a Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FRACP, FAChPM). He works across multiple sites in Melbourne with appointments at Alfred Health, Peninsula Home Hospice and Cabrini Health. His areas of interest include the integration of hospital and community palliative care services. He works to collaborate with General Practitioners with education programs through the GP Special Interest Group (GP SIG) with Peninsula Home Hospice.
When: Tue 13 May, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presented By: South Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC)
Where: Online
My Choices, My Rights: A Conversation on LGBTIQA+ rights in palliative care
Join this webinar to hear from the LGBTIQA+ Commissioner, Justice Q Legal and Palliative Care Victoria and start planning for tomorrow’s care today.
When: Tue 13 May, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Online
Allied Health in Age Care Forum 2025
Maximum 5 people per organisation to register
If you work in CHSP-funded allied health, this forum is a wonderful opportunity for you and your team to connect with sector colleagues and focus on strengthening your organisation's readiness for the aged care reforms.
When: Wed 14 May, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Presented By: The Eastern Sector Development Team, SSD Connect Alliance and Bayside City Council SSD
Where: Angliss Conference Centre
National Palliative Care Week Webinar: What is Your Plan?
National Palliative Care Week (11–17 May) is an opportunity to start meaningful conversations about planning for the end of life.
Talking about death and dying can be challenging, but having open conversations can help individuals, families and communities make informed decisions that honour personal values and choices. If you want to build confidence and develop practical skills for having these important discussions, this webinar is for you.
When: Wed 14 May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Australia
Where: Online
Online film screening: The last two weeks at Longlee
During National Palliative Care Week, Palliative Care Nurses Australia will be hosting a national online screening of this compelling documentary, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film’s director, Susie Forster, alongside other distinguished experts in palliative and end-of-life care.
When: Wed 14 May, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Where: Online
Cost: 25.00 (inc. GST)
Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice
This is an RACGP CPD-accredited activity.
Partnering with the Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium (EMRPCC) and Eastern Palliative Care, Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) is excited to invite passionate general practitioners (GPs) and GPs in training to join our Community of Practice for Palliative Care in General Practice. This initiative aims to elevate best practices and enhance palliative care capabilities within our community.
Session topic to be confirmed closer to the date.
When: Wed 14 May, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Presented By: Eastern Melbourne PHN, EMRPCC and Eastern Palliative Care
Where: Eastern Palliative Care
Palliative Story Exchange
As part of National Palliative Care Week, join this online storytelling event among peers, facilitated by Dr. Alexis Drutchas, Dr. Richard Leiter, and Rachel Rusch, LCSW, co-creators of The Palliative Story Exchange.
This free, online storytelling event aims to bring people together to share openly, listen deeply and find solace and meaning in our shared experiences as clinicians, volunteers, and caregivers.
Stories will be told by members of the Australian palliative care community. We welcome and encourage stories from EVERY discipline within hospice and palliative care and from caregivers.
Attendance will be free. Registrations will open soon.
When: Fri 16 May, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Australia
Where: Online
The Power of Choice
Award-winning photographer Julian Kingma, and broadcaster and voluntary assisted dying advocate Andrew Denton, come together for a powerful discussion about dignity, compassion and the revolution of end-of-life care in Australia.
When: Mon 19 May, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Presented By: The Wheeler Centre
Where: The Wheeler Centre
Cost: 29.50 (inc. GST)
Free Wills & Powers of Attorney sessions 2025
The sessions will cover:
- Our rights as we get older
- Substitute Decision Making: including Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decisions
- Wills
- Challenges to deceased estates
- Family care agreements
When: Wed 21 May, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Community Legal Centre
Where: Doncaster Library
Lunch & Launch of Multilingual 'Being prepared as a family decision maker' booklets
Join this lunchtime event to celebrate the launch of a series of multilingual booklets as part of the Dignified & Respectful Decisions project. The PCV booklets are now available in 10 languages and were developed in collaboration with multicultural organisations and community members.
When: Thu 22 May, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Darebin Arts Centre
Palliative Care two-day program 2025
Tuesday 8:10 am to 4 pm / Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:15 pm
This introductory 2-day program focuses on the care of patients in the palliative care setting. Topics include Models of care, communication, Adolescent & Young Adult and Palliative care, moral distress, symptom management, dying at home, challenging issues at end of life, voluntary assisted dying, care of the deceased patient and panel discussion.
When: Tue 27 May - Wed 28 May, 8:00am - 4:15pm
Presented By: Peter Mac Cancer Centre
Where: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
National MND Health Professional webinar series
Series runs until November 2025
The 2025 MND Health Professionals Webinar Series is a collaboration between MND State Associations including MND Victoria, MND NSW, MND SA, MND WA and MND QLD.
Register for this health professional webinar bundle to have access to all 5 of the 2025 Health Professionals Webinar events and recordings.
When: Tue 27 May, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Presented By: MND Victoria
Where: Online
Cost: 150.00 (inc. GST)
Train the Trainer - Developing your own Biography Program
This Train the Trainer course is available in three levels from learning how to create a biography, to learning how to establish your own program.
Available in Gold, Silver & Bronze levels
When: Wed 4 June, 9:00am - 11:00am
Presented By: Eastern Palliative Care Assoc. Ltd
Where: Eastern Palliative Care Training Room
Cost: 1950.00 (inc. GST)
Managing Difficult Conversations
Join this workshop which provides leaders of volunteers with techniques, tools and strategies to confidently manage difficult conversations at work with volunteers and colleagues.
When: Thu 5 June, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Victoria
Where: Online
Cost: 75.00 (inc. GST)
Health starts with us: Nurses and midwives leading innovative health research
Join the Monash Nursing and Midwifery research team for a series of engaging research presentations and a panel discussion exploring the value of interdisciplinary partnerships in advancing healthcare research. This is an opportunity to gain insights into how nurses and midwives are reshaping the future of healthcare and how collaborative research can lead to more effective, patient-centred outcomes.
When: Wed 18 June, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Presented By: Monash University
Where: Monash University, Clayton Campus
Palliative Approach in Aged Care
This workshop aims to improve the understanding and practice of the aged care workforce in the palliative approach to care through:
- Understanding the important role that palliative care plays in the lives of people with life-limiting illness and their families/carers
- Increasing confidence to provide holistic and person-centred care to the older person living with a life-limiting illness.
When: Thu 19 June, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Presented By: PEPA
Where: Caritas Christi Hospice
Gold Coast 4th Annual Palliative Medicine Interventions and Updates Conference
Topics of discussion include:
- Pharmacotherapy – emerging drugs previously banned
- Interventions in Motor Neuron Disease – neural implants, PEGs, NIV and radiotherapy
- Changing Paradigms in Cancer – new treatments and changing prognoses
- Updates in General Medicine
- Philosophy in Palliative Care – the past and the future
When: Fri 20 June - Sat 21 June, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
Where: Gold Coast University Hospital
Cost: 150.00 (inc. GST)
Free Wills & Powers of Attorney sessions 2025
The sessions will cover:
- Our rights as we get older
- Substitute Decision Making: including Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decisions
- Wills
- Challenges to deceased estates
- Family care agreements
When: Tue 24 June, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Presented By: Eastern Community Legal Centre
Where: Glen Park Community Centre
Free Wills & Powers of Attorney sessions 2025 copy
The sessions will cover:
- Our rights as we get older
- Substitute Decision Making: including Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decisions
- Wills
- Challenges to deceased estates
- Family care agreements
When: Tue 22 July, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Presented By: Eastern Community Legal Centre
Where: Online
National Nursing Forum
This forum is the Australian College of Nursing’s signature annual leadership and educational event bringing together nurses, students and other health professionals from around the country and across the globe. Attendees will enjoy face-to-face presentations and interactions with the nursing network, the opportunity to connect with valuable sponsors and exhibitors to learn about the latest products and more.
When: Wed 23 July - Fri 25 July, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Australian College of Nursing
Where: National Convention Centre
Compassionate Communities Australia National Forum
This forum will bring together Compassionate Communities from across Australia to network and learn from each other while facilitating a discussion with the broader palliative care sector, which will be meeting for the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference from 10 to 12 September in Brisbane.
When: Tue 9 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Compassionate Communities Australia
Where: Brisbane
2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference (25OPCC)
Connecting Systems for Better Care
Early bird registrations are available to 30 June
This conference will extend the discussion to the wider health sector and the different systems of care that intersect with palliative care. Aged care, primary health, oncology, dementia care, disability services, paediatrics, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health are all growing aware of the role they can and need to play in someone’s palliative care journey.
25OPCC will energise that discussion and with government and policymakers in the room, the region’s future reform agenda will start to take shape.
When: Wed 10 September - Fri 12 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Palliative Care Australia
Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: 1290.00 (inc. GST)
9th Advance Care Planning International Conference
Earlybird registrations are available to 30 June
This conference will focus on ‘Are we there yet?’ and aim to embrace these journeys by interweaving advance care planning best practices and research through cultural, personal, organisational, system, and societal lenses. Advance care planning is a crucial starting point in the journey towards person and family-centred care.
When: Wed 24 September - Fri 26 September, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Presented By: Advance Care Planning Australia
Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
Cost: 1430.00 (inc. GST)