Education and Training

Education in the regions Click on this link to access the education pages of metropolitan and rural regions in Victoria. Centre for Palliative Care Education and Research
Statewide Providers of Palliative Care Education There are a number of state wide providers of palliative care education in Victoria. Click on this link to access the providers and go to their education calendars

Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC)http://chsd.uow.edu.au/pcoc/Training for Volunteers Click here to find volunteer courses available across Victoria.  Click here to download the Volunteer Training Resource Kit Order Form
Palliative Care Scholarships Scholarships of up to $3,500 ($4,500 for people in rural areas) are  currently available for health professionals in Victoria who have completed an under-graduate course to undertake an approved post-graduate course in palliative care. Applications are now open and close on Friday, 2nd December 2011. Click on this link to access more information. PEPA Programs (Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach) provides a broad range of health care professionals the opportunity to increase their experience, knowledge and skills in palliative care.
Care Search provides information about:

  • Short courses
  • Formal university qualifications
  • Web based learning modules
  • Palliative care conferences
RRMEO is the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s medical education website. It provides doctors with information about:

  • Educational events
  • Online education and modules
  • Training posts and clinical attachments via the RRMEO Educational Inventory
Palliative Care Conferences University Course Promotions
Palliative Care Seminars and Short Courses Downloadable resources for Palliative Care Educators