What is PEPA?
The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) is designed to improve the skills, confidence and expertise of health practitioners who care for people who are dying and their families. This includes general practitioners, nurses, allied health and Aboriginal health workers.
PEPA has three core components:
- supervised clinical placements build workforce capacity and enhance links between specialist and generalist health care professionals;
- workshops provide an introduction to the palliative approach; and
- post placement support activities provide professional development, networking and education opportunities.
For further information contact: Ellen Sheridan, Department of Health at Ellen.Sheridan@health.vic.gov.au or call 03 9096 5296.
Post PEPA Support
Health professionals who have participated in PEPA can access ongoing support from the palliative care system. Your local palliative care service can provide clinical advice and support as you care for your palliative patients.
