We invite professionals and volunteers from the palliative care and aged care sector to join us at this conference, a key event during National Palliative Care Week, focusing on the theme: Partnership in Action.
This conference will explore best practices in collaboration between palliative care and aged care services, fostering a more seamless and supportive experience for patients and their families.
Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Gain valuable insights into collaborative best practices.
- Learn from leading experts in palliative and aged care.
- Network with colleagues and build stronger connections within the field.
Registrations are now open!
Speakers & Program
We are excited to announce the packed list of speakers and topics for our marquee event during National Palliative Care Week. Highlighted by keynote presentations from Dr. Louise Mahler and Dr. Patrick Steele, we are thoroughly looking forward to this opportunity to discuss Partnership in Action.
As a Palliative Care Consultant with an interest in research and Dementia, Dr. Steele will deliver the first keynote address which will set the scene for the day to come. Dr. Mahler will present the second keynote address, delving into the power of effective communication.
Program
- 9:00am – Welcome
- 9:15am – Welcome to Country
- 9:30am – Partnerships in Culturally Safe care: Increased access to Culturally Safe and Appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- 10:00am – Guest Musical Performance
- 10:20am – Morning Tea
- 10:45am – Dr. Patrick Steele - ‘The Tapestry of Care: Weaving Dignity and Support for Our Aging Population’
- 11:30am - Introduction to the Dignified & Respectful Decisions Project
- 11:50am - Presentation of Noala Flynn AM Award for Excellence in Palliative Care Nursing
- 12:00pm – Lunch
- 1:00pm - Volunteering Partnerships
- 1:15pm – Improving Disability and Palliative Care Partnerships
- 1:30pm – Workshop (See topics below)
- 2:30 pm – Afternoon Tea
- 3:00pm – Partnerships in Action
- 3:30pm – Dr. Louise Mahler – ‘Gravitas - The missing ingredient of leadership’
- 4:15pm - Close
The event will feature workshops on the topics of:
- Recognising deterioration - 'Do I have time to feed the dog?'
- Partnerships in Culturally Safe care
- Journeying together: exploring End of Life Doula practices
- Shared decision-making and better outcomes for end-of-life care
- Multicultural/faith LGBTQIA+ communities: Creating inclusive services
We will be announcing a full downloadable program schedule, and the hosts of the featured workshop topics in the coming weeks.
Getting to the venue
Carson Conference Centre, ANMF, 535 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Public Transport
No 19 Tram (North Coburg – Flinders Street Station) Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market
No 59 Tram (Airport West – Flinders Street Station) Stop 7 Queen Victoria Market
Car Parking
Queen Victoria Market - undercover or open air
Secure Parking - 440 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne