Lismore NSW - a palliative approach to care

PEPA aims to improve health professionals’ knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care and end of life care.

Program Objective:

PEPA aims to improve health professionals’ knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care for people with a life-limiting illness.

The workshops are interactive and provide time for discussion through case presentations and examples (some aspects of the program may change due to circumstances beyond our control).

Intended workshop audience: ALL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers regardless of setting or knowledge of a palliative approach to care.

Aim of workshop: Develop an understanding of a palliative approach for people with a life-limiting illness and their families.

Topics include: what is a palliative approach to care, common symptoms and management for end of life care, how do we know when someone is passing? supporting patients during the returning to Spirit journey, Advance Care Yarning, Self Care & keeping your Spirit strong; overview of PEPA and placement opportunities.

Further information:

• An email confirming registration to attend will be sent from HUMANITIX to participants advising that registration has been successful. 

• Please note, places are limited and registration is essential.

• TICKET issued in 'good faith' that you meet the necessary criteria/target group for this session. Those not meeting the criteria/target group will be contacted by PEPA NSW to cancel their ticket.

• Morning tea and Sign in opens approximately 30 minutes prior to start time.

• please cancel your registration if unable to attend (SMS 042897012)

Cost: Free (light catering provided)

For further information contact:

PEPA NSW P: 02 976 75541 M: 0428970012 E:SLHD-PEPA@health.nsw.gov.au