About the course

Compassionate Communities are networks of support around people experiencing serious illness, dying death, and grief. The one-hour education course is for community members, groups, and leaders to build their skills and awareness around compassionate communities. You will be introduced to how to nurture compassionate communities in your local area.

Why attend?

The way we care for our dying reflects the humanity and compassion of our society. Through training, we can create resilience, understanding, and capacity within our community helping us care for others.

Who can attend?

The course is for all members of the community and there is no requirement for training or experience within the health or palliative care space to attend. While not directly targeted to health professionals, we welcome the attendance of everyone interested in these areas.

What Topics are covered?

What are compassionate communities?
Asking for and accepting help
Being a compassionate neighbour
Being a part of a compassionate community

Health professionals can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) point for completing this event and 7 for completing the PalliLEARN course.

Recording of this event will be made to Palliative Care Tasmania Members ONLY. Not a PCT member? Click HERE to join today!

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