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Living Well, Even When Life is Limited
For 30 years, National Palliative Care Week has helped raise awareness and improve access to palliative care across Australia. This year, from 11–17 May, the theme is “What’s Your Plan?” - a timely reminder to reflect, talk openly about our wishes, and understand what palliative care truly means- to you.
Palliative care isn’t about dying - it’s about living well even when faced with a life-limiting illness. Prioritising comfort, dignity, and quality of life, while supporting emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. The value of each aspect is deeply personal and unique to the individual. Palliative care is a shared responsibility - lets continue the conversation, honour those affect and work towards equitable quality care for all Australians.
During National Palliative Care Week, PaSCE will be focussing on celebrating and sharing! You will see the following from us:
- Launching our new online education for nurses and allied health professionals: Caring through Change - Palliative Care strategies for Allied Health and Nurses.
- Delivering our Advance Care Planning Sketchnote Series to some sites across Perth - see more about our Sketchnotes below!
- Come say hello and have a chat with us at the PCWA Breakfast!
On-the-Go Learning Just Got Easier!
We’re pleased to share an exciting development for busy health professionals who want to continue learning and developing their skills - anytime, anywhere.
The PaSCE app is now available, offering on-demand education at your fingertips. Whether you’re commuting, taking a break between shifts, or looking for a flexible way to access training, the app makes it easier than ever to fit professional development into your day.
With the PaSCE app, you can:
- Access evidence-based education on your mobile device
- Learn at your own pace, wherever you are
- Stay up to date with the latest in clinical education
Download the PaSCE app today!
Get CPD hours - when and where it works for you.
Advance Care Planning (ACP) Sketchnotes Launch
If you haven’t already seen it in your inboxes, PaSCE recently launched an Advance Care Planning Sketchnote Series.
Recognising the need for an innovative approach to educate health professionals on the importance and impact of ACP, PaSCE reached out to Dr Susan Newton at Hearth Care, to collaborate in developing these five visual guides.
Our aim was to make ACP more accessible, engaging and impactful for you and your team, ensuring you feel more confident in discussing and implementing these crucial conversations.
These resources are available for you to download and print for your professional use and workplace.
Health professionals and aged care workers have an obligation and legislative requirements around ACP.
We recommend you head to the WA Department of Health website for in-detail understanding and the appropriate WA resources, guidelines, legislative obligations, and documents.
IPEPA WA Aboriginal Palliative Care Launch
IPEPA invite community and health services to join us for a yarn about palliative care in your local area! Register your interest below.
Upcoming Residential Aged Care Education
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) education for non-clinical residential aged care staff.
Residential Aged Care Education in Palliative Care (RACEPC) is hosting an upcoming webinar on VAD for non-clinical staff working in residential aged care. This webinar is being delivered by Alice Morison, Nurse Coordinator leading the VAD Statewide Care Navigator Service (SWCNS).
Voluntary Assisted Dying for Non-Clinical, Admin, and Exec Staff in Aged Care
When: Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2pm – 3:30pm (AWST)
Where: Online, Zoom
Register here.
If you’re interested in hosting your staff to attend this session on-site during work hours, please reach out to RACEPC Project Officer, Brooklyn Royce at racepc@cancerwa.asn.au or (08) 6187 1486.
Upcoming Professional Development Education
Principles of Palliative Care Module 2
Secure your place now, registrations won’t stay open for long!
Don’t miss your chance to take your palliative care expertise to the next level with Module 2 designed for healthcare professionals. No need to complete Module 1, join use and grow your confidence in Palliative Care. This enriching, in-person session includes morning tea, lunch, and valuable networking opportunities with like-minded peers.
End of Life Care Program – DoH Update
In light of National Palliative Care Week, PaSCE and the End of Life Care Program at Department of Health will be delivering a FREE Live Webinar!
Stay current on the latest in palliative and end-of-life care! Join us for an exclusive update from the WA Department of Health covering vital topics such as Voluntary Assisted Dying and compassionate care options. Engage in a live Q&A session and enhance your expertise.
Goals of Patient Care Education
Limited Spots available!
Boost your confidence and communication skills with our simulated Patient Care Conversations education. This interactive session offers the chance to practice real-world scenarios with professional actors in a safe, supportive environment, all designed to help you deliver better patient outcomes.
Upcoming PEPA Education
Free Palliative Approach to Care Education hosted at Kalamunda Hospice
We invite all health professionals to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care. This education will help develop an understanding of the principles of palliative care, symptom management and assessment, advance care planning, communicating effectively with your clients and families, identifying the deteriorating phase and caring for yourself as the health professional.
Culture centred palliative care education, from an Aboriginal Perspective
This two-day workshop is designed for health professionals working with Aboriginal clients to develop their skills in caring for Aboriginal people and their families facing a life limiting illness and will explore the topics of cultural awareness in palliative care.
Upcoming Volunteer Education
Empower Your Role in Palliative Care!
Join the Volunteering in Palliative Care education designed to support and empower volunteers in making a lasting difference in the lives of those facing terminal illness, prioritising self-care. This course is a must for anyone looking to enhance their volunteer role in Palliative Care.
Want to see more?
Interested in exploring more of our educational opportunities? Click below to discover the full range of courses and education we offer to support your professional growth.
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RACEPC: Residential Aged Care Education
