Palliative Care Australia

Ahead of World Compassionate Communities Day on Friday (1 Nov) our friends at Public Health Palliative Care International, including Dr Rachel Coghlan, and Prof Samar Aoun, have made a powerful statement reminding us of all of the urgent need for compassion in the face of global crises. Read the statement and consider adding your name ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dM5uwbXm

Led by Chelsea Mechin, PCA collaborated with our friends from ELDAC aged care, PalliAGED and Flinders University to raise awareness about the need to embed and up skill palliative care in aged care at last week's Aged & Community Care Providers Association conference in Adelaide. Chelsea used the opportunity to highlight The National Palliative Care Standards for Aged Care Services ➡️ https://ow.ly/s30150TU99b she also got to pick a winner in PalliAGED prize draw! And the winner is...

A survey of the palliative care workforce has highlighted the growing intersection with Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) and some of the issues health professionals and the people and families in their care are facing. “What we have heard from the sector is that the introduction of VAD in every state has led to an increase in conversations about end-of-life choices,” says Josh Fear, National Policy Director, PCA. “That’s important because people choosing VAD should also have access to quality palliative care – it shouldn’t be one or the other." Findings from the national survey will be shared at #VADCON hosted by Go Gentle Australia today and tomorrow in Brisbane. Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/9UIb50TU4Xn

📣Thursdays@3 - new episode alert!!📣 Today, we head across the ditch to speak with our friends at Hospice New Zealand, the CEO is Wayne Naylor. Wayne came to the CEO role after a long career in nursing including as a Director of Nursing, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Nurse Lecturer. Click play to join the conversation 👉 https://ow.ly/qBYs50TRinm Show notes and more info: 🧡 Hospice New Zealand website 👉 https://ow.ly/oPHF50TRicA 🧡 Hospice New Zealand Conference, 4 to 5 November 👉 https://ow.ly/tKIN50TRicC Thank you to you for tuning into Thursdays@3 whether that’s via PCA socials or Spotify, and engaging in ‘matters of life and death’. You will find advice, tools, and support at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work 👉https://ow.ly/q2P350TRicB

You heard Hsien, don't miss this opportunity to discuss "The Future of Caring." Led by global palliative care expert, Prof Hsien Seow, this exclusive symposium will unpack how greater collaboration between health systems and local communities can address the care needs of the future in Australia. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 📍 Location: Rydges Sydney Central (online attendance available) 🕒 Time: 2-6pm AEDT 💲Cost: $65 - $85 (excluding GST) includes refreshments ➡️ Register: https://ow.ly/fxkE50TMkle Thank you to our partners in this - University of Technology Sydney, Palliative Care NSW, and Waiting Room Revolution.

⚠️NDIS reform brings clarity for people at the end of life. “Prior to the rule change there was ambiguity, which left NDIS participants who are dying, in the middle of a funding battle between the NDIS and state and territory health systems, which too often left people without any funded support for their disability-related needs,” says Camilla Rowland, PCA, CEO. “We are delighted that the recommendations in our recent submission to the NDIS supports review have been actioned." While this is welcome reform, gaps still remain for many people when it comes to accessing timely care and support, more ➡️ https://ow.ly/lrZw50TQkn3

🧡 New director appointed to PCA Board. “Sarah is a welcome addition to our ranks, she is currently working at EPC [Eastern Palliative Care Association Inc]in Victoria but comes with 12 years of community palliative care experience across Australia, including roles in rural NSW and Far North Queensland, not to forget her involvement with Australasian Palliative Link International and Palliative Care Nurses Australia (PCNA)," says Prof Meera Agar, PCA Chair. Full wrap up of AGM including Annual Report ➡️ https://ow.ly/8Ckw50TPn4M

👨🎓👩🎓 eLearning course builds better communication at the end-of-life in paediatrics! “Bereaved parents co-designed this course with us sharing their experiences and wisdom – speaking into a future where our communication is better," says Sara Fleming, Senior Clinical Project Officer, PCA. The Paediatric End-of-Life Care Communication modules are available free via the new Paediatric Palliative Care Education Hub and have been written for health care professionals who provide varied levels of care. Explore and start learning ➡️ https://ow.ly/f4BJ50QOnen Share with someone you know!

When her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Jan McGregor quickly recognised the shortfall in the care her mother was receiving - far removed from what she believes a 'good death' should be. Heartbroken at the thought of her mother’s life ending this way, Jan made the decision to bring her home, where she personally cared for her during her final days. Though challenging, Jan says caring for her mother through death was a “deeply rewarding experience.” It's an experience that has shaped Jan's drive to establish Pure Land of Amitabha Buddha Hospice in South Australia. This latest instalment in our People of Palliative Care series is a tribute to the roll community can play in the delivery of palliative care, read on ➡️ https://ow.ly/V0NS50TO2qq

During National Carers Week, we are keen to highlight some great new resources from our friends at CarerHelp, to support the important work of those looking after loved ones approaching the end of their life. Order your free printed copies now ➡️ https://ow.ly/CEAj50TNhV6 #NationalCarersWeek, Carers Australia, #CarerHelp