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and pin it on your staff noticeboard!
If you cannot forward this update to your colleagues, you can print a copy and display it on your staff noticeboard.
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5 free online workshops
New dates added - register now as places are limited!
Join our free 50-minute online sessions and improve your knowledge and skill around cultural diversity in the palliative care context.
Workshops will be delivered via Zoom. Topics and dates include:
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For further information: View the flyer or visit the SMRPCC training calendar
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Updated regularly
The SMRPCC Aged Care web page is regularly updated with information and resources to support RACF staff, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources include:
- Invitations to educational activities
- Fact sheets
- information and guidelines relating to PPE
- Screening tools and
- links to Jane's newsletters
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Jane Newbound, SMRPCC's Aged Care Project Worker is still available by phone on 0433418010 or via email to provide information, support and education.
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Suggestions from Beyond Blue
Taking some time each day to focus on your own wellbeing can have a huge positive impact on your mental health.
Beyond Blue has six little things you can do for your wellbeing every day.
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Download your free posters
ELDAC's new downloadable poster for your workplace is a reminder to staff that ELDAC is a 24 hour resource, and is available for all aged care providers on all matters of end of life caring.
Other posters in the series, include:
- Advance Care Planning
- Responding to Deterioration and
- Home Care Toolkit
All posters are available from the ‘Resources’ page of the ELDAC website.
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International survey of end-of-life & palliative care of people with intellectual disabilities
Researchers from 10 different countries, part of the EAPC Reference Group Intellectual Disability, have just developed and launched an international survey, which can be completed by professionals in health or social care services, academics, researchers and educators.
You may think: This survey is not for me. I don’t really know anything about people with IDD. In my work in palliative care, I hardly ever see patients who have IDD. However, the researchers want to hear from everyone involved in providing end-of-life and palliative care, even if their experience of people with IDD is limited. To find out why, watch this three-minute video or click here to read more about the survey.
The survey is open until 30 November 2020.
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Extended until 30 November
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The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing supports consumers and carers from culturally diverse backgrounds and are interested in finding out what training and resources your organisation needs to support your consumers and carers from culturally diverse backgrounds.
The survey should take no more than 5mins to complete and is available here.
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The PCC4U team have launched an online suite of palliative care eLearning activities to support care workers in the delivery of CHCPAL001 - Deliver care services using a palliative approach (Version 2).
The Toolkit provides sixteen modules organised into five topics to develop knowledge and skills in palliative care through case studies, video vignettes, activities and evidence-based content.
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National campaign from CareSearch
CareSearch has launched the Part of Life national campaign which aims to encourage all Australians to learn, care, and plan for end of life.
The campaign highlights the six guiding principles of the National Palliative Care Strategy, which have been identified as fundamental to ensure that all people experience the palliative care they need.
To learn more about the campaign: Click here
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This biennial conference brings together Australian and New Zealand nurses with an interest in delivering high quality, contemporary palliative care.
With several plenary sessions, concurrent sessions and workshops, the structure of the conference provides the ideal environment for these activities to occur. The virtual format offers greater flexibility to those wishing to participate in the conference and facilitates networking with a far wider audience.
For further information and to register: Click here
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9 - 11 December 2020
This is the largest medical and scientific conference specific to MND/ALS and is the premier event in the MND research calendar for discussion on the latest advances in research and clinical management.
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Click here to view the program, read about the presenters or register your attendance.
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Webinar: Emergencies in palliative care
Presented by the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN)
During this live webinar Dr Shirlynn Ho from Singapore will be speaking on the topic of Emergencies in Palliative Care. It will be a 1-hour session with a Q&A segment at the end.
When: 17 November 5.30pm - 6.30pm (AEDT)
Where: Online via your PC or device
Cost: Free
For further information and to register: Click here
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Improving Palliative Care for People with Neurological Illness: National and international perspectives
Presented by the Centre for Palliative Care
The lecture will present a public health perspective on several models and strategies to better meet the palliative care needs of patients and families affected by neurological illness.
When: Tuesday 1 December 12pm - 1.15pm
Where: Online via your PC or device
Cost: Free
For further information and to register: Click here
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Cancer and COVID-19 in Victoria: Unpacking the complexity of providing palliative care services during a pandemic
Presented by Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC)
If you missed this Victorian COVID-19 Cancer Network webinar, watch the recording to hear a panel of experts from across the Victorian cancer sector discuss current challenges associated with palliative care.
When: On demand (duration is 1 hour)
Where: Online via your PC or device
Cost: Free
For further information and to register: Click here
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Palliative care education sessions
Presented by Banksia Palliative Care
Banksia’s comprehensive interactive virtual palliative care education sessions have been developed to provide all attendees with greater understanding and knowledge of general palliative care principles. Attendees can participate in single or multiple sessions to enhance their palliative care skills and knowledge.
- End of life supports - 11 Nov
- Opioid conversions and syringe drivers - 18 Nov
- Symptom management part 1 - 25 Nov
- Symptom management part 2 - 2 Dec
- Palliative emergencies, treatments, and assessment tools - 9 Dec
Where: Online via MS Teams
Cost: $220 per session (Discounts apply for multiple session bookings)
For further information and to register: View the flyer
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New Frontiers - Leading inspired cancer care (Virtual conference)
Presented by MD Anderson Cancer Centre & Peter Mac
This virtual conference is the Global Academic Program (GAP) 2020 and promises to be more than a live event with a collection of opportunities for researchers to engage with each other through live events, posters, discussion forums and much more.
Registering is free and will give you access to OnAIR, the secure virtual event portal, within which all the planned activities will take place.
When: 16 - 19 November 2020
Where: Online via your PC or device
Cost: Registration is free
For further information and to register: Click here
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SMICS Annual Forum: Ethical considerations
Presented by Southern Metropolitan Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS)
Join clinical experts as they discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the cancer workforce and future ethical considerations in cancer care.
When: Monday 7 December 2020
Where: Online via your PC or device (a link will be sent to you in the week prior to the Annual Forum)
Cost: Free
For further information and to register: Click here
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The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released the results of two surveys undertaken by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI). The findings are presented in Research Paper 13 – Inside the system: aged care residents’ perspectives and Research Paper 14 – Inside the system: home and respite care clients’ perspectives. Read all Research Papers here.
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The second edition of the WHPCA Global Atlas of Palliative Care is full of useful statistics to support palliative care advocacy and development. Read and share the Global Atlas to spread the word about the need for more palliative care services globally.
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Palliative Care Australia's new Palli8 plan proposes eight key recommendations to improve palliative care in aged care, with calls for much needed funding to fully implement the National Palliative Care Strategy 2018, together with palliative care training for every health and aged care worker.
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The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has partnered with eMHPrac (e-Mental Health in Practice) to develop WellMob. This new website focuses on culturally relevant online resources to support social and emotional wellbeing.
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This website includes the most up-to-date Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources, information, plans and guides for health professionals working in Victoria.
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Especially for those working in palliative care
Caresearch has multiple web pages that list resources for palliative care and care at the end of life in the COVID-19 context and according to role, setting, or source.
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Especially for those working in the aged care sector
The Department of Health and Human Services has a web page with information and resources to support the aged care sector in responding to the coronavirus disease.
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ELDAC's 'Being Prepared for COVID-19 page is being updated regularly, with specific information for:
- aged care
- services and organisations
- GPs and other health professionals
- older people and their families
- the workforce
- people who speak languages other than English
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For those working with people with a CALD background
The Department of Health and Human Services (Vic) has created web pages and resources in 56 languages which provide Information, updates and advice about the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Topics include:
- Face coverings
- Current restrictions
- Advice for all Victorians
- Support is available
- Resources
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Health Translations is the one site where people can access high-quality consumer-focused translated materials on COVID-19 produced by government & community agencies Australia-wide.
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Who we are & how you can contact us:
Name Role Phone Email
Tanja Bahro.............Consortium Manager............ 0418 584 106 ............tanja.bahro@smrpcc.org.au
Tess Storr................Administration Officer.............0428 485 136 .......... .tess.storr@smrpcc.org.au
Robyn Reid ............ MND Shared Care Worker....0428 264 446............ robyn.reid@smrpcc.org.au
Stephenie Cook ......Training Coordinator ............0417 859 297............ stephenie.cook@smrpcc.org.au
Jane Newbound.......Aged Care Project Officer.....0433 418 010............jane.newbound@smrpcc.org.au
Our members include:
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Ex Officio Members include:
- Cabrini Palliative Care Services
- Bolton Clarke
- Southern Metropolitan Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS)
- South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN)
For general inquiries to the SMRPCC please email tess.storr@smrpcc.org.au
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