Palliative Care Australia

Ready to recharge yourselves for the new year? We have got you covered! Catch up on our Thursdays@3 podcast series with our Spotify Summer Playlist, featuring 10 of our most listened to 2024 conversations, or spend some time with our People of Palliative Care series, short snappy articles featuring people living and working at the end of life. Start listening or reading now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRa37ueT

Planning your calendar for 2025? Make sure you don't miss out on the most awaited event of the year - the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference (25OPCC)!! OPCC has a proud legacy of bringing together health care professionals, experts and decision makers from across the Oceanic region. And with over 1200 delegates expected, you will be placed at the centre of conversations that will shape the future of care. Early bird registrations and abstract submissions are now open!! Be one of the first 100 people to register for #25OPCC for your chance to get your money back and receive free registration 👉 https://ow.ly/2gVM50UAQQA

The majority of aged care workers (56%) responding to PCA’s 2024 national workforce survey do not think the delivery of quality palliative care has improved in the service they work for in the last 2 years. Concerningly, one in eight said the delivery of quality palliative care in the service they work for had deteriorated over the same time. Better access to palliative care – worth voting for. Sign the petition, share your story, support our plan - go to 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWqxpcp #MattersOfLifeAndDeath

Time is running out to complete the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) - Workforce Survey! You have until 31 December to share your wisdom. Help ensure that governments and policymakers understand the opportunities and challenges of your work - Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney is waiting to hear from you. Completed surveys go into a draw to win one of two $1000 Red Balloon vouchers or ten $100 cash cards. So if you work in a primary health care setting - get going! You do not need to be an APNA member to take part. Start the survey today 👉 https://buff.ly/3YOqtW5

Our existing primary care workforce, including general practitioners, practise nurses, and nurse practitioners, are a critical part of the palliative care workforce of the future. The GPs and nurses working in primary care are experiencing increased demand for palliative care, but don’t feel resourced or supported in meeting the needs of their local community. Sign the petition, share your story, support our plan ➡️ https://ow.ly/Qk6J50UsjkT Better access to palliative care – worth voting for. #MattersOfLifeAndDeath

😎PCA's 2024/25 summer playlist and reading library. Catch up on our Thursdays@3 podcast series with our Spotify Summer Playlist, featuring 10 of our most listened to 2024 conversations, or spend some time with our People of Palliative Care series, short snappy articles featuring people living and working at the end of life. Good content for summer that recharges your battery and fits in nicely around dips in the pool, overs in the cricket, walks with the dog, or a tea break at work ➡️ https://ow.ly/PJIq50UsjhR

"Thank you for your interest in the work of Palliative Care Australia during 2024.," writes Camilla Rowald, CEO, PCA. "It’s been a big year, I know you feel it too, but I certainly look back with pride not just at the achievements of PCA, but all those who work in the health and care sectors. "Three years of significant reform across health, aged care, and disability services is bearing fruit – a direct result of how those with professional and lived experience expertise have been engaged in the necessary changes we’ve seen. "More needs to be done of course, but from PCA’s perspective some of the highlights of 2024 include..." Read Camilla's full end of year wrap up ➡️ https://ow.ly/JjUs50Usjcz PCA's office and communication channels will close from Christmas Day and start to reopen from Friday, 3 January. The PCA website has a range of information and tools you can explore in the meantime ➡️ https://ow.ly/mryK50UsjcE

As the year draws to a close, the dedicated team behind PCA’s 'Shaping the Future of Paediatric Palliative Care' project celebrates a year of innovation and collaboration. As we move into the new year, our momentum continues and there are some great opportunities for you to get involved, whether you come with lived experience or work in the health and care sector. Look back and look ahead ➡️ https://ow.ly/9rjF50Ut1YQ

Help shape the future of legacy making and advance care planning and empower palliative care. With the support of the University of Technology Sydney, a new state-of-the-art digital platform has been created that aims to transform end-of-life planning. The platform, known as Evaheld, enables people to easily document their wishes and life story, creating clarity, reassurance, and legacy for families and healthcare providers alike. Before taking the next steps in their growth and development, Evaheld wants to check in with the community and those working in palliative care to gather feedback that improves their offering and accessibility. Do you have a moment to complete their survey? It will take you between 10 and 15 minutes, by completing the survey you will receive a free Evaheld Legacy Vault. Survey for patients, carers and families ➡️ https://ow.ly/X69m50U8JP0 Survey for those working in palliative care ➡️ https://ow.ly/9lKT50U8JP4

Investment in palliative care services and training takes pressure off the hospital system and gives greater choice to people and families at the end of life. Sign the petition, share your story, support our plan ➡️ https://ow.ly/L9rU50UsiWn #MattersOfLifeAndDeath