Volunteering in Palliative Care (ViPC)

This education will provide volunteers with knowledge and understanding of Palliative Care.

Target Audience: Volunteers, or Paid Carers

Education Overview:
This education is designed to support and empower volunteers interested in working in palliative care. Through group activities, discussions and resource materials, participants will deepen their understanding of palliative care principles and develop essential skills to effectively support patients with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers.

This education emphasises effective communication with patients and families, whilst maintaining respectful boundaries in providing compassionate support. Palliative care volunteers will also learn self-care strategies to manage their own emotional and physical well-being as they navigate the challenges of supporting individuals facing loss, grief and bereavement.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will gain a foundational and conceptual understanding of palliative care and the palliative approach.

2. Participants will learn about the role of a volunteer in the palliative care setting and how it supports a multidisciplinary team.

3. Participants will learn how to establish professional and personal boundaries in patient care.

4. Participants will develop an understanding of loss, grief and bereavement.

5. Participants will learn how to prioritise self-care, personal resilience, identify burnout and receive an overview of available professional support services.

Department of Health End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education and Training Framework

The End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education and Training Framework is a tool outlining the essential knowledge and skills for healthcare professionals caring for those with end-of-life needs. It consists of three domains: Principles of Practice, Clinical Management, and Leadership/Management. Each domain's learning items are categorised into three expertise levels: Foundation, Consolidation, and Extension, forming a continuum of learning.

This education is at the Foundation level.

End-of-Life and Palliative Care Education and Training Framework (health.wa.gov.au)

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Delivery Mode: In-person

*As this is a catered education, please complete your dietary requirements when registering. Please note that all food provided at this event has been prepared by an external third-party supplier. While we make every effort to ensure accurate allergen information is communicated, we cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free from allergens.*