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[From CPCRE]

The CPCRE Lunch & Learn Education for September: Terminal Sedation

Thursday 10 September 2026
12.00 pm- 1.00 pm
To be presented by Dylan Moore (Clinical Nurse Consultant Palliative Care, Redcliffe Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Metro North Hospital and Health Service).

REGISTER HERE
for this free online education session

[From CPCRE]

The Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education (CPCRE) is pleased to announce the 2027 Walawaani Conference, bringing together health professionals, service providers, researchers, and respected Elders to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and discuss opportunities to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The conference will provide an opportunity to learn from leading voices in the sector, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with colleagues from across Australia.

Conference details:

Further information regarding scholarship applications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working in regional and remote areas can be found here. This includes terms and conditions.

[From ACPA newsletter]

End-of-Life Essentials has updated its free, evidence-based and peer-reviewed Patient Mental Health module. Anxiety, depression and demoralisation are common experiences for people living with a life-limiting illness, yet symptoms can sometimes be overlooked. The updated module explores how healthcare professionals can recognise when additional support may be needed and provides practical guidance for compassionate, person-centred care.

Access the Patient Mental Health Module

[From ACPA]

Advance Care Planning Australia has secured Australian Government funding to continue delivering a national advance care planning program over the next four years.

Administered by the Brisbane South Palliative Care Collaborative at Metro South Health, ACPA will continue to provide national leadership in community awareness, workforce education, systems improvement, research and policy advocacy.

As demand for palliative and end-of-life care grows, advance care planning remains a key part of person-centred care, helping ensure people receive care that reflects what matters most to them. Continued funding will enable ACPA to build workforce capability and strengthen advance care planning practice across health, aged care and community settings.

Read the news article

[from CPCRE]

CPCRE Lunch & Learn Webinars

10 September 2026
12:00 – 13:00
“Terminal Sedation” Speaker Dylan Moore, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Palliative Care, Redcliffe Hospital
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5 November 2026
12:00 – 13:00
“Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Methodology” Speaker Dr Sharyn Esteves, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Mackay Hospital
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4 December 2026
12:00 – 13:00
“Palliative Care in Aged Care” Speaker Dr Jones Chen, Palliative Medicine Specialist, Mater Hospital
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Karuna Hospice Services is pleased to share this upcoming free community webinar with clients, patients, families, carers, and anyone who may benefit from a greater understanding of palliative care and end-of-life support.

What People Wish They Knew Sooner About Palliative Care & End of Life

Starting a palliative care journey, whether as a person living with a life-limiting illness, a family member, or a carer, can bring uncertainty, questions, and emotional overwhelm.

In this informative and supportive webinar, Karuna's experienced team will share practical guidance, insights, and common reflections from people who have walked this journey before. The session aims to provide reassurance, clarity, and support to help people navigate the end-of-life journey with greater confidence and understanding.

Presenters

• Liz Fletcher – Karuna Carer Wellbeing Partner
• Linda Starke – Karuna Social Worker

Who should attend?

This session is suitable for:

• Anyone wanting greater clarity and reassurance about palliative care
• People living with a life-limiting illness
• Family members and loved ones offering support
• Informal and formal carers

Whether someone is at the beginning of this journey or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers valuable insight, validation, and guidance.

Event Details

Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Format: Online webinar

Register here: https://karuna.org.au/webinar-dying-to-know-day/

To learn more about Karuna Hospice Services and our community support programs, visit our website: https://karuna.org.au

Brand identity includes the visible design elements—such as logos, colours and typography—that help an organisation be recognised and connect with its audience.

The Brisbane North Palliative Care Collaborative (BNPCC) is an independent group representing all members, not one organisation. Having its own brand identity will make BNPCC work easier to recognise.

The PHN would like to support the BNPCC to develop its own brand identity. Members are invited to share ideas with the graphic designer, who will translate them into a visual identity.

Complete the survey here

The survey is open until 10am Monday 24 August. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline or Annyce on community.care@brisbanenorthphn.org.au.

(if the hyperlink above does not work- access by copying and pasting https://myvoice.brisbanenorthphn.org.au/embeds/projects/101722/survey-tools/126199)

The Brisbane North PHN Specialist palliative care services for adults in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region resource has been reviewed and updated.

The Department of Health Disability and Ageing have released the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care Endpoint Evaluation Report.

This report presents the final findings of a multi-year evaluation undertaken by Scyne Advisory across the Baseline, Midpoint and Endpoint phases (2021–2025), examining program implementation, outcomes, and opportunities for the future.

At a high level, the evaluation finds that:

• the program has been implemented effectively across PHNs, with strong progress in building workforce capability, service coordination and community awareness
• PHN-led activities are contributing to improved access to palliative care in the home and community
• evidence of system-level impact (including population health and equity outcomes) remains emerging, reflecting data and attribution limitations

See the report: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/evaluation-of-the-greater-choice-for-at-home-palliative-care-program-endpoint-report-june-2026?language=en

The Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education (CPCRE) is hosting its 24th Annual Research Conference on Friday 9th October at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Education Centre.

The theme for this year’s conference is Dissemination: Sharing Wisdom and will feature Professor Jennifer Tieman from Flinders University, Associate Professor Sharon Latimer from Griffith University and Harpreet Kalsi-Smith, Founder and Managing Director of The Kindness Company, as keynote speakers.

The conference is open to clinicians of all disciplines with an interest in palliative and end-of-life care. Early bird registration is available for a limited time.

https://events.humanitix.com/cpcre-annual-research-conference-2026