The BNPCC Hub

At the July Collaborative meeting, six opportunities were outlined for project which will be led by the BNPCC this financial year:

1. Healthcare: deathcare gap working group
2. Disability and palliative care steering group
3. Palliative CATQIP support
4. Collection of stories working group
5. Pharmacist & prescriber education steering group
6. Compassionate communities steering group

Expressions of interest are now open for members to be a part of these projects to make positive change in the region

EOI- https://myvoice.brisbanenorthphn.org.au/embeds/projects/101722/survey-tools/117123

Brisbane North PHN invites expressions of interest from BNPCC members to sit on an evaluation panel.

The PHN has requested proposals from select consultants in developing a current palliative care needs assessment for the region. Members of the evaluation panel will independently review and assess proposals received against selection criteria. Members then meet as a panel at a mutually agreeable time/location to discuss and make recommendations to the PHN on successful proposal (~60-90min, may be online).

(RFP= Request for proposal)

All materials and templates will be provided, and no experience is required. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to gain experience/insights on the procurement process within the PHN.

Time commitment would be estimated at 5.5hrs (~4 hours assessment, 1.5 hours meeting).

Please contact Caroline (caroline.irle@brisbanenorthphn.org.au) with any questions.

Submit you EOI here

EOI close 7 August

[From CPCRE]

The CPCRE Lunch & Learn Education for August:

"End-of-Life Care in Older Adults with Dementia"

Friday 22 August
12:00 - 13:00 hours (Queensland time)

to be presented by Dr Nishi Khetani
Dr Nishi Khetani is a Community Palliative Care Registrar and General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee.

The session will consider:

* Recognising palliative needs in advanced dementia

* Communicating goals of care with patient, families and staff

* Managing common end-of-life symptoms, including terminal agitation

* Applying anticipatory care planning in RACF and hospital settings

* Navigating practical and ethical challenges

REGISTER HERE

for this free online education

[From Advance Care Planning Australia:]

We’re proud to launch the redeveloped Advance Care Planning Australia website, designed to better support you in helping people plan for their future care.

At the heart of the new site is our professional resource hub, giving you easy access to up-to-date information, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance:

• Learning | Build your skills and confidence with free, high-quality learning modules and support materials
• Professional considerations | Clarify your role and responsibilities in advance care planning
• Policy and advocacy| See how we’re driving change in systems and policy
• Research and publications| Explore our latest projects, findings, and publications shaping the field

Take a look around and discover what’s new – we hope it becomes your go-to resource

Also:

Did you know our free National Advance Care Planning Advisory Service is here for health and aged care staff?

If you have any questions or need more information about advance care planning in your workplace, you can contact us.

• Call us on 1300 208 582
• Email us at acpa@advancecareplanning.org.au
• We're open from 8am to 4pm (AEST), Monday to Friday.

Order resources

We have a range of printable resources for health professionals, see our support materials or order bulk packs of community resources.

From International Dementia Conference 2026:

We're excited to announce our first plenary speakers for the International Dementia Conference 2026, to be held 4-5 June 2026 at the Hilton, Sydney.

Dr Kathryn Mannix spent 30 years as a palliative care doctor and cognitive behaviour therapist before turning her attention to improving public understanding of dying. She lives with her husband and a small flock of chickens in the north-east of England. She laughs a lot. She is easily moved to tears by the extraordinary wonder of everyday life. And she’s not afraid of dying.

Dr Allen Power is an internist, geriatrician, and Schlegel Chair in Aging and Dementia Innovation at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging in Ontario, Canada. He’s a vocal critic of the over-prescription of antipsychotic medications for people with dementia and advocates for alternative, person-centred approaches to care. And in his spare time, he’s a singer/songwriter.

What's your story?

Why not submit a paper to #IDC2026 and add your voice to the conversation:

https://www.dementiaconference.com/

​

Brisbane North PHN is pleased to share the following sessions which are free for anyone living and/or working in the Brisbane North PHN region.

The 'PalliLEARN Lunchtime Series' aims to enhance community awareness and understanding in palliative care, in an effort to better equip our community with the skills they need to have those difficult conversations with family, friends and loved ones. We also look at self-care and how to look after yourself during these challenging times.

Who can attend?

These courses are offered free for those living or working in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay regions. There are no prerequisites for training or experience within the health or palliative care space to attend.

Why attend?

The way we care for our dying is a significant indicator of the values of our society. Through training, we can create resilience, understanding and capacity within our community, helping us care for our loved ones, families, and friends.

• How to have conversations about grief and dying

This 60-minute online education course highlights the role of self-care and provides ideas and strategies to incorporate self-care in your life.

• Thursday 7 August 12.00pm – 1.00 pm Register here
• Wednesday 20 August 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Register here
• Wednesday 3 September 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Register here
• Thursday 18 September 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Register here
• How to talk to children about dying

This 60-minute online education course highlights the importance of, and provides tips on, having simple and honest conversations with children and teenagers about serious illness, dying, death and grief.

• Wednesday 20 August 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Register here
• Self-Care

This 60-minute online education course highlights the role of self-care and provides ideas and strategies to incorporate self-care in your life.

• Thursday 7 August 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Register here
• Thursday 18 September 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Register here
• Palliative Caring: Planning in 5 steps

This 60-minute online education course focuses on 5 simple steps to identify an individual’s circle of care and collaboratively work together to plan for that person’s care needs.

• Wednesday 3 September 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Register here

For more information visit PalliLEARN – Palliative Care Queensland, call 07 3842 3242 or email hello@palliativecareqld.org.au.

CarerHelp have scheduled more sessions for their online training courses. These sessions are free to register.

"Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness is a very important role that can be challenging. We know that family carers often feel unprepared and have questions about the role. CarerHelp is now running free online information sessions to help you feel prepared for caring and answer your questions. Sessions will be run by qualified health professionals who will provide useful information, guidance, and links to services and support.

Sessions will include up to 10 participants and are available to anyone in Australia, aged 18 years or older, who has internet access and is caring (or has cared) for someone with a life-limiting, advanced disease, or terminal illness. There are 3 sessions to choose from, depending where you are at in your caring journey."

Session 1: Preparing for caring as illness advances

• 12:00-13:00 8 July
• 12:00-13:00 12 August

Session 2: Preparing for the last weeks

• 14.00-15.00 8 July
• 14:00-15:00 12 August

Session 3: Life beyond loss: Finding your way through grief

• 14:00-15:00 29 July
• 14:00-15:00 26 August

To register go to: https://www.carerhelp.com.au/News/Register-for-online-sessions

Brisbane North PHN is inviting applications for the Palliative Care Access, Translation, and Quality Improvement program (Palliative CATQIP).

The Palliative CATQIP seeks to empower candidates in various workplace settings to champion enhancements within their organisations. From translating research into evidence-based practice to implementing quality improvement projects, candidates will lead small-scale change activities.

The Palliative CATQIP program asks successful applicants to

• be Inspired by attending the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2025
• reflect on what you have learned and how this could be applied to your work
• design and implement a change activity that would improve access or quality of palliative care within your workplace
• evaluate your change activity- what impact did it have? Celebrate your achievements and plan future action.

No experience with implementing change is necessary- support and templates are provided.

Benefits to candidates:

• strengthened palliative and end of life knowledge
• Increased confidence and skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating change activities within your workplace
• Expanded professional networks.

Benefits to organisations

• Upskilling of staff to make improvements to practice based on evidence.
• Improved efficiency and/or quality of work delivered; or valuable lessons in change management.

Benefits to the community

• Collectively- improved access and quality of palliative care.

Candidates in aged care, disability support, or primary care are strongly encouraged to apply.

See Information Sheet for more information

Apply via the online application form or download and email the pdf form

Applications close 3 August 2025

[From ACPA]

Advance Care Planning Australia are excited to share the key findings from our 2025 Advance Care Planning Prevalence Study – a landmark national report highlighting the current state of advance care planning in Australia.

The findings reveal that advance care planning is still not embedded as a routine part of basic health care. Many Australians are missing crucial opportunities to document and communicate their preferences for future care, leaving health professionals without clear guidance during critical moments.

This is the first national study to take a contemporary, holistic approach — expanding beyond documentation to explore conversations with loved ones, appointment of substitute decision-makers, and the underlying attitudes and motivators influencing participation.

Explore the full report and learn how these insights can support your practice.