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EPC

Locality: Mitcham, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 130 813

Address: 2/630 Mitcham Road 3132 Mitcham, Victoria, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.epc.asn.au

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23.01.2022 Did you know you can create your own personal Facebook fundraiser for EPC? Simply click the link below to get started: www.facebook.com/fund/epcaus/

21.01.2022 "There are times though when it can be particularly challenging and confronting. For example, when you are given a client with a young family, or when the client is unable to speak English or is unable to speak at all because of Motor Neurone Disease and you have to rely on a family member to translate for them." Read more of EPC Biographer Christine's story below.

20.01.2022 Help those receiving palliative care at home in our community by purchasing your Christmas cards from EPC this year. Cards are $1 each or 10 for $8. There are 4 designs available (until stock runs out). Simply call us on 1300 130 813 and pay over the phone. You can receive them via post (charges apply), or in person. To 'call and collect' you must arrange a time with us for you to come and pick them up from our foyer in Mitcham.

19.01.2022 "A big factor in my enjoyment of being an EPC volunteer has been the support and organisation of the volunteer coordinators who make you feel appreciated & important." We couldn't agree more, Chris. Our volunteer coordinators are worth their weight in gold. They've performed miracles switching over to online platforms during COVID-19. We are so lucky! Read more of Chris's story below...

17.01.2022 Socially distanced December newsletter stuffing in the office today. Keep your eyes peeled for our Christmas edition of EPC News hitting letterboxes next week

15.01.2022 This year has been difficult for many in our community. Those living at home with a terminal or life-limiting illness have keenly felt the social restrictions. Demand for all of EPC’s services and programs is at an all-time high, we need your donation now more than ever. 100% of all donations will help those receiving palliative care at home. All funds raised go to the program or service our clients need the most in real time. Thank you for your support

13.01.2022 Guess what? We're on Yarra Valley FM 99.1 again this afternoon! Be sure to catch EPC Bereavement and Biography Volunteer, Helen, between 2-3pm! Did you miss us last week? Catch up on EPC Admin Volunteer Jan's interview here: https://podcasts.yarravalleyfm.org.au/ep/251

13.01.2022 Personal Care Attendants have such an important role in Palliative Support. Advance your skills in Palliative Care at our upcoming PCA course on Thursday 22nd April. Click for more details or to book https://epc.asn.au/introduction-to-palliative-care-for-pcas/

12.01.2022 We are currently recruiting part-time nurses, based at Mitcham. The role of the evening shift nurse will be to follow up unstable clients as required, assess new clients as appropriate and to respond to clients who call triage after 5pm and before 10.00pm. To be successful, you will have the following: - Relevant nursing experience gained in the community, a palliative care setting or other acute setting. - Significant experience as a Division 1 Registered Nurse, postgraduate... qualifications or working toward is desirable. - Professional registration with APHRA. - Current driver’s license and good driving history. - Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team will be well regarded. Click here for more information or to apply: https://epc.asn.au/jobs/palliative-care-nurse-evening-shift/ See more

12.01.2022 Spread the cheer this year by purchasing EPC Christmas cards to help those receiving palliative care at home in your community. Cards are $1 each or 10 for $8. Simply give us a call on 1300 130 813 and pay over the phone. We can post them out to you (charges apply) or you can arrange a time to collect in person from our Mitcham office.

11.01.2022 Registered Nurses, do you feel confident to conduct a thorough pain assessment? Do you understand what pain medications your patient is taking and what are the potential side effects? Increase your ability to provide pain management and assessment by attending our upcoming course for RN's starting on the 29th April. Click here for more details or to book: www.epc.asn.au/introduction-to-palliative-care-for-rns/

08.01.2022 Personal Care Attendants: now is your last chance to sign up for our 'Introduction to Palliative Care' course starting on Thursday 22nd April. Book now: www.epc.asn.au/introduction-to-palliative-care-for-pcas/

04.01.2022 Some of our amazing EPC team enjoying our ever important yearly defibrillator CPR training. Go team, we’re in safe hands with you

03.01.2022 Celebrating National NAIDOC Week 'Always Was, Always Will Be'. EPC acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. #NAIDOC2020

02.01.2022 22-26 March is National Advance Care Planning Week. Important life choices are planned, not left to chance. Advance care planning gives you a voice in your medical care, no matter what the future brings. Talking about your health care preferences with loved ones is the first step towards advance care planning. #acpweek2021

01.01.2022 Registered Nurses, sign up now to our ‘Introduction to Palliative Care For Registered Nurses (Div 1 & 2)’ course. Explore the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families, and gain insight into some of the common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. For more information or to book visit www.epc.asn.au/introduction-to-palliative-care-for-rns/

01.01.2022 EPC Ambassador and Biography Volunteer, Carol, will hit the Yarra Valley FM 99.1 airwaves this afternoon between 2-3pm - don't miss it!