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Palliative Care Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Address: McDougall Building, 9 Ellerslie Rd Battery Point 7004 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.pallcaretas.org.au

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25.01.2022 Palliative Care Tasmania (PCT) is seeking nominations from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill vacancies on our Board. We are looking for nominations from persons who will complement and strengthen the skills and knowledge base of the existing board. PCT is Tasmania’s peak body for palliative care and one of 8 member organisations of Palliative Care Australia. ... Our vision is that all Tasmanians with a life-limiting illness, together with those they value, are supported to live, die and grieve well. Our mission is to lead and influence policy and practice, advocate, educate and support people of all ages to access quality palliative care. Applications close 15 September. Will you help us on our mission? Please share. Learn more here: https://www.pallcaretas.org.au/seeking-leaders-to-join-our/

25.01.2022 Compassion wins.

24.01.2022 Today is International Migrant Day at MRC Tas we celebrate migrant talent and tenacity everyday! If you’re a migrant living in Tasmania you are invited to con...nect with MRC Tas and each other via the Migrant Network. Email about migrant stories, tips and service updates: https://mailchi.mp/35ee1efbe4d0/subscribe-migrant-network LinkedIn about our careers: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13788771/ Facebook about living in Tasmania: https://www.facebook.com/groups/migrantnetworktasmania More information about International Migrant Day from the United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day

23.01.2022 The PCT team have worked really hard to continue to elevate the palliative care conversations in person, with the sector, in the community and in the media. Our advocacy work is important not only to dying Tasmanians but to every Tasmanian. Let’s keep the dialogue going! You can help us by joining us, following us on social media or by simply having the sometimes difficult conversations with family, loved ones and friends about your own end of life preferences. #NPCW21 #morethanyouthink #EveryoneHasARoleToPlay

23.01.2022 Live Facebook Q&A event Thursday night!

19.01.2022 From the Palliative Care Tas team...

18.01.2022 There is still time to register for our free Advance Care Planning session this week. The Advance Care Directive is applicable to everyone, young or old! This is a great session for clinicians to get across the recent changes to the Advance Care Directive and for the general public to know what it is, what it does and why it is important, especially if you are living with a life limiting illness.... Please note September is the last month that our online training is free for everyone. From October, Members will be Free and non-members of PCT will have a small charge.

18.01.2022 Now hiring: Superstar Administration Officer! Are you an experienced Administration Officer that is highly organised with exceptional attention to detail? Would you love to organise us..... because we would love to let you! Take a look at this great opportunity to join a dedicated small team. Flexible work arrangements and fantastic culture. For more information about the position and how to apply visit: https://bit.ly/35onojA

17.01.2022 Calling all our wonderful Tassie nurses! Just in case you haven’t seen this, there is still time to get an application in for financial support to this fantastic conference!

16.01.2022 Today is the International Day of Older Persons! The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the issues and challenges of ageing in today’s world. The theme for International Day of Older Persons 2020 is Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing? ... Join COTA for a Facebook Live today and a discussion on " Older Australians COVID and Beyond" with The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission and Ian Yates AM, Chief Executive, COTA Australia WATCH AT 1:05pm today here: https://www.facebook.com/cotaAus/posts/1705660872935796

16.01.2022 "What do you think of when you hear ‘palliative care’? Being in hospital, pain management and the final days of life? Palliative care is often misinterpreted to be just end-of-life care, but it’s perhaps better described as quality of life care, or supportive care. The multi-disciplinary approach of palliative care is designed to enable you to live your life to the best of your ability by identifying and supporting your physical, emotional and social needs and wishes." Thanks to PCA and the Lung Foundation Australia for this insightful article.

16.01.2022 Wherever you sit on the spectrum of the VAD debate... palliative care nurses truly are incredible and they will continue to be incredible no matter the outcome of the Bill. Thank you Jacquie and Nat for shining a light on their work and daily commitment to their patients. We are so thankful that your beautiful mother was so well cared for. Your Choice TAS

15.01.2022 During National Palliative Care Week, PCT announced a key partnership with the ANMF. With the support of the Tasmanian Government, PCT are funding 4 diversity scholarships for nurses to specialise in palliative care as part of PCT's 'Strengthening Communities of Care' workforce development initiatives. More information and how to apply for the scholarships will be available June 12 via the ANMF website and PCT channels. #NPCW21 #EveryoneHasARoleToPlay #nurses #workforce

15.01.2022 FIRST SESSION: 11 FEBRUARY 2021: BOOK NOW Palliative Care Tasmania ‘PalliCare Fundamentals’ certificate program aims to provide participants with understanding of the key foundation aspects of palliative care. The program would benefit those entering any aged care or palliative care practice, update skills for practitioners at all levels and consolidate prior learning as a professional development activity.... Delivery: -15 hours of facilitator led education delivered online - 6 core units | 2.5-hour sessions - 1 session per month over 6 months - Offered twice per year. - Participants can attend individual sessions but can only receive the 'PalliCare Fundamentals’ certificate if all 6 sessions are completed. Investment: PCT Member: $150.00 for the course or $30.00 per individual unit. NonMember: $250.00 for the course or$50.00 per unit. Includes resources. Book Online: https://www.pallcaretas.org.au/events/

15.01.2022 Looking for books, journals, websites & podcasts for #Nurses in #PalliativeCare? Here are some resources that can help https://www.caresearch.com.au/caresearch//1501/Default.aspx

13.01.2022 "The misconception that palliative care is limited to end-of-life care means that many older Australians are not receiving the care they need to improve their quality of life, which in turn leads to poorer outcomes," says PCA Chair Professor Meera Agar. https://7news.com.au//aged-care-needs-palliative-care-reva

12.01.2022 It’s not only Lymphoma Day but also Lymphoma Awareness month! Let’s #lovebomblymphoma

12.01.2022 We are getting close to the end of the nomination period for the 2020 Tasmanian Palliative Care Awards. Be sure to nominate someone today. Nominating is easy, simply our website for all the deatils.

12.01.2022 The Tasmanian Palliative Caring booklet is now available in hard copy for community members that cannot access online resources. This is a 60 book developed for people diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their carers to better understand what Palliative Care is, what you need to do in terms of planning and decision making, care at home, medicine safety, respite and how to access services Tasmania. If you would like a copy for your program, patients or for your self o...r a family member please contact [email protected] This resource is free but we only have a limited number. #pallitivecareing #pctas #pct #palliativecare

10.01.2022 This week is National Palliative Care Week, with the theme it’s more than you think. Palliative care is so much more than end-of-life care. It helps people wi...th life-limiting illnesses to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. It provides support for their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs, allowing them to keep doing what they love. Palliative care workers understand the difficult situations people near end-of-life or with a life-limiting illness are facing, and support their loved ones to help live through their grief and bereavement. Start a conversation today with someone you love, about what matters most to them.

10.01.2022 Good timing. Please share, people might need it.

10.01.2022 We are hiring. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Project Manager with a difference. The role would suit an organised and passionate individual who is able to transfer their expertise to the Palliative Care sector. The role will lead a key flagship workforce development project and support a number of smaller projects in the portfolio. We are seeking someone that is part Project Manager (with exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills) AND part ...Marketing professional (who can think creatively and communicate effectively). It would be great if you already work or understand our sector, but if not we can support you to learn quickly. If you want to know more.... https://www.seek.com.au/job/50557883

09.01.2022 Fabulous work to our Northern Tasmania Award winners! Your work in Palliative Care is so important, so valued! We are thrilled that you have all been recognised in this way.

09.01.2022 One our incredible finalists, Tracey Percival-Ingram and her cheer squad! Bravo Tracey

08.01.2022 Who are you going to nominate for: 'Outstanding Palliative Care Professional' The nominations are open to anyone working in palliative care in Tasmania. This includes: nurses, clinicians, doctors, allied health professionals, pharmacists, CEOs, NFP staff, aged care workers, administrators, marketers, program managers, academics and researchers, educators... and more.... Head over to www.pallcaretas.org.au to nominate online. This Award is proudly supported by Millingtons Funeral and Cemetery Services Millingtons General Manager Travis Tann said Millingtons has proudly partnered with PCT on two Awards that recognise both an individual and an organisation doing outstanding work. Not every palliative care worker or organisation wants to be recognised, but it is important that we do recognise their efforts and important contributions. Image: Carolyn Bax, winner of the 2019 Outstanding Professional Award

08.01.2022 Don't forget to book your place for next weeks 'Grief, Loss and Supporting Others' online workshop. Grief and Loss and difficult to navigate, but with this training you will learn the skills needed to support others and also to help yourself. Our online training sessions are delivered by experienced educators.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to all the wonderful GP's who were recognised nationally in the RACGP Awards, in particular 'Supervisor of the Year' Dr Jim Berryman from Tasmania. His practice Saunders Street Clinic in Wynyard also won the 2020 General Practice of the Year Award! Well done!

08.01.2022 Thank you Hobart for a wonderful ‘It’s more than you think event yesterday as part of #npcw21 Our team loves coming together and working with the community face to face! We had some great conversations about end of life planning, end of life issues. Thanks to Mike Gaffney MLC for making the time to come down to the event.

07.01.2022 Seasons Greetings from the Palliative Care Tasmania team...

07.01.2022 If you are interested in what an Advance Care Plan is and how to develop yours, don't miss our last FREE online session next week. Book today via our link below.

05.01.2022 A powerful article and why words matter.... even the hardest ones like death and dying.

05.01.2022 Dying2Learn is a free online course that can help us overcome the difficulty in talking about dying and death, and enable us to learn ahead what help is available www.caresearch.com.au/Dying2Learn.

03.01.2022 This is a great opportunity to get involved with over 20 online sessions to choose from. For the full program and how to register, here: bit.ly/3kwFipd

02.01.2022 This week as we celebrate NAIDOC Week, we acknowledge the breadth and depth of First People’s knowledge, achievements, experiences and stories. The theme for this year is "Always was and Always will be". PCT is proud to support the Aboriginal community and we have developed this resource to assist anyone with (or at risk of) chronic illness complete an Advance Care Plan. Advance care planning can help to ensure that the end-of-life wishes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is...lander persons are met according to their values and preferences for care. https://www.pallcaretas.org.au/advance-care-yarning-guide/ #alwayswasalwayswillbe #pallcaretas #naidocweek

02.01.2022 As Australia’s population ages and the number of people using aged care services increases, the demand for palliative care in aged care is also increasing. It is essential that palliative care is recognised as core business for all aged care providers. Providers and their staff must be supported by appropriate systems, funding and training to provide quality palliative care. The Palli8 campaign is an eight-point plan for palliative care in aged care that highlights issues a...nd provides constructive solutions. By discussing and communicating these eight recommendations, we hope to better support the aged care industry to deliver palliative care. #1 - A person centred approach: a holistic approach to palliative care must betaken in an aged care setting; a broader approach that doesn’t just commence at the end of life. To learn more: https://www.pallcaretas.org.au/palli8-core-business-for-ag/ #palliativecare #palli8 #PCTas #PCAus #agedcare #agedcareaustralia

02.01.2022 Till death do we start guessing your health wishes. While many Tasmanians make a Will, far fewer complete an Advance Care Directive to guide family on their w...ishes if they become terminally ill or can no longer communicate. We should make sure the treatment we want, or don’t want, and under what circumstances, is made clear to family, friends, GPs and other health professionals. This is what an Advanced Care Directive does. It’s a legal document that records people's values and wishes at the end of their life. All Tasmanians should consider an Advance Care Directive, which should be updated regularly much as a Will is changed over one’s life course to reflect changes in circumstances, wishes and preferences. Advanced Care Directive forms are freely available in paper and electronic versions from Department of Health www.health.tas.gov.au//advance_care_planning_for_healthy_d An updated form is now available that’s easier to understand, but older versions are still accepted. Email [email protected] or call Palliative Care Tasmania on 6231 2799 for more information.

01.01.2022 The next ad in the "It's more than you think" series. Have you see it the ads on TV?