Centre for Palliative Care

Centre for Palliative Care A leading academic authority in palliative care, our pioneering work transforms the lives of patients

The Centre for Palliative Care provides world class education programs to the health sector and undertakes cutting edge research with the aim of ensuring that people living with advanced illness, and their families, receive quality care.

The PEPA/IPEPA Victoria team recently attended the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane. Over three inspi...
24/09/2025

The PEPA/IPEPA Victoria team recently attended the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference in Brisbane. Over three inspiring days, we engaged with a wide range of insightful presentations, reconnected with long-time colleagues and friends, and built new friendships with professionals from across Oceania.
The conference was a powerful reminder of the rich diversity, expertise, and dedication within our palliative care community. It also reinforced the importance of supporting our colleagues who have trained overseas, recognising the valuable perspectives and experiences they bring to our field.

“Developing a shared nursing culture does not require cultural assimilation, but rather mutual respect, cultural humility, and structural support that enable IENs to thrive while contributing to the richness of nursing practice.”
Cultural Beliefs and Practices of Internationally Educated Nurses in the Context of Cancer and End‐Of‐Life Care: A Hermeneutic Inquiry - Balante - Journal of Advanced Nursing - Wiley Online Library

PEPA|IPEPA Victoria team celebrating, engaging and reconnecting at Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2025 in Brisbane. ...
10/09/2025

PEPA|IPEPA Victoria team celebrating, engaging and reconnecting at Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2025 in Brisbane.

Excited for our upcoming IPEPA workshop on Yorta Yorta Country at GV Health next week. Looking forward to sharing knowl...
20/08/2025

Excited for our upcoming IPEPA workshop on Yorta Yorta Country at GV Health next week. Looking forward to sharing knowledge, stories and a treat or two… See you there.

Upcoming FREE workshops🚨 Registrations Now Open! 🚨Our final FREE palliative care workshops for 2025 are here! 💬✨Limited ...
13/08/2025

Upcoming FREE workshops
🚨 Registrations Now Open! 🚨
Our final FREE palliative care workshops for 2025 are here! 💬✨
Limited spots available – don’t wait!
📅 Book now to secure your place: PEPA VIC | Humanitix


Exciting Changes to Our Community of PracticeFollowing extensive consultation, we are thrilled to announce some exciting...
12/08/2025

Exciting Changes to Our Community of Practice
Following extensive consultation, we are thrilled to announce some exciting updates to our Community of Practice.
In the spirit of inclusiveness and collaboration, we’re opening our meetings to a broader audience and warmly invite everyone to join our PEPA|IPEPA Special Interest Group.
These quarterly online gatherings will offer dynamic discussions on a wide range of palliative topics, feature special guest speakers, and provide a welcoming space for health care professionals to connect, learn, and share insights across PEPA|IPEPA networks.
We look forward to growing this vibrant community with you.
Our first meeting will be held in January 2026, keep an eye on our website for details





✨Our fabulous IPEPA VIC Project Officer Imogen, (second from the right) celebrated NAIDOC week with fellow St Vincent's ...
18/07/2025

✨Our fabulous IPEPA VIC Project Officer Imogen, (second from the right) celebrated NAIDOC week with fellow St Vincent's team members and the wider Victorian Community✨

02/06/2025

This month is LGBTQ+ Pride Month — a time to honour the strength, resilience, and diversity of LGBTIQ+ communities.
Caring for someone at the end of life can be especially complex for LGBTIQ+ carers and care recipients.
There is a diversity of LGBTIQ+ life journeys, history, experience, and perspectives. This means that their carers can have unmet information needs.
CarerHelp has put together some resources that people who are LGBTIQ+, carers caring for someone who is LGBTIQ+ or support workers supporting LGBTIQ+ patients may find useful.

Find out more about CarerHelp's diverse community resources here: carerhelp.com.au/Communities/LGBTIQ

01/06/2025

In CarerHelp’s latest blog, Vicky shares the emotional and practical challenges of caring for her mum during the final months of her life — and the support they didn’t know was available.
From juggling the roles of daughter and carer to navigating complex health needs without guidance, Vicky’s story is honest, powerful, and full of lessons for others walking a similar path.
If you're caring for someone at the end of life, you're not alone.

Read the blog and explore helpful resources: https://www.carerhelp.com.au/News/CarerHelp-Updates/News-and-Resources/ArtMID/14852/ArticleID/5723/preview/true/When-You%E2%80%99re-the-Carer-and-the-Daughter-What-I-Wish-We%E2%80%99d-Known

01/06/2025

🌍 Greetings from Helsinki!

Dr Mark Boughey is representing CarerHelp at the European Association for Palliative Care Congress in Helsinki 👏 We’re excited to see CarerHelp shared internationally as a valuable resource supporting carers through end-of-life care. Thanks to everyone spreading the word! If you’re at EAPC, be sure to say hello.

26/05/2025

We're thrilled to see the launch of the ASPIRE Palliative Care Foundation Training Program for Pharmacists, to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to support people receiving palliative and end-of-life care wherever they are.

Tina Thomas from CarerHelp was delighted to participate in the development of the Aspire program, contributing content for the Carer Module. Congratulations to the PSA team on ensuring carer support is a core part of the ASPIRE program.

26/05/2025

In her latest blog, Dr Tina Thomas explores the benefits and opportunities of research for people living with life-limiting illness and their families.
From early access to treatments and learning new skills, to feeling useful and contributing to future care—being involved in research can be deeply meaningful.
Tina also shares how families and carers can get involved and make informed choices.
Read the blog here:

15/05/2025

The theme of this year’s National Palliative Care Week is ‘What’s your plan?’
CarerHelp would like to help you develop a plan for caring for your loved one – attend one of our free online sessions to help you plan your caring journey.
Register at Register for online sessions - CarerHelp

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