This includes:

• ways to manage symptoms
• equipment use
• explaining practical aspects of care and
• caring for carers.

Supporting patients and carers through education helps people to remain at home.

Supporting current and new staff through

• a comprehensive orientation program
• maintaining mandatory competencies and
• identifying and supporting ongoing learning opportunities.

Overseeing and supporting students on clinical placements including

• undergraduate nursing students
• medical students and
• PEPA placement (www.pepaeducation.com).

We work in partnership with

• GPs
• specialists
• health services
• district nursing services
• aged care facilities
• other care facilities and
• supported accommodation.

to increase everyone’s ability to support palliative patients, families and carers in our community.

Engaging volunteers through

• a comprehensive recruitment process

• targeted training in line with national volunteering standards

• ongoing support

• and assistance to further develop a range of skills.