Understanding Advance Care Planning

Australia’s population is ageing. Well-coordinated and appropriate health care is a key priority. It’s becoming increasingly important for the health care sector to better understand advance care planning, which supports person-centred care, aligned with an individual’s values, goals and preferences.

Advance Care Planning Australia is partnering with recognised advance care planning leaders across Australia to deliver an advance care planning seminar in every state and territory in 2018-2020.

This first seminar is in Perth and presented by Advance Care Planning Australia, Palliative Care Network WA and Cancer Council Western Australia.

The topics covered include advance care planning across sectors, legal considerations and implementation. The event is recommended for professionals leading and implementing advance care planning in health services, residential aged care and primary care.

Speakers include:

  • Dr Karen Detering, Advance Care Planning Australia
  • Hon Roger Cook, WA Minister for Health
  • Sue Shilbury, Austin Health
  • Kim Greeve, Department of Health

Conference details

Advance Care Planning Seminar, Perth

21 August 2018, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm AWST

Bendat Parent and Community Centre, 36 Dodd Street Wembley, WA 6014

Cost: $150 early bird special, $195 after 6 July

To click here register.

Down load the program here.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Five tips to help you cope with night shift

Working night shift plays havoc with every aspect of life, from sleep, to exercise and diet, to how we perform at work, and relationships. There’s no denying it can be tough. It takes a special person to be able to work through the night caring for others. It has been shown that night shift workers... Read More

Aboriginal elders share stories in bush camps to improve men’s health

The federal government has launched a series of bush camps where Aboriginal elders can gather in ‘traditional yarning circles’ in remote areas to discuss men’s health and wellbeing. The government has allocated $1 million over two years to the program, which is designed to ensure that men have a voice in developing policy in their... Read More

Benefits of community living

In this episode of Grey Matters, Tracey and Ben discuss the benefits of aged care community living. Community living has some distinct differences and benefits compared to living in your own home or a residential aged care facility. Tracey explains how aged care community living is like a village within a village and how the... Read More
Advertisement