Palliative Approach in Allied Health and Communication Skills Workshop – Warragul

The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) aims to improve the accessibility of quality
palliative care in the community by increasing the skills and confidence of health professionals who are
caring for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their families

Topics covered include:

• What is the palliative approach?
• Life limiting illnesses
• Advance Care Directives and the Medical Treatment Planning & Decisions Act 2016
• Caring for the professional caregiver
• Communication skills training focusing on palliative care conversations