Palliative Education Calendar

We are very excited to have Sarah Campbell-Simpson (End of Life Doula, Sanctuary NZ) and Gaylene Delayne (End of Life Doula, Embrace Life) presenting: 

Topic: Holding the Space Between: How End of Life Doulas Complement Palliative Care

Time: 7.30am to 8.30am.

Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 8 July 2026

Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010

How to participate

Step 1: Visit HealthLearn and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 22 July 2026

Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm.

Venue: Ribbonwood, 50 Tapanui Raes Junction Highway, Tapanui 

Register HERE

One Hour Workshop (Face to Face) 12.30m to 1.30pm

Designed to assist Nurses to obtain the theoretical and practical skills required to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice.

The Syringe Driver Education is a combination of online learning, followed by a one hour practical competency workshop at Otago Community Hospice.

Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026

Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

Sign up HERE for online learning and assessments.  Online assessments must be completed first before registering for workshop.

Register HERE for the 1 hour competency workshop.

On-site workshops can also be arranged at residential care facilities.  Email our Residential Care Team, rct@otagohospice.co.nz, to arrange a suitable date and time.

We are very excited to have Denise van Aalst, Kōwhai Coordinator at Otago Hospice presenting: 

Topic: The Big Questions – Opening Up Conversations about Life and Death Ngā Pātai Nunui – Te tūhura I ngā kōrero mō te ora me te mate

Time: 7.30am to 8.30am.

Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics: 

• Essence.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life.

Workshop Details

Date: 26 August 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Venue: Cromwell Hub, 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310

How to Participate

Step 1: Visit HealthLearn and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 27 August 2026

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm.

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

Register HERE

We are very excited to have Dr Tess Moeke-Maxwell, Senior Research Fellow (nursing) University of Auckland and Dr Gemma Aburn, Senior lecturer, University of Auckland, presenting: 

Topic: Te Whare Kaiao. A new Māori framework for children’s palliative care aims to keep the child in view

Time: 7.30am to 8.30am.

Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ.

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 16 September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Oamaru

How to participate

Step 1: Visit HealthLearn and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 24 September 2026

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm

Venue: 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310

Register: HERE 

We are very excited to Jo Hathaway, Senior Advisor - Palliative Care, Health NZ and Stephanie Reid, Program Manager - Palliative Care, Health NZ have presenting: 

Topic: National Palliative Care Work Programme

Time: 7.30am to 8.30am.

Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ.

One Hour Workshop (Face to Face) 12.30m to 1.30pm

Designed to assist Nurses to obtain the theoretical and practical skills required to manage syringe drivers in their place of practice.

The Syringe Driver Education is a combination of online learning, followed by a one hour practical competency workshop at Otago Community Hospice.

Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026

Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

Sign up HERE for online learning and assessments.  Online assessments must be completed first before registering for workshop.

Register HERE for the 1 hour competency workshop.

On-site workshops can also be arranged at residential care facilities.  Email our Residential Care Team, rct@otagohospice.co.nz, to arrange a suitable date and time.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 5 November 2026.

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Venue: 343 Thames Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400

Register: HERE 

We are very excited to have Dr Rosie Dobson, Associate Professor – (Epidemiology & Biostatistics), University of Auckland presenting: 

Topic: AI in Healthcare: What Palliative Care Clinicians Need to Know

Time: 7.30am to 8.30am.

Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs.  The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 11 November 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Balclutha

How to Participate

Step 1: Visit HealthLink and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 19 November 2026.

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin

Register: HERE 

We are very excited to have Dr Lana Ferguson, Medical director & Palliative medical specialist, Hospice Waikato presenting: 

Topic: Ketamine use in Palliative Care

Time: 7.30am to 8.30am.

Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 9 December 2026

Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010

How to participate

Step 1: Visit HealthLearn and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.