Palliative Education Calendar
Otago Community Hospice provides a wide range of education - much of which is now available on-line.
For further information, check out the programme calendar below, or email education@otagohospice.co.nz
Education
Fundamentals of Palliative Care Workshop (Dunedin)
Dunedin 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: Wednesday 17th December 2025
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 Knowledgehub 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.
Palliative Care for Care Assistants (Wānaka)
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.
Date: 10 February 2026
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Wānaka
Register HERE
Palliative Care for Care Assistants - (Cromwell)
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: 11 February 2026
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310
Register HERE
Palliative Care for Care Assistants (Oamaru)
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.
Date: 2 April 2026
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Venue: 343 Thames Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
Register HERE