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
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
Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses
Date: 5 November 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: 343 Thames Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400
Register: HERE
Hospice NZ Breakfast Lecture - November (Webinar)
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
Date: 5 November 2026
Time: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ
Syringe Driver Practical Workshop (Dunedin)
NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE (was Wednesday 4 November 2026)
One Hour Workshop (Face to Face)
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: 6 November 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
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
Fundamentals of palliative Care Workshop (Balclutha)
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: St Johns, 7 High Street, Balclutha 9230
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
Palliative Care for Care Assistants (Dunedin)
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: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Register: HERE
Hospice NZ Breakfast Lecture - December (Webinar)
We are very excited to have Dr Lana Ferguson, Medical Director & Palliative Medical Specialist, Hospice Waikato presenting:
Topic: Ketamine use in Palliative Care
Date: 3 December 2026
Time: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Registration: Registration via Hospice NZ
Fundamentals of Palliative Care Workshop (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: 9 December 2026
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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