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Advance Care Planning Workshop- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

May 14, 2020 @ 12:00 am - May 15, 2020 @ 12:00 am

Australia’s population is ageing and advance care planning is becoming a greater priority. Presented by Advance Care Planning Australia and  ACT Health, this practical workshop will be run by experienced advance care planning facilitators.

The workshop will cover:
• the benefits of advance care planning
• medical decision-making
• the role of the substitute decision-maker
• legal implications
• hands-on training in leading advance care planning conversations.

The event is recommended for health professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers, allied health staff and care workers. The training is relevant to those working in acute health services, aged care, primary care, and palliative care.

Venue: ACT Health Directorate, 2 Bowes Street, Woden ACT 2606 (Level 2 Conference Room 1). Please note reception is at 4 Bowes Street, but direct access to conference room is from lift at 2 Bowes St.

Date: Thursday 14 May 2020, 8:45am – 4:30pm.

Cost: Early bird tickets $40 (inclusive of GST), ends Friday 20 March 2020. Regular ticket $60 (inclusive of GST).  Places are limited, early registration recommended.

Morning tea and lunch included in ticket price.

Certificates: Certificates of attendance will be provided.

Registration and payment is by credit card unless requested otherwise.

Registration and payment is made by credit card unless requested otherwise. You will receive a registration confirmation email indicating that your registration is finalised.

Refunds will be considered in the case of illness or personal circumstances when requested by 5pm on Thursday 1 May 2020. Please note, a colleague is welcome to attend in your place. All refund requests need to be received in writing to acpa@austin.org.au.

Registrations close 30th April 2020.

Enquiries to Advance Care Planning Australia on (03) 9496 5660 or acpa@austin.org.au

Details

Start:
May 14, 2020 @ 12:00 am
End:
May 15, 2020 @ 12:00 am

Venue

ACT Health Directorate
Level 2/2 Bowes St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
Phillip, 2606 Australia
Phone
(03) 9496 5660

Organiser

Advance Care Planning Australia
Phone
(03) 9496 5660
Email
acpa@austin.org.au
View Organiser Website

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