Other Ways to Gain Experience

Registered Nurses or Allied Health Professionals

CareSearch has gathered a comprehensive list of Australian universities and organisations that offer postgraduate programs in palliative care. 

Conferences

CareSearch has a comprehensive list of conferences and events being held nationally and internationally.

Short Courses and Workshops

See the list compiled by CareSearch of the short courses and workshops available for the year and those that have ongoing enrolment.

Clinical Experiences

The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) program provides an opportunity to undertake an observational placement of 2-5 days in a specialist palliative care inpatient, community or hospital based consultancy setting. Financial assistance can be provided to the employee and employer. Participants are supported to transfer learning into practice. Further information can be found on the PEPA website.