Providing Culturally-Responsive Palliative Care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

Target audience:

The focus of this education is to enhance the capacity of the health workforce to provide quality, holistic and culturally-responsive palliative care for First Nations peoples and their families affected by life-limiting illness.

Workshop Outline

Workshop sessions aim to develop knowing, being and doing outcomes across the following topics:

1. The palliative care journey
2. Yarning about palliative care, end-of-life care and people’s choices
3. Loss, grief and healing
4. Looking after yourself

 

Workshop Disclaimer

This workshop has been designed primarily for non–First Nations healthcare providers to build awareness, strengthen cultural safety, and support respectful, informed practice when working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

First Nations participants are warmly welcomed. Please note that throughout this session we will discuss culturally sensitive topics, including historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation, grief and loss, racism, and community experiences.

We approach these conversations with the deepest respect and care. If at any time you need support, a break, or wish to step away, please feel free to do so.

Our intention is to create a safe, reflective, and culturally respectful learning space for everyone.

 

Facilitator:

Imogen Nund Dam – PEPA Victoria Project Officer

Imogen is a proud First Nation woman and a dedicated team member with IPEPA — the Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach. IPEPA is a grassroots, community-led initiative that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build awareness and understanding around palliative care in culturally safe and respectful ways.

In her role, Imogen is passionate about uplifting and empowering community through workshops, yarning with mob, and sharing knowledge about palliative care approaches. What she loves most is the opportunity to connect, support others, and make a lasting, positive impact with communities across Victoria.

This role is especially meaningful to Imogen, as it allows her to contribute to the wellbeing of her people while working toward real, long-term change grounded in culture, care, and community.

 

Kerrie Cunningham – Kerrie has been working in palliative care and providing education for over 20 years, across a variety of settings, including rural remote Australia and metropolitan Melbourne. Kerrie is dedicated to helping enhance and enrich health professionals understanding of palliative care, which in turn leads to improved patient and family outcomes.

 

Cost:      Free (morning tea and lunch provided)

Enquires: PEPA Administration Officer: [email protected]