The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network will host a free community awareness and education event on May 13, during National Palliative Care Week (May 11-17).
Interested members of the public are welcome to join a morning of short presentations from a range of palliative care professionals as well as information trade stalls.
The event is suitable for people with a life-limiting condition, carers, family, friends, and any community members who would like to learn more about palliative and end-of-life care and the care options available in the region.
Speakers and stall holders will include palliative care and other professionals from a number of organisations including Central Coast Local Health District, Carers NSW, Palliative Care NSW, Advance Care Planning Australia, Death Doula Service, Services Australia, Cancer Council, Beam Mental Health Services, the Primary Health Network and more.
Palliative care helps people live as fully and as comfortably as possible following the diagnosis of a life-limiting, chronic or terminal illness.
Palliative care is person-centred care to support people’s quality of life as a result of effective pain and symptom management, and holistic assessment of physical, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual needs including support for family and carers.
Topics covered on the day will include: What is Palliative Care? What is End-of-Life Care? Is there a difference?; Breaking common misconceptions about Palliative Care; The importance of Advance Care Planning; Grief and Bereavement Support; Carer Support Options; and Palliative Care services in the region.
The event will be held at Gosford RSL, West Gosford, from 9am-noon on Tuesday, May 13.
A light morning tea and tea and coffee will be provided.
For more information email education@thephn.com.au or call 1300 859 028.
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