Thursdays@3 by Palliative Care Australia

Thursdays@3 by Palliative Care Australia

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“The grassroots values of humanity” - Vitor Rocha, Palliative Care Lead, Murray Primary Health Network

Welcome to another Thursdays@3 episode! Today’s guest joins us from regional Victoria, Vitor Rocha is the Palliative Care Lead with Murray Primary Health Network, base in Bendigo. Vitor is a gay, Brazilian born, overseas trained GP, researcher, and palliative care public health advocate. Among other things his work supports diverse communities with their end-of-life journeys, which most recently including work with LGBTQI+ Health Australia and the development of their new palliative care eLearning modules Click play to meet Vitor and hear of his life and work that starts in Brazil but for the last seven years has been focused on regional Australia. Show notes and more info: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia - LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Palliative Care eLearning Murray PHN The Caring Circle - Greater Choices for at Home Palliative Care “My Choice of Care”: Palliative Care From Multicultural and Multifaith LGBTIQA+ Perspectives and Experiences LGBTQI+ People and Cancer: A guide for people with cancer, their families and friends Palliative Care Multilingual resources Thank you for tuning in and engaging in ‘matters of life and death’, you will find advice, tools, and support at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.
T3 · E10
2 may 2024
31:10

50 years of non-stop nursing – Kate Munro, Nurse Manager

Welcome to Thursdays@3, our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life. This time we meet the winner of the 2023 award for Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in Palliative Care – Kate Munro! Kate is Nurse Manager at Hunter New England Health, centred around Newcastle in NSW. Kate will retire in the coming weeks and opened up about her career which started in 1976 at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. Click play to share in the extraordinary work and wisdom of Kate Munro. You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.
T3 · E9
18 abr 2024
29:06

“They come in and have a tune up”, Dr Jessica Lee, Concord Centre for Palliative Care

Welcome to Thursdays@3, our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life. This time we go inside one of Australia’s most highly regarded palliative care services – the Concord Centre for Palliative Care in Sydney. Our tour guide is a palliative care specialist at the Centre and PHD candidate at the University of Technology - Dr Jessica Lee. Press play to meet Jessica and hear of her work. Info and show notes: More about the Concord Centre for Palliative Care - HERE Thank you for tuning in, you will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.
T3 · E8
11 abr 2024
27:25

Reimagining what a funeral can be – Rebecca Lyons

Welcome to Thursdays at 3 our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life. Today’s conversation takes us to Tasmania to meet Rebecca Lyons – a mum, with a background in everything from finance to real estate but these day’s runs a family led home funeral service, called Solace. Bec says she is a person who has “always had death in her life”, which might help explain her passion for “reimagining what a funeral could be.” Press play to meet Bec Lyons. Show notes and more info: Bec’s 2022 TedX Talk ‘Three steps into the heart of home funeral’ Bec’s book, ‘A Heartfelt Undertaking’ connected to her 2019 Churchill Fellowship Australia's Natural Death Advocacy Network Australian Home Funeral Alliance You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.
T3 · E7
4 abr 2024
28:48

Incorporating palliative care into aged care – Jon San Martin, Clinical Nurse Consultant

Here we go with Thursdays at 3 - our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life. This time we meet, Sydney’s Jon San Martin, Jon wears a couple of hats, he’s a Clinical Nurse Consultant working in HammondCare’s Community Palliative Care Service, he is also part of the team at The Advance Project – one of the Federal Government’s National Palliative Care Projects. Jon’s work centres on incorporating palliative care into aged care, press play to hear his experience and learn of the tools he draws on. More information and show notes: The Advance Project provides practical, evidence-based resources and training specifically to support frontline residential and community aged care professionals, as well as GPs, nurses and support staff in general practice and primary care. Explore their toolkits and training programs – HERE. HammondCare’s Palliative Care Strategy – HERE. You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.
T3 · E6
27 mar 2024
26:07

“We all need to lead” – Woromi woman and Nurse Practitioner Kat Hooper, on National Close the Gap Day

This Thursday@3 we reflect on National Close the Gap Day as part of our regular series of conversations with people living and working at the end of life. This conversation takes us to Queensland with Woromi women and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Hooper. Kat’s approach to reconciliation and delivering culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of “constant healing” that “recognises strengths and hopes.” Central to her advice though is understanding our country’s troubled past. Press play to be part of the conversation. More information and show notes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander end of life discussion starter cards and booklet – HERE. Paediatric end of life discussion starter cards and booklet for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – HERE. caring@home aims to increase access to quality and timely end-of-life care for patients who choose to be cared for, and die at home, if possible - HERE The Gwandalan Project, supporting palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – HERE. Indigenous HealthInfoNet – HERE. IPEPA builds the capacity of the workforce to provide high-quality, holistic and culturally-responsive palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their loved ones – HERE. National Palliative Care Standards – HERE. Thank you for engaging in ‘matters of life and death’ you will find advice, tools, and support at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.
T3 · E5
21 mar 2024
26:45

Delivering renal care and palliative care "just two steps ahead" at a time, Maureen O'Brien, CNC

Today, we go inside the Renal Supportive Care Team, part of the Canberra Health Service.   The team were a finalist in the National Palliative Care Awards last year, judges highlighting their collaboration with specialist palliative care teams in the ACT and neighbouring NSW.  The team and how they work is a great example of how the values and practises of palliative care can influence and shape other health specialities.  Press play to meet Maureen O’Brien a Clinical Nurse Consultant, who developed a passion for palliative care later in her career after looking after her dad in Scotland.  More info and show notes:    More about the Canberra Renal Supportive Care Team – HERE.  More about Needs Rounds – HERE  More about the 2023 National Palliative Care Awards - HERE  You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work. 
T3 · E4
14 mar 2024
27:23

“If someone tells me to stay strong one more time, I am gonna….” – Rachel Callander and her paediatric palliative care story

Welcome to Thursdays at 3 – conversations with people living and working at the end of life.  It’s always a privilege to share these stories with you, but this one especially.  Rachel Callander is Evie’s mum. Evie died with a rare condition on 10 October 2010, she was just 2 and half, but this little life has stirred a powerful force within her mum.  Click play to join the conversation.  More info and show notes:   Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan – HERE  End of Life Communication eLeaning for health professionals working in paediatric palliative care – HERE  Rachel Callander’s website - HERE  You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work. 
T3 · E3
7 mar 2024
33:35

Kathy Langley and life with 'three diseases in one'

A very real and personal conversation today exploring the impact of Huntington’s Disease, and what the palliative care sector needs to know – what we all need to know.  Kathy Langley’s family lives with the faulty gene that causes Huntington’s Disease and understands the disease all too well.  Kathy joins us from her home in regional Victoria, click play to join the conversation.  Show notes and more information:  Watch Kathy’s YouTube explainer HERE.  Connect with Huntington’s Australia HERE.  Find support with the Huntington’s Disease Network of Australia HERE.   Make a donation towards Huntington’s Disease research HERE.  Need someone to talk to? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  You will find advice, tools, and support with ‘matters of life and death’ at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work. 
T3 · E2
29 feb 2024
25:16

Ovarian Cancer, and the hope that Hayley sees

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – a chance for us to learn more and talk about a cancer that impacts around 1,800 women each year, and of all the cancers has the poorest survival rate.  Our guide is Hayley Russell, Senior Research Manager with Ovarian Cancer Australia and senior Bereavement Family Support Worker with Eastern Palliative Care in Victoria.  Click play a hear of the hope Hayley sees and the role palliative care is playing.  You will find advice, tools, and support at the Palliative Care Australia website where you can also make a donation to support our work.  Show notes and extra info:  Ovarian Cancer Australia website HERE  Download Hayley’s Churchill Fellowship Report ‘The impact of voluntary assisted dying in bereavement and the effectiveness of support.’ HERE  Eastern Palliative Care website HERE 
T3 · E1
22 feb 2024
28:04
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