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Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) has launched an interprofessional learning case scenario. Kylie Ash and Sharon Wetzig from the Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative at QUT discuss how this can help develop capabilities in palliative care and cultural responsiveness. 

The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania has created free online learning resources for anyone interested in the aged care sector. Project Lead, Susan Quarmby discusses the new Equip Aged Care Learning Packages and its benefits.

Communication skills are an important part of health care core skills and are key to providing quality care. End-of-Life Care Nurse Practitioner, Jeanette Lacey, discusses the importance of communication skills in the acute care setting. 

Often palliative care is seen as a taboo subject within residential aged care. Janelle White, a registered nurse who specialises in palliative care, highlights why this should not be the case and describes the Palliative Aged Care Outcomes Program (PACOP) that aims to overcome this.

Associate Professor Kim Devery discusses the new learning platform launched by End-of-Life Essentials to better support health professionals delivering quality end of life care.