PROGRAM OF EXPERIENCE IN

THE PALLIATIVE APPROACH

Australia’s only free palliative approach workshops and placements in palliative care services.

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Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach

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PEPA/IPEPA offers you the opportunity to become an essential part of our experiential culturally safe learning experience.

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PRINT-BASED RESOURCES

PEPA and IPEPA have a range of education resources that support placement and workshop learning. These resources can be used for self-directed learning or group activities.

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OUTCOMES

21

years since the PEPA placements program began

1,500

Health professionals who have undertaken PEPA placements

500

Health professional participants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Ongoing evaluation of PEPA/IPEPA continues to show that the program is having a positive and sustainable impact on the confidence and skills of health professionals in the delivery of a palliative approach to care, and the strengthening of networks and linkages between generalist and specialist palliative care providers.

There is evidence that placement participants implement a range of strategies to disseminate new knowledge at the local level, and improve delivery of care following participation in the program.

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THE POSITIVE IMPACT

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PEPA Aged Care Participant

The whole experience lit up my mind and heart. Very inspiring and grounded with reflection, group work, quizzes, conversation and sharing.

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Placement Participant

I had a fantastic experience which was very informative and helpful. Thank you for accepting me on this placement.

Placement Participant (Medical Practitioner)

Placement Participant (Enrolled Nurse)

It has allowed us to ensure we have current, up to date practice with good policies and procedures. This gives confidence to our staff and improves the quality of our service.

Placement Participant (Enrolled Nurse)

Palliative Approach Workshop Participant (Registered Nurse)

The presenters were knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about their work. The information was presented perfectly, we were involved well and encouraged and supported to step out of our comfort zones.

Palliative Approach Workshop Participant (Registered Nurse)

Palliative Approach Workshop Participant (Speech Pathologist)

The presenter was so passionate and engaging. The session was a safe place for comfortable and open discussions.

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April 2025 PEPA-IPEPA-PEPA Aged Care Newsletter

April 2025 PEPA-IPEPA-PEPA Aged Care Newsletter

Apr 14, 2025

It is hard to believe it's April already! Our collaborative partners across the country have been busier than ever, with demand for PEPA and IPEPA placements and workshops at an all-time high. We've got plenty of exciting updates to share, so click here to discover...

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IPEPA - Your Care, Our Mob
4 days ago
IPEPA - Your Care, Our Mob
Meet the team! Nicole Cassar is a Guditjmara, Wotjobulak and Maltese woman who has worked across Victorian Aboriginal affairs for over 30 years and a facilitator of IPEPA workshops since 2012. Nicole has a passion for working with her people and communities situated throughout Victoria and sees herself as a servant to the community, especially when it comes to giving back to the community when passing on the knowledge, she has had the privilege of gaining through both her personal and professional experiences. As a facilitator of IPEPA workshops, Nicole has thoroughly enjoyed meeting and yarning with lots of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as those professionals who support or deliver services to Aboriginal people across Victorian communities. Nicole is a storyteller and believes what makes her role most special is not only having the ability to share stories about her own palliative care experiences with other people, but also the being able to hear other people’s stories relating to their own experiences of palliative care, which she sees as critical in building on the knowledge she holds in the hope it leads to continuous improvement in her facilitation style.
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4 days ago
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Our training improves skills and confidence in working with people who have palliative care needs. It also strengthens collaboration and linkages between aged care and specialist palliative care providers. For more information or to express your interest or apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eCfiwydu
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Our very own Molly Carlile AM, Manager of PEPA/IPEPA Victoria, speaks with Christine Brooks on Barwon Healths Room 64 podcast! check it out 🧡
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Thank you CareSearch Project. If anyone gives this a try and would like to share their experience, we would love to hear how it goes 😀
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