PROGRAM OF EXPERIENCE IN

THE PALLIATIVE APPROACH

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

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PEPA

Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach

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IPEPA

Indigenous Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach

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PEPA
AGED CARE

Placements for the Aged Care Sector

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LEARNING

RESOURCES

MENTORING

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

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.

ONLINE LEARNING

Access our Placement courses and Online Learning.

PEPA/IPEPA

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

WE MAKE

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 Therapist)

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

Palliative Approach Workshop Participant (Speech Therapist)

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