Pre-Conference Workshops

Ever wonder why you might approach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples like you’re facing a cassowary in the wild—nervous, cautious, and terrified of making the wrong move? This workshop uses humour as a bridge to break down those fears and create genuine, respectful connections. This workshop flips the script on conventional palliative care by centring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, values, and practices within a Comfort Care approach.  Through stories, laughter, and collaboration with Knowledge Holders, we’ll explore practical strategies for building trust, dismantling stereotypes, and delivering care that is holistic, meaningful, and culturally responsive. Because connecting with people shouldn’t feel like a survival course—and no one’s getting disembowelled.

The Foundations of Delirium in Palliative Care Workshop is an interactive, interprofessional workshop facilitated by leading delirium experts and consists of two parts: (1) a series of lectures, and (2) four group simulation sessions. The simulation sessions will provide hands-on experience in all aspects of delirium care, incorporating both the Delirium Clinical Care Standard and two new PCOC measures for delirium. We all invite all health care practitioners who provide palliative in any setting.