Disability and Palliative Care: Strengthening our work together

Designed for the disability and palliative care workforce, this forum will help these sectors better understand each other’s work. With a focus on strengthening communication, collaboration and coordination, this full-day event will empower the audience to improve outcomes for individuals living with a disability and life limiting illness.

Moderated by Jacinta Parsons, broadcaster, writer, public speaker and facilitator, the program will include presentations, panel discussions and case studies covering:

• The challenges of accessing a dignified death for people with a disability.
• Access to excellent palliative care when living with a life limiting illness.
• Opportunities to improve workforce connection and collaboration.

When: Thursday 16 May 2024, 10am-4pm

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Victoria 3006

Assistance requests (e.g. Auslan interpreters, physical access supports) can be made at registration.

This event is proudly presented by National Disability Services, Nightlife Disability Services, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, and the North and West Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium.