Hope, Healing and Heart: A learning day in paediatric palliative care

Join us for an inspiring and educational day full of heartfelt stories, learnings, and support for paediatric palliative care.

This dynamic paediatric palliative care learning day will showcase expert perspectives, innovative practices, and emerging models of care designed to strengthen support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, including bereavement care across Victoria.

Speakers:

• MC - Jess Holmes, mother of Henry, sharing lived experience and connection to all organisations
• Very Special Kids - Dr Katie Moore, Chief Medical Officer
• Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program - Melissa Heywood
• Starlight Moments - Dr Claire Treadgold
• Ronald McDonald House Victoria and Tasmania - Fiona Giles and Kiri Kane
• Ladybird Care Foundation - Naomi Mason
• Precious Wings - Kerry Gordon
• Precious Touch - Gail Johnson
• River’s Gift & The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV) - Alexandra Hamilton
• Memory Making Session - Kerry and Gail

Registrations close 24 September 2026.

Presented by the Eastern, North and West, and Southern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortia.