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7:30 am - 6:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Registration Open

- 23OPCC - ICC Foyer
Registration is located on the ground floor of the ICC (Iron Wharf Place entrance).

Registration desk opening time:
7.30am 

8:30 am - 10:45 am - 13 September 2023

Official Opening Plenary

Session - Plenary Session - Darling Harbour Theatre - Level 2
Plenary theme: With the end in mind–designing and delivering quality palliative care

10:50 am - 11:30 am - 13 September 2023

Morning tea in the exhibition hall

Head to the Exhibition Hall for morning tea and visit the 23OPCC Sponsors.

Things to do:
  • There will also be relaxed and engaging conversations in the Exhibition Hall Theatre.
  • View the digital poster board displayed in and around the Exhibition Hall.
  • Take a break in your hotel room with the Merrymaker Sisters and complete one of their online Yoga and Pilates classes.
  • Visit the Better Read Than Dead Bookstore located outside the Exhibition Hall
  • Learn to sew pocket hearts with the 1000 Hearts Project - located near the bookstore

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 1A | Concurrent Session | International Perspectives

- International Perspectives - Darling Harbour Theatre - Level 2
Gain an international perspective on palliative care within this session, delving into varied approaches, global best practices, and cross-cultural insights.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 1B | Concurrent Session | Rapid fire presentations

- 23OPCC - Exhibition Hall Theatre - Level 2
Experience a dynamic block of rapid-fire presentations, spanning a diverse spectrum of palliative care topics. Engage with quick-paced insights, as experts share a variety of perspectives, innovations, and approaches in this engaging session. 

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 1C | Concurrent Session | Models of care

Explore the future landscape of palliative care through the lens of innovative care models. Hear about sustainable, scalable, and culturally appropriate approaches, while also learning how to forge effective partnerships and evaluate outcomes for optimal care development. 
Delve into the intricacies of providing quality palliative care for diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Explore perspectives from both consumers and service providers, gaining insights into tailoring care approaches to meet the unique needs of these populations. 

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 1E | Concurrent Session | Workshop

- Clinical Care - Level 4 - Room 4.4
Our workshops offer specific skills and hands-on learning for participants, with a wide range of topics covered. Workshops are interactive and provide the opportunity for in-depth learning and engagement with presenters.  
Explore a different side of palliative care through our creative workshops. Whether it’s art, song, storytelling, or hypnotherapy, there will be something for everyone to experience. 

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Lunch in the exhibition hall

Head to the Exhibition Hall for lunch and visit the 23OPCC Sponsors.

Things to do:
  • There will also be relaxed and engaging conversations in the Exhibition Hall Theatre.
  • View the digital poster board displayed in and around the Exhibition Hall.
  • Take a break in your hotel room with the Merrymaker Sisters and complete one of their online Yoga and Pilates classes.
  • Visit the Better Read Than Dead Bookstore located outside the Exhibition Hall
  • Learn to sew pocket hearts with the 1000 Hearts Project - located near the bookstore
- Critical issues in palliative care - Darling Harbour Theatre - Level 2
Dive into a comprehensive exploration of critical issues in palliative care during this session. Uncover challenges, innovative solutions, and emerging trends that shape the landscape of end-of-life care. 

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 2B | Concurrent Session | Health System Reform

- Health system reform - Exhibition Hall Theatre - Level 2
Delve into the essence of health system reform with a focus on palliative care. Explore strategies to enhance access, promote equity, and amplify advocacy efforts, all while examining palliative care through the lens of public health.

Sponsored by the Department of Health and Aged Care 

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 2C | Concurrent Session | Clinical Care

- Clinical Care - Level 4 - Room 4.1
Explore holistic advancements in clinical care encompassing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Gain insights from frontline narratives and discover the latest strategies in pain and symptom management. 
Dig into the intricacies of providing quality palliative care for specific populations, with a particular emphasis on paediatrics. Explore perspectives from both consumers and service providers, gaining insights into tailoring care approaches to meet the unique needs of these populations.
 
Sponsored by Quality of Care Collaborative Australia (QuoCCA)

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 2E | Concurrent Session | Workshop

Our workshops offer specific skills and hands-on learning for participants, with a wide range of topics covered. Workshops are interactive and provide the opportunity for in-depth learning and engagement with presenters.  

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 13 September 2023

Stream 2F | Concurrent Session | Creative Workshops

- 23OPCC - Level 4 - Room 4.3
Explore a different side of palliative care through our creative workshops. Whether it’s art, song, storytelling, or hypnotherapy, there will be something for everyone to experience. 

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm - 13 September 2023

Afternoon tea in the Exhibition Hall

Head to the Exhibition Hall for afternoon tea and visit the 23OPCC Sponsors.

Things to do:
  • There will also be relaxed and engaging conversations in the Exhibition Hall Theatre.
  • View the digital poster board displayed in and around the Exhibition Hall.
  • Take a break in your hotel room with the Merrymaker Sisters and complete one of their online Yoga and Pilates classes.
  • Visit the Better Read Than Dead Bookstore located outside the Exhibition Hall
  • Learn to sew pocket hearts with the 1000 Hearts Project - located near the bookstore

4:00 pm - 6:20 pm - 13 September 2023

Closing Plenary Day 1

Session - Plenary Session - Darling Harbour Theatre - Level 2
Plenary theme – Providing palliative care for diverse populations

6:20 pm - 7:50 pm - 13 September 2023

Welcome Reception in the Exhibition Hall

Come along as UTS welcomes you to 23OPCC! It is an opportunity for you to unwind after a full day of challenging learning and discussion. This event offers the sector the chance to re-establish connections and establish new ones.

Sponsored by UTS - Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative
 

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