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7:30 am - 5:00 pm - 14 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

8:45 am - 10:30 am - 14 September 2023

Opening Plenary Day 2

Session - Plenary Session - Darling Harbour Theatre - Level 2
Plenary theme – Palliative care for older people–dementia and other life-limiting illnesses

10:30 am - 11:00 am - 14 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
- 23OPCC - 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. 
Grow your understanding of what’s involved in building stronger health systems in various sectors through: efficient resource allocation in the face of scarcity; integration of health-promoting palliative care practices; and fostering support for quality enhancement within palliative care services.

 Sponsored by the NSW Health

 

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 3C | Concurrent Session | Facing the challenges

- Facing the challenges - Level 4 - Room 4.1
Join us for a comprehensive session tackling the diverse challenges in palliative care covering issues like VAD, COVID19, bereavement support, complex cases, and remote care.  

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 3D | Concurrent Session | Clinical care

- Clinical Care - Level 4 - Room 4.5
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.

Sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 3E | 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.  

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 3F | Concurrent Session | Creative Workshop

- 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. 

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - 14 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
- 23OPCC - 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. 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 4B | Concurrent Session | International perspectives

- 23OPCC - Exhibition Hall Theatre - Level 2
Gain an international perspective on palliative care within this session, delving into varied approaches, global best practices, and cross-cultural insights. 
Examine the vital elements of a robust palliative care workforce in this session. Address topics ranging from sustaining the current workforce to defining work, building diversity, resilience, and specialist capacities, while also exploring strategies for training, retaining, and nurturing palliative care nurses.  
Delve into the intricacies of providing quality palliative care for specific populations. Explore perspectives from both consumers and service providers, gaining insights into tailoring care approaches to meet the unique needs of these populations.

Sponsored by the Department of Health and Aged Care 

 

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 4E | 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.  

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - 14 September 2023

Stream 4F | Concurrent Session | Creative Workshop

- 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. 

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 14 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

3:30 pm - 5:15 pm - 14 September 2023

Closing Plenary Day 2

Session - Plenary Session - Darling Harbour Theatre - Level 2
Plenary theme – Critical issues in palliative care

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm - 14 September 2023

National Palliative Care Awards Gala Dinner

- 23OPCC - ICCS Level 5 Ballroom
Proudly brought to you by Silverchain.


Click Gala Dinner Seating to view the floor plan, or click here to find out more.

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