Palliative Education Calendar

Topic: Motor Neurone Disease - End of Life Care Experiences

Presenter: Dr Natalie Gauld, ONZM MPharm PhD FPS, Principal Investigator of the MND Insight Research, Research Advisor Motor Neurone Disease New Zealand, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, The University of Auckland

Time:7.30am

Registration via Hospice NZ.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 10 February 2026

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm

Venue: Wānaka

Register HERE

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 11 February 2026

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm

Venue: 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310

Register HERE

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 3 March 2026

Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010

How to participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 5 March 2026

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin

Register HERE

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 12 March 2026

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Venue: Balclutha

Register HERE

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics: 

• Essence.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life.

Workshop Details

Date: 24 March 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Venue: Cromwell Hub, 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310

How to Participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 2 April 2026

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Venue: 343 Thames Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400

Register HERE

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs.  The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 21 April 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Balclutha

How to Participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 5 May 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Oamaru

How to participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 21 May 2026.

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

Register HERE

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 7 July 2026

Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010

How to participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics: 

• Essence.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life.

Workshop Details

Date: 18 August 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Venue: Cromwell Hub, 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310

How to Participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 27 August 2026

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm.

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.

Register HERE

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 15 September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Oamaru

How to participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 24 September 2026

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm

Venue: 156 Ripponvale Road, Cromwell 9310

Register: HERE 

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 29 October 2026.

Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Venue: 343 Thames Street, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400

Register: HERE 

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs.  The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 10 November 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Balclutha

How to Participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

This programme will lift your skills and help you manage day-to-day with patients who are dying.

Run by the Residential Care Team, this programme introduces the basics of palliative care. Topics include managing pain and other symptoms, grief and loss and exploring communication. This programme is specifically for health care workers / care staff.

Please note: This workshop is not intended for managers, registered or enrolled nurses.

Date: 19 November 2026.

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin

Register: HERE 

Full Day Workshop (Face to Face)

For health professionals and carers who are looking after patients who are nearing end-of-life and have palliative care needs. The programme is a combination of online learning, followed by a workshop. The programme covers four topics:

• Essence of Palliative Care.
• The Palliative Care Approach.
• Managing Pain & Long-term Illness.
• Care & Support at the End of Life. 

Workshop Details:

Date: 8 December 2026

Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30PM

Venue: Otago Community Hospice, 293 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010

How to participate

Step 1: Visit Knowledgehub and create an account, if don't already have one, and complete the online learning modules.

Step 2: Register HERE for Full Day (FACE TO FACE) Workshop.