As the holiday season approaches it can be a challenging time for people who have experienced grief and loss. Tonight's tweetchat explores the issues around people experiencing grief and loss during the holiday season. Use #PallANZ to join in the discussion. Time: 7:00pm AEDT Date: Tonight, Thursday 10 December 2015
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Call for Public Comment
The Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) have released multiple documents for public consultation. Consultations are open until 12 February 2016. Read more
Sharing special memories during the holiday season
This holiday season, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) wants you to share your memories and reflections of friends and loved ones on this page. Share here
Palliative Care Training Online
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association has re-launched the Palliative Care Online Training Portal with two new training modules on pain management and recognising deteriorating patients. Read more
Medicinal Cannabis Update
After the Federal Government's announcement last week to develop a national licensing scheme for medicinal cannabis cultivation, the Victorian Andrew's Labor Government introduced the Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015 and NSW and Tasmanian Governments will work collaboratively to advance medicinal cannabis research.
Phone Advisory Line
Access the latest expert palliative care advice by phone. Read more
This will be Palliative Care Australia's last eNews for 2015. The next eNews will be released in January 2016. We would like to thank you for engaging in our content throughout the year and hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
Digital Death Survey
The Digital Legacy Association has launched a Digital Death Survey to help understand death within today's digital world. PCA's Guide to a Social Media Afterlife provides information on how to plan for your social media accounts after you have died.
Flinders Medical Centre Health Reform
The South Australian Government has given $170 million to Flinders Medical Centre to construct a new five storey rehabilitation and palliative care centre. Read more
National Close the Gap Day 2016
National Close the Gap Day is celebrated to raise awareness to improve indigenous health. It is being celebrated on 17 March 2016. To register to host an event on the day click here.
PCA Poll
PCA are hosting a poll on grief during the holiday season. To participate scroll down to the blue box on the right hand side of the PCA website.
