Topic
Supporting palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
Content
A suite of eLearning modules explores the aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture relevant to the palliative and end-of-life care journey, and the commonly practised cultural protocols associated with returning to spirit (death and dying). The online learning resources are divided into the following five categories:
- Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander palliative care and cultural practice
- Safe communication
- Supporting Choices at End-of-Life
- Strengthening partnerships
- Community engagement
Each category is divided into three parts.
Depth
Intermediate
Target audience
Health professionals and palliative care providers
Time to complete
1 hour per module
Authors
Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) in partnership with Palliative Care South Australia
Comments
The modules have been endorsed by RACGP, AAPM, ACCRM, APNA, and NAATSIHWP with CPD points available.
The Gwandalan Dillybag is an applied and interactive toolkit aimed to provide frontline staff with appropriate tools (resources and information) to support the delivery of culturally safe and responsive palliative and end-of-life care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
The Gwandalan series of webinars are for people who want to know more about cultural safety and appropriateness when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in palliative care settings.
Registration required
Yes
Payment required
No
Student support
No but technical support available
Certificate
Yes
Country of origin
Australia
Web Address
https://gwandalanpalliativecare.com.au/elearning-modules/
Page updated 29 February 2024