Catalog

Palliative Care: The Essentials

Primarily aimed at Registered Nurses to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in the delivery of palliative care in all health care settings.

Supportive Therapies for People with a Life-Limiting Illness

Relaxed process; session covered talks, with content; clinical reflection, and practical activity as well as music - good mix...

Psychosocial Approaches to support those with a Palliative Diagnosis

For GPs, Social Workers, Nurses and Professional Carers.

Palliative Care Approach: Chronic Illness

Relevant for all health professionals.

Building Resilience

A workshop for non-clinical staff that work in the health sector. For administrators, secretaries, receptionists and maintenance staff to share ideas and learn new skills

Life Review Workshop

A one day workshop for those interested in being a biographer. The requirements are empathy, being able to relate to anybody having a non-judgmental attitude and flexibility of time.

Syringe Driver Practical Competency Workshop

Endorsed by Hospice NZ.

Palliative Care Education for Health Care Assistants/ Support Workers

To provide the knowledge and skills that enable carers to give excellent palliative care to those they care for.

Building Compassionate Communities in Palliative Care

“Stone by stone” For any person interested in strengthening social connections in our communities to support those at the end of their life and their families.

Hospice New Zealand Breakfast Lectures

The lectures are delivered at Te Omanga Hospice by Hospice NZ via webinar on the first Thursday of every month from March – December starting at 7:30am - 8:30am. These sessions are aimed at all health professionals with an interest in palliative care.

Fundamentals of Palliative Care Workshop

The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a learning package designed for health professionals and others who have an interest in caring for people with a palliative care need.

Fundamentals of Palliative Care - Workshop 2 Managing Pain and Long-term Illness

The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for health professionals and others who have an interest in caring for people with a palliative care need. This programme is delivered via a blended model of learning, - 5 online modules (register through Hospice NZ website). - 3 workshops at Te Omanga Hospice (register on this site) The appropriate online module must be completed before attending the corresponding workshop

Fundamentals of Palliative Care - Workshop 3 Care and Support at End of Life

The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for health professionals and others who have an interest in caring for people with a palliative care need. This programme is delivered via a blended model of learning, - 5 online modules (register through Hospice NZ website). - 3 workshops at Te Omanga Hospice (register on this site) The appropriate online module must be completed before attending the corresponding workshop

Living with Neurodegenerative Disease: A Palliative Approach

A focus on the assessment and care of those living with a neurogenerative illness

Introduction to End of Life Companioning

This course is an introduction to being alongside someone during their end-of-life journey - Prior health care knowledge is not required.

Clinical Skills - January

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - March

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - April

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - May

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - June

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - July

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - August

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - September

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - October

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - November

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

Clinical Skills - December

A series of clinically focused sessions to up-skill health professionals working in palliative care.

End of Life Companioning (Part 2)

This course follows on from the introductory day by expanding the compassionate presence and is a two day weekend course to expand on the knowledge from the previous course and focuses on creating connection to death as part of life

End of Life Companioning (Part 2)

This course follows on from the introductory day by expanding the compassionate presence and is a two day weekend course to expand on the knowledge from the previous course and focuses on creating connection to death as part of life

A Map through the Forest - Education for Family / Friends as Carers

A series of free educational sessions for the “family carer” on practical issues around caring for your loved one at home.

Introduction to End of Life Companioning

This course is an introduction to being alongside someone during their end-of-life journey - Prior health care knowledge is not required.

Building Compassionate Communities in Palliative Care

“Stone by stone” For any person interested in strengthening social connections in our communities to support those at the end of their life and their families.

Building Compassionate Communities in Palliative Care

“Stone by stone” For any person interested in strengthening social connections in our communities to support those at the end of their life and their families.

Where the Landscape Lies - Support group for people living with a terminal or life limiting illness

An opportunity to share thoughts with others in a unique but similar situation through open, honest conversations.

Te Omanga Golf Tournament in association with Kensway

Virtual Street Appeal

In May, we usually hold our Annual Street Appeal, which raises vital funds for our hospice. Sadly, we’ve had to cancel it due to COVID-19.