Health and aged care providers play a valued role in helping others with advance care planning.
National Advance Care Planning Week from March 20-26 is the perfect time to support people to participate in advance care planning. Brush up on your knowledge by exploring resources or join the free Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) webinars.
Webinars:
ACPA has a range of webinars for the health and care workforce including a health professional training panel discussion and session about advance care planning for people with reduced decision-making capacity. These webinars are free and a certificate of attendance is provided for CPD points.
Resources:
ACPA provides free online learning to support health and care professionals, students, substitute decision-makers, individuals and their families to learn more about advance care planning. Sign up and increase your knowledge.Â
The National Advance Care Planning Support Service offers free support and advice to individuals. Topics include:
- accessing relevant forms in your state or territory
- how to document values and preferences
- how to prepare as a substitute decision-maker, and
- how to start the conversations with loved ones.
You can refer your patients, residents and clients for free support. Call for free advice on 1300 208 582 from 9:00am-5:00pm (AEDT) Monday to Friday.