Palliative Care for Caregivers starts Tuesday 4 November 2025 -over 4 weeks

This programme is not suitable for members of the public looking after their family/whanau.

This programme has been designed for Health Care Assistants & Support Workers working in Aged Residential Care or the community to improve their knowledge and understanding of palliative care.

The education is endorsed by Hospice New Zealand and a certificate will be awarded on completion of the programme.

• Please note, this workshop is 2 hours per session over 4 weeks and attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the Hospice NZ Palliative Care Certificate.

Topics covered include:

• Principles of palliative care
• Managing physical symptoms
• Care in the last days of life
• Communication
• Understanding loss and grief
• Spirituality and self-care

Target audience: Heath care assistants, Support workers and Caregivers working in rest homes & community homes

Max attendees 20: Early registration is advised.

Cost: No charge

Dates: (Attendees must attend all 4 sessions to gain the HNZ certificate)

Week1: Tuesday 4 November 2025

Week 2: Tuesday 11 November 2025

Week 3: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Week 4: Tuesday 25 November 2025

Time: 1000 -1200 (Attendees are asked to arrive at least10 minutes early to sign in.

Limited attendees: Registration is essential

Venue: Nelson Tasman Hospice, 331 Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson

Car Parking: We kindly ask if you would please park on Suffolk Road to save the car parks for hospice patients visitors & hospice pool cars.

Host or Publisher Education Team Nelson Tasman Hospice