Clare Holland House

Education

Palliative care education is an integral role of Calvary Health Care ACT and Clare Holland House.  A full time palliative care educator is based at Clare Holland House and the role extends through the local health care sector.

Within the scope of specialised palliative care the role promotes the specialist knowledge and skill base of staff within the service. This is done by ongoing inservice education across clinical disciplines, and offers mentorship and support for others involved in palliative care education and support in all settings.

The educator is also responsible for providing palliative care information and raising palliative care awareness and thinking throughout Calvary Health Care ACT. This is achieved with the assistance of the Calvary Learning and Development team.

The palliative care educator also maintains relationships with other organisations associated with palliative care services and support programs. This particularly includes the Commonwealth Palliative Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) Coordinator and the Director of the Calvary Centre for Palliative Care Research (a collaborative research centre between the Australian Catholic University and Calvary Health Care located at Clare Holland House).

The educator maintains onsite support for new and experienced staff, as well as recent graduates any students attending placements at Clare Holland House. The educator also maintains contemporary research and articles relating to palliative care practice and research.

The palliative care educator participates in various national forums and networks including the Little Company of Mary Health Care National Education Forum.

The educator is available to participate in projects that promote the provision of palliative care and give rise to community discussion around issues of death and dying. Contact Rachel Bilton-Simek via rachel.simek@calvary-act.com.au