Education Opportunities - Paediatric Palliative Care
Paediatric Palliative Care Education Forum
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8-9am
This is a national forum held by video conference for health professionals with an interest in paediatric palliative care. Sessions are provided by the Starship Palliative Care Clinical Network, which is part of the New Zealand Child & Youth Clinical Network (NZCYCN). A national network of clinicians specialising in paediatric palliative care.
Topics vary and include physical symptom management, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural care, ethical issues, and quality initiatives.
If you are interested in attending or presenting in this forum, please contact the NZCYCN via the webpage given above.
Introduction to Paediatric Palliative Care – Study day for health professionals
Dates for 2026:
AUCKLAND - Day One 16th May 2026; Day Two 23rd May 2026
The session is held in Whiti Ora. The day runs from 8am - 4.30pm.
A one day education programme covering core components of providing palliative care to Tamariki and Rangatahi with serious illness and their whānau. This programme is open to any health professional working in Child Health in New Zealand. There are no prerequisites for Day One, however, it is expected you will complete Day One before completing Day Two.
Objective: To increase knowledge and skills of health professionals, in order to improve palliative care provided to infants, children and adolescents who have a life-limiting or life threatening condition and to their families/whānau
Structure: A series of interactive sessions will be provided by a range of presenters from the Starship Palliative care multi-disciplinary team.
Content: The session will cover fundamentals of paediatric palliative care and a suite of symptom management sessions reflecting both psychosocial and physical symptoms.
For further information, or to book on a day, please contact Ajipal Singh, Nurse Specialist, Paediatric Palliative Care - ajipals@adhb.govt.nz.
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