MAC National Symposium – 19/06/2025

The Untold Stories; conversations that must be had
Theme: Palliative Care and End of Life

The context will address unpacking:

• Advanced Care Planning and Directives
• Religion/Spirituality
• Cultural Intelligence
• Emotional Intelligence
• Anxiety
• Impacts of Crisis
• Unconscious biases (especially workforce)

Let’s talk about insights/examples about the various approaches/beliefs from different CALD groups regarding all of the above. Let’s take this opportunity to share personal reflections, professional experience, tools, strategies, resources.

How do we prompt discussions and provide strategies regarding quality of life?

• What does that look like?
• How do we work towards achieving this for each person?
• How do we work with both, a diverse workforce and individuals (and families)?
• What are some case scenarios?

Our exciting line up of speakers includes:

• Jennifer Tieman, Matthew Flinders Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, RePaDD
• Catherine Ooi, The University of Adelaide
• Caroline Ford, Program Manager – Palliative Care, Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & Vic)
• Milja Lanzoni, Care & Quality Advocate, St Basil’s Homes (SA) Corporate Services
• Jeannette Stott, Manager of Psychological Services, Relationships Australia
• Jingqian Nong, Senior Practitioner, Supporting Emotional Wellness in Aged Care program, Relationships Australia