This two-session series gently supports participants to navigate the emotional, practical, and clinical aspects of walking alongside individuals and families at the end-of-life

The Great Southern Health Professionals Network (GSHPN), in collaboration with RACGP, Albany Community Hospice and the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, is pleased to present an upcoming education session – Holding space through listening: a guide to end-of-life conversations

Explores foundational skills and perspectives for compassionate end-of-life conversations.
Topics include:
1. Holding space through listening: a guide to end-of-life conversations –
2. Palliative care demystified
– Presented by Megan Downes, Clinical Nurse Manager, Albany Hospice and Lesley Forrester, Regional Palliative Care Coordinator, WACHS.
3. Balancing Benefits and Burdens – Presented by Professor Kirsten Auret, Great Southern Palliative Care Specialist.
4. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow. Panel: Julie Jasper, David Ward, Mark Bonnin – Consumer, Sam Weaver, Ligia Galvez, Tania Botha, Rob Edis.

Registration is essential. Register now

We invite you to join the Great Southern Health Professionals Network to stay informed about upcoming education and networking opportunities.
Membership is free – gshpn.com.au/network

For further information, please email: [email protected]
GSHPN Regional Program Coordinator – Holly Bennett

How to get there

Event Details
09 Jun 2026
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09 Jun 2026
Great Southern
Free
All Professions
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