Why This Webinar Matters

 

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping people maintain independence, comfort and quality of life during the final stages of life. Yet many clinicians report feeling underprepared to navigate palliative care conversations, identify appropriate interventions, and confidently articulate the value of Occupational Therapy within end-of-life care.

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With the introduction of the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway, Occupational Therapists have an important opportunity to deliver timely, person-centred interventions that support clients and families through one of life's most significant transitions.

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Designed specifically for Occupational Therapists working with older adults, this practical on-demand webinar explores the OT's role in palliative and end-of-life care within community aged care and the Support at Home program.

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What You'll Learn

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Understanding the End-of-Life Pathway

• How the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway operates.

• Funding and service considerations.

• Relevant legislation and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

• Understanding the Occupational Therapist's role within multidisciplinary palliative care.

 

Occupational Therapy in Palliative Care

• Supporting function, comfort and dignity throughout the palliative journey.

• Occupation-focused interventions that enhance quality of life.

• Functional assessment and prioritising meaningful goals.

• Equipment prescription and environmental modification.

• Symptom management strategies relevant to Occupational Therapy practice.

 

Documentation and Clinical Reasoning

• Documentation language aligned with end-of-life goals of care.

• Developing clinically meaningful recommendations.

• Using practical assessment tools and outcome measures.

• Demonstrating the value of Occupational Therapy interventions.

 

Working with Clients, Families and Care Teams

• Collaborating effectively with GPs, palliative care services and multidisciplinary teams.

• Supporting families through changing care needs.

• Navigating sensitive conversations with confidence and compassion.

• Understanding the Occupational Therapist's contribution within broader palliative care planning.

 

Applying Learning to Practice

• Practical community-based case studies.

• Common clinical challenges and solutions.

• Strategies you can immediately apply in your practice.

 

What You'll Walk Away With

 

By the end of this webinar you'll have:

• Greater confidence supporting clients receiving palliative and end-of-life care.

• A clearer understanding of the Occupational Therapy role within the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway.

• Practical strategies to promote comfort, function and dignity.

• Increased confidence selecting appropriate interventions and equipment.

• Documentation language that aligns with end-of-life goals of care.

• Greater confidence collaborating with palliative care teams and families.

 

Who Should Enrol?

 

This webinar is ideal for:

• Community aged care Occupational Therapists.

• Hospital and transitional care Occupational Therapists working with older adults.

• Team Leaders and Clinical Leads.

• Occupational Therapists wanting to strengthen their understanding of how the end of life pathway works within a community care setting, and alongside existing palliative care services.

 

Suitable for clinicians at all experience levels.

 

Why Choose This Webinar?

 

​Palliative care education often focuses on medical management. This webinar has been designed specifically for Occupational Therapists, demonstrating how occupation-centred practice can meaningfully improve quality of life throughout the palliative journey.

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You'll gain practical guidance on:

• Delivering person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions.

• Supporting meaningful occupations at end of life.

• Prescribing equipment that improves comfort and participation.

• Writing documentation aligned with palliative goals of care.

• Working confidently within multidisciplinary teams.

• Applying Support at Home reforms in everyday practice.

 

Every concept is grounded in real clinical practice, helping you confidently translate learning into meaningful client outcomes.

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Learn from Industry Experts

 

Rachael Brown

Director, PRN Allied Health Care | Senior Occupational Therapist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Rachael Brown has extensive clinical expertise across community and acute palliative care, oncology and progressive neurological conditions. She works across hospital, outpatient and community settings, specialising in functional assessment, complex symptom management and person-centred care at the end of life.

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With postgraduate qualifications in health science and research, Rachael is actively involved in clinical education, service development and translating evidence into practice. She is also recognised for her work advancing inclusive Occupational Therapy practice through research and publication.

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What's Included​

✔ Full on-demand webinar recording

​✔ Practical clinical frameworks to apply in practice

✔ Certificate of Completion for your CPD records

✔ Flexible online access -learn anytime, anywhere

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Build Confidence Supporting Clients at End of Life

Occupational Therapy has the power to make a profound difference during the final stages of life—supporting comfort, dignity, independence and participation in what matters most.

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This practical webinar will equip you with the knowledge, clinical reasoning and confidence to deliver compassionate, evidence-informed palliative care that aligns with contemporary aged care practice.

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Enrol today and strengthen your confidence supporting clients and families through end-of-life care.