Events

27 Nov 2009 – 28 Nov 2009

Intimacy and Connection at End of Life

This event will discuss topics relating to end of life and encourage conversations about community, spirituality and the significance of dying at home.

Why attend this event?

This event is unique. You will have a rare opportunity to focus on the emotional and human aspects of death and dying. We encourage you to discuss ways of building community and relationships near end of life. You will have a chance to participate in an ‘up-close and personal’ gathering among creative and inspirational speakers with various backgrounds in end of life.

By attending this encouraging and original event you will:

Understand the value of intimacy and connection near end of life
Learn about psychology and emotions relating to death and dying
Discover and talk about human reactions to death
Discuss ideas relating to spiritual care and the significance of dying at home

Keynote speakers:

Dr Sinead Donnelly is a consultant in Palliative Care Medicine working in the Mid West of Ireland since 2000 and is currently working in New Zealand. Dr Donnelly has produced 3 documentaries on the theme of ‘caring for people’, which have been shown on national television in Ireland. Her latest documentary is a production where families describe their courage in caring intimately for someone dying at home. Spend Friday evening in a relaxed atmosphere watching Dr Donnelly’s latest documentary over wine and cheese, followed by an informal question and answer time.

Dr Frank Brennan, consultant in Palliative Medicine, based at Calvary Hospital, Sydney. Dr Brennan is also a lawyer. He has interests in education and the interface of Palliative Medicine and the Law, literature and humanities. Dr Brennan believes in the power of story telling as a way of communication and education. In 2003 he worked in Ireland at St Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Milford Care Centre Limerick.

Renowned speakers include:

• Zenith Virago, President, Natural Death Centre

• Dr Kendra Sunquist, Manager Supportive Care Development, Cancer Council NSW

Who will attend?

Caregivers, Mentors, Health Professionals, Volunteer Coordinators, General Practitioners, Grief Counsellors, Therapists, Clergy, Lifestyle Coordinators, Care Technicians, Nurses, People from Palliative Care, Supportive Care, Pastoral Care, Aged Care, Community Care, Spiritual Care, Disease Specific Organisations and anyone interested in an alternative approach to end of life.

Places are limited, to register please call 1800 132 229 and secure your place!

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Click HERE for a registration form

Venue: Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Early Bird rate ends on 16 October 2009

Early Bird - Full event

$150.00

Early Bird – Friday only

$90.00

Early Bird – Saturday only

$60.00

Early Bird - Friday evening only

$50.00

Full event

$180.00

Friday only

$110.00

Saturday only

$80.00

Friday evening only

$60.00

Mentors - Full event

Full-Time Student rate 50% discount

$40.00

For exhibition and sponsorship opportunities please contact

Nick Toonen on 02 9334 1916 or email nick@homehospice.com.au

Early Bird - Full event	$150.00
Early Bird – Friday only	$90.00
Early Bird – Saturday only	$60.00
Early Bird - Friday evening only	$50.00
Full event	$180.00
Friday only	$110.00
Saturday only	$80.00
Friday evening only	$60.00

Mentors - Full event Full-Time Student rate 50% discount	$40.00