COURSE DATES:
21st October 2023
Massage Training for Health Professionals,
Carers and Volunteers
9.00am - 5.30pm
"When the patient is terminally ill, massage and touch therapy have shown to be an enrichment of their quality of life."
The Workshop will provide Health Professionals, Carers and Volunteers the knowledge to give safe massage/touch therapy to their loved one or client who may either have a terminal/chronic illness, be in palliative care, aged care or living with cancer.
Who would benefit by attending
Physicians, nurses, allied health therapists, doulas, volunteers,
carers and family caregivers can benefit from this workshop
This workshop includes:
- The importance and significance of touch.
- The precautions needed when giving a massage.
- An understanding of the therapeutic benefits of massage.
- How participants can incorporate "therapeutic" touch within
their caring role.
- Skills to safely provide a non-demanding hand & foot massage.
- The importance of presence and self-care
This workshop was developed by and is facilitated by Gillian Jackson.
Gillian has conducted this workshop for volunteers at MND Victoria, Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care and Banksia Palliative Care.
Course Requirements:
No prior massage experience necessary.
Morning & afternoon tea will be provided.
Dress for comfort with additional layers if you feel the cold.
The teaching approach was culturally sensitive. Lots of examples, demos, patience, respectful of differences in the room, content.
Nora Fernandes, Palliative Care Victoria 2020
Palliative Care Massage Training
Often, touching brings the greatest comfort and is ultimately the healing needed for both the care giver
and care receiver.
Jan Selliken Bernard
& Miriam Schneider
“The True Work of Dying
Venue: Conference Room
Quest Hotel Apartments
72-84 Upper Heidelberg Road
Ivanhoe, Vic 3079
Cost: $175