A Hospice New Zealand endorsed programme, this learning and development package has been designed to provide Health Care Assistants with key principles, practical knowledge, and skills of palliative care.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Palliative Care.
- Pain and other symptoms, assessment and management.
- Communication skills to support dying people, their families and whanau.
- The last days of life.
If you have any questions regarding Hospice New Zealand Palliative Care for Caregivers training, please phone 07 859 1260 or email [email protected]
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Time: 08:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Conference Room 1, Hospice Waikato, 334 Cobham Drive, Hillcrest, Hamilton
Cost: $45 (includes morning tea, participants to bring their own lunch)

