A Learning Day in Paediatric Palliative Care

Hope, Healing & Heart – A Learning Day in Paediatric Palliative Care

A dynamic Paediatric Palliative Care Learning Day showcasing expert perspectives, innovative practices, and emerging models of care designed to strengthen support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, including bereavement care across Victoria.

Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Location: Mount Duneed Estate, 65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216

Register: register via TryBooking by Wednesday, 27th May 2026

Speakers include:

• Very Special Kids – Dr Katie Moore – Chief Medical Officer and the Barwon Region Family Support Practitioner
• Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program – Royal Children’s Hospital – Mel Heywood
• Starlight Moments – Sarah Sivaraman
• Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania – Fiona Giles, Education Coordinator
• Precious Wings – Kerry Gordon
• Precious Touch – Gail Johnson
• River’s Gift & The Compassionate Friends Victoria (TCFV) – Alexandra Hamilton
• MC – Jess Holmes – mother of Henry – Sharing lived experience and connection to all organisations
• Memory Making Session – Kerry Gordon & Gail Johnson