Paediatric Palliative Care Masterclass 2026

The Masterclass is aimed at medical and senior nursing staff caring for young people and their families with palliative & end-of-life care needs. Participants should have completed a PPC introductory and PPC advanced course prior to attending this event.

Other Healthcare Professionals are welcome to register but should be mindful that the sessions will be aimed at decision-makers, prescribers & dispensers. Nurses at Clinical Nurse Consultant or Nurse Practitioner level is recommended.

The 2026 Workshop Theme: 

“Making sense and finding meaning in uncertain and complex times”.

Throughout the workshop, clinicians will explore the emotional, ethical, and legal complexities of paediatric palliative care, including child safety considerations, comprehensive symptom management, and sustainable clinical practice. Participants will be supported to reflect on the realities of sitting in the grey zone—where uncertainty, risk, and competing values often influence decision‑making. Through facilitated discussion and an interprofessional healthcare professional panel, clinicians will explore a range of ethical and legal frameworks that can inform practice, enhance reflective thinking, and strengthen their ability to support colleagues, children, and families through complex and challenging care situations.

When: Friday, 1st May 2026. 8am - 1630pm

Where: Queensland Children’s Hospital Level 7, 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane

Cost: Free, numbers will be limited to 30 participants.

Please note, BYO morning tea and lunch required. Refreshments may be purchased on-site.

Parking: Hancock Street Car park, Mater Car parks, Southbank Parklands Car parks – costs apply. Mater Hill bus station is directly opposite the hospital. If traveling by rail, the closest train station is Southbank. It is a 500m walk from the train station to the hospital.

This event is planned to be run only as an in person event.

For more information contact: QuoCCAClinEd@health.qld.gov.au or Ph: (07) 3069 7474