Join us at our collaborative forum, What matters in healthcare. Amazing lineup of speakers. Program and details here whatmattersforum.eventbrite.com.au 22 March, 9am to 4pm @ Deakin Downtown, 727 Collins St

‘Presence’ refers to the purposeful practice of awareness with the intention to connect with patients & their loved ones. The practice includes 2 parts: 1. Previsit preparation (e.g.reviewing the healthcare record) & 2. Taking a moment to pause & focus before meeting the patient

It's been an incredible trip to Syddansk Universitet working with the Centre for Patient Communication, delivering Grand Rounds, Summer School and filming and developing resources. Stay tuned for our research updates and shared resources. Thanks to all our friends at SDU and CFPK! 🇩🇰📷🙏

Looking forward to seeing our clinical supervisors tomorrow for Elevate Group Coaching, supported by the Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub. If you're a clinical supervisor in the area, get in touch with us or connect with the hub to find out about free PD in the GV region

Todays focus… what questions can you ask to promote learner reflection and analysis of performance. As educators we often have default approaches, what new approaches can we add to our tool kit?

Learn more: ocph.deakin.edu.au/events

Last places for October - register now. Four places remain for November - register now. "Healthcare Communication Masterclass Series 2023" eventbrite.com/cc/healthcare-… @Eventbrite

It can take a doctor 60 seconds to tell a patient they have cancer. But the words we use will reverberate in their minds for all their lives.

Congratulations to Mr David Speakman OAM on the 2023 Tom Reeve Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Care. In his oration David reminded us of the critical importance of communication in patient care. “Shut up and listen” !! COSA Peter Mac Cancer Centre #COSA23

Our warmest congratulations to the Your Thoughts Matter team for receiving a Peter Mac Award - World-Class Education category. We are so proud to have partnered with you in this important program. This award recognises your commitment to excellence in person-centred care

Our What Matters in Healthcare Forum is back in 2024! Change Starts by Listening: Join us to explore the stories that define us in healthcare. Special highlight: interactive Narrative Medicine workshop with Dr Mariam Tokhi & Dr Fiona Reilly. Register now! whatmattersforum24.eventbrite.com.au

Today marks the end of the 2023 OCPH Masterclass Series, with mince pies and a fabulous group of colleagues. Thanks for your generosity in sharing and learning from each other, across the career trajectory and craft groups. Take good care, see you in 2024! ocph.deakin.edu.au/our-courses

In conjunction with our annual forum, we're delighted to announce a new workshop with OCPH/Deakin & Syddansk Universitet: Empowering Emerging Leaders. Join us to explore advanced communication skills for supervision, feedback & performance appraisal. Register now eventbrite.com.au/e/772684800037

Thrilled to have Mary-Anne Thomas MP Victorian Department of Health #VCA Prof Huxley Professor Matthew Clarke opening Deakin's Carer Hub. Co-directors Trish Livingston Vicki white. Institute for Health Transformation Deakin IPAN IMPACT SEED OCPHDeakin Deakin Research Carers Victoria Western Alliance Todd Harper @HealthIssuesCtr

We need to create an environment that embraces personal development and draws on experiences as people develop their new-self post a mental decline. doi.org/10.1177/103985… Hear more from Dr James McLure on growth-oriented language & lived experiences at whatmattersforum24.eventbrite.com.au

Friends, Fiona Reilly and I are speaking Narrative Medicine at the upcoming 'What Matters in Healthcare 2024 Collaborative Forum'. It's going to be interactive, and it's going to be beautiful. OCPHDeakin Come along! whatmattersforum24.eventbrite.com.au

Last chance to sign up for the OCPH graduates training refresher. 30 April, 1pm to 5pm via Zoom with Prof Peter Martin. Small group size for tailored support. Register now 👉eventbrite.com.au/e/ocph-trainin…

Stay in the loop with the latest updates in the April edition of the OCPH newsletter! Join us in celebrating awards, international collaborations and home-grown communication heroes. Read the full story on our website ocph.deakin.edu.au/newsletter/

Do you live in regional Victoria and work at or attend a Regional Cancer Centre? Register now for free (funded) training with OCPH through the Conversations Matter program! Online and in-person in regional centres. View the training calendar and book now ocph.deakin.edu.au/conversations-…

Can you sort the myths from the facts when it comes to quality communication in healthcare? Find out more mailchi.mp/3b74ddeb150d/w…