Staff Qualifications and Training

Standard Nine

About Standard Nine

Highlights the importance of a skilled and supported workforce, with appropriate qualifications, training, and ongoing professional development to deliver safe, high-quality palliative care.

Standard Nine Explainer Video

Watch this 2-minute explainer video introducing Standard Nine.

Workplace Resources: Standard Nine

Explore the workplace resources designed to support the translation of knowledge into practice.

Infographic - Standard Nine

Blog - Standard Nine

Resources - Standard Nine

PCA Resources for Standard Nine

These resources provide practical guidance, tools and information to support services in applying Standard Nine and strengthening quality palliative care.

Self-Care Matters

The essence of Spiritual Care:
A learning module for health care workers

Communicating with children
during paediatric palliative care

Projects and Programs that support Standard Nine

These national initiatives provide practical tools, training and resources that support high-quality assessment, communication and coordinated care in line with Standard Nine.

Community of Practice Webinar: Standard Nine

This webinar explores Standard Nine: Staff Qualifications and Training and how it can be applied in everyday practice. Members of the Community of Practice discussed the importance of a skilled and supported workforce with appropriate qualifications, training and ongoing professional development to deliver safe, high-quality palliative care.

PaCSA for Specialist Palliative Care Providers

PaCSA for All Health Professionals and Aged Care Services