Interprofessional Palliative Care Community of Practice

February 2025 to January 2026

This community of practice is designed for health care professionals across disciplines who are passionate about improving high-quality, team-based palliative care.

Through practical case studies, expert insights, and real-world strategies, you’ll deepen your understanding of each team member’s role, explore ways to integrate palliative care into your own practice, and strengthen your ability to support patients, families, and colleagues.

Interprofessional Rehabilitation – Engaging in a Palliative Approach

Presenters: 

  • Julie Wilding, Occupational Therapist; PhD Candidate, Lancaster University (UK) – Palliative Care
  • Jennifer Forward , Occupational Therapist – Primary Healthcare, NLHS
  • Naomi Dolgoy, Occupational Therapist; Assistant Professor – Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta
  • Lisa Carroll, Senior Director, Professional Practice | Canadian Physiotherapy Association
  • Jennifer Cameron-Turley, Interim Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Health Assistants Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
  • Bonnie Cooke, Director of Audiology | Speech-Language & Audiology Canada