The conference theme – one step – one word – one heart – recognises that volunteering has changed during the pandemic but also new opportunities have emerged. We can adapt to the new environment one step at a time and with kindness which will enable us to return to our roles we so love to support people with a life-limiting illness and their families to live, die and grieve well.
Our society continues to become more diverse and by embracing diversity, positive ways to benefit our communities will emerge. Volunteers play an important and valuable role in this.
The conference provides an excellent opportunity for Volunteers and Leaders of Volunteers from a range of organisations including palliative care, health care, aged care, chronic illness, ethnic communities and LGBTIQ+ community to share experiences, learn from diverse and innovative approaches, and explore what volunteers can do for their self-care and wellbeing.
Further information is available on the Conference webpage.
Registration fees, which are inclusive of GST, are determined by your role and the location of the organisation with which you work. Metropolitan services will be determined by the DHHS classifications which can be accessed here.
To make the face to face conference as safe as possible only fully vaccinated people can attend. Vaccination status will be checked at registration desk. We will also follow any health advice from the Victorian Government and any density restrictions for the venue if in place.
Non-attendance fee policy:
As the fees are subsidised by PCV and PCV will incur costs for registrants who do not attend, a penalty fee to cover costs will be charged for registrations not filled on the day. The cancellation fee will be $80. Any registration fee already paid will be deducted from this amount. Cancellation with a fee refund or transfer of registration to another attendee must be completed by 2 May 2022.