The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) is an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, funded through the National Palliative Care Program. In 2004-2005, over 200 health care professionals completed a PEPA placement, with participants learning more about palliative care and forming strong links between their own service and a specialist palliative care service.

The overall aim of the program is to improve the quality and accessibility of palliative care services to all people with life-limiting conditions and their families.

PEPA provides clinicians with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the palliative approach to care by:

• funded clinical workforce placements or workshops
• integration of learning into your workplace
• establishing networks of support. 

This page was created on 23 May 2008