Dr Jennifer Phillip
Professor of Palliative Medicine
University of Melbourne
Professor Jennifer Philip is the appointed Chair of Palliative Medicine at the University of Melbourne, St Vincent’s Hospital, and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Jenny is a palliative care clinician, researcher, and teacher whose particular areas of interest include improving the ways supportive and palliative care are delivered.
She has extensive international credentials in academic and clinical research in palliative care. As Chair of Palliative Medicine, Professor Philip works to improve patient access to clinical research studies, build research capability, and ensure all care provided to people with advanced disease is informed by evidence and delivered by professionals who are well-trained, supported, compassionate, and passionate about what they do. She also heads the VCCC Palliative Medicine Research Group.
SESSIONS
Day 1
4:30
Addressing staff burnout and role expectations
How can providers prevent burnout when staff are expected to go beyond clinical responsibilities, including emotional support and follow-up with families after a client’s death?
What organisational strategies and wellbeing supports are needed to balance compassion, boundaries, and workforce sustainability?
Dr Gauri Gogna, Director of Palliative Care Service, The Wesley Hospital
Linda Cribb, Palliative Care Practice Lead, Uniting
Dr Jennifer Phillip, Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Melbourne
Melissa Leahy, Chief People Officer, Bolton Clarke
Alethea Lee, Chief People, Property and Legal Officer, Southern CrossCare (NSW & ACT)
Day 2
3:10
Training in action: From theory to bedside
What practical training approaches are most effective for embedding palliative care knowledge and skills?
Learn from case studies on simulation, on-the-job coaching, and interactive learning programs that improve staff competence and care quality
Dr Jennifer Phillip, Professor of Palliative Medicine, University of Melbourne