Individuals with disabilities encounter unique challenges at the end of life, necessitating customized care approaches. This seminar brings together an esteemed international expert and a local professional to explore solutions that make palliative and end-of-life care more accessible and inclusive. Our distinguished speaker from Australia will share valuable insights on meeting the specific palliative care needs of people with disabilities, while our local expert will discuss the challenges and practical strategies for ensuring equitable, high-quality care within our community.
Date: June 17th, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:45 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Venue: Social Sciences Chamber, 11/F, Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
Guest Speakers:
• Scientia Professor Julian Trollor AM, Director and NHMRC Leadership Fellow, National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales
• Professor Helen Chan, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Target: Healthcare professionals, social workers, allied health professionals
Fee: Free of charge
Registration: Cloesd (event ended)
For enquiries, please contact JCECC Unison project team at jcecc-unison@hku.hk.