Simplicity recently supported the Western Australian Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care research symposium held at Curtin University, Shenton Park.
The topic at the symposium was “Closing the gap between research and Clinical Practice in Bereavement Support”, and featured visiting academics, researchers and experts from a variety of fields who discussed contemporary approaches
to bereavement care and its implications.
The symposium was attended by Catherine Spini, Regional Manager Simplicity Funerals, Allan Anderson, InvoCare WA Learning & Development Manager, and Andrew Hogan, General Manager Western Australia Funerals.
The guest speakers were professionals who provide bereavement support services including inpatient and community based palliative care services, funeral industry, and self-help support groups.
Catherine gave a presentation to the group that focused on the way funerals can assist and support the grieving process, the changes in funeral services in recent times and how these changes have impacted the bereaved. Catherine’s presentation was excellent and was well received by all who attended.
InvoCare Western Australia has developed a very good relationship with Curtin University over the last 3 years and has been one of the main drivers behind the symposium’s creation and its focus on bereavement support.
InvoCare and Simplicity Funerals also plan to play an integral part in a major research project on grief and bereavement at the University.