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The Palliative Care Workforce Capabilities Framework comprises seven interconnected capabilities, each with a set of indicators.

These capabilities are structured using the 'knowing, doing, being' model, a widely applied framework across various professional practices. While presented as distinct components, these capabilities are inherently interdependent, reflecting the multifaceted and holistic nature of palliative care.

Knowing

Encompasses the specialised knowledge required for palliative care. The continued acquisition of knowledge will be required to have a set of knowledge that fulfils and reflects particular roles within the palliative care team.

Being

Underpins the model as qualities representing professional embodiment of meanings, values and practices. These qualities are vital to the provision of care and represent the compassionate nature of palliative care professionals.

Doing

Focuses on the practical skills required by the workforce to address the needs of individuals with life-limiting conditions and emphasises the importance of building relationships in palliative care.

View our recent poster presentation at the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference:
Developing a consensus-based palliative care workforce capabilities framework.

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The PaCE (Palliative Care Education Directory) App provides an interactive platform to explore, assess, and develop your palliative care capabilities. Whether you're an educator designing curriculum or a learner advancing your skills, the PaCE App maps learning resources directly to each capability area.

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