Each year, the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) brings together experts, advocates, and community members for its Lunch & Learn Series, offering insightful discussions on key topics in hospice and palliative care. BCHPCA is committed to amplifying hospice palliative care voices across British Columbia and the Yukon, because hospice care isn't peripheral to our health system; it's foundational.
Join our upcoming 5-day interactive sessions: Voices Forward: Hospice Advocacy Strategies for Impact, Policy, Funding, and Equity. Designed for hospice leads, volunteers, healthcare providers, community partners, and policymakers, this series will equip you with practical tools to:
- Engage policymakers and advocate for sustainable funding
- Center equity and community voice in hospice advocacy
- Craft compelling impact stories that drive change and resonate with decision-makers
- Foster regional and province-wide collaboration for real results
Session Description:
Day 1 - Equity Matters to Queer and Trans People
This session will explore how equity considerations influence access to hospice and palliative care, the health sector and social services programming, with a focus on the experiences of Jewish queer and trans seniors in healthcare settings. Participants will gain insight into intersecting barriers such as ageism, antisemitism, and queerphobia, and reflect on practical ways to strengthen inclusive care and community engagement.Please join Carmel Tanaka (she/her), from JQT Vancouver, for this inspiring and well-informed session. More details on this event to come. This session is for all organizations, not only hospice and palliative care providers.
Day 2 - Defining Impact: Hospice Societies as Essential Infrastructure
This session will explore how hospice societies contribute measurable value to British Columbia’s health and community systems. Participants will learn how to use evidence, impact data, and outcome stories to strengthen funding applications, advocacy efforts, and community awareness. Practical examples will support hospice teams in confidently presenting their role as essential care partners.
Please join Daniel Ordoñez Mantilla (he/him) and Pablita Thomas (elle/her) from BCHPCA for this practical and evidence informed session. More details on this event to come. This session is for all organizations as others will learn the true impact of hospice societies on a system level and their contribution to the health and social services sector.
Day 3 -Equity in Every Process: Policy Review Through a Compassionate Lens
This interactive session will focus on how organizations can review and strengthen policies, communications, and advocacy approaches through a trauma-informed and equity-focused lens. Participants will reflect on real workplace scenarios and identify small, meaningful changes that can improve safety, inclusion, and responsiveness in hospice environments.
Please join Emily Gibson (she/her) for this engaging and reflective session. More details on this event to come. This session is for all organizations, not only hospice and palliative care providers.
Day 4 - Impact Narratives: Securing Funding Through Real Hospice Outcomes
This session will explore how hospice societies can communicate service impact and community outcomes to support sustainability and funding conversations. Participants will hear practical examples of how organizations demonstrate value, build relationships, and explore innovative or non traditional funding approaches to strengthen programs and reach.
Please join hospice presenters from across the province for this practical and experience based session. More details on this event to come.
Day 5 - Amplifying Hospice Voices: Practical Advocacy Strategies
This session will focus on how hospice societies are strengthening community awareness, engaging partners and local leaders, and contributing to broader health system conversations. Presenters will share strategies and lessons learned that have helped increase the visibility and positioning of hospice services, supporting stronger advocacy and community engagement.
Please join hospice presenters from across the province for this inspiring and action focused session. More details on this event to come.
Whether you’re a frontline volunteer sharing client and resident experiences, a staff member navigating system change, or a partner advancing community care; Voices Forward strengthens your voice and our collective power!
Why attend?
✅ Gain practical strategies to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in care
✅ Learn from experts, lived experiences, and real-world approaches
✅ Participate in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions
✅ Expand your network within the hospice palliative care and other social and health services sector
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and create meaningful change.
Register now to strengthen your knowledge, skills, and impact.
Ticket Information
- BCHPCA Member Only Pricing:
Please ensure you are logged into your account or join now!
- Access to the Full Series:
Registration provides access to all five sessions, including post-event recordings, PPT and Participant Handout as part of the Training Toolkit provided to support continued learning and reflection.
- Continuing Education Units/Credits:
Participants may select a ticket option that includes a Certificate of Completion. Certificates may be used toward continuing education requirements. Please check with your professional college or association to confirm eligibility and credit value.
- LEADS Informed Learning Approach:
All sessions are designed using a LEADS based approach to education, supporting leadership development through practical application, reflection, and shared learning. Participants will engage in interactive discussion, facilitated activities, and will receive session handouts and tools that can be applied within their own organizations and communities after the event.
- Group Registration for Hospice Societies:
If you are purchasing five or more tickets for staff and/or volunteers, please email events@bchpca.org for group pricing.
- Student Registration:
Students can access reduced registration rates. Please email events@bchpca.org to receive student pricing information and registration codes.
Equity and Accessibility Commitment
BCHPCA is committed to fostering equitable access to learning opportunities. If financial or accessibility considerations may affect your ability to participate, please contact events@bchpca.org. We will do our best to support participation.
