PatientVR was proud to participate in the Mercy Palliative Master Class 2026: “Beyond Boundaries – Expanding What Palliative Care Can Be.” Held at The Cube Wodonga in the Albury – Wodonga region, the event brought together healthcare professionals, innovators and community leaders to explore the future of palliative care in Australia.
Mercy Health Palliative Care Masterclass was held on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at The Cube Wodonga.
Advancing Palliative Care Through Education and Collaboration
The master class featured eight distinguished speakers who shared expert insights and real-world case studies across key areas of palliative care. Topics included dementia and delirium management, brain cancer navigation, compassionate communities, culturally responsive care, and the role of spiritual support in improving patient wellbeing.
The theme for the day was “Beyond Boundaries: Expanding What Palliative Care Can Be”, featuring eight distinguished speakers and practical learning across topics including dementia, delirium, brain cancer navigation, innovation, ethics and the evolving role of AI, compassionate communities, culturally responsive care, and spiritual support. ome toto togel
These discussions reinforced the importance of a holistic, patient-centred approach to care – one that supports not only physical needs but also emotional, cultural and psychological wellbeing.
The Role of Innovation and AI in Modern Palliative Care
A key theme throughout the event was the growing impact of healthcare innovation and artificial intelligence in palliative care. Speakers highlighted how emerging technologies are helping clinicians deliver more personalised, efficient and compassionate care.
PatientVR was featured as part of this innovation landscape, demonstrating how immersive virtual reality can support patient comfort, reduce anxiety, and provide effective pain distraction in clinical and palliative care settings.
Dr Aaron Wong was one of the presenters and we had the opportunity to demo and discuss how Virtual Reality can help and we were able to get some first hand feedback about what Dr Aaron felt when he used PatientVR for the first time.
Improving Patient Comfort with Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is rapidly gaining recognition as a valuable tool in healthcare technology. PatientVR enables patients to experience calming, immersive environments that can help ease distress, promote relaxation, and enhance overall patient experience particularly in palliative care where comfort is a top priority.
Strengthening Connections Across the Healthcare Community
Beyond the presentations, the event provided valuable networking opportunities with local healthcare providers and organisations across the Albury–Wodonga region. These connections are essential for driving collaboration and improving outcomes in palliative care services.
Looking Ahead
Events like the Mercy Palliative Master Class 2026 highlight the importance of continuous learning, innovation and collaboration in healthcare. As technologies like virtual reality and AI continue to evolve, they will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of palliative care in Australia.
PatientVR is proud to support this transformation helping healthcare providers deliver more compassionate, patient-focused experiences when it matters most.