From the July 2010 issue of the ANJ
RN/EN Continuing Distance Education Courses
Conducted by The College of Nursing
Ph: (02) 9745 7500 | Email: sas@nursing.aust.edu.au
Childbirth education training programs at the Women's
Or programs run at your hospital tailored to your needs can also be arranged.
Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne
Ph: (03) 9344 2244 | Email: childbirth.ed@rwh.org.au
July
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) 13th Winter Congress
29-31 July 2010, Hyatt Regency, Perth. Visit: http://www.cnsa2010.com/
August
Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group (VPNG) Annual State Conference
'Working Together for Success’
6 August 2010, The Sebel, Albert Park, Melbourne.
Visit: www.vpng.org.au | Email: enquiries@vpng.org.au | Ph: 1300 721 169
Climate Change, Healthcare and Carbon Footprints
5-6 August 2010, Sydney, NSW
Visit: http://www.changechampions.com.au/upcoming-seminars
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) international conference
Advancing Quality of Life
6-8 August 2010, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Qld
Registrations can be completed online - Visit: www.prostate.org.au | Email: conference@prostate.org.au or call the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Conference Hotline: 1800 668 137
Hiroshima & Nagasaki Memorial Concert
8 August 2010, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Village Roadshow Theatrette @ State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Tickets at door: $15/$10 conc.
Warm up a cold wintery Sunday at a concert for peace
Sixty-five years after the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by nuclear blast, “Japanese for Peace” will bring together a diverse array of inspiring musicians, speakers and citizens of the world in a concert to celebrate peace and enable us to imagine a world without nuclear threat.
Performers: Liz Frencham - singer/songwriter, Anne Norman - shakuhachi, Wadaiko Rindo - Japanese drums…. and more
Speaker: Dave Sweeney - Australian Conservation Foundation
Supported by Victorian Multicultural Commission. Concert proceeds to be donated to charity organisation.
For more information, contact info@jfp.org.au | Visit: www.jfp.org.au
Australian Health & Productivity Management Congress
9-10 August 2010, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne
Health – New Business Asset for the 21st Century
The IHPM and HAPIA 4th Annual Australian Health & Productivity Management Congress leading event on the Australian business calendar for all senior management involved in corporate health & wellness - more than 220 delegates are expected to attend.
For more information on attending, exhibiting or speaking visit www.ahpmcongress.com.au or call 1300 789 845
Sydney CAREX 2010
Australia’s premier health and aged care expo
11 & 12 August 2010, Rosehill Racecourse. All enquiries re exhibiting or attending, contact: Wayne Woff (Manager - Total Aged Services) Ph: (03) 9571 5606 / 0422 484 209
Email: office@totalagedservices.com.au | Visit: www.totalagedservices.com.au
International Academy of Nursing Editors (INANE) 29th Annual Meeting
Dialogue down under: Directions for nursing scholarship and publication
11-13 August 2010, Hyatt Regency Coolum Hotel, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
For further information regarding: Registration, abstract submission and accommodation vist: www.cdesign.com.au/inane2010
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
12-13 August - Spirometry Principles & Practice
26-27 August - Managing COPD - There is something you can do!
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382 or Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au
3rd Nursing Prostate Cancer Meeting (in conjunction with the 11th National Prostate Cancer Symposium
13 August 2010, Melbourne Convention & Exhibiton Centre
This years meeting aims to provide a range of research and clinical information from international and national experts on prostate cancer management. There will be two combined plenary sessions with the psych-oncologists, featuring experts in the fields of erectile dysfunction, psycho-social care of men with prostate cancer, and multidisciplinary care. The interactive workshop "Talking about Sex" will provide delegates with insights into how to engage people in talking about this personal topic. Visit: www.prostatemeeting.org.au
Respiratory & Cardiac Nursing Skills
2 day seminar with Anne Evans-Murray
16 & 17 August 2010, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Darwin. Details and online registrations visit: www.healtheducation.com.au
Financial Review National Health Conference 2010
17 August 2010, Sofitel Sydney
Phone: 1800 032 577 | Visit: http://afr.com/p/financial_review_national_health_fvwCoRLXGxsY9LB9bOYoHM
Public Health Association of Australia 12th National Immunisation Conference
17-19 August 2010, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
Visit: http://www.phaa.net.au/12thNationalImmunisationConference.php
2010 IRSA Daily Living Expo
25-26 August 2010, Melbourne Racing Club, Caulfield Racecourse
There will be more than 100 exhibitors displaying a wide range of products and services for people with disabilities and the elderly. On display will be the latest in assistive technology, mobility solutions, pressure care, employment support, accessible recreation/holiday ideas, modified motor vehicles and a lot more. A feature of the Expo is the Clinical Education Program that is run 2 days in room conveniently located above the exhibition floor. Admission to both the Expo and the Clinical Education Program is free and there is plenty of free parking onsite at Melbourne Racing Club.
For more information or to register visit www.irsadailylivingexpo.com.au or call 1300 789 845
Palliative Care Nurses Australia 3rd Biennial Conference
27-28 August 2010, Brisbane, Queensland
Visit: http://www.pcna.org.au/conference_reg.html
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses 36th International Conference
29 August-5 September 2010, Grand Chancellor, Hobart.
Visit: http://www.cdesign.com.au/acmhn2010/index.html
September
Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) & Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) Annual Scientific Meeting
1-3 September 2010, Sydney Convention Centre, NSW
Visit: http://www.adea.com.au/
International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network (INP/APNN) 6th International Conference
Advanced nursing practice responding to changing environments: Creating opportunities, enhancing services and maximising outcomes
8-11 September 2010, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Brisbane.
Visit: rcna.voodooweb.com.au/development/international_conferences | Email: 2010INP/APNN@rcna.org.au
14th Annual NT Chronic Diseases Network Conference
Health Literacy: Opening doors to health and wellbeing
9-10 September 2010, Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin, Darwin, NT
Visit: www.cdnconference.com.au | Email: info@eventuate.com.au
Hyperbaric Nurses and Technicians Association (HTNA) Conference
9-11 September 2010, Crowne Plaza, Darwin, Northern Territory
Visit: http://htna.com.au/
The MHS (The Mental Health Services) 20th Annual Conference
20 years strong and now a renaissance
14-17 September 2010, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour, Sydney
Email: info@themhs.org or media@themhs.org | Visit: http://www.themhs.org/2010-annual-conference
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
15-17 September / 27–28 October - Respiratory Course
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382 | Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au
1st International Conference of the International Collaboration of Orthopaedic Nursing (ICON 2010)
16-17 September 2010, Crowne Plaza, Northwood Park, Dublin, Ireland
Visit: www.icon2010.com
ACSA Twenty10: Explore the Possibilities
Aged & Community Services Australia - National Conference
19-22 September 2010, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart
Visit: www.cdesign.com.au/acsa2010
12th Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses Annual Conference and General Meeting
29 September-1 October 2010, Swiss Grand Hotel, Bondi, Sydney, NSW
Visit www.indiginet.com.au/catsin | Email: catsin@bigpond.net.au
October
Preceptor Development Workshops
Dates and locations TBA.
New workshops coming soon for all nurses, nursing preceptors, nursing educators and nursing managers.
Visit www.thenursingcentre.com.au | Email: info@thenursingcentre.com.au for more info.
Australian Infection Control Association 6th Biennial Conference
4-6 October 2010, Burswood Convention Centre Perth, Western Australia
Visit: http://www.aicaconference.org.au/
CRANAplus Annual Conference
13-16 October 2010, Adelaide, South Australia
Visit: http://www.crana.org.au/
Moving on - Exploring New Directions in People Handling 2010 Conference
The Association for the Manual Handling of People (AAMHP)
13-15 October 2010, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Visit: www.aamhp.iamevents.com.au
"Moving on"- Exploring New Directions in People Handling 2010 Conference aims to enable change, encourage new approaches to key challenges and build a supportive education and training culture.
Australian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association Annual Conference
14-15 October 2010 Novotel Wollongong.
Visit: http://www.arna.com.au/edu.html
The 35th Australian and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care and the 16th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference
Intensive Care - getting it right: the right treatment, for the right patient, at the right intensity. Hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society and the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses.
14-16 October 2010, Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre, Victoria.
Visit: http://www.intensivecareasm.com.au
College of Emergency Nursing Australasia - International Conference
14-16 October 2010, National Convention Centre, Canberra ACT.
Visit: www.cdesign.com.au/cena2010
Preceptor Development Workshop
15 October 2010, Brisbane, Queensland. Other dates and locations to be scheduled shortly.
For further information email: info@thenursingcentre.com.au
To find out more about The Nursing Centre visit www.thenursingcentre.com.au
9th National Enrolled Nurse Association (NENA) Biennial Conference
21-22 October 2010, Hobart, Tasmania
Email: info@nena.org.au | Ph: (03) 5913 1092
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
20-21 October - Smoking Cessation Facilitator’s Course
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382 or Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au
22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine
20-22 October 2010, Sydney, NSW
Visit: http://www.hivaidsconference.com.au/
The Australasian Midwifery Expo combining with the National Association of Childbirth Educators Conference
Bump Birth & Beyond: A road to discovery
22-24 October 2010, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Call for abstracts finishes on 30 November 2009. Ph: 0415 256 130 or (08) 8298 8279
Visit: www.cnprojectpeople.com.au
RCNA 2010 Community and Primary Health Care Nursing Conference: Nursing innovation and leadership in primary health care - directions for the future
24-26 October 2010, Alice Springs, NT
Visit: www.rcna.org.au
ACHS National Forum on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Key Partners: ACT Health and ACSQHC
25-27 October 2010, National Convention Centre, Canberra
This major national event will provide opportunities for sharing experiences and learning through renowned international and local speakers, interactive workshops, papers on research outcomes, an industry Exhibition and networking. A vibrant social program will complement your conference experience.
To register interest: http://www.sapmea.asn.au/forumsqhc2010 or Ph: (08) 8274 6050
Joint International Evidence Based Healthcare Conference
27-30 October 2010, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
http://www.alloccasionsgroup.com/EBHC2010
14th Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists Scientific Meeting
Advancing together in Psychiatric Treatment, Research and Education
28-30th October 2010, Brisbane Convention Centre, Queensland. Visit: http://www.anzmh.asn.au/PRCP10/
November
Career Planning Workshops for Nurses
Dates and locations TBA.
New workshops coming soon for all nurses, nursing preceptors, nursing educators and nursing managers.
Visit www.thenursingcentre.com.au | Email: info@thenursingcentre.com.au for more info.
15th South Pacific Nurses Forum
7-12 November 2010, Auckland, Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Visit: http://www.spnf.org.au/
AGPN National Forum
Australian General Practice Network
3- 6 November 2010 Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Perth, WA
For more information contact Emma Ryan eryan@agpn.com.au or 02 6228 0846
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
4-5 November - Spirometry Principles & Practice
10-12 November - Asthma Educator’s Course
13 November - Presenting and Educating With Confidence
18-19 November - Managing COPD - There is something you can do!
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382 | Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au
4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention: A Dialogue Across Disciplines and Cultures
17-20 November 2010, Sofitel Brisbane Central Hotel
Visit: http://www.suicideprevention2010brisbane.org/
Supporting the Healthcare Workforce - Innovation in OH&S
18-19 November 2010, Melbourne, Victoria
Visit: http://www.changechampions.com.au/upcoming-seminars
National Evidence-based Clinical Leadership Conference
Directing Policy to Action
22-23 November - Palace Nova Cinema, Adelaide, SA
Visit: http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2010NAC/
Contact: Chris Cafcakis on 08 8303 3637 or chris.cafcakis@adelaide.edu.au
2011
11th National Rural Health Conference
Rural and Remote Australia: the heart of a healthy nation
13-16 March 2011. Perth Western Australia. Visit: www.ruralhealth.org.au