Events Calendar

May

Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
1–3 May/5–6 June - Respiratory Course
22 May - Happiness, Resilience & Wellbeing for Life & Work
30 May - Respiratory Clinical Update
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382
Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au

World Ovarian Cancer Day
8 May 2013
Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate of all gynecologic cancers, and is characterised around the world by a lack of awareness of symptoms and late stage diagnosis.
8 May 2013, is the first World Ovarian Cancer Day. On this day, ovarian cancer organisations from around the world will unite to educate their communities about ovarian cancer and its symptoms. For women living with the disease, and their families and friends, World Ovarian Cancer Day will build a sense of solidarity in the fight against the disease. http://ovariancancerday.org/

CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES P/L
CRITICAL CARE NURSING COURSE - One evening a week for 10 weeks.
Sydney: Thursday evening 9 May to 11 July 2013. 1830 – 2130 hrs.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SEMINAR
Sydney: 10 & 11 May 2013
Brisbane: 24 & 25 May 2013
DIFFICULT AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Perth: 16 May 2013
HIGH ACUITY NURSING COURSE
Perth: 17 & 18 May 2013.
CARE OF THE DETERIORATING PATIENT COURSE
Melbourne: 30 & 31 May 2013
For further information contact Critical Care Education Services Ph: (03) 9390 8011
Email: info@criticalcare.edu.au Web: www.criticalcare.edu.au

1st Annual International Conference on Health & Medical Sciences (Nursing)
6-9 May 2013, Athens, Greece. The Athens Institute for Education and Research will hold its 1st Annual International Conference on Health & Medical Sciences. .The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars, researchers and students from all areas of health sciences, medical sciences and related disciplines. http://www.atiner.gr/healthsciences.htm

7th Australian Womens Health Conference
7-10 May 2013, Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney
The 7th Australian Women’s Conference ‘Gender Matters: Determining Women’s Health’ will continue Australia’s focus on showcasing cutting edge research and best practice approaches in women’s health policy and practice locally, across Australia and internationally.

‘Gender Matters: Determining Women’s Health’ promises to be vibrant and energising in every respect. Along with sharing expertise from across the nation and internationally it will be held in the wonderful heart of Sydney only minutes from after-Conference diversions such as the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Harbour Bridge, Art Gallery NSW, The Rocks and Sydney’s retail precinct.

The 7th Australian Women’s Health Conference is relevant to: service providers, policy makers, managers, researchers, women’s health, mental health, community health, social and community services, Aboriginal controlled services, migrant and refugee services, reproductive services, legal services, universities, disability services, allied health care, public health, educators, academics, local councils, Local Health Districts, Medicare Locals, Government, non-government and private sectors, volunteers and students.

AWHN 2013 Conference Secretariat
ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
T: +61 2 9254 5000 F: +61 2 9251 3552
E: info@womenshealth2013.org.au
Visit: www.womenshealth2013.org.au

Australian Association of Maternal, Child and Family Health Nurses 5th Biennial National Conference
Connections with families, with communities, with colleagues
9-11 May 2013, National Convention Centre, Canberra.
Visit: www.connections2013.org.au/

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Friday 10 May, Half day. 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Facilitated by Parkinson’s Victoria, this session will explain Parkinson’s Disease and explore strategies that assist clients to live well with this chronic condition.

A general introduction to Parkinson’s, including symptoms, cause, incidence, treatment options and current research, medication management and side-effects.
Practical strategies used by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists, to address concerns such as getting out of bed, improving mobility, help with “freezing”, speech and swallowing.
Information on Parkinson’s Victoria, including the support services provided.
Information about community and Government services commonly accessed by people living with Parkinson’s.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

4th International Society of Advanced Care Planning and End of Life Care
9–11 May 2013, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. www.acpelsociety.com/conference/

Alzheimer's Australia 15th national conference
The tiles of life - colouring our future
14-17 May 2013, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania.
Visit: www.alzheimers2013.com

3rd Biennial National Falls Prevention Summit
Paving a future direction for disability policy reform in Australia
16-17 May 2013, Stamford Plaza Brisbane. www.iir.com.au/conferences/healthcare/national-falls-prevention-summit

Nurses Christian Fellowship Australia Centenary
16 May 2013 – Thanksgiving Service and Dinner
17 May 2013 –Conference - ”Shaping Care in the 21st Century”
Enquiries: Email: ncf.australia@gmail.com or Ph: (03) 95781600

International Centre for Nursing Ethics 14th Annual Conference
Hosted by Deakin Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research
16-17 May 2013, Melbourne, Victoria.
Visit: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/fhms/research/centres/icne/events/ICNE%20Human%20Rights%20and%20Nursing%20Awards/index.htm

4th Heart Foundation Conference
Prevention of cardiovascular disease: translating evidence into practice.
16-18 May 2013, Adelaide Convention Centre, SA.
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from leading international and Australian experts and colleagues who will showcase the latest clinical, research and public health issues on cardiovascular disease. International keynote speakers include Dr Steven Nissen, Dr Larry Frank and Dr Christine Albert. Early registrations close 8 March. To find out more and to register visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/conference

Program in Transcultural Nursing
Australia is one of the most diverse cultural and linguistic societies, with people drawn from over 220 of the world’s nations, speaking more than 80 languages and many diverse religions reflected in their lifeway practices. Australia’s multiculturalism imposes ethical and legal responsibilities and obligations towards meeting the diverse cultural and linguistic health needs of all Australians. To be effective in meeting the health care needs of this diverse population health professionals, such as nurses, need to inform their health care practices with transcultural insights in order to deliver culturally safe, congruent, competent and sensitive care for individuals, groups, communities and organizations.

17 May, 24 May 2013, TCN 5: Transcultural Communication: Significance of Language and Culture Care | Language as key to cultural understandings: Expected knowledge and competence! Using Giger & Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model. 3rd edn (1999) & Hall (1959).
18 May, 25 May 2013, TCN 6: Connecting Culturally Competent Standards | Review current cultural competence standards by the (NMBA) and examine their application in administration of: teaching, supervision of research students, and administration and practice in diverse care settings with a diverse workforce.

Further information: TCN Courses Calendar or visit www.transculturalnursingandhcc.com.au/

International Council of Nurses 25th Quadrennial Congress
Equity and Access to Health Care
18-23 May 2013, Melbourne Australia
The ICN 25th Quadrennial Congress will bring together evidence, experience and innovations highlighting the critical importance of equity and access to health care for communities and individuals, demonstrating how nurses are key to ensuring equal access and quality of health care for all. The Congress will provide a global platform for the dissemination of nursing knowledge and leadership across specialities, cultures and countries via the ICN scientific programme, featuring keynote and main session invited speakers as well as a wide range of concurrent sessions including dynamic papers accepted through our highly competitive abstract selection process.
Call for Abstracts | www.rcna.org.au

Train for Thought
19 May at 10am, Train for Thought, the largest group outdoor fitness session will be held at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park. For a fee of $25, Victorians are being asked to put on their fitness shoes and bring along family, friends and colleagues to support headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. And in the process, see just how much fun it is to be in the outdoors and enjoying a fitness session with 2,000 other people. http://trainforthought.gofundraise.com.au

3rd Biennial National Homelessness Summit
Hear from key homelessness organisations and State government stakeholders on the major issues moving forward to help reduce homelessness in Australia.
20-21 May 2013, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney. www.iir.com.au/conferences/government/national-homelessness-summit

Nurses and Midwives Wellness Conference
24 May 2013, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf. Presented by the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program and the ANF Vic Branch. www.tiny.cc/WellnessConf

2nd Annual Preparing for Personally Controlled eHealth Records
Personally Controlled eHealth Records: Moving beyond compliance to adding value
27-28 May 2013, Sydney Harbour Marriott. www.iir.com.au/conferences/healthcare/preparing-for-pcehr-conference

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

MS in the 21st Century
Thursday 23 May, Full Day. 9.30am – 4.30pm. This program will support health professionals to understand what MS is, disease progression, current treatments, including symptom management. Services of MS Australia will also be discussed. The presenters will be Dr Elizabeth McDonald, Medical Director and associated neurologists. In the afternoon participants will have the options of attending one of three concurrent seminars; Elective 1—Supporting Vulnerable Families or Elective 2—Taking Control & Planning Ahead or Elective 3—Mood & Emotions in MS

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

June

Inaugural National Clinical Supervision Conference
Innovation and Practice in Clinical Supervision
4–6 June 2013, Sydney, New South Wales. www.nswiop.nsw.edu.au/conference/index.php

CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES P/L
HIGH ACUITY NURSING COURSE
Newcastle: 4 & 5 June 2013
ANAESTHESIA & POST ANAESTHESIA CARE NURSING SEMINAR
Melbourne: 21 & 22 June 2013
For further information contact Critical Care Education Services Ph: (03) 9390 8011
Email: info@criticalcare.edu.au Web: www.criticalcare.edu.au

Inaugural Women’s Healthcare Australasia Conference
5-7 June 2013, RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast, Qld. www.collaboration2013.com.au

Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
12 June - Asthma Management Update
13-14 June - Spirometry Principles & Practice
21 June - Introduction to Spirometry Workshop
26 June - Paediatric Respiratory Update
28 June - Theory & Practice of Non Invasive Ventilation – Bi-Level & CPAP Management
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382
Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au

Two Day Diabetes Update for Nurses
Diabetes Australia – Vic provides a range of innovative programs for health professionals. The programs are delivered by Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educators and Accredited Practising Dietitians and provide the latest evidence based information on diabetes, current management and research.
12 & 13 June 2013, 9am to 4.30pm at the Carson Conference Centre, Level 7, Australian Nursing Federation (ANF), 540 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
Programs include: Two Day Diabetes Update for Nurses; Diabetes in Aged Care Setting and Diabetes for Disability Support Workers
http://www.diabetesvic.org.au/health-professionals/workshops

'Diabetes Update' study day with Kathy Mills, RN, MEd, Credentialled Diabetes Educator
For EN/RNs covering lifestyle education, blood glucose meters, drugs and insulin.
14 June from 9am-4pm at 6 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East. Free parking.
Cost: Early bird special (pay by 7 June) is $200 Full registration fee: $230
All queries to Kathy via email only at diabetes.ed@optusnet.com.au

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2nd National Conference
‘Building a National Approach to Prevent Abuse of Older Australians’
17-18 June, Adelaide Convention Centre
Further information including registration form and program available on the website: www.sa.agedrights.asn.au

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

Helping your Clients to Manage MS Fatigue
Tuesday 18 June, Half day. 9.30am – 12.30pm. MS Fatigue is different from everyday fatigue. About 80% of people with MS experience fatigue as a major symptom. Led by our experienced Occupational Therapists, this session looks at the nature of MS Fatigue and strategies to help MS clients better manage this symptom that has such disabling implications.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

1st Australasian Mental Health and Addiction Nursing Conference
Close to Home
19–21 June 2013, Auckland, New Zealand
The event, jointly organised by Drug and Alcohol Nurses of Australasia Inc and Te Ao Maramatanga.
Visit: www.conference.co.nz/mhn13

11th International Family Nursing Conference
Honouring the past, celebrating the future
19-22 June 2013, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Visit: www.internationalfamilynursing.org/wordpress/

The 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Digital Ageing: A new horizon for health care and active ageing
23-27 June 2013, Seoul, Korea. www.iagg2013.org

July

UK Association for the History of Nursing Colloquium
4 July 2013 at the Lecture Theatre, Faculty of History, University of Oxford, George Street, Oxford OX1 2RL.
This year’s theme will explore the ‘History of Colonial and Post-Colonial Nursing’.
As this promises to be a particularly popular colloquium, and the audience capacity is strictly limited to a maximum of 60 people, places will be allocated on a strictly ‘first come, first served’ basis so you are strongly advised to book early!
Price: £20 for non-students and £15 for students. All enquiries to Helen Sweet at: helen.sweet@wuhmo.ox.ac.uk
To register for the Colloquium: http://www.oxforduniversitystores.co.uk/browse/product.asp?catid=294&modid=5&compid=1

5 July, 6 July 2013, TCN 7: Workshop on: developing cultural competencies relevant to area/s of practice and human rights and the importance of culturally competent care.

Further information: TCN Courses Calendar or visit www.transculturalnursingandhcc.com.au/

1st Annual Worldwide Nursing Conference
Health Disparities
8-9 July 2013, Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore. www.nursing-conf.org/index.html

CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES P/L
The “ALERT” COURSE (TM)
Acute Life-threatening Emergencies, Recognition & Treatment.
Sydney: 12 & 13 July 2013
Perth: 26 & 27 July 2013
DIFFICULT AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Brisbane: 18 July 2013
ANAESTHESIA & POST ANAESTHESIA CARE NURSING SEMINAR
Brisbane: 19 & 20 July 2013
For further information contact Critical Care Education Services Ph: (03) 9390 8011
Email: info@criticalcare.edu.au Web: www.criticalcare.edu.au

Australasian Association of Bioethics & Health Law Conference
Pivotal Moments/Future Horizons – Continuity and Change in Australian Bioethics
11-14 July 2013, Sydney Law University School. www.cdesign.com.au/aabhl2013

Nursing Informatics Australia Conference
New Age Workforce: Blending Professional and Digital Behaviours
15 July 2013, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia. Call for papers now open. www.hisa.org.au/page/hic2013nursing

Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
16 July - Presenting & Educating With Confidence
17-19 July - Asthma Educator’s Course
25-26 July - Smoking Cessation Facilitator’s Course
Ph: (03) 9076 2382
Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au

Cancer Nurses Society of Australia 16th Winter Congress
25-27 July 2013, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
The CNSA Winter Congress, to be held in Brisbane, 25 -27 July 2013, with the theme “Connecting Cancer Care” reflects practice, education and research issues relevant to all nurses working across health providers, States and Territories and, as indicated by our presence at the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care Conference in Prague in September 2012, our connections across continents and cultures.

The CNSA Winter Congress meeting has become the must-attend conference of the year for Australian nurses working with people affected by cancer. The Winter Congress site has all the details you will need to submit abstracts, register to attend, follow the progress of the program as it develops, book your accommodation and plan your trip to Brisbane!
Visit: www.cnsawintercongress.com.au

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

Managing Cognition & Behaviour Changes in MS
Tuesday 30 July, Full day. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Common, but less recognized, MS-related cognitive difficulties include concentrating, learning & recalling information, thinking quickly, multi-tasking & planning efficiently. Common emotional changes such as depression can also affect thinking & memory. This session will explore common MS-related cognitive changes and their management in the context of both the larger symptom picture and everyday cognitive management strategies This first half of this program will be led by the Neuropsychologists with a focus on exploring the changes that can occur. The second half of the day will be led by the Occupational Therapists focusing on managing these changes.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

August

Prostate Cancer World Congress incorporating the 14th Australasian Prostate Cancer Conference
Together in discovery and care
6-10 August 2013, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Visit: www.prostatecancercongress.org.au

Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group (ANF) Vic Branch 50th State Conference and AGM
Gold Standard: 50 years of perioperative education
8-9 August 2013, The Sebel, Albert Park, Victoria. www.vpng.org.au

9 August, 10 August 2013, TCN 1: Transcultural nursing. What it is! | TCN History, philosophy and concepts.
TCN 2: Certification in Transcultural Nursing: the way forward…. | For nurses intending to qualify as TCN practitioners: On becoming a Transcultural nurse.

Further information: TCN Courses Calendar or visit www.transculturalnursingandhcc.com.au/

The Mental Health Services (TheMHS) 23rd Annual Conference
Forging the Future
20-23 August 2013, Melbourne Convention Centre, Victoria. www.themhs.org

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

MS Continence Workshop
Wednesday 21 August, Full day. 9.30am – 4.30pm. Continence issues in MS are more complex than in other neurological conditions.
This program is designed to give nurses more detailed knowledge of the potential bladder and bowel issues for people with MS experience and strategies that can be implemented to assist.
Led by Louise Kurczycki, Continence Nurse with Eastern Health, this session will look at general continence-related anatomy, things that can go wrong, the neurogenic bladder & bowel and more specifically the MS bladder & bowel.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
22-23 August - Spirometry Principles & Practice
28-30 August/18-19 September - Respiratory Course
Ph: (03) 9076 2382
Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au

Australian College of Children's and Young Peoples Nurses Conference 2013
Held in association with the 4th International Congress of Paediatric Nursing
24–27 August 2013 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria.
Email: info@accypnconf.com.au

The conference, themed ‘connecting in children and young people’s health care’ invites participants to explore innovative strategies to promote excellence in children and young people's nursing across the continuum of care. Call For Abstracts now open, more information available here.

September

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

MND Care—Getting it Right.
Thursday 5 September, Half day. 1.30pm – 4.30pm. The decision to accept assistance from home and community care providers or move into residential care can be extremely difficult for both the person with motor neurone disease (MND) and their family. They may feel a loss of personal privacy and be concerned that their individual and complex needs will not be understood. Care providers may also feel overwhelmed by the complex care needs of the person with MND.
Facilitated by MND Victoria, this training will increase awareness of MND and its progressive nature, provide information and practical advice regarding some of the common experiences of people living with MND and develop an appreciation of the importance of quality of life for someone facing a life limiting illness.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

12th Australian Palliative Care Conference
3–6 September 2013, National Convention Centre, Canberra.
Palliative Care - everyone's business will bring together over 700 delegates from across Australia and the world to explore the importance of palliative care in all its dimensions. Clinicians, researchers, volunteers, allied health practitioners, educators, carers, and all those who have a passion for palliative care will share best practice, hear the latest research, be challenged by keynote speakers and build valuable networks. http://www.dcconferences.com.au/apcc2013/

CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES P/L
DIFFICULT AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Perth: 5 September 2013
ANAESTHESIA & POST ANAESTHESIA CARE NURSING SEMINAR
Perth: 6 & 7 September 2013
The “ALERT” COURSE (TM)
Acute Life-threatening Emergencies, Recognition & Treatment.
Brisbane: 13 & 14 September 2013
Adelaide: 26 & 27 September 2013
HIGH ACUITY NURSING COURSE
Townsville: 16 & 17 Sept 2013
For further information contact Critical Care Education Services Ph: (03) 9390 8011

13th National Leadership and Learning Conference
New frontiers and big ideas
5-6 September 2013, Rydges South Bank, Brisbane. www.matereducation.com.au/conference

8th Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) International Conference
5-8 September 2013, Belfast, Northern Ireland. www.coinn2013.com/

British Society for the History of Paediatrics and Child Health Autumn Meeting
6-7 September 2013, Chancellors Hotel & Conference Centre, Manchester UK
www.BSHPCH.com

6 September, 7 September 2013, TCN 3: Culture-Care Diversity and Universality: A Worldwide Nursing Theory | Practical application of concepts and theory in diverse clinical settings and research.
TCN 4: Researching Refugees: A Transcultural Perspective, informing practices…| For researchers using culture care and ethnonursing research method.

Further information: TCN Courses Calendar or visit www.transculturalnursingandhcc.com.au/

Victorian School Nurses Conference - 100 Years of School Nursing
7 September 2013, Brighton Grammar School, Melbourne, Victoria. Any queries to Mary Zito Mobile: 0421 875 186 or Email: mzito1@optusnet.com.au

ANF Vic Branch in collaboration with NENA
2013 Professional Issues in Practice Conference
19-20 September 2013, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Ph: (03) 9275 9333 or email: records@anfvic.asn.au

8th Conference of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners
24-27 September 2013, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.
The conference theme ‘Nurse Practitioners Across the Lifespan, Transforming Healthcare’ will focus on key topics organised in clinical streams, including mental health, primary and emergency care, chronic disease, aged care, paediatrics, pain management as well as acute care and rehabilitation. www.dcconferences.com.au/acnp2013

October

3rd World Parkinson Congress
1-3 October 2013, Montreal, Canada.
The World Parkinson Congresses provide an international forum for the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices and care initiatives related to Parkinson's disease
Visit: www.worldpdcongress.org/

Australian College of Midwives 18th Biennial Conference
1-4 October 2013, Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart. www.acm2013.com/

Congress of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Nurses Conference
Amazing things that bring positive results
6-8 October 2013, Canberra. Call for abstracts now open. www.catsin.org.au

Two Day Diabetes Update for Nurses
Diabetes Australia – Vic provides a range of innovative programs for health professionals. The programs are delivered by Credentialled Diabetes Nurse Educators and Accredited Practising Dietitians and provide the latest evidence based information on diabetes, current management and research.
9 &10 October 2013, 9am to 4.30pm at the Carson Conference Centre, Level 7, Australian Nursing Federation (ANF), 540 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Vic 3000
Programs include: Two Day Diabetes Update for Nurses; Diabetes in Aged Care Setting and Diabetes for Disability Support Workers
http://www.diabetesvic.org.au/health-professionals/workshops

11th International Conference for Emergency Nurses
A spring carnival for emergency nursing – today’s winners and tomorrow’s champions
9-12 October 2013, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. www.cena.org.au

Australasian Nurse Educators Conference
Purposeful partnerships for practice
9-11 October 2013, Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand. www.nursed.ac.nz/

Audiometry Nurses Association of Australia Inc Annual Conference
16-18 October 2013, Mercure Hunter Valley Resort (NSW). www.anaa.asn.au

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Conference
Inspiration, innovation and education: quality and research in nursing and midwifery practice
17-18 October 2013, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, NSW.
Visit: www.nursingmidwiferyconference.com.au/

The Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention
The 2013 campaign for getting evidence into policy
21-23 October 2013, InterContinental Adelaide, South Australia. www.2013convention.joannabriggs.org

Translational Cancer Research Conference
Building cancer research capacity to improve patient outcomes
23-25 October 2013, Newcastle City Hall NSW. www.translationalcancerresearchconference.info

CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES P/L
DIFFICULT AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Melbourne: 24 October 2013
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT & ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
Melbourne: 25 & 26 October 2013
PAEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
Melbourne: 27 October 2013
For further information contact Critical Care Education Services Ph: (03) 9390 8011
Email: info@criticalcare.edu.au Web: www.criticalcare.edu.au

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

Sexuality—How do you talk to your Clients?
Thursday 31 October, Half day. 9.30am – 12.30pm. Chronic illness impacts sexuality physically and psychologically. What are the changes caused by chronic progressive illnesses such as MS? What help is available and how do you raise the topic with your clients?
This informative session will discuss the issues, provide some strategies and explore the practical aspects. Led by Dr Elizabeth McDonald , MS Australia’s Medical Director, Prof Doug Lording, Endocrinologist and Men's health expert, Dr Gary Fulcher, MS Australia Clinical Psychologist, Narelle Higson, Occupational Therapist specialising in Sexuality with MS Society of WA.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
24-25 October - Spirometry Principles & Practice
31 October-1 November - Managing COPD
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382
Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au

Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Association Conference
Racing to the challenge – a celebration of orthopaedic nursing
30 October-1 November 2013, Hilton on the Park, Melbourne. E: info@bccm.com.au

November

CRITICAL CARE EDUCATION SERVICES P/L
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT & ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
Sydney: 1 & 2 November 2013
PAEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
Sydney: 3 November 2013
HIGH ACUITY NURSING COURSE
Melbourne: 14 & 15 November 2013
DIFFICULT AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Sydney: 21 November 2013
ANAESTHESIA & POST ANAESTHESIA CARE NURSING SEMINAR
Sydney: 22 & 23 November 2013
The “ALERT” COURSE (TM)
Acute Life-threatening Emergencies, Recognition & Treatment.
Newcastle: 29 & 30 November 2013
For further information contact Critical Care Education Services Ph: (03) 9390 8011
Email: info@criticalcare.edu.au Web: www.criticalcare.edu.au

Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
12 November - Presenting & Educating With Confidence
13-15 November - Asthma Educator’s Course
21-22 November - Smoking Cessation Facilitator’s Course
Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred
Ph: (03) 9076 2382
Email: lunghealth@alfred.org.au

MS Australia Professional Development Program 2013
All programs are held at: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn, Victoria. Parking area accessed via Solwood lane

Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness
Tuesday 26 November, Half day. 9.30am – 12.30pm. Developed by the MS Australia Social Workers in collaboration with Parkinson’s Victoria.
This session will provide you with resources and information to assist your clients in self-management.
Topics covered will include: maintaining relationships, work related issues, entitlements & planning for the future.

For full details on each program please view the Professional Development Program flyer, to register please use this Registration Form.

2013 Australasian Tuberculosis Conference
28-29 November 2013, Hilton Hotel, Princes Wharf, Auckland, New Zealand
www.tbconference.co.nz or contact Lynda Booth, Workz4U Conference Management Email: lynda.booth@workz4u.co.nz

2014

World Congress of Cardiology
4-7 May 2014, Melbourne Victoria. www.world-heart-federation.org/congress-and-events/world-congress-of-cardiology-scientific-sessions-2014/

Australian Wound Management Association National Conference
A gold standard: research and clinical practice
7-10 May 2014, Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland. www.awma.com.au/awma2014