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Wound Forum

Hosting Organisation: Southern Highlands Private Hospital 
Date: 20 October 2020 
Location: 93-95 Bowral Street, Bowral NSW 

More Information:6:30pm for canapés –
7pm: Welcome & Introductions followed by agenda setting, open discussions & information exchange with a presentation by special guest Dr Shannon Thomas, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon discussing;
Diabetic foot wounds: state of the art Venous ulcer management: case based discussion 

Contact Information:
Ph: 02 4862 9407
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.southernhighlandsprivate.com.au

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Nursing Fundamentals Melbourne Cup Cruise Conference

Hosting Organisation: The Nurses for Nurses Network
Date: 30 October – 5 November 2020 
Location: Melbourne 

More Information: The Nurses for Nurses Network Annual Conference for 2016 will be held aboard the Carnival Spirit, as we sail out of Sydney for 6 nights to visit fabulous Melbourne and the iconic Melbourne Cup.

The conference theme “Focus on Nursing Fundamentals” will look at the key Nursing concepts that Nurses need to review annually irrespective of their area of practice – every Nurse will find the content relevant.
As always, with the Nurses for Nurses Network events, at this conference you can attend the sessions and receive a certificate identifying the Continuing Professional Development hours that you have achieved; but for a number of sessions you can choose to undertake a further assessment to achieve a Certificate of Theoretical Competence.

Clinical fundamentals:
– Medication Administration – theoretical & calculations
– Basic Life Support – theoretical
– Wound Assessment: best practice, evidence-based guidelines
– Professional Boundaries
– Scope of Practice and delegation framework
– Assessment and care planning – an evidence-based model
– Collaborative and therapeutic communication
– 4-hour CPD tour on last morning in Melbourne looking at the latest in acute and chronic wound care products 

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Contact Information: Bonnie @ Byron Cruise and Travel
P: 02 6685 6733
[email protected]

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Hospital in the Home 9th Annual Scientific Meeting 

Hosting Organisation: Hospital in the Home Society
Date: 2 – 4 November 2020
Location: Stamford Grand, Glenelg, Adelaide 

More Information:
About HITH Society
The HITH Society is the peak body representing doctors, nurses, allied health, and other health care workers in Australia, Asia & the Pacific who provide Hospital in the Home (HITH) care. The HITH Society provides education, promotes networking and through its Executive Council, represents its members by providing expert commentary and lobbying Governments at a local and Federal level on HITH issues.

The Annual Scientific Meeting
The conference will incorporate a combination of plenary and breakout sessions, an Advanced Trainee breakfast, advance skilled workshops, a trade exhibition – incorporating poster displays and all morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea breaks for delegates – and a full social program including a Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner.

Contact Information:
C/- Concept Event Management
PO Box 1179
Crows Nest NSW
P: +61 2 9436 0232
E: [email protected]

Website: conference.hithsociety.org.au 

The Australasian Sexual Health Conference 

Hosting Organisation: ASHM 
Date: 14 – 16 November 2020 
Location: Adelaide, Australia 

More Information: It’s time to turn everything you know about Sexual Health on its head and ‘Rethink Sexual Health’ at the 2016 Australasian Sexual Health Conference, 14 – 16 November 2020, at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia.
Speakers Confirmed! The conference organisers are pleased to announce the following have all confirmed their participation in this year’s conference:
1. Associate Professor Amber D’Souza, John Hopkins University, USA
2. Professor Mark Hayter, Hull University, UK
3. Associate Professor Rebecca Guy, The Kirby Institute, Australia
4. Associate Professor Marion Saville, Executive Director of VCS Incorporated, Australia 

Contact Information:
Conference Secretariat
P: +61 2 8204 0770
E: [email protected]
Website: www.shconference.com.au 

The Australasian HIV & AIDS Conference 2016 

Hosting Organisation: ASHM 
Date: 16 – 18 November 2020 
Location: Adelaide, Australia 

More Information: The Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference (26th Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine) is the premier HIV Conference in Australia and the Asia and Pacific region. Delegates to the conference come from a range of professional backgrounds including basic science, clinical medicine, community programs, education, epidemiology, indigenous health, international and regional issues, nursing and allied health, policy, primary care, public health and prevention, and social research. Highlights for this years event include: 
Fostering a comprehensive response to HIV in low prevalence settings and populations including heterosexually-acquired HIV, migrant population and in regional and remote settings

1. Reviewing the early implementation of PrEP and identifying priority issues for clinicians, researchers and affected communities 
2. Ensuring professional and skills development are a priority in the development of sessions and other learning opportunities held with the conference 
3. Enabling greater access and discussion around poster presentations through scheduling of dedicated concurrent sessions 

Contact Information:
Conference Secretariat
P: +61 2 8204 0770
E: [email protected]
Website: www.hivaidsconference.com.au