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March 2011
Allied to Kids is an initiative of the NSW Child Health Network. The newsletter will be
circulated regularly to provide updates and information to support allied health
professionals who work with children.
NSW Child Health Networks
Issue 30
Allied to Kids Website has Arrived! The Allied Health Educators are pleased to announce the launch of the Allied
to Kids website. Maree and Sonia have worked on the webpages with Louise
Austin, Resource Manager for the Northern CHN. The webpages provide
Allied Health professionals working with children with an education and
clinical resource tool. Information available on the webpages includes links
to the Allied Health Telehealth calendar, listings of some upcoming
workshops and links to relevant resources and sites.
If you are aware of information that you feel would be of benefit to other
Allied Health professionals working with children please email one of us with
the details. Any feedback about the webpages would also be greatly
appreciated.
You can visit the site at http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html.
Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:
Allied to Kids WebsiteAllied to Kids WebsiteAllied to Kids WebsiteAllied to Kids Website 1111
Listserves & HSNetListserves & HSNetListserves & HSNetListserves & HSNet 2222
AH Workshops 2011AH Workshops 2011AH Workshops 2011AH Workshops 2011 2222
Welcome to the new Welcome to the new Welcome to the new Welcome to the new WCHN AHEWCHN AHEWCHN AHEWCHN AHE
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Rosie to RwandaRosie to RwandaRosie to RwandaRosie to Rwanda 3333----4444
ChildChildChildChild FocusedFocusedFocusedFocused ParentingParentingParentingParenting FollowingFollowingFollowingFollowing ParentalParentalParentalParental SeparationSeparationSeparationSeparation orororor DivorceDivorceDivorceDivorce
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Child Cancer Child Cancer Child Cancer Child Cancer SurviSurviSurviSurvivors: Dietary vors: Dietary vors: Dietary vors: Dietary Intake after Intake after Intake after Intake after TreatmentTreatmentTreatmentTreatment
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Hanen’s New Hanen’s New Hanen’s New Hanen’s New “Talkability” Program“Talkability” Program“Talkability” Program“Talkability” Program
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Events & Resources Events & Resources Events & Resources Events & Resources 7777----11116666
Positions Vacant Positions Vacant Positions Vacant Positions Vacant 11116666----17171717
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Welcome to the new WCHN Allied Health Educator
Carmel Blayden will commence in the role of WCHN Allied Health Educator on the 28th March 2011.
Many of you may remember Carmel from her work in the ‘Supporting Allied Health
Professionals Working with Children’ project (2007-2009).
With a background in Occupational Therapy, she has worked in paediatrics for
approximately 20 years. Carmel is currently based in Orange, NSW. Carmel’s
passions include working from a multidisciplinary perspective, working in partnership
with families and advocating for Allied Health services within the community.
Carmel is keen to work collaboratively with her GESCHN and NCHN Allied Health Educator
colleagues to develop multidisciplinary education and training packages for paediatric Allied Health
Professionals across NSW.
Listserves and HSNet As mentioned in the February 2011 edition of Allied to Kids, Paediatricots changed over from an email listserve
to HSNet in late 2010. HSNet has been a much more user-friendly option for the OTs, using a website to
network rather than clogging email inboxes. As a result of the success of HSNet, the steering committee for the
AHE Program made the decision to move all listserves over to this system. Members of Paedpt were notified of
the changeover via email on Monday 23rd February and members of Peaddiet were notified via email on
Monday 28th February. Members of Paedpsych, Paedsocwk and Paedspeak will be notified over the coming
weeks about the changeover.
If you are not currently a member of the HSNet groups but would like to be, send an email to
Sonia.Hughes@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
Allied Health Workshops 2011 During February you will have received notification of some workshops that have been organised. Interest in
the workshops has been overwhelming! A number of other workshops are also currently being organised and
information will be distributed as it comes to hand. The workshops are also advertised on the Allied to Kids
webpage.
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop LocationLocationLocationLocation DateDateDateDate Workshop ContentWorkshop ContentWorkshop ContentWorkshop Content
Cerebral Palsy SCH March 18 This one-day workshop will focus on managing CP across the years and supporting children from tertiary care to the child’s local are.
Goulburn May 6
Brain Injury & Rehabilitation
Prince of Wales
May 6 This one-day workshop will focus on assisting children with transition to school and supporting children from tertiary care to the child’s local area. It will examine how to provide services that are not clinically based. Participants will be provided with information about useful resources for their departments.
Date and venue of second workshop to be confirmed
Paediatric Feeding
Dates and venues to be confirmed
This two day workshop will focus on managing tricky feeders. Topics covered will include medical issues, nutrition assessment and feeding assessment, multidisciplinary management and issues relating to specific populations.
All workshops will have a multidisciplinary focus with clinical scenarios and hypothetical cases. Workshops
will be free for NSW Health employees. Please note that places are limited and priority will be given to NSW
Health employees. For further information please email your Allied Health Educator (details can be found on
page 7).
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Rosie to Rwanda
Rosie Day, Physiotherapist in Paediatrics, John Hunter Children’s Hospital
I was part of the Operation Open Heart Rwanda Team in November 2010. We had a successful trip with 22
children between the ages of 1 and 16 years old having heart surgery. Operation Open Heart Rwanda has
achieved 117 operations in the 5 years since it began. Operation Open Heart is the only service providing
paediatric heart surgery in Rwanda. We liaise closely with Dr Josef, the only paediatric cardiologist in Rwanda.
Dr Josef put forward a long list of potential candidates. OOH cardiologist Andrew arrived in Kigali a week
before the rest of the team to assess the potential patients and had the heart breaking job of deciding who
the lucky ones are this year.
The team arrived in Kigali after 24 hours of travel and half of us without our luggage (a common occurrence
apparently). We caught up on some sleep before meeting the rest of the team. There were 40 in total- 2
surgeons, 2 anaesthetists, 2 perfusionists (they look after the heart bypass), Intensivist (ICU Dr), theatre
nurse, anaesthetic nurses, ICU nurses, ward nurses, pharmacist, pathologist, biomedical engineer,
IT/photographer and me, the physiotherapist. I headed of to see the gorillas with 6 other colleagues while
the others waited for the last of the medical supplies to arrive and to set up at King Fiscal Hospital.
The gorilla experience was memorable with the silverback coming within ½ metre of us. We spent an hour
watching and photographing about 11 gorillas. They were fairly uninterested in us.
Back in Kigali the lost luggage and last medical supplies had arrived and we were ready to go. You learn that
things never go smoothly. Norbert our first case was open on the table when it was discovered that the wall
oxygen was only 35% instead of 100%. Some quick resourcing and we had found a private supplier of oxygen
cylinders. Norbert was open on the table for an extra long time as a consequence and took about 4 days
before we finally got a smile out of him. Melissa was the second case on day 1 and because of the oxygen
issue we were unable to do the next 2 cases (therefore 2 kids would miss out on their surgery). We had 6
days of surgery with the goal of doing 25 operations.
Most of the kids were out of ICU and on the ward the day after
surgery allowing a continual flow through from theatre to ICU.
Another day we could only do 3 cases instead of 4 as ICU was
backed up with some sick kids. You realize what a juggling act it can
be to achieve such complicated surgery in such a short time.
Unfortunately we lost one patient- a beautiful 16 year old girl, Rose
48 hours after her surgery. The team took it pretty hard. It was only
the second post-op death in 5 years.
Most of the kids were out of ICU and on the ward the day after surgery allowing a
continual flow through from theatre to ICU. Another day we could only do 3 cases
instead of 4 as ICU was backed up with some sick kids. You realize what a juggling act
it can be to achieve such complicated surgery in such a short time. Unfortunately we
lost one patient- a beautiful 16 year old girl, Rose 48 hours after her surgery. The team
took it pretty hard. It was only the second post-op death in 5 years.
Princess AlainePrincess AlainePrincess AlainePrincess Alaine, 15, 15, 15, 15 months oldmonths oldmonths oldmonths old, day, day, day, day 1 post 1 post 1 post 1 post
repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD)repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD)repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD)repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Most of the kids were out of ICU and on the ward the day after surgery allowing a
continual flow through from theatre to ICU. Another day we could only do 3 cases
instead of 4 as ICU was backed up with some sick kids. You realize what a juggling act
it can be to achieve such complicated surgery in such a short time. Unfortunately we
lost one patient- a beautiful 16 year old girl, Rose 48 hours after her surgery. The team
took it pretty hard. It was only the second post-op death in 5 years.
My first day at work was fairly quiet with only Melissa and Norbert to hassle but it slowly
built over the week. I also spent some time with 2 of the local physiotherapists. Part of
the goal of OOH is to work alongside the local staff to up skill them.
JeanJeanJeanJean, 15, 15, 15, 15 months months months months
oldoldoldold, day, day, day, day 2222 post post post post
coarctation coarctation coarctation coarctation repairrepairrepairrepair
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Rosie to Rwanda Continued
There was copious amounts of blowing- bubbles, party blowers and
kazoos. Also balloon tennis, basketball, beach balls, soccer, hand
ball, cricket and AFL were all attempted with the kids as they became
more mobile.
Some of the kids managed to walk down 4 flights of stairs for a kick
of soccer only 3 days after their surgery. By the time surgery was
finished we had enough kids able to make it down the stairs for a
game of soccer with the theatre staff. The theatre crew had seen
most of the kids either being put to sleep or open on the table so it
was a great opportunity to see how well the kids were now doing.
All too quickly the 9 days were up and we were saying goodbye to the
kids, their family and the local staff. The team will be back again next
year to do it all again and so might I. Thank you so much to all the
generous people who donated money which made it possible for me
to go.
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7 years old, Angeline, Norbert and 7 years old, Angeline, Norbert and 7 years old, Angeline, Norbert and 7 years old, Angeline, Norbert and
Renovat, 15 years oldRenovat, 15 years oldRenovat, 15 years oldRenovat, 15 years old
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Child Child Child Child CCCCancer ancer ancer ancer SSSSurvivors:urvivors:urvivors:urvivors: Dietary Dietary Dietary Dietary IIIIntake ntake ntake ntake afterafterafterafter TTTTreatmentreatmentreatmentreatment
Jennifer Cohen, Masters (Nutr & Diet)1; Claire E Wakefield, PhD 1,2; Catharine Fleming BSc (Hons)1;
Rebecca Gawthorne BSc (Hons) 3; Linda Tapsell PhD3; Richard J Cohn MD1,2
The Behaviour Science Unit in the Centre for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at Sydney
Children’s Hospital was established in 2001. The centre focuses on research covering nutritional
and psycho-social aspects of the paediatric cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship and
bereavement. The following study was funded by the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Background: Background: Background: Background: Childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of endocrine, metabolic and cardiovascular
complications such as obesity, type II diabetes and osteoporosis which have the potential to, in part, be
controlled with dietary interventions. To allow the development of appropriate dietary interventions for
younger cancer survivors (< 13 years of age), data on their dietary intake as well as information on parental
nutrition views and practices will need to be assessed.
Methods: Methods: Methods: Methods: Dietary intake of 50 child cancer survivors (CCS) was assessed with a 3-day food diary (parent
report). Parent child feeding practices were assessed with the Child Feeding Questionnaire (CFQ). Survivors
were less than 13 years old and less than 5 years post treatment completion.
Results:Results:Results:Results: Although only 4% of participating CCS were overweight, 54% of were consuming above their
estimated energy requirements. 50, 32 and 44% of children did not meet requirements for folate, calcium
and iron respectively. There was a significant trend for increasing BMI z-scores from diagnosis to time of
assessment. Results from the CFQ showed that parents are more likely to use a restrictive form of parenting
to control their child’s food intake.
Discussion:Discussion:Discussion:Discussion: Although this group were not overweight, they were displaying excessive energy intake and poor
dietary habits. Parents’ restrictive feeding style may be contributing to these habits. Early interventions
targeting the dietary intake of young survivors and associated parent feeding practices may prevent some of
the deleterious long term effects associated with childhood cancer therapy.
If you would like any information on our research centre or studies please contact
Catharine Fleming at the CCC&BD at Sydney Children’s Hospital
Catharine.Fleming@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
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Hanen’s New “Talkability™” Program
(Helen Tootill, Speech Pathologist, Rural Primary Health Services Program, Macksville Community Health)
The first training in Australia for Hanen qualified Speech Pathologists occurred in December 2010. The
Talkability program & guidebook is aimed at parents of 3-7 year olds with High Functioning Autism (HFA),
Aspergers or Social Communication difficulties. These children are typically verbal and intelligent but are still
disabled by social difficulties that frequently lead to anxiety & low self esteem. Making friends is terribly hard
& so relationships are limited.
The program is based on latest evidence around ‘Theory of Mind’ & social thinking (Baron-Cohen, Leslie &
Frith-1985, Hutchins & Prelock-2008) Theory of Mind refers to an individual’s ability to understand what
another person feels, thinks or knows. It is a crucial part of our interactions & can be the key that determines
if a human exchange is successful or unsuccessful. It appears to be a fundamental difficulty in children with
Autism.
People with social communication problems often have limited eye contact. So to a communication partner a
person with HFA & poor eye contact may appear rude or disinterested. On the other hand the person with HFA
is missing out on vital clues that come from watching the others eyes. A lovely example of a Hanen game to
start teaching children about the importance of eye contact is called “Watch my eyes to find the surprise” In
this game the adult hides a surprise out of sight while the child closes their eyes. The child opens their eyes &
needs to watch the adult’s eyes as they eye point to the location of the treat. The child can then look in the
right place for the surprise & of course their eye contact is rewarded.
Most Hanen programs are designed as parent or carer training programs. Parents attend group sessions run
by the trained Speech Pathologist. Home visits also occur where parents are videoed practising techniques
from the sessions. The therapist & parent review the video together giving feedback on the interactions &
child responses – making plans as to what activities & techniques they will try or revise for next time.
The guidebook helps communicate ideas behind Theory of the Mind to parents in
easy language. It shows parents how to help their child take appropriate turns in
conversation, how to help them ‘tune in’ to what people say without words &
understand how others feel so the child can respond. It has an excellent section
on helping children make friends.
One strategy uses the acronym ‘ICE’ to scaffold the most important structure of a
conversation (Initiate, Continue, End) Different tips are given to help start a
conversation, keep it going it as well as appropriate ways of ending a conversation
– helpful for lots of kids – such as those that launch into the middle of some
complex topic before you’ve had chance to say ‘Hi’ (ring any bells?).
Hanen is a Canadian Not for Profit organisation whose mission is to provide training and resources to the
adults/carers in the lives of young people who have language/communication difficulties or are at risk of
developing these difficulties.
While its training is mainly for Speech Pathologists there are many fantastic resources available generally.
The new website is now revealed at www.hanen.org
A PDF Summary of research supporting this program can be found on this page
http://www.hanen.org/Hanen-Programs/Programs-For-Parents/TalkAbility-Parent-Program.aspx
The guidebook mentioned above and Hanen’s other resources are available through their website or through
Dart products at www.dartproducts.com.au.
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Sonia Hughes NCHN Allied Health Educator
Phone: 02 6592 9623 / 0243 823633
Email: Sonia.Hughes@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Sensory Processing Treatment WorkshopSensory Processing Treatment WorkshopSensory Processing Treatment WorkshopSensory Processing Treatment Workshop
Presented by Presented by Presented by Presented by Lisa Scott and SLisa Scott and SLisa Scott and SLisa Scott and Suzanne Wakefielduzanne Wakefielduzanne Wakefielduzanne Wakefield
May 12May 12May 12May 12thththth ---- 14141414thththth 2011201120112011 Highett in Southern Metropolitan MelbourneHighett in Southern Metropolitan MelbourneHighett in Southern Metropolitan MelbourneHighett in Southern Metropolitan Melbourne
Course covers theory and treatment ideas for children with
sensory processing disorders. For further details email s.wakefield@bigpond.com
Supporting Allied Health
Professionals Working with Children
Events & ResourcesEvents & ResourcesEvents & ResourcesEvents & Resources 2020202011111111 …………
Carmel Blayden
WCHN Allied Health Educator
Commencing 28th March 2011
Jenny Nicol & Maree Doble GESCHN Allied Health Educator
Phone: 02 9382 4471
Email: jennifer.nicol@sesiahs.nsw.gov.au
Maree.doble@sesiahs.nsw.gov.au
24242424thththth National Conference National Conference National Conference National Conference
Making Evidence WorkMaking Evidence WorkMaking Evidence WorkMaking Evidence Work::::
Informing Practices Organisations and the ProfessionInforming Practices Organisations and the ProfessionInforming Practices Organisations and the ProfessionInforming Practices Organisations and the Profession
29292929thththth June June June June –––– 1111stststst July 2011July 2011July 2011July 2011
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition CentreGold Coast Convention and Exhibition CentreGold Coast Convention and Exhibition CentreGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Program is now available on the websiteProgram is now available on the websiteProgram is now available on the websiteProgram is now available on the website
For more information visit http://ausotconference.com.au/
Secondment opportunities available until June 2011!
Secondments are available across the state in the NSW Child Health Network Secondment Program. A secondment involves hands on clinical work alongside the expert clinician. Resources and ongoing support are provided to meet your specific learning objectives. Placements can be discipline and/or clinically specific, and available to all Allied Health Professionals for 1 – 2 and up to 5 days.
Funding is currently available (until June 2011) through the Allied Health Educators to go towards the cost of backfill, as well as reasonable travel and accommodation expenses. To discuss the program criteria and process for application contact one of your Allied Health Educators; Maree or Sonia for more information.
Submissions for Future Editions of Allied to Kids
Let us know about your workshops, new programs, events, research or positions vacant. Clinical articles need to
be evidence based with a relevant (albeit short) reference list. Submissions can be sent to Maree or Sonia (email
details are listed above) and need to be received no later than the 25th of each month to ensure inclusion in the
following month’s edition. Remember, Allied to Kids is a newsletter for paediatric Allied Health Professionals by
paediatric Allied Health Professionals.
SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE
Women’s & Children’s Hospitals AustralasiaWomen’s & Children’s Hospitals AustralasiaWomen’s & Children’s Hospitals AustralasiaWomen’s & Children’s Hospitals Australasia
2011 Conference2011 Conference2011 Conference2011 Conference
21212121stststst –––– 23232323rdrdrdrd NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember The Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg, South AustraliaThe Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg, South AustraliaThe Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg, South AustraliaThe Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg, South Australia
Abstracts close 13th June
For information email shaseler@wcha.asn.au
For more details about any of the information
included in this newsletter, or if you have
something you would like included in a future
edition, please contact one of us.
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StateStateStateState----wide TeleHealth Education Opportunitieswide TeleHealth Education Opportunitieswide TeleHealth Education Opportunitieswide TeleHealth Education Opportunities Available to allied health professionals who provide services through NSW Health
NSW Child Health Network Allied Health Telehealth EducationNSW Child Health Network Allied Health Telehealth EducationNSW Child Health Network Allied Health Telehealth EducationNSW Child Health Network Allied Health Telehealth Education
MarchMarchMarchMarch 8888 Oppositional Defiance DisOppositional Defiance DisOppositional Defiance DisOppositional Defiance Disorderorderorderorder Dr Lisa Parker, Psych (SCH)Dr Lisa Parker, Psych (SCH)Dr Lisa Parker, Psych (SCH)Dr Lisa Parker, Psych (SCH) MarchMarchMarchMarch 22222222 Severe Speech DisordersSevere Speech DisordersSevere Speech DisordersSevere Speech Disorders Bronwyn Carrigg, SP (SCH) Bronwyn Carrigg, SP (SCH) Bronwyn Carrigg, SP (SCH) Bronwyn Carrigg, SP (SCH)
Dr Elise Baker, SP (USYD)Dr Elise Baker, SP (USYD)Dr Elise Baker, SP (USYD)Dr Elise Baker, SP (USYD) April 5April 5April 5April 5 Brain Injury in the Rural SettingBrain Injury in the Rural SettingBrain Injury in the Rural SettingBrain Injury in the Rural Setting Sarah Massey,Sarah Massey,Sarah Massey,Sarah Massey,
Paed Rehab Coordinator (HNELHN)Paed Rehab Coordinator (HNELHN)Paed Rehab Coordinator (HNELHN)Paed Rehab Coordinator (HNELHN) April 19April 19April 19April 19 Sensory Processing (Winnie DunSensory Processing (Winnie DunSensory Processing (Winnie DunSensory Processing (Winnie Dunn Course)n Course)n Course)n Course) Debbie Hopper, OT (HNELHN)Debbie Hopper, OT (HNELHN)Debbie Hopper, OT (HNELHN)Debbie Hopper, OT (HNELHN)
Allied Health TeleHealth will be from 1.00-2.00pm. Contact Chloe Travers (chloe.travers@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au) if you would like to link into the sessions.
Sydney Children's Hospital Medical Grand RoundsSydney Children's Hospital Medical Grand RoundsSydney Children's Hospital Medical Grand RoundsSydney Children's Hospital Medical Grand Rounds
The SCH Medical Grand Rounds Education Program is held each Wednesday, 1:00 Wednesday, 1:00 Wednesday, 1:00 Wednesday, 1:00 ---- 2:002:002:002:00. Upcoming sessions:
9th March C-change/Staff Engagement Presented by: UNSW Analysis Team
16th March TBA
23rd March TBA
30th March When Gut Meets Brain Presented by: Alexandra Johnson and Keith Ooi
To book into a session or participate in the WebEx trial contact Katy on 9382 1641 or via Katy.Sterling-Levis@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU. To view previous sessions on the SESIAHS intranet go to http://sch.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/education/video/.
Sydney Children's Hospital Mental Health Grand RoundsSydney Children's Hospital Mental Health Grand RoundsSydney Children's Hospital Mental Health Grand RoundsSydney Children's Hospital Mental Health Grand Rounds
The SCH Mental Health Grand Rounds Education Program is held fortnightly on Monday, 1:00 Monday, 1:00 Monday, 1:00 Monday, 1:00 ---- 2:002:002:002:00. Details of upcoming Mental Health Grand Rounds sessions will be distributed by email and included in the Allied to Kids newsletter. Upcoming sessions:
No details available at the time of distribution.
To view previous sessions on the SESIAHS intranet go to http://sch.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/education/video/.
John Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Grand RoJohn Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Grand RoJohn Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Grand RoJohn Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Grand Roundsundsundsunds
The JHCH Paediatric Grand Rounds Education Program is held each TuesTuesTuesTuesday, 1:00 day, 1:00 day, 1:00 day, 1:00 ---- 2:002:002:002:00. Upcoming session topics include (more specific details are released one week prior to the session):
8th March Quality
15th March Surgery
22nd March Oncology
29th March Neurology
5th April General/Community
For instructions on how to view these sessions online or to access previous sessions, please email Sonia.Hughes@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au or call 6592 9623.
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Occupational Therapy Approaches with Children and Adolescents with ASD Occupational Therapy Approaches with Children and Adolescents with ASD Occupational Therapy Approaches with Children and Adolescents with ASD Occupational Therapy Approaches with Children and Adolescents with ASD
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The workshop aims to enhance the skills of occupational therapists who offer services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by providing information on:
• the occupational impact of the core features of ASD and associated cognitive, sensory, motor and psychological features
• interventions commonly used with children and adolescents with ASD
• evidenced-informed occupational therapy information gathering and intervention strategies for children and adolescents with ASD
• OT approaches specific to different stages and contexts in the life of a child or adolescent with ASD
For further details please email Jessica.White@autismqld.com.au
Picky Eaters vs. Problem FeedersPicky Eaters vs. Problem FeedersPicky Eaters vs. Problem FeedersPicky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders
The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS)The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS)The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS)The Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding WorkshopApproach to Feeding WorkshopApproach to Feeding WorkshopApproach to Feeding Workshop
Basic 3 day CourseBasic 3 day CourseBasic 3 day CourseBasic 3 day Course Tuesday 9th August – Thursday 11th August 2011
2 days of Special Interest Training2 days of Special Interest Training2 days of Special Interest Training2 days of Special Interest Training Friday 12th August & Saturday 13th August 2011
VenueVenueVenueVenue Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Education Centre, Bowen Bridge Road, Herston, Brisbane, Queensland
CostCostCostCost Basic 3 day course: $699.00 (Incl GST)
Special interest days: $260.00 (Inc GST) per day Basic 3 day plus 2 special interest days: $1,159 (save $60)
Registration closes Friday 22nd July 2011 – Limited seating available
For further details please visit
http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/Research/ResearchCentres/cnrc/Pages/PickyEatersvsProblemFeeders.aspx
The Inaugural SpineCare ConferenceThe Inaugural SpineCare ConferenceThe Inaugural SpineCare ConferenceThe Inaugural SpineCare Conference
Innovation and Practice in Childhood Spinal ConditionsInnovation and Practice in Childhood Spinal ConditionsInnovation and Practice in Childhood Spinal ConditionsInnovation and Practice in Childhood Spinal Conditions “Laying the Foundations”“Laying the Foundations”“Laying the Foundations”“Laying the Foundations”
March 10March 10March 10March 10thththth & 11& 11& 11& 11tttthhhh 2011201120112011 Daltone House, SydneyDaltone House, SydneyDaltone House, SydneyDaltone House, Sydney
The conference program will showcase four international keynote speakers, world renowned for their exemplary research and clinical excellence in the field of paediatric spinal cord injury. It will also feature a collection of paediatric spinal hypotheticals presented by Dr Norman Swan, multi-award winning producer, broadcaster and investigative journalist. Get ready to be entertained and have your thoughts stimulated by actors and a panel of experts.
For further information visit: http://www.spinecareconference.org.au
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Sydney Nutrition Update DaySydney Nutrition Update DaySydney Nutrition Update DaySydney Nutrition Update Day
Tuesday 19Tuesday 19Tuesday 19Tuesday 19thththth April 2011April 2011April 2011April 2011 Waterview Convention Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic ParkWaterview Convention Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic ParkWaterview Convention Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic ParkWaterview Convention Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park
Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: $44 (incl GST)$44 (incl GST)$44 (incl GST)$44 (incl GST) $22 for Nutrition Society members$22 for Nutrition Society members$22 for Nutrition Society members$22 for Nutrition Society members Registrations close 15Registrations close 15Registrations close 15Registrations close 15thththth April 2011April 2011April 2011April 2011
Presenting international speaker Professor Flavia Indrio (Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition) from the University of Bari, Italy and keynote speaker Professor Peter Davies the Director of The Children’s Nutrition Research Centre in Queensland.
For moFor moFor moFor more information email:re information email:re information email:re information email: nsa@fcconventions.com.au
Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy & DevelopmentalTreatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy & DevelopmentalTreatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy & DevelopmentalTreatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy & Developmental
Disabilities Disabilities Disabilities Disabilities –––– Perth 2011Perth 2011Perth 2011Perth 2011 Margaret Mayston, PhD, AM Senior Tutor Bobath Centre LondonMargaret Mayston, PhD, AM Senior Tutor Bobath Centre LondonMargaret Mayston, PhD, AM Senior Tutor Bobath Centre LondonMargaret Mayston, PhD, AM Senior Tutor Bobath Centre London
Neuroscience Workshop Neuroscience Workshop Neuroscience Workshop Neuroscience Workshop 1111stststst & 2& 2& 2& 2ndndndnd April 2011, 9am April 2011, 9am April 2011, 9am April 2011, 9am –––– 5.00pm (5.00pm (5.00pm (5.00pm (TBCTBCTBCTBC)))) The Centre for Cerebral The Centre for Cerebral The Centre for Cerebral The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, 106 Bradford St Coolbinia WA Palsy, 106 Bradford St Coolbinia WA Palsy, 106 Bradford St Coolbinia WA Palsy, 106 Bradford St Coolbinia WA
CostCostCostCost: $450.00 (includes all course notes; lunch, morning/afternoon tea; 12 month membership to ABNDTA) Applications close 15Applications close 15Applications close 15Applications close 15thththth March 2011March 2011March 2011March 2011
Bobath Refresher Course Bobath Refresher Course Bobath Refresher Course Bobath Refresher Course ---- April 2011(Dates TBC)April 2011(Dates TBC)April 2011(Dates TBC)April 2011(Dates TBC) The Refresher Course offers the opportunity to review and update course members understanding of the Bobath concept. Content will include aspects of classification of cerebral palsy, assessment, problem solving and treatment planning from both a theoretical point of view and during hands-on therapy sessions.
CostCostCostCost: Registration $1500 (includes GST & membership of ABNDTA) Applications close 28Applications close 28Applications close 28Applications close 28thththth February 2011February 2011February 2011February 2011
For registration forms and further information on either workshop, visit www.abndta.asn.au
Back to Basics Developmental Physiotherapy CourseBack to Basics Developmental Physiotherapy CourseBack to Basics Developmental Physiotherapy CourseBack to Basics Developmental Physiotherapy Course
6666thththth –––– 10101010thththth JuneJuneJuneJune 2011201120112011 Royal Children’s Hospital, BrisbaneRoyal Children’s Hospital, BrisbaneRoyal Children’s Hospital, BrisbaneRoyal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane
Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: $$$$700700700700 (incl GST)(incl GST)(incl GST)(incl GST) Expressions of interestExpressions of interestExpressions of interestExpressions of interest close 15close 15close 15close 15thththth ApriApriApriApril 2011l 2011l 2011l 2011
To obtain a copy of the expression of interest form or for further details email To obtain a copy of the expression of interest form or for further details email To obtain a copy of the expression of interest form or for further details email To obtain a copy of the expression of interest form or for further details email Jacqueline_cramb@health.qld.gov.au or
phone Jacqueline on 07 3636 8506
Burns Rehabilitation ManagementBurns Rehabilitation ManagementBurns Rehabilitation ManagementBurns Rehabilitation Management
19191919thththth & 20& 20& 20& 20thththth MayMayMayMay 2011201120112011 Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde, SydRoyal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde, SydRoyal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde, SydRoyal Rehabilitation Centre, Ryde, Sydneyneyneyney
Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: $$$$80808080 ((((for both daysfor both daysfor both daysfor both days)))) $50 (for one day)$50 (for one day)$50 (for one day)$50 (for one day) RegistrationsRegistrationsRegistrationsRegistrations close 1close 1close 1close 13333thththth April 2011April 2011April 2011April 2011
To obtain a copy of the registration form or for further details email To obtain a copy of the registration form or for further details email To obtain a copy of the registration form or for further details email To obtain a copy of the registration form or for further details email anne.darton@aci.health.nsw.gov.au or
phone Anne on 02 9926 5641
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Celebrating 80 years of Speech Pathology at…
Did you know that Speech Pathology in Australia started at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children
(now known as The Children’s Hospital at Westmead) in 1931?
To celebrate this milestone, we will be hosting a series of workshops delivered by local and internationally renowned
guest speakers. Below is an outline of scheduled events for our anniversary celebrations. Each event will be advertised
individually prior to registration with further details.
Upcoming events for 2011
DateDateDateDate TopicTopicTopicTopic Guest SpeakerGuest SpeakerGuest SpeakerGuest Speaker
Monday May 9th Voice Problems in Children: Demystifying
diagnosis and management
Dr Cate Madill, Speech Pathologist
Dr John Curotta, ENT
Friday September 2nd Language Development & Language
Disorders: Applying 21st Century
Knowledge to 20th Century problems
Dr Patricia Eadie, Speech Pathologist
Wednesday September 7th Talk to the expert! Expanding our
knowledge in paediatric feeding and
Modified Barium Swallow
Professor Joan Arvedson, Speech
Pathologist
Thursday September 8th MBS Masterclass Professor Joan Arvedson, Speech
Pathologist
Further InformationFurther InformationFurther InformationFurther Information Contact Noella Phillips, Speech Pathology Administrative Assistant T: (02) 9845 2076 | e: NoellaP@chw.edu.au | f:(02) 9845 2078
Paediatric Voice: Updating & Upskilling SPaediatric Voice: Updating & Upskilling SPaediatric Voice: Updating & Upskilling SPaediatric Voice: Updating & Upskilling Speech Pathologistspeech Pathologistspeech Pathologistspeech Pathologists
Presented by Presented by Presented by Presented by Cate Madill, Speech Pathologist, University of SydneyCate Madill, Speech Pathologist, University of SydneyCate Madill, Speech Pathologist, University of SydneyCate Madill, Speech Pathologist, University of Sydney,,,, & & & & Dr John Curotta, ENT surgeon, The Children’s Hospital at WestmeadDr John Curotta, ENT surgeon, The Children’s Hospital at WestmeadDr John Curotta, ENT surgeon, The Children’s Hospital at WestmeadDr John Curotta, ENT surgeon, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
MondayMondayMondayMonday May 9May 9May 9May 9thththth 2011:2011:2011:2011: 8.30am – 4.00pm Registration:Registration:Registration:Registration: 8.00 – 8:30am; Location:Location:Location:Location: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
This interactive workshop has been specifically designed for Speech Pathologists working with children with voice
disorders. It will provide an overview of a multidisciplinary approach to the assessment and management of paediatric
voice disorders. Protocols and assessment procedures specific to this population will be examined, and an alternative approach to differential diagnosis will be presented. The event will have a seminar/workshop approach throughout.
Participants will be encouraged to engage in activities and there will be plenty of opportunities for questions & discussion.
Topics to be covered include: Topics to be covered include: Topics to be covered include: Topics to be covered include:
• Incidence & prevalence of voice disorders
• Disorder types and symptoms
• Treatment of paediatric voice disorders
• Outcomes of treatment
Registration DetailsRegistration DetailsRegistration DetailsRegistration Details Early Bird registration by Friday 8th April:Early Bird registration by Friday 8th April:Early Bird registration by Friday 8th April:Early Bird registration by Friday 8th April: $220 (incl GST) for Speech Pathologists; $100 (incl GST) for Students Final registration by Monday 2nd May:Final registration by Monday 2nd May:Final registration by Monday 2nd May:Final registration by Monday 2nd May: $250 (incl GST) for Speech Pathologists;
$125 (incl GST) for Students Further InformationFurther InformationFurther InformationFurther Information Contact Gloria Tzannes, Senior Speech Pathologist
T: (02) 9845 2076 | f:(02) 9845 2078 e: GloriaK2@chw.edu.au
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Australasia Pacific
Play Therapy Association
Play Therapy ConferencePlay Therapy ConferencePlay Therapy ConferencePlay Therapy Conference
Building Healing RelationshipsBuilding Healing RelationshipsBuilding Healing RelationshipsBuilding Healing Relationships
AugustAugustAugustAugust 18181818 ---- 19191919 2011201120112011 Four Points Sheraton, Geelong, VICFour Points Sheraton, Geelong, VICFour Points Sheraton, Geelong, VICFour Points Sheraton, Geelong, VIC
Call for papers closes 31Call for papers closes 31Call for papers closes 31Call for papers closes 31stststst MarchMarchMarchMarch
Full program will be available from May 2011Full program will be available from May 2011Full program will be available from May 2011Full program will be available from May 2011
This conference brings together clinicians, professionals,
researchers and educators who work with children and
use play therapy and related techniques to help children
overcome traumas and facilitate children’s development.
The focus will be on relationships between therapists and
their clients, family relationships and relationships within
the community.
More information visit: www.appta.org.au
Email enquiries regarding the submission process to:
Karen.stagnitti@deakin.edu.au
Presentations and photos from the Rural and Remote Health Conference in Albury 2010 are now available on the NSW Institute of Rural clinical Service and Teaching website: http://www.ircst.health.nsw.gov.au/nested_content/home_sub_menu/quick_links_to_projects2/conference The latest edition of their newsletter is available at: http://www.ircst.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/133071/IRCSTWhile_Vol_16.pdf
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Circle of Security Parenting Training©Circle of Security Parenting Training©Circle of Security Parenting Training©Circle of Security Parenting Training© and Circle of Security Parenting© DVDand Circle of Security Parenting© DVDand Circle of Security Parenting© DVDand Circle of Security Parenting© DVD
Presented by Circle of Security® co-originator
Glen Cooper
May 23 May 23 May 23 May 23 ----26, 201126, 201126, 201126, 2011
Harbour View Function CentreHarbour View Function CentreHarbour View Function CentreHarbour View Function Centre Queens Warf, Newcastle NSWQueens Warf, Newcastle NSWQueens Warf, Newcastle NSWQueens Warf, Newcastle NSW
Circle of Security®Circle of Security®Circle of Security®Circle of Security® has created a new DVD parenting
education program offering the core components of the
evidence-based and internationally acclaimed COS®®®®
protocol. This 4-Day seminar trains professionals to use
an eight-chapter DVD to educate parents and caregivers.
Cost: $1000 U.S. (includes COS Parenting© DVD, COS
Parenting Training© Manual, Parent Handouts, License to
use the above materials to teach COS Parenting© to
caregivers*). $100 U.S. discount with full payment by
April 28th.
More information contact: Rebecca Ferbrache Ph (02) 49 246 550 Fax: (02) 49 246 561 Mobile: 0438 171 499
Critical Care Conference in the Vineyards
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Mercure Resort, Hunter Valley GardensMercure Resort, Hunter Valley GardensMercure Resort, Hunter Valley GardensMercure Resort, Hunter Valley Gardens Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSWPokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSWPokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSWPokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW
Registrations close 15Registrations close 15Registrations close 15Registrations close 15thththth April 2011April 2011April 2011April 2011
Cost: $270 (Early Bird prior to 11Cost: $270 (Early Bird prior to 11Cost: $270 (Early Bird prior to 11Cost: $270 (Early Bird prior to 11thththth March)March)March)March) $300 (Full fee for two days)$300 (Full fee for two days)$300 (Full fee for two days)$300 (Full fee for two days)
This critical care conference has been organised by
Hunter New England Health professionals to provide
insight into surrounding institutions and their professional
developments in relation to critical care.
Conference enquiries phone: Karen Chronister 02 4921 4783 criticalcare@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
or
Kelvin Smith
02 4985 5283
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Children’s Place on the AgendaChildren’s Place on the AgendaChildren’s Place on the AgendaChildren’s Place on the Agenda Past, present and futurePast, present and futurePast, present and futurePast, present and future
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First AnnouncementFirst AnnouncementFirst AnnouncementFirst Announcement
For further details visit:
http://www.conferenceaction.com.au/UserFiles/File/NIFTeY-CCCH%20-%201st%20Announcement.pdf
The Introduction to the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
Dr Kylie Gray Dr Kylie Gray Dr Kylie Gray Dr Kylie Gray &&&& Deborah SweeneyDeborah SweeneyDeborah SweeneyDeborah Sweeney
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Griffith University EcoCentre, BrisbaneGriffith University EcoCentre, BrisbaneGriffith University EcoCentre, BrisbaneGriffith University EcoCentre, Brisbane
The Introduction to the ADOS workshop is intended for clinicians interested in using the ADOS. It provides an introduction to the ADOS as an assessment tool, and is a first step for researchers in the process for establishing reliability. It uses a mixture of large group lecture, demonstration, and scoring, as well as a live demonstration of the ADOS.
ADOS workshops are designed for psychologists, paediatricians, and psychiatrists. Speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and doctoral students who have experience in standardised assessment measures are also able to attend the training workshops. RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration
Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird Early Bird (25th March 2011): $745 (GST inc) Standard Standard Standard Standard (after 25th March 2011): $845 (GST inc)
For more information go to: www.zimei.com.au
Understanding Visual Perceptual Skills in Children
Dr Chris Chapparo Dr Chris Chapparo Dr Chris Chapparo Dr Chris Chapparo
March 21st 23rd, 2011March 21st 23rd, 2011March 21st 23rd, 2011March 21st 23rd, 2011
The Stage Conference CentThe Stage Conference CentThe Stage Conference CentThe Stage Conference Centre, SUV, Sydneyre, SUV, Sydneyre, SUV, Sydneyre, SUV, Sydney
The workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to study visual perception and visual perceptual deficits that are commonly found in children with learning difficulties, including children with disabilities such as autism or Aspergers syndrome and intellectual impairment.
Visual perception will be examined from a theoretical, neuroscience and occupational performance perspective. Suggestions for methods of assessment and intervention within the context of school occupations will be presented. RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration Standard Standard Standard Standard (after 25th March): $750 (GST inc)
For more information go to: www.zimei.com.au
Registration available from March 2011Registration available from March 2011Registration available from March 2011Registration available from March 2011
For further details visit http://www.rhrc.com.au/
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Australian Childhood Foundation 2011 International Seminar SeriesAustralian Childhood Foundation 2011 International Seminar SeriesAustralian Childhood Foundation 2011 International Seminar SeriesAustralian Childhood Foundation 2011 International Seminar Series
The Body Remembers: Practical Therapeutic Applications of the Neurobiology of TraumaThe Body Remembers: Practical Therapeutic Applications of the Neurobiology of TraumaThe Body Remembers: Practical Therapeutic Applications of the Neurobiology of TraumaThe Body Remembers: Practical Therapeutic Applications of the Neurobiology of Trauma
2 day workshop with Babette Rothschild2 day workshop with Babette Rothschild2 day workshop with Babette Rothschild2 day workshop with Babette Rothschild
PPPPerth 13erth 13erth 13erth 13thththth & 14& 14& 14& 14thththth JuneJuneJuneJune Adelaide 16Adelaide 16Adelaide 16Adelaide 16thththth & 17& 17& 17& 17thththth JuneJuneJuneJune Melbourne 23Melbourne 23Melbourne 23Melbourne 23rdrdrdrd & 24& 24& 24& 24thththth JuneJuneJuneJune Brisbane 27Brisbane 27Brisbane 27Brisbane 27thththth & 28& 28& 28& 28thththth JuneJuneJuneJune Sydney 30Sydney 30Sydney 30Sydney 30thththth June & 1June & 1June & 1June & 1stststst JulyJulyJulyJuly
The practical workshop will equip participants with the principles and tools for reducing, containing and halting
traumatic hyper-arousal. It is consistent with and a useful adjunct to all methods of psychotherapy and
specialised trauma therapies.
It will enable participants to read and interpret the signals of a dysregulated autonomic nervous system in
individuals who have experienced trauma. It will use real life videos of therapeutic sessions to illustrate the
significance of safe approaches to trauma intervention. The workshop is filled with examples of useable tools
that have been developed by Babette over two decades.
For mFor mFor mFor more information visit:ore information visit:ore information visit:ore information visit: http://www.childhood.org.au/page.aspx?pageID=2005
Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Birth and BeyondCleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Birth and BeyondCleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Birth and BeyondCleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Birth and Beyond
2 day workshop for Speech Pathologists2 day workshop for Speech Pathologists2 day workshop for Speech Pathologists2 day workshop for Speech Pathologists
Thursday 14Thursday 14Thursday 14Thursday 14thththth & Friday 15& Friday 15& Friday 15& Friday 15thththth April 2011April 2011April 2011April 2011 Education Centre, Woolworths Medical Building, Royal Children’s Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, Education Centre, Woolworths Medical Building, Royal Children’s Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, Education Centre, Woolworths Medical Building, Royal Children’s Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, Education Centre, Woolworths Medical Building, Royal Children’s Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, QLD QLD QLD QLD
By attending this workshop you will gain skills and knowledge in the management of patients with cleft palate,
craniofacial anomalies and velopharyngeal dysfunction including information related to;
• support needs of families at diagnosis
• referral processes to tertiary services
• feeding problems and solutions
• communication assessment including language and literacy skills
• speech therapy options and techniques
• diagnostic tests used with this population such as nasometry, videofluoroscopy and nasendoscopy
• interpretation of assessment results and how they affect therapy and/or surgical management of children
with velopharyngeal dysfunction
A practical real-child approach will be highlighted with a series of case study presentations highlighting both
diagnostic and management dilemmas of complex children.
This workshop is designed to develop practical skills and is limited to maximum 15 participants.
Clinicians will be invited to present cases from their local clinics for discussion.
For more information For more information For more information For more information emaemaemaemailililil:::: Helen_Morris@helath.qld.gov.au or Anita_Condon@health.qld.gov.au
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Critical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled TrialsCritical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled TrialsCritical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled TrialsCritical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled Trials
Thursday 28Thursday 28Thursday 28Thursday 28thththth April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) –––– Coffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSWCoffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSWCoffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSWCoffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSW Friday 29Friday 29Friday 29Friday 29thththth April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) April 2011 (8.30am to 12.30pm) –––– University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLDUniversity of Queensland, St Lucia, QLDUniversity of Queensland, St Lucia, QLDUniversity of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD
ImplemenImplemenImplemenImplementing Evidence into Practiceting Evidence into Practiceting Evidence into Practiceting Evidence into Practice
Thursday 28Thursday 28Thursday 28Thursday 28thththth April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) –––– Coffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSWCoffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSWCoffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSWCoffs Harbour Racing Club, Coffs Harbour, NSW Friday 29Friday 29Friday 29Friday 29thththth April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) April 2011 (1pm to 4pm) –––– University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLDUniversity of Queensland, St Lucia, QLDUniversity of Queensland, St Lucia, QLDUniversity of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD
For more information email:For more information email:For more information email:For more information email: angelav.ot@gmail.com
5555thththth NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2011NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2011NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2011NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2011
Strong Foundations in Sifting SandsStrong Foundations in Sifting SandsStrong Foundations in Sifting SandsStrong Foundations in Sifting Sands
Preliminary NotPreliminary NotPreliminary NotPreliminary Noticeiceiceice
9999thththth –––– 1tth November 20111tth November 20111tth November 20111tth November 2011
Glasshouse, Port Macquarie NSWGlasshouse, Port Macquarie NSWGlasshouse, Port Macquarie NSWGlasshouse, Port Macquarie NSW
Call for abstracts opens 1Call for abstracts opens 1Call for abstracts opens 1Call for abstracts opens 1stststst March and closes 30March and closes 30March and closes 30March and closes 30thththth JuneJuneJuneJune
More details available at More details available at More details available at More details available at http://www.hotelnetwork.comhttp://www.hotelnetwork.comhttp://www.hotelnetwork.comhttp://www.hotelnetwork.com.au/conferences/conferences/ruralhealth2011.au/conferences/conferences/ruralhealth2011.au/conferences/conferences/ruralhealth2011.au/conferences/conferences/ruralhealth2011
To be added to the mailing list To be added to the mailing list To be added to the mailing list To be added to the mailing list please please please please send an email tosend an email tosend an email tosend an email to:::: ruralhealth@hotelnetwork.com.au
Speech Sound Disorders The Basics and Beyond II
Dr Caroline BowenDr Caroline BowenDr Caroline BowenDr Caroline Bowen November 2011, BrisbaneNovember 2011, BrisbaneNovember 2011, BrisbaneNovember 2011, Brisbane
Expressions of Interest SoughtExpressions of Interest SoughtExpressions of Interest SoughtExpressions of Interest Sought
This two day workshop will provide speech pathologists with an up to date exploration of theoretically sound, evidence based speech assessment, differential diagnosis, goal setting, target selection, and above all, therapy for children with speech sound disorders.
For more information go to: http://www.zimei.com.au/fliers/Speech_Sound_Disorders_Workshop.pdf
For more information go to: http://www.alloccasionsgroup.com/AGOSCI2011
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Positions VacantPositions VacantPositions VacantPositions Vacant
ASD: Diagnosis & Treatment, Workshop 1
ASD: Diagnosis & Treatment, Advanced Workshop
Girls & Women with Asperger’s Syndrome
Succeeding with Asperger’s Syndrome in the Teens
Various VenuesVarious VenuesVarious VenuesVarious Venues
For further information go to: http://www.mindsandhearts.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=199
M I N D S & H E A R T S
DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENTDEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENTDEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENTDEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENTPARTMENTPARTMENTPARTMENT PERMANENT FULL TIMEPERMANENT FULL TIMEPERMANENT FULL TIMEPERMANENT FULL TIME
CHILDREN’S HOPSITAL WESTMEADCHILDREN’S HOPSITAL WESTMEADCHILDREN’S HOPSITAL WESTMEADCHILDREN’S HOPSITAL WESTMEAD
The Deputy Head of Department plays a significant leadership role in Occupational Therapy through assisting
the Occupational Therapy Manager in the day to day management (40%) of occupational therapy staff and
services across the hospital, while maintaining a clinical role (60%) in a specified area. Management duties
include assistance with budget management, data collection and statistical reporting, staff recruitment and
personnel management. The deputy contributes to programme reviews and service development and updates
occupational therapy policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include liaison with designated hospital
clinical units, and coordinating quality improvement activities in the department.
Position closes 14141414thththth March 2011March 2011March 2011March 2011. To enquire about this position please contact Emma Geor on 9845 3369.
For further details or to apply online visit http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=13506.
Introduction to Clinical Education Workshop
Thursday 7Thursday 7Thursday 7Thursday 7thththth April 2011, 9.30am to 4pmApril 2011, 9.30am to 4pmApril 2011, 9.30am to 4pmApril 2011, 9.30am to 4pm
Sydney University (Lidcombe Campus), F Block, Room F126Sydney University (Lidcombe Campus), F Block, Room F126Sydney University (Lidcombe Campus), F Block, Room F126Sydney University (Lidcombe Campus), F Block, Room F126
This workshop is specifically designed for speech pathologists who have not supervised students before or
who have never completed a clinical education workshop.
The workshop will cover areas such as models of clinical education, managing placements, giving and
receiving feedback, learning styles and their application to clinical education and an introduction to
COMPASS®: Competency Assessment in Speech Pathology.
For further information please email: charlotte.colaco@sydney.edu.au
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MANAGER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENTMANAGER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENTMANAGER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENTMANAGER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT
PERMANENT FULL TIMEPERMANENT FULL TIMEPERMANENT FULL TIMEPERMANENT FULL TIME SYDNEY CHILDREN’S HOPSITALSYDNEY CHILDREN’S HOPSITALSYDNEY CHILDREN’S HOPSITALSYDNEY CHILDREN’S HOPSITAL,,,, RANDWICKRANDWICKRANDWICKRANDWICK
The Department Head (Manager) provides leadership to the members of the staff (14.1 FTE’s) and manages,
coordinates, and administers the Department to ensure provision of a comprehensive Occupational Therapy
service for children and young people. The Occupational Therapy Manager develops strategies and policies to
ensure quality Occupational Therapy practice, ensure professional development and to attract and retain
quality staff in a challenging work environment. The Manager works collaboratively with the Deputy Manager
of the Occupational Therapy department. Ensure an effective learning environment for all staff and students
within the Occupational Therapy department. Act as a state wide clinical resource and consultant for health
and other professionals in the tertiary Occupational Therapy management of children. Maintain a clinical
Occupational Therapy load as negotiated with the Director of Community and Ambulatory Care. Assist with
cover across the Occupational Therapy department as required.
Position closes 20202020thththth March 2011March 2011March 2011March 2011. To enquire about this position please contact Virginia Binns on 9382 1055.
For further details or to apply online visit http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=16782.
KURRAJONG EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICEKURRAJONG EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICEKURRAJONG EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICEKURRAJONG EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICE
2 2 2 2 FULL TIME FULL TIME FULL TIME FULL TIME SPEECH PATHOLOGISTSSPEECH PATHOLOGISTSSPEECH PATHOLOGISTSSPEECH PATHOLOGISTS –––– 1 BASED IN WAG1 BASED IN WAG1 BASED IN WAG1 BASED IN WAGGA WAGGA AND 1 IN GRIFFITHGA WAGGA AND 1 IN GRIFFITHGA WAGGA AND 1 IN GRIFFITHGA WAGGA AND 1 IN GRIFFITH
PHYSIOTHERAPIST POSITION FULL TIME /PART TIME AND OR LOCUMPHYSIOTHERAPIST POSITION FULL TIME /PART TIME AND OR LOCUMPHYSIOTHERAPIST POSITION FULL TIME /PART TIME AND OR LOCUMPHYSIOTHERAPIST POSITION FULL TIME /PART TIME AND OR LOCUM
Kurrajong Early Intervention Service (KEIS) is a leading edge Early Childhood Intervention Service with an
outstanding reputation for excellence in the provision of family centred service delivery. Griffith Early
Intervention Service falls under the umbrella of KEIS.
The therapists will work as part of a committed, enthusiastic, transdisciplinary team consisting of
Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Educators, Family Support Workers and Speech Pathologists. The
early childhood intervention team provides a support and therapy service to families and their children (birth –
school age) with disabilities and/or developmental delays.
An information package must be obtained in order to apply. For further information about the positions and
obtain an information package phone Susan Macgillycuddy (Service Manager) on 02 69262466 and refer to
www.kurrajongwaratah.org.au. Applications must be received by the 21st March 2011 and can be sent to:
Mr Ray Carroll
Deputy CEO of Kurrajong Waratah
P O Box 8576
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
SPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATORSPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATORSPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATORSPEECH PATHOLOGY CLINICAL EDUCATOR
TEMPORARY PART TIMETEMPORARY PART TIMETEMPORARY PART TIMETEMPORARY PART TIME
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS RESEARCH & TREATMENT CLINICCOMMUNICATION DISORDERS RESEARCH & TREATMENT CLINICCOMMUNICATION DISORDERS RESEARCH & TREATMENT CLINICCOMMUNICATION DISORDERS RESEARCH & TREATMENT CLINIC
The University of Sydney on campus clinic (Communication Disorders Treatment and Research Clinic-CDTRC)
is seeking expressions of interest for a 0.7 FTE vacancy for a temporary clinical educator/speech pathologist
until 16th December 2011. There are six to eight Speech Pathology Clinical Educators who work within the
clinical education team to provide quality clinical services to adults and children through the education of
undergraduate and masters students. The CDTRC operates 50 weeks per year, Monday-Friday from 8am -
6pm. Clients live in all areas of NSW and approximately 50% are from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The CDTRC has a strong ethos of evidence based practice. At least 3 years clinical experience is required and
previous clinical education experience highly desired. There is the possibility of further offers of employment
or increased hours subject to funding and need.
For further information please contact Dr Alison Purcell, Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator on (02) 9351
9335 or alison.purcell@sydney.edu.au
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