Conferences
JANUARY
HealthInf 2010
Third International Conference on health informatics
20-23 Jan 2010, Valencia SPAIN
The purpose of the International Conference on Health Informatics is to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to healthcare and medicine in general and to the specialized support to persons with special needs in particular. Databases, networking, graphical interfaces, intelligent decision support systems and specialized programming languages are just a few of the technologies currently used in medical informatics. Mobility and ubiquity in healthcare systems, standardization of technologies and procedures, certification, privacy are some of the issues that medical informatics professionals and the ICT industry in general need to address in order to further promote ICT in healthcare. For more information visit http://www.healthinf.biostec.org/ or email: Healthinf.secretariat@insticc.org
FEBRUARY
Motor Neuron Disease Symposium
4–5 Feb 2010, Brisbane, QLD
Aimed at promoting links between members of the MND research community, this symposium will highlight current developments in MND research and give scientists from diverse fields the opportunity to come together to discuss current advances, share ideas and perspectives, and to set the stage for future discoveries. A series of oral and poster presentations will illustrate the quality and breadth of research in this field. All participants, particularly students, are encouraged to submit abstracts for the poster session. For more information visit http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/index.html?page=27038#mnd, or email: events@qbi.uq.edu.au
Delivering Governance In The Public Sector
Balancing efficiency, ethics and performance
9-10 Feb 2010, Canberra, ACT
This event will focus on how decisions are taken, communicated, monitored and measured across the public service. It will also highlight best practice tools and techniques for good governance. You will take away: insights into the future of public sector boards; practical examples of governance structures with Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and governance lessons from the private sector which can be applied successfully across the public arena. For more information, visit http://www.governanceaps.com/ Ph: 1300 316 882; Fax: 1300 918 334; email: registration@criterionconferences.com
Third
National Palliative Care Education Conference
Building our workforce
11-12 Feb 2010, Brisbane, QLD
To ensure quality end-of-life care, our workforce must be adequately prepared in the principles and practice of palliative care. This conference will identify future directions for building a palliative care workforce capable of meeting the needs of our communities. The conference will be held at the Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane. For further information or to register your interest contact: Catriona Bisset, Project Coordinator, PCC4U catriona.bisset@qut.edu.au. Ph: +61 7 3138 6132
MEASURING PATIENT OUTCOMES
Improving service delivery across the continuum of care to drive reform
17-18 Feb 2010, Sydney, NSW
This conference brings together perspectives from the continuum of care to examine how National Access Targets and Guarantees can be implemented across health. It will bring together case studies across jurisdictions to set benchmarks and standardise frameworks for measurement across the entire health system. With the focus on healthcare reform, comes the need to define what we measure and how we measure it, to create smart data which drives improvement. You will take away: expert advice on implementing systems to reach standardised frameworks for reporting & analysis; effective strategies to use data to re-engineer your service delivery and knowledge on how to use data to reward performance. For more information, visit http://www.measuringpatientoutcomes.com Ph: 1300 316 882; Fax: 1300 918 334; email: info@criterionconferences.com
MARCH
2010 TSANZ Annual scientific meeting
20-24 Mar 2010, Brisbane, QLD
The themes of the conference will be based around lung development and future challenges in respiratory health, disease and research. The local organising committee have recruited some outstanding international speakers to provide input, educate and challenge. The overseas keynote speakers are: Professor Stephen Holgate, UK; Professor Kalpalatha (Kay) Guntupalli, MD, ACCP, USA; and Professor Jeffrey Whitsett, USA. For more information, visit http://www.thoracic.org.au/asm2010.html or contact Conference Secretariat: Fax: +618 8363 1604; email: tsanz@fcconventions.com.au
WCIM 2010 Melbourne in conjunction with Physicians Week
World Medicine for the Next Decade: 2010 to 2020
20-25 Mar 2010, Melbourne, VIC
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (IMSANZ), and the International Society of Internal Medicine (ISIM) are pleased to invite you to attend the World Congress of Internal Medicine 2010, to be held in Melbourne, Australia on 20 – 25 March 2010. The Congress will be held in conjunction with the annual RACP Physicians Week. The Congress will appeal to anyone who has an interest in the broad field of general internal medicine and in specialised internal medicine. The theme is World Medicine for the Next Decade: 2010 – 2020, and we will be showcasing excellence in Australasian Medicine and Medical Science. In addition, we want the Congress to celebrate the diversity of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, its Divisions, Faculties and Chapters. For more information, visit http://www.wcim2010.com.au/ Ph: +612 9265 0700; Fax: +612 9267 5443; email: wcim2010@tourhosts.com.au
Evidence on Trial 2010
22 Mar 2010, Auckland NEW ZEALAND
Coinciding with the mid-year meetings of the Cochrane
Collaboration, the New Zealand Branch of the Australasian
Cochrane Centre along with the New Zealand Guidelines Group will
be hosting a one-day symposium Evidence on Trial. This is a
great opportunity to listen to internationally renowned experts
talk about the effects of evidence on health care in the local
and international setting. There is a limit of 200 attendees so
early registration is recommended. For more information visit
http://www.evidenceontrial.co.nz/
14th Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand
Specialities working together to ensure optimal longterm outcomes
28-31 Mar 2010, Wellington NEW ZEALAND
There will be a particular focus on the multidisciplinary nature of perinatal care and the manner in which early influences can have implications for longterm outcomes. Speakers from a number of specialties will address maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes related to the following themes: Effect of maternal illness; Placental function and dysfunction; Care practices during childbirth; Maternal mental health; Neonatal respiratory control; and Perinatal pathology. For more information visit http://www.psanz.org.au/ or email: psanz2010@eventplanners.com.au
New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference
28-31 Mar 2010, Sunshine Coast, QLD
The NDLR series of meetings has established an international reputation for bringing together leaders in both basic and clinical leukaemia research covering the full spectrum of "bench to clinic" translational research. Leukaemia research is a rapidly evolving field and in recent times has undergone an unprecedented revolution promising a real and significant impact in the clinic. The New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference is the only biennial series of international meetings focused on leukaemia and therefore offers a unique opportunity for scientists and clinicians to keep pace with such a rapidly evolving field. For more information, visit http://www.ndlrconference.com/
The Australian Pain Society and the New Zealand Pain Society Combined Annual Scientific Meeting
Impact of Pain
28-31 Mar 2010, Gold Coast, QLD
We are thrilled to welcome our esteemed international keynote speakers, Professor Irene Tracey, Professor Troels Jensen and Professor Francis Keefe, all leading experts in their fields, who will guide us through the latest advances in clinical and basic pain research. These presentations will be complemented by the Plenary Sessions which will feature our home grown, trans-Tasman world leaders in pain research addressing a variety of issues including pain in ageing, pharmacology of pain, burn pain, musculoskeletal pain, trauma-related pain, epidemiology, mood disturbance, chronic pain and pain and intimacy. These sessions are further complemented with topical workshops, free paper sessions and poster presentations which span a broad array of pain-related research and clinical issues. For more information, visit http://www.dcconferences.com.au/apsnzps/index.php or contact the conference secretariat: DC Conferences, Ph: +612 9954 4400; Fax: +612 9954 0666; email: apsnzps@dcconferences.com.au
Inaugural Australian Obesity Summit
Policy and Prevention
29-30 Mar 2010, Sydney, NSW
In an effort to relieve the cost of obesity to the public health system the Australian government is investing millions of dollars in the prevention and management of obesity related chronic diseases. With Australia ranked as one of the most overweight developed nations in the world, it’s time to ask questions and take action. Ongoing obesity research and review of public health policies present the perfect opportunity to discuss and share insights on alternative strategies and the shift from treatment to prevention. To find out more visit http://www.informa.com.au/obesity or contact Conference Manager Crystal Allen, Ph: +612 9080 4355, email: crystal.allen@informa.com.au
APRIL
All together better health 5 Conference
Leading International Interprofessional health and social care symposia
6-9 Apr 2010, Manly, NSW
We see things differently in the southern hemisphere. Therefore, diversity and innovation is encouraged in the 2010 conference program. There will be diversity in the number, background, culture and experiences of our presenters and delegates. Health and social care professionals, practitioners, patients, consumers, administrators, policy makers and especially students are warmly invited to come and share their time and experiences. Discussion and debate, interactivity and international sharing are encouraged and, in addition, we invite everyone to participate in the development of the Sydney Interprofessional Declaration to advance interprofessional education, learning and practice over the next two years. The Sydney Interprofessional Declaration will aim to ensure that the challenging and exciting dialogue from this important conference will continue into the future. For more information visit http://www.atbh5.com.au/ or contact ATHB5 Secretariat, C/- Conference Action, PO Box 576, Crows Nest NSW 1585 Australia. Ph: +61 2 9437 9333; Fax: +61 2 9901 4586; e-mail: ATBH5@conferenceaction.com.au
6th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its complications (WCPD 2010)
8-11 Apr 2010, Dresden GERMANY
The 6th WCPD provides a great opportunity to enable a more effective communication between all people interested in diabetes prevention and its management. There is the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others especially discussing barriers encountered during prevention programme implementation. Effective primary prevention is essential to reduce the epidemic of type 2 diabetes throughout the world. To achieve this, action is needed not only in the field of policy making but also in the development of targeted intervention programmes which address the needs of people with an increased risk of diabetes, clinical- and community-based healthcare professionals and the general population. In addition other issues such as city planning aspects, funding opportunities and support for policy development are addressed because they affect the efficiency and efficacy of diabetes prevention programmes. For more information visit http://www.wcpd2010.com
Challenges in Cardiology 2010
Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease
9-10 Apr 2010, Herston, QLD
Challenges in Cardiology 2010 is proudly partnered by the Heart Foundation, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Queensland Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association. This conference will attract delegates and speakers from a number of fields including: Cardiologists and Physicians; General Practitioners; Nurses (practice based / cardiac / general); Indigenous Health Workers; Allied Health Professionals; Cardiac Rehabilitation Professionals; Cardiovascular Researchers; and Government and Industry Members. The themes addressed include: what’s new in diagnostics; imaging, electrophysiology and pacing; genetics, stem cell and electronic health, including a look at cost versus effectiveness; adherence to lifestyle and medicines and secondary prevention models and human behaviour. For more information visit http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Get_Involved/Whats_On/Pages/cic2010.aspx or email qld@heartfoundation.org.au
2010 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
Improving Quality, Reducing costs
20-23 Apr 2010, Nice FRANCE
The 15th International Forum continues to grow in influence, and is a key meeting point for healthcare professionals with attendees from over 70 countries. The 2010 theme of Improving Quality, Reducing Costs focuses on what is currently most important to you and your organisation. For more information visit http://internationalforum.bmj.com/2010-forum
Inaugural International Advance Care Planning Conference
Advance Care Planning: Working Towards Success and Sustainability
22-24 Apr 2010, Melbourne VIC
The Inaugural International Advance Care Planning Conference presents a golden opportunity for attendees to participate and hear how advance care planning is working around the world, look at the impact of legislation, health policy and guidelines and see what strategies are working and why. Who should attend? All doctors, nurses, social workers, senior health managers and policymakers and other health professionals who are involved in end-of-life care and/or advance care planning and are committed to improving quality of care for patients. The program will be relevant to health professionals working in hospitals, aged care facilities and community health services, including palliative care. For more information visit http://www.internationalacp2010.com/ or email acp2010@arinex.com.au
Australian Health Inequities Program Symposium
Beyond evidence on reducing health inequities: What works, why and how
27-28 Apr 2010, Adelaide SA
This will be the Final Policy Event for National Health & Medical Research Council funded Australian Health Inequities Program. The aims of the Symposium are to: 1)Present research-based examples of Policies and Programs that were designed to intervene on the social determinants of health inequities; 2)Contribute to debates about the ways in which policy makers can build social determinants of health inequities perspectives into programs inside and outside of government; 3)Compare progress in the uptake of social determinants of health inequities perspectives in Australia and other countries; and 4)Consider how social determinants of health can contribute to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) goal of Closing the Gap. For more information visit http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/PublicHealth/AHIP/2010/ or email: patricia.lamb@flinders.edu.au
Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education Conference
Delivering Quality Care through Evidence
30 Apr 2010, Brisbane, QLD
The 9th Annual CPCRE Research Conference will provide a forum for discussing the latest in research into the delivery of palliative care services in Australia. Invited guests and presenters selected from abstract submissions will share the outcomes from the latest research into palliative care service delivery. Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in discussions during an interactive session with representatives from the National Standards Assessment Program, the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration and CareSearch. This conference will attract RACGP and ACRRM points. For more information visit http://www.health.qld.gov.au/cpcre/rsrch_conf_10.asp
MAY
IFA 10th Global Conference on Ageing
Climate for Change: Ageing into the future
3-6 May 2010, Melbourne VIC
The 10th Global Conference on Ageing will provide a reliable platform for a global information exchange and point of connection for all, working to generate positive social change for older people. The five themes that form the program framework - Climate Change; Social Inclusion; Human Rights; Resourcing Change; and Healthy Ageing - are expected to stimulate new conversations as well as explore in more depth more traditional subject areas. Each theme will be informed by international and regional frameworks including United Nations (UN) Principles for Older People, the UN Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and the Active Ageing Framework of the World Health Organization. For more information, visit http://www.ifa2010.org/ or contact IFA 2010 Conference Managers, Ph: +61 2 9265 0700; Fax: +61 2 9267 5443; email: ifa2010@arinex.com.au
National Stoke Units Conference
6th - 7th May 2010, Rydges, Melbourne
This conference will give you the opportunity to hear case
studies from stroke unit leaders, offering practical guidance on
operational issues affecting the nation's stroke units. These
nurses and clinicians from across the country will share their
experience on implementing initiatives aimed at improving best
practice and patient outcomes in hospitals and dedicated stroke
units. Early bird discount registration ends Friday 26th March
For more information or to register, visit
http://www.iir.com.au/conferences/healthcare/national-stroke-units-conference-I1014
APNA 2nd Annual Conference
Golden Opportunities
6-8 May 2010, Gold Coast QLD
The 2nd National Conference of the Australian Practice Nurses Association will include presentations from a large range of motivating speakers, both national and international, who will bring varied outlooks on the practice nursing profession and the directions it might take in the future. For more information visit http://www.corporatecommunique.com.au/apna/ or contact info@corporatecommunique.com.au
6th Australian Women’s Health Conference
Women’s Health: The New National Agenda
18-21 May 2010, Hobart TAS
The major focus of the Conference, entitled Women’s Health: The New National Agenda, will be to continue the work of getting women’s health as a priority issue onto the public agenda. It will provide an opportunity for individuals, organisations and services involved and concerned with women’s health to contribute to international dialogue, share ideas, knowledge and practice. In particular, the Conference offers a platform for mobilising capacity for women’s health and wellbeing in Australia in the context of the Federal Government’s agreement last year to develop a new national women’s health policy. Delegates will examine the changing social, economic, cultural and political contexts affecting women’s health, as well as policy and practice that promote better health outcomes for women. For more information, visit http://www.leishman-associates.com.au/awhn2010 or contact Conference Manager: Ph +613 6234 7844; email: andrea@leishman-associates.com.au
19th WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors (WONCA CanCUN 2010)
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): The contribution of family medicine
19-23 May 2010, Cancun MEXICO
The 19th Wonca World Conference of Family Doctor is the biggest and most important event of family medicine professionals in the world, attracting more than 5,000 doctors with experience in clinical affairs, administration, education, research, epidemiology and other health-related issues. For more information visit http://www.wonca2010cancun.com or email: information.office@wonca2010cancun.com
QIP and AGPAL’s 5th International Conference in Health Care
Quality around the world
20-22 May 2010, Melbourne VIC
The delivery of modern health care is becoming more integrated across professions. The Quality Around the World program has been developed in consultation with key health organisations to ensure the sessions offer valuable learning for all health professionals. Learn more about e-health and the trend towards integrated primary health care. Discuss the future direction of the health care reforms and the National Health Care Standards. Hear about the latest in infection control and communicating in a multicultural practice. Leading experts from Australia, USA and Europe will address health care reforms, safety and quality, communication and e-health. So whether you work in general practice, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, an Aboriginal medical service, physiotherapy, optometry, a medical deputising service, Division of General Practice, in a hospital setting or are just interested in quality health care - you will benefit from attending Quality Around the World. For more information visit http://www.qip.com.au/conference or email: events@qip.com.au
JUNE
5th IPCRG World Conference
2010 – Making every breath count
2-5 Jun 2010, Toronto CANADA
The IPCRG provides a forum for its constituent national groups so that it may represent international primary care perspectives in respiratory medicine and raise standards of care in individual countries and globally, through collaborative research, innovation and dissemination of best practice and education. We are hoping to further expand the wildly successful meeting of Seville 2008 attended by 950-plus delegates from 42 countries. For more information visit http://www.ipcrg-toronto2010.org/ or email: ce.med@utoronto.ca
RDAQ 2010 - 21st Annual Conference
Coming of Age: Innovations in Rural Health
11-13 Jun 2010, Mackay AUSTRALIA
Doctors and health professionals throughout rural and regional Queensland are invited to join the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland's 21st Annual Conference being held from 11 to 13 June 2010 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre. The theme of RDAQ 2010 is "Coming of age: Innovations in Rural Health" and from this the program will focus on upcoming technological advances, policies and management strategies. The exciting program will encompass: Pre conference procedural workshops; inspiring keynote presentations; lively medico-political forum; interactive concurrent sessions; exciting social events; extensive partner and family program. This conference is a unique opportunity for all healthcare professionals to access key politicians and decision makers and to have their say on the future of rural health. For more information, visit http://conference.rdaq.com.au/ or contact: Sarah Smith, Conference Manager, Ph: 07 3105 7800; Fax: 07 3105 7801; email: ssmith@healthworkforce.com.au
Inaugural National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference (NIDAC 2010)
Listening, Learning and Leading
16-18 Jun 2010, Adelaide AUSTRALIA
The National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference aims to assist and contribute to further develop the capacity of those working to address these harms in meaningful and practical ways. The Conference will also showcase and celebrate the quiet efforts and achievements of those striving to improve the health and well being of our communities. The Inaugural National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference will appeal to workers, service providers, organisation and government working in the areas of: Harmful Indigenous drug and alcohol use and associated harm; Law and Justice; Health and Medicine; Community Development; Indigenous Research; Indigenous and health policy. For more information, visit http://www.nidaconference.com.au/ or Ph: +61 7 3334 4460; Fax: +61 7 3334 4499; email: nidac@ancd.org.au
ICBBE 2010
4th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering
18-20 Jun 2010, Chengdu CHINA
iCBBE 2010 will bring together top researchers from Asian Pacific areas, North America, Europe and around the world to exchange research results and address open issues in all aspects of bioinformatics and biomedical engineering. Within iCBBE2010 there are four special sessions: 1) Environmental Pollution and Public Health (EPPH), 2) Biomathematics and biostatistics session, 3) Biomedical imaging session and 4) Cancer Study session. This conference is sponsored by IEEE Eng in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Sichuan University, Wuhan University and Scientific Research Publishing. For more information visit http://www.icbbe.org/2010/ or email the iCBBE2010 secretary submit@icbbe.org.
JULY
20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion
Health, equity and sustainable development
11-15 Jul 2010, Geneva SWITZERLAND
In a globalized world, the dynamics of modernisation and urbanisation pose major challenges to both health promotion and societal development. Therefore, the Geneva 2010 World conference focuses on building bridges between health promotion and sustainable development by: presenting and discussing the state-of-the-art of knowledge and cross-cutting issues in health promotion and sustainable development, showcasing and challenging best practice in health promotion, with focus on sustainability, and initiating strong alliances and partnerships for promoting sound policies and practices that positively impact the health of people, societies and the planet. For more information visit http://www.iuhpeconference.net or email: info@iuhpeconference.net
ANZAME 2010
Overcoming BARRIERS, RE(E)Forming professional practice
13-16 Jul 2010, Townsville QLD
This conference will consider the journey that health professional education has undertaken in responding to emerging ‘best practice’ and will seek to help chart a course forward to continue overcoming the barriers that impinge upon the ability of health professional education to ‘transmit knowledge, to impart skills, and to inculcate the values of the profession’. For more information visit http://www.jcu.edu.au/anzame10/ or email: info@tailoredstatements.com.au
World Health Care Networks: Auckland Congress
Driving health systems through primary health care
22-24 Jul 2010, Auckland NEW ZEALAND
Health professionals in Australia and New Zealand are facing health system reform. Similarities exist between New Zealand’s system and what is proposed for Australia. What can we learn from each other’s experience with organised primary health care? This conference will include tales of experience from Australia and New Zealand, the latest health research affecting both the Network and Independent practitioner Associations and leaders in politics, policy and health care. For more information visit http://www.ipac.org.nz/conferences or http://www.agpn.com.au/about-us/agpn-events/world-health-care-network-auckland-congress or email twong@agpn.com.au
AUGUST
AAG Northern Territory Conference
The Ageing North
12-13 Aug 2010, Darwin NT
This 2 day event will bring together a wide range of people with an interest in issues of ageing - aged care providers and professionals, policy makers and advocates, researchers and students, and older people themselves. The conference will: raise the profile of ageing issues, and related organisations including AAG, Alzheimer’s Australia, Council on the Ageing, National Seniors; raise awareness of service delivery challenges specific to regional, rural and remote areas in Northern Australia; promote the value of working aged care to the broader community; and provide opportunities to showcase and encourage local research in ageing and aged care. For more information visit http://www.aagNTconference.com or contact conference managers Ph: +61 2 6650 9800 or 1300 368 783; Fax: +61 2 6650 9700 or email: info@eastcoastconferences.com.au
11th International Mental Health Conference
Depression & Anxiety: Who, What, Where, When and How?
18-20 Aug 2010, Gold Coast QLD
The ANZMH Association last visited Anxiety and Depression as a major conference theme in 2000. In the past ten years diagnoses and treatments of both conditions have evolved considerably supported by improved funding and support from State and Federal Governments. Who are the leaders in the fields of depression and anxiety research and service provision? What new treatments have been developed that are recognised as evidence based treatments? Where do we go from here? What further developments are under consideration? What advances can we expect in the next ten years? What changes do we need to implement in the workplace to promote and provide better management of anxiety and depression? When and under what conditions are treatments and programs likely to be successful? How are Governments developing policy to help with the ever increasing number of clients reporting with these conditions? How are new approaches being trialled? The conference will be structured to provide practice updates on the treatment of depression and anxiety over different phases of the life cycle (from childhood to older adults). For more information visit http://www.anzmh.asn.au/conference10/ or email conference@anzmh.asn.au
2010 AES International Conference
Reflecting on Evaluation
30 Aug – 3 Sep 2010, Wellington NEW ZEALAND
The conference will bring together people and organisations with an interest in the theory and practice of evaluation. This year's theme, Reflecting on Evaluation, invites evaluators, commissioners and users of evaluation to reflect on current professional practice and the role of evaluation within the wider society. For more information visit http://www.aesconference2010.org.nz/drupal/
SEPTEMBER
2010 International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network Conference
Advanced nursing practice responding to changing environment: Creating opportunities, enhancing services and maximising outcomes
8-11 Sep 2010, Brisbane QLD
The 6th INP/APNN conference will bring together nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, policy makers, researchers, executives and managers from around the world to discuss, debate and analyse how the nursing profession can respond through advanced practice to changing environments to meet the demands placed on the healthcare system. The conference aims to explore how advanced nursing practice can respond to the many demands placed on health care systems in an environment of constant change. For more information visit http://www.rcna.org.au/conferences/INP_APNN%202010/welcome
16th ISRRT World Congress
9-12 Sep 2010, Gold Coast QLD
The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists World Congress historically offers not only an insight into the latest technological advances and techniques, but also an international perspective and an opportunity to exchange experiences and make new friends. We anticipate colleagues attending from over 50 countries which, together with approximately a thousand radiographers and radiation therapists from Australia and nearby Asia will ensure a truly memorable professional experience. For more information visit http://www.2010isrrt.org/ or email: 2010isrrt@air.asn.au
20th Mental Health Services Conference
20 Years Strong and now a renaissance
14-17 Sep 2010, Sydney NSW
Since the first MHS Conference 20 years ago, many mental health reforms have been implemented. The MHS has actively contributed to this reform and in celebrating its 20th Conference will be highlighting innovative models of mental health care. By looking back we can look forward, we can determine what has worked and what hasn’t and set about ensuring that we build on the strengths of the past. This conference provides an opportunity for all involved in mental health services to come together to discuss ideas, clarify thoughts, listen to and learn from others and to explore possibilities for the future. Keynote speakers include: Alain Topor (Sweden), Leonie Manns (Aust), Anthony Mancini (USA). For more information visit http://www.themhs.org.au/2010-annual-conference
Global congress of Maternal and Infant Health
22-26 Sep 2010, Barcelona SPAIN
This event will be a milestone in the history of Perinatal Medicine for several reasons: Scientific experts from over 80 countries of the five continents will be in Barcelona to share knowledge and experience on relevant topics and novel aspects of this field. Secondly, we have been particularly concerned about the huge differences in medical care needs in relation to Reproductive Medicine around the world, cultural diversities, and the very unfortunate reality that modern medicine is a privileged resource for only a few. For this reason, the key words of this Congress are: globality, dialogue and solidarity. For more information visit http://www.globalcongress2010.com or email: Barcelona2010@matres.mundi.org
PHAA 40th Annual Conference
27-29 Sep 2010, Adelaide SA
The annual conference of the Public Health Association of Australia. For more information visit http://www.phaa.net.au/40thPHAAAnnualConference.php or contact the secretariat marketing@phaa.net.au or 02 62852373.
OCTOBER
European Nursing Congress
Older Persons: The future of care
4-7 Oct 2010, Rotterdam THE NETHERLANDS
In the fourth European Nursing Congress, the central theme is older persons as the future of care. In this congress, nurses from all fields of health care, including homecare workers, general hospital staff, mental health professionals and carers for the mentally disabled, are invited to share their methods and their research findings with regard to care for older persons. The motivation and training of students to train in caring for older persons is another key component. To ensure quality of care for older persons both now and in the future, issues regarding the labour market and labour saving must be brought into focus. How can we create greater efficiency of care by means of, for example, technological support? Innovation, new ideas and creativity in organizing care will be highlighted during the Congress. For more information visit http://www.rotterdam2010.eu or email: info@rotterdam2010.eu
ISA and ISPID Joint Conference
Precious Lives: global collaboration in stillbirth and infant death
8-10 Oct 2010, Sydney NSW
The conference, "Precious lives: global collaboration in stillbirth and infant death" aims to enhance international collaboration in addressing the global loss of lives through stillbirth and infant death. This conference will bring together world class researchers, health professionals and families from across the globe to share new knowledge and initiatives and to build collaborations towards our common goals. For more information visit http://www.isaispid2010.com/ or email: info@conexion.com.au
2010 Australian Sexual Health Conference
18-20 Oct 2010, Sydney NSW
The 2010 Australasian Sexual Health Conference will be held back-to-back with The Australasian HIV/AIDS Conference 2010 (22nd Annual Conference for the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine). Proposed topics include: Marginalised Populations – Migrants and Refugees, Risky behaviour, MSM and Adolescent Sexual Health. Deadline for submission of abstracts: Friday 18th June 2010. For more information contact: The Conference Secretariat, Locked Bag 5057, Darlinghurst NSW 1300. Ph: +61 2 8204 0770; Fax: + 61 2 9212 467; email: info@sexualhealthconference.com.au
TRX10 Translational Research Excellence
21-23 Oct 2010, Brisbane AUSTRALIA
This conference will stimulate trans-disciplinary interaction and collaborations across all areas of human disease research, drug and diagnostic discovery and developments, and bioinformatics - across academia, biopharmaceutical industry and government. Queensland Clinical Trials Network Inc. (QCTN) is pleased to invite submissions for topics, themes, speakers and sponsors for the 2010 Translational Research Excellence Conference (TRX10). In particular, we invite submissions from Asia-Pacific based organisations and institutes. For more information, visit http://www.qctn.com.au/Latest/Events/TRX10/tabid/307/language/en-AU/Default.aspx, Ph: +61 7 3331 3999; Fax: +61 7 3870 9101
NOVEMBER
FIRST GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM ON HEALTH SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Science to accelerate universal health coverage
16-19 Nov 2010, Montreux SWITZERLAND
The World Health Organization and partners will convene the inaugural global symposium on health systems research on 16-19 November 2010. Researchers, policy-makers, funders, and other stakeholders representing diverse constituencies will gather in Montreux, Switzerland to share evidence, identify significant knowledge gaps, and set a research agenda that reflects the needs of low and middle-income countries. For more information, visit http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/symposium_brochure.pdf or email healthsystemresearch@who.int
3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FIXED COMBINATION IN THE TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION, DYSLIPIDEMIA AND DIABETES MELLITUS
The Role of Fixed Combination Therapy in the Reduction of Global Vascular Risk
18-20 Nov 2010, Brisbane AUSTRALIA
This 3rd International Conference on Fixed Combination in the Treatment of Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Diabetes Mellitus will cover all aspects of fixed combination therapy. This meeting will bring together experts in the fields of internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology as well as primary care physicians and general practitioners and allow them to discuss the role of fixed combination in the treatment of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus as well as learn about new combinations and future research directions in this field. Special emphasis will be put on compliance and possible reduction of therapeutic costs with fixed combination therapy. There will be plenary lectures, workshops and satellite symposia as well as how to sessions aimed at practicing clinicians. For more information, visit http://www.fixedcombination.com/2010 Ph: +41 22 5330 948; Fax: +41 22 5802 953; email: fixed2010@fixedcombination.com