Conferences - Seminars - Workshops - Forums - Meetings - Congresses - Symposia - Courses - Gatherings - etc

> February

Health Facilities Design and Development 2010 - February 23 - 24, 2010 Venue to be confirmed, Brisbane, QLD, Australia - Website

This year’s theme is ‘Future Proofing your Health Facility Infrastructure with Flexible & Innovative Designs to Effectively Utilise your Model Care’. Leading CEO’s from, Gold Coast Health Service, Townsville Health Service, Cape York Health Service & Greenslopes Private Hospital will lead the way in delivering the latest cutting-edge insights and innovative thinking to you. Call 02 9229 1000 for more details.

> March

The Deteriorating Patient - March 11 - 12, 2010 - Four Seasons, Sydney, NSW, Australia - Website

SEMINAR AIMS:

• To share information about the implementation of initiatives, structures, systems and strategies that have improved the patient journey for older people requiring transitional care.
• To showcase models of care, models of service delivery, tools and other innovations that have been proven effective in the delivery of transitional care for older people.

AUDIENCE

Management, health professionals, academics, policy makers and like-minded others with an interest in ensuring access to and the smooth and effective delivery of transitional care for older people.

Network to Network 2010 - the inaugural Australasian clinical networks conference - 17-19 March 2010 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia - Website

The Victorian Department of Health and health departments across Australia and New Zealand are pleased to invite you to Melbourne for the ‘Network to Network 2010 – The Inaugural Australasian Clinical Networks Conference’.

We are delighted to have attracted outstanding international, nationals and many local presenters in improving health care, who are currently involved in Clinical and Health Networks.

The conference aims to:

• Strengthen ties between clinical network communities across Australasia with clinicians, consumers and policy makers – working together and sharing information to transform healthcare.
• Disseminate strategies to improve patient care through the collaborative work of networks and evaluation of outcome focussed approaches.

Delegates will have a range of opportunities to interact with speakers, clinical leaders and others during conference sessions and workshops, panels and network meetings, both formal and informal. We look forward to dynamic discussions and debate about the role of clinical networks in improving patient care.

Click here to download the Program and Registration form (PDF file, 3.68mb)

CAREX - March 18 - 19, 2010 - Caulfield Racecourse, VIC, Australia - Website

Melbourne CAREX 2010 (MCX2010)
“Australia’s Premier Health & Aged Care Expo”
For CEOs, Managers, Clinicians, Health Professionals, Carers & Staff

March 18 & 19, open 0930-1600 daily, free admission, free & fee paying workshops Caulfield Racecourse

> April

Canberra Helath Summit - April 7-8, 2010 - Canberra, ACT, Australia

A one and a half day forum to discuss reform and initiatives being introduced across the Australian health system.

A valuable opportunity for those who work in the health system to hear about future directions, reforms and initiatives that are already improving health outcomes across our communities, covering issues such as:

• Better accountability and performance measurement
• Enhancing primary and community health
• Improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the public hospital system
• Expansion of aged care options
• Increasing the focus on patients
• Improved health responses for the most vulnerable in our communities
• Building a sustainable health system

Early call for interest in attending the summit and a call for papers.
Kahlea McGeechan
Health Performance, Improvement, Innovation & Redesign, ACT Health
Tel : 02 6205 0549
Email : kahlea.mcgeechan@act.gov.au

Rural Health Conference, Ballarat Mercure Hotel, 21-23 April 2010 - Website

"Health at the heart of the community"

Who should attend?
Board members and senior staff of rural and regional health services, consumers, policy makers, health professionals, academics and peak organisations

Workshops
Workshops will be held reflecting ‘Rural directions – for a stronger healthier Victoria”

• Improving the health of rural Victoria
• Supporting a contemporary health system
• Strengthening and sustaining rural health services

Key Dates
15 March 2010 – Abstract Submission Closes
31 March 2010 – Early Bird Registration Closes – Prices have been kept at the 2008 rate.
1 April 2010 – Notification of Abstracts

> May

Critical Care Nursing Continuing Education 11th Annual Meeting ICE 2010 - Friday 21 – Saturday 22 May 2010 - Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach, NSW, Australia - Website

The ICE meeting is the annual ACCCN conference offering a unique opportunity for all critical care nurses whether they are a novice or highly experienced, to enhance their professional career with knowledge, information and networking.

The meeting includes presentations and interactive workshops on a range of topics, delivered by nurses that reflect current critical care practice.

Conducted over two days, the program includes clinically focused and professional sessions with a pre-conference, comprehensive ALS program.

Complementing the education program is the opportunity to catch up with old friends and establish new networks with fellow critical care professionals.

Attended by a large group of industry partners, this meeting provides opportunities that only come around once a year.

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