26 May :National Sorry day 2017
27 May : Dreamtime at the G /The Long Walk MCG Melbourne
27 May to June 3 National Reconciliation Week
29 May : Survey Close : review into rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacy workforce
31 May World No Tobacco Day
6 June : Stomp out the Gap : Cathy Freeman Foundation
28 June National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
1-2 July Aboriginal Health Conference Perth
2-9 July NAIDOC WEEK
8-9 July myPHN Conference 2017 – National health conference
7 July Awabakal 40th Anniversary Dinner
4 August : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s day
8-9 August 2nd World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Viral Hepatitis Alaska in August 2017
30 October –2 Nov NACCHO AGM Members Meeting Canberra Details to be released soon (May 2017)
27-30 November Indigenous Allied Health Australia : IAHA Conference Perth
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Time: gather at 10:30am for a start at 10:45am
Venue: Gather at Regatta Point and walk starts at base of Commonwealth Avenue Bridge
27 May : Dreamtime at the G /The Long Walk MCG Melbourne
As part of the ongoing review into workforce programs administered under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, including Rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Workforce Programs, Healthcare Management Advisors have been contracted by the Department of Health to conduct a number of surveys.
HMA are seeking feedback from community pharmacists, students, pharmacy assistants, interns and graduates that have participated in the programs, or from people who have not participated, but would still like to provide feedback. The purpose of these surveys is to help assess whether the programs, in their current format, effectively address the workforce shortages in Rural Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia are fully supportive of assessing the current programs and encourage you to take part.
Links to the program specific surveys are below; each survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be held in confidence by HMA. For more information about our project, please see the Plain Language Statement.
Survey links for participating pharmacists:
- Intern Incentive for Rural Pharmacies & Extension Program (for pharmacists) –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IIARP-pharms
- Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer Program (for pharmacists) –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPLO-pharms
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship Scheme (for pharmacists) –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATSIPATS-pharms
- Continuing Professional Education Allowance –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CPE-allowance
- Emergency Locum Service –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/locum-service
- Rural Pharmacy Mentor Scheme –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mentor-scheme
- Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer Program (for RPLOs) –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RPLO
Survey links for students, pharmacy assistants, interns and graduates:
- Rural Pharmacy Scholarship & Mentor Scheme (for students) –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RP-scholar-mentor
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATSIPSS
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship Scheme (for pharmacy assistants) – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATSIPATS
- Intern Incentive for Rural Pharmacies & Extension Program (for interns & graduates) –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IIARP-interns
- Rural Intern Training Allowance –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/intern-training
We appreciate your feedback. If you have any difficulty accessing the survey, or other queries please do not hesitate to contact Emma Fehring on 03 9998 1950 or via email emmafehring@hma.com.au
More info Here
June 2 HESTA Primary Health Care Awards close
Nominate now to recognise Australia’s primary health care leaders
The search for the nation’s best primary health care professionals has begun with nominations now open for the 2017 HESTA Primary Health Care Awards.
Presented in conjunction with the 12th National Allied Health Conference, the Awards recognise the dedication and professionalism of those working in all aspects of primary health care including health educators, medical practice managers, rehabilitation professionals, physios, osteopaths, dentists, pharmacists, GPs and other related therapists.
Employers, colleagues, patients/carers, and individuals can nominate online from now until 2 June 2017.
HESTA CEO, Debby Blakey, said the Awards are an opportunity to recognise the knowledge, skill and commitment of primary health care professionals, who provide some of the best health care services in the world.
“Primary health care professionals are often the first people Australians turn to when we are sick or injured. Their crucial work helps ensure individuals and communities receive quality, accessible health care,” Ms Blakey said.
“The Awards are our opportunity to give back. We’re proud to recognise primary health care teams and individuals who lead and innovate to develop initiatives associated with improvements in patient care, or organisational outcomes that are aimed at improving health outcomes for all Australians,”Ms Blakey said.
Proud Awards sponsor ME – the bank for you, provides the $30,000 prize pool, to be divided among the winners in three award categories — Young Leader, Individual Distinction and Team Excellence.
Each winner will receive $10,000 in a ME Everyday Transaction account to use for further education or team development.
Finalists will receive complimentary registration for the 12th National Allied Health Conference, with interstate finalists flown to Sydney to attend the awards dinner on 28 August 2017.
Submit an online nomination today at hestaawards.com.au.
The importance, resilience and richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages will be the focus of national celebrations marking NAIDOC Week 2017.
The 2017 theme – Our Languages Matter – aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in cultural identity, linking people to their land and water and in the transmission of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.
8-9 July myPHN Conference 2017 – National health conference
myPHN Conference 2017: Transforming healthcare together will attract more than 40 expert health speakers and around 400 delegates from across the nation at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino from 8-9 July.
The second annual national Primary Health Network (PHN) conference will explore the ever changing landscape of health across Australia, focusing on current health reforms, the future of digital health, and what they mean for healthcare providers and the wider community.
It will be officially opened by the Honourable Ken Wyatt MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health.
Conference Chair, Professor Brian Dolan, will lead the interactive two-day program which also includes pre-conference workshops, a myPHN networking event, and a Digital Health Breakfast.
Key streams include social determinants of health, partnerships in primary health, and digital and data innovation.
myPHN Conference Steering Committee Chair Trent Twomey said the conference will deliver unique opportunities for health providers to access keynote speakers addressing a wide range of key health issues.
“We’re proud to once again bring the annual national PHN conference to the region, and it’s a real coup for Cairns to be able to welcome such an array of health experts,” said Mr Twomey.
“In one weekend, delegates will be able to get up to speed on crucial primary health topics by listening, engaging and connecting with fellow health industry professionals.
“myPHN Conference 2017 will address how we can work together to provide optimum service to patients through a series of purposeful workshops and presentations.
“After a sell-out inaugural event in 2016, myPHN Conference will this year deliver a bigger and even better program to help prepare healthcare providers for the future.”
myPHN Conference 2017, with registrations starting at just $75, is open to a wide range of health professionals, including:
- general practitioners
- pharmacists
- dentists
- nurses
- allied health professionals
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers
- medical administrators
- policy makers
- medical educators
- local government and community advocates
- medical allied health and nursing students.
“The conference is all about working together to improve the patient journey, ensuring that patients receive the right care, at the right time, and in the right place,” said Mr Twomey.
Advance Cairns Chief Executive Officer Kevin Byrne said the two-day conference was great news for the Cairns economy.
“We estimate that this conference will bring approximately $750,000 into the Cairns economy through visiting intrastate and interstate delegates, with local tourism and hospitality businesses set to benefit greatly,” said Mr Byrne.
“At this time of the year, Cairns and northern Queensland is a perfect destination for people to visit and experience our amazing natural wonders, and get a taste of the great North Queensland lifestyle.”
Some of the expert speakers presenting at the conference include:
- Professor Brian Dolan (Director at UK-based organisation Health Service 360 and leader in health systems reform)
- Michael Moore (CEO at Public Health Association of Australia)
- Janet Quigley (Acting First Assistant Secretary, Department of Health).
“We would like to invite all health practitioners and their teams to Cairns in magnificent Far North Queensland for high-quality professional skilling and an engaging winter retreat,” added Mr Twomey.
For more information on the conference, including full details of the program, how to register, and trade/sponsorship opportunities, visit the official website at www.myphn.com.au or the conference’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.
4 August each year, Children’s Day
SNAICC has announced the theme for this year’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s day
Held on 4 August each year, Children’s Day has been celebrated across the country since 1988 and is Australia’s largest national day to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
The theme for Children’s Day 2017 is Value Our Rights, Respect Our Culture, Bring Us Home which recognises the 20th anniversary of the Bringing them Home Report and the many benefits our children experience when they are raised with strong connections to family and culture.
8-9 August 2nd World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Viral Hepatitis Alaska USA
2nd World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Viral Hepatitis in Anchorage Alaska in August 2017 after the 1st which was held in Alice Springs in 2014.
Download Brochure Save the date – World Indigenous Hepatitis Conference Final
Further details are available at https://www.wipcvh2017.org/
10 October CATSINAM Professional Development Conference Gold Coast
30 October –2 Nov NACCHO AGM Members Meeting Canberra
27-30 November Indigenous Allied Health Australia : IAHA Conference Perth
Abstracts for the IAHA 2017 National Conference are now open!
We are calling for abstracts for concurrent oral presentations and workshops under the following streams:
– Care
– Cultures
– Connection
For abstract more information visit the IAHA Conference website at: https://iahaconference.com.au/call-for-abstracts/
