1. health and fitness

Issue 71
Allied
to
kids
November 2014
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.
Inside this Edition
Allied Health Telehealth 2015
Allied Health Telehealth Program - FAQs
Allied Health Telehealth 2015
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1-3
Target Word® - The Hanen Program®
3
HETI: The Governance Guide
4
The Health of Children and Young People in
NSW: Report of the Chief Health Officer
2014
4
A Clinician’s Guide: Caring for People with
Gastrostomy Tubes and Devices
4
EnableNSW Prescriber Forum
5
Apps for Allied Health
5
Implementing a Transdisciplinary Care
Model
6
Allied Health Educator Contact Details
7
Save the Date
7-9
Statewide Telehealth Education
10
Conferences/Workshops
Positions Vacant
11-12
12
The Allied Health Educators are currently compiling the
calendar for the 2015 Allied Health Telehealth Program.
Do you have knowledge or skills that would be of
benefit to your Allied Health colleagues that you would
be willing to share? Are you aware of a suitable
session topic or presenter? If you have answered yes
to either of these questions then please contact one of
the Allied Health Educators (details can be found on
page 7).
The Allied Health
Telehealth
Program provides
a great way to
share information
in a professional
forum.
Previous
presentations
have focused on
trauma and adversity in childhood, caring for children
with life limiting illnesses, paediatric feeding in the
community and palliative care and the multidisciplinary
team.
Sessions occur on specified Tuesdays throughout the
year between 1 and 2pm and are free for NSW Health
sites dialing in.
Allied Health Telehealth Program - FAQs
The Allied Health (AH) Telehealth Program is an initiative of the NSW Child Health Networks (CHN) to promote the
use of Telehealth as a means of supporting and enhancing paediatric care across the Greater Eastern and Southern
Child Health Network (GESCHN), the Northern Child Health Network (NCHN) and the Western Child Health Network
(WCHN).
When do the Telehealth sessions occur?
AH Telehealth sessions occur on specified Tuesdays throughout the year between 1 and 2pm.
How do the sessions occur?
The sessions are videoconferenced across the state. To view the sessions you will need to be able to access a
room with a videoconference unit located in it.
What will it cost to participate?
The sessions are free for NSW Health sites to view. The cost for the bridging of the videoconference sites is
provided by the Allied Health Education and Clinical Support program.
How do I know what sessions have been scheduled for the year?
Details about past and future sessions can be found by visiting the Telehealth page (http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/
telehealth.html) on the Allied to Kids website. Once you have navigated to the Telehealth page, you will find links to
the Telehealth calendars.
The Allied Health Educators (AHE) also distribute information about upcoming sessions via email. If you are not
receiving these emails but would like to then please contact one of the AHE (contact details on page 7).
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Allied Health Telehealth Program - FAQs cont.
Is there specific information available about the topics to be presented?
An abstract is uploaded to the calendar for most presentations. This provides more detailed information about the
session.
Abstracts for upcoming sessions are also distributed via email by the AHE.
I would like to register my videoconference site for an upcoming AH Telehealth session, how do I do that?
Registrations for AH Telehealth now occur online. An email to advertise each individual session is distributed by the
AHE. The email contains a copy of the abstract as well as a web link for registration.
What information do I need to have access to so that I can register my site?
It is the responsibility of participants registering to provide accurate videoconference IP address/ISDN/alias details
for the specific videoconference room to be used for the Telehealth session. Please note that you cannot provide
the IP address of your desk top computer. You will also be asked to enter contact details for your local IT support
staff and a nominated local contact. It is often useful to provide the phone number for the room that you will be
viewing the session in (or a mobile phone number) in case of any technical difficulties.
Ensure that you keep these details handy as they will be required each time you register for a session.
My desk top computer has inbuilt videoconference facilities. Can I register it as a site?
If your desk top computer is able to be used as a videoconference unit you may be able to register it for sessions.
You will need to discuss this with your IT Department and ascertain the computers alias number as this will be
required.
I have registered for the session but am no longer able to attend. What should I do?
If you are no longer able to attend a session you have booked into, please email both
[email protected] and [email protected] as soon as possible. With so many
sites linking in, we must ensure that ALL sites have staff attending. Empty sites also incur a charge.
What must I do on the day of the presentation?
If possible, please ensure that your videoconference unit is turned on from 12.30pm onwards as your site will be
dialled in. Remember to take your handouts and the attendance sheet to the room. Ask all participants to complete
the attendance sheet and forward it to [email protected]. Remember to mute your system
throughout the presentation as background noise is very distracting to both the presenter and other participants.
Where should I sit in the room?
All presenters like to be able to see their audience. Please ensure that you are seated sin front of the camera in the
room. If we can’t see you we can only assume that there is no-one in attendance at your site and as previously
mentioned we pay for all sites that are dialled in - even empty ones.
My videoconference unit is turned on but I haven’t been dialled in. What should I do?
If you are not connected by 12.50pm, or you experience connection issues during the session, you must call the
HNE Telehealth Helpdesk on 4985 5400 and select option 1. If you do not get through at first, please keep trying.
I can’t attend a session. Can I view it at a later date?
You will be able to view the AH Telehealth sessions at a later date if your Local Health District/Specialty Network
supports web streaming. Please contact your local IT Support if you are unsure whether your Local Health District/
Specialty Network supports web streaming.
For more information on how you can view sessions via web streaming please view the logon instructions at http://
www.nchn.org.au/a2k/docs/AlliedHealthTelehealthStreamingServerLogonInstructions21052014.pdf.
My Local Health District/Specialty Network doesn’t support web streaming. What can I do?
A copy of the presentation can be provided on request if you are unable to access the session via web streaming.
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Allied Health Telehealth Program - FAQs cont.
How do I complete my evaluation for the session?
Evaluations for sessions are completed online and a web link will be included on the handouts for each session.
Evaluation of Telehealth sessions is essential for the continuation and ongoing success of the Program.
I have viewed a session and require a certificate of attendance for my professional development register.
How do I go about obtaining this?
Certificates of registration are provided to participants approximately 6 weeks following completion of the evaluation.
I am interested in presenting a session. What should I do?
The Allied Health Educators would be more than happy to discuss this with you.
Who can I contact for more information?
To obtain further information about the Allied Health Telehealth Program please contact your Allied Health Educator
(details on page 7).
Target Word® - The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children who are Late
Talkers
Target Word® - The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children who are Late Talkers is an
innovative and evidence based program offered by the Kaleidoscope Community Based
Speech Pathology services.
Target Word® was developed by the Hanen Centre, Canada, specifically for parents of
children who have an expressive language delay. These children are using fewer words
than other children their age but have good understanding of language (receptive
language), social, motor and learning skills. The Target Word® Program assists parents
to learn ways to naturally create opportunities for their child to use and develop words
during everyday activities and situations.
“Early intervention is the key to preventing or reducing the lifelong implications for many Australians living with
communication impairment” (Speech Pathology Australia website). Parents have a very important role to play in
facilitating their child’s language development as they are their child’s main communication partner and the most
important person in their child’s life. The Target Word® program can provide families with strategies and techniques
to promote the development of their child’s language.
The program runs over eight sessions combining parent only and individual training, including the opportunity to set
and review individualised goals specific to each child. The program recognises the importance of early intervention
and its positive impact on longer term outcomes. It specifically targets children aged between 18 and 30 months
who have:
 fewer than 24 words between 18 and 24 months,
 fewer than 40 words between 21 and 24 months,
 less than 100 words and/or no two word combinations between 24 and 30 months.
First offered in 2013 our 5th group is nearing completion, with 33 families completing the program. Results have
been overwhelmingly positive with 100% of children demonstrating an increase in their vocabulary and expressive
language skills. Data has also demonstrated a positive effect on the children’s receptive language or understanding
skills.
“I can finally engage him in play and communication. Thank you for giving me the skills to be able to communicate
with my child” (AJ, parent of K 26 months). To make a referral to Kaleidoscope Community Speech Pathology
contact the Referrals and Information Centre on 02 4924 2590. Service eligibility information is also available on the
website http://www.kaleidoscope.org.au/site/community-speech. If you have further questions regarding the Target
word Program please contact Kathryn Gairns on 4944 5300.
Kathryn Gairns
Speech Pathologist, Kaleidoscope
[email protected]
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The Governance Guide: a best practice governance framework for allied
health education and training
The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) Allied Health Portfolio has recently launched The Governance
Guide, an essential resource to provide guidance to support allied health education and training within Local Health
Districts (LHD) and Specialty Networks (SN). It is hoped that The Governance Guide will assist allied health staff to
advocate for support to enhance education and training opportunities within a local context.
In 2012 HETI released The Best Practice Governance Framework for Allied Health Education and Training. This
document was developed in collaboration with the NSW Allied Health Directors Network and underwent statewide
consultation from all LHD/SN, NSW Pillars, the Ministry of Health, universities and professional associations.
Following evaluation in March – June 2014 to determine the extent to which
the framework had been implemented, the HETI Allied Health Portfolio has
reworked the initial document to better resonate with allied health clinicians
and staff. The Governance Guide now forms part of the ‘trilogy’ of HETI Allied
Health resources now available to support education and training:
 The Superguide
 The Learning Guide
 The Governance Guide
Governance in the context of education and training means the set of overarching rules and processes which
supports the education and training requirements of allied health professionals. The Allied Health Portfolio of HETI
will be working in collaboration with the NSW Allied Health Directors Network to implement the governance
framework. In addition to the guide itself, the Allied Health Portfolio of HETI has developed a tool kit and
corresponding suite of resources/templates which are now available on the HETI website to assist allied health staff
to implement the principles of the guide locally.
The Governance Guide and Implementation Tool Kit can be accessed at www.heti.nsw.gov.au/allied-health/thegovernance-guide.
The Health of Children and Young People in NSW: Report of the
Chief Health Officer 2014
The Health of People in NSW: Report of the Chief Health Officer series has been produced
regularly since 1996 and is a flagship publication of the NSW Ministry of Health. The 2014
edition highlights the health of children and young people aged 0-24 years in NSW. It applies a
data-driven, population health approach to describe key health issues and health risk factors for
this population group. It also provides information on available interventions for improving the
health and wellbeing of NSW children and young people. The report adopts an equity lens to
review health disparities across demographic groups such as age, sex, Aboriginality,
socioeconomic status and remoteness.
NSW at a Glance, which provides an executive summary of the report, can be downloaded from
www.health.nsw.gov.au/epidemiology/Documents/CHO-Report-NSW-at-a-glance.pdf.
Further details about
indicators related to the health of NSW children and young people can be found by visiting
www.healthstats.nsw.gov.au.
A Clinician’s Guide: Caring for People with Gastrostomy Tubes and Devices
The Agency for Clinical Innovation’s (ACI) Nutrition and Gastroenterology Networks will soon release “A Clinician's
Guide: Caring for people with gastrostomy tubes and devices” at a launch event to be held on Monday the 1 st
December from 12.30 to 4.30pm at the Kirribilli Club, Milsons Point, Sydney. The Guide will provide health
professionals with practical advice related to the different stages of the patient journey from deciding to initiate
gastrostomy tube feeding to removing the tube or device, including transition or transfer of care. Presentations at
the launch event will provide a summary of the content of the Guide and the key principles of care as well as an
outline of plans to support implementation including scheduled education in metropolitan and regional areas.
Record your interest to attend at https://www.research.net/s/ACliniciansGuide by Wednesday 12 November.
Webinar and teleconference facilities are available. Places are limited and ACI would like to ensure a range of
professions, services and geographical areas are represented. Please note that your attendance will be confirmed
ACI by Wednesday the 19th November.
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EnableNSW Prescriber Forum
More than 200 health professionals from across NSW attended EnableNSW’s Prescriber Forum on October 8 at
Rosehill Gardens.
Attendees joined the Forum both in person and via live web streaming to
hear updates on a range of topics including a new pilot program for allocating
stock power wheelchair bases and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS), as well as a demonstration of the new online prescriber portal.
Attendees also took the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas for
service improvement during an extended Q&A session.
Speakers included Lisa McGavern, Service Manager for Hunter Equipment
Service, Hunter New England Local Health District and Tish Bruce, Deputy
Director, Ambulatory and Primary Health Care, South Eastern Sydney Local
Health District.
Planning is now underway for the next Prescriber Forum in 2015. If you have any suggested topics you would like
covered at the Forum please email [email protected] with prescriber forum suggestion in the
subject line.
EnableNSW Manager Bronwyn Scott told attendees that EnableNSW
wanted to engage with stakeholders, simplify access, improve customer service and make better use of its taxpayer-funded dollars as well
as its resources.
“We must put the people we are here to assist at the very centre of our
decision-making,” she said, adding that EnableNSW’s vision “is not
one that can be achieved in isolation. We can do so much more together than we can apart.”
Presentations from the Forum can
www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/home/events
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Apps for Allied Health
Mobile applications (apps) have a lot to offer allied health professionals and are becoming an essential part of a
clinician’s toolkit. This section of A2K newsletter would like to offer allied health professionals a forum for sharing
the apps that are most useful for them and how they incorporate them into therapy or their day to day work.
Child MRI Prep
This app is designed to help medical personnel and parents prepare children for MRI tests using childfriendly language, pictures, and sample sounds. It aims to prepare children for medical procedures by
familiarising them with what they can expect to see and hear and help them feel in control of and master
the new experience that they are about to undergo.
Please remember to consider the National Physical Activity Guidelines and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for
Australians when recommending the use of apps to parents. Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour
Guidelines are supported by a rigorous evidence review process that considered:
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the relationship between physical activity (including the amount, frequency, intensity and type of physical
activity) and health outcome indicators, including the risk of chronic disease and obesity; and
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the relationship between sedentary behaviour/sitting time and health outcome indicators, including the risk of
chronic disease and obesity.
Information can be found by visiting http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/health-pubhlthstrateg-phys-act-guidelines.
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Implementing a Transdisciplinary Care Model - The Darling Downs Hospital
and Health Service Experience
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service is responsible for the provision of public health services to a
population of almost 300, 000 people in a largely rural area. The major regional centre of Toowoomba houses a 200
bed inpatient facility, which includes a Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU). The MAPU was identified by
staff as a clinical area of high demand for allied health services, which realised a regular turn over of large volumes
of patients. Investigations into the MAPU highlighted inefficiencies for allied health service provision including delays
in timeliness of referrals and onset of intervention, duplication of assessment and intervention, and a lack of
discharge planning and coordination of care across the continuum.
As a result of these findings, staff proposed the introduction of a transdisciplinary advanced allied health practitioner
into the MAPU. An Allied Health Clinical Leader role was created with the purpose of the role being to provide early
transdisciplinary assessment and management, particularly targeting short-stay patients with multiple allied health
referrals. It was felt that transdisciplinary care provided the potential to facilitate efficient allied health care. “We saw
the need for an alternate model of care that would encompass a position responsible for multiple allied health
disciplines” said Doug Murtagh, an advanced Physiotherapist at Toowoomba Hospital. For the staff taking on the
role it meant upskilling in key competencies that were traditionally the professional responsibility of another allied
health profession as well as the creation of resources to support the role. The role is currently shared by Doug
Murtagh, Physiotherapist, and Sue McLevie, Occupational Therapist, with both clinicians reporting heightened skills
and job satisfaction.
After approximately 2 years, the Health Service undertook a randomized control trial to investigate the impact of the
role. They identified improvements across areas such as reductions in length of stay, improved patient outcomes in
terms of mobility, performance of activities of daily living, and quality of life measures; greater identification of allied
health needs, and earlier ongoing care pathway identification. The Allied Health Clinical Leader role demonstrated a
real capacity to provide efficient and effective allied health care and as a result of this has been permanently
recruited to.
Information about the Allied Health Clinical Leader role at Toowoomba Hospital was presented at the 2014 SARRAH
Conference by Doug Murtagh and Marguerite Bennetts, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service. For further
information about the role or it’s evaluation please email [email protected].
FREE ONLINE COURSE!!!
Early Childhood Educators, family workers and support staff, working with children in the
early years
A new and exciting FREE online course is presented by the Allied Health Interdisciplinary Team (AHIT) at the
University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UoNDRH).
The course explores child development from an allied health perspective, and it is presented by academics at the
UoNDRH. The academics represent a range of allied health disciplines, and also have an extensive background in
working with children in the clinical setting. The course will be beneficial to Early Childhood Educators, family
workers and support staff, working with children in the early years (2 – 7 years).
Follow the link to the AHIT pre-logon page where you will f ind further information regarding the content of the
workshop, duration, requirements, eligibility and enrolment processes.
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Jenny Nicol/Sue Sims
Supporting Allied Health Professionals
Working with Children
GESCHN Allied Health Educator
Phone: 02 9382 4471
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Sonia Hughes
Further details regarding the Allied Health Education &
Clinical Support Program are available at the Allied to
Kids website: http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html
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.
NCHN Allied Health Educator
Phone: 02 6592 9164 / 0423 823 633
Email: [email protected]
Carmel Blayden
WCHN Allied Health Educator
Phone: 6369 8120 / 0418 313 930
Email: [email protected]
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 any of
the Allied Health Educators (email details are listed above) and need to be received no later than the 25 th
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.
Please note the inclusion of event/resource details in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by
the NSW Child Health Network. Individuals are responsible for determining the credentials of events/
resources in line with their own professional standards.
Save the Date
Redbank House Conference 2014 - ‘Risky Business’
Friday 14 November 2014
Westmead Hospital Education Block, Loewenthal Auditorium
Clinicians and the organisations in which they work find themselves caught between two imperatives: to
reduce risk in order to minimise harm and to take risks to support change. When emotions run high (as
they inevitably do), it can be difficult for all members of an organisation to think clearly about how to move
forward in a way that attends to both these imperatives.
This conference aims to provide an opportunity to examine the ways we understand risk by examining:
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how our understanding shapes our responses to risk
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how we ascribe or share responsibility for the management (or mismanagement) of risk
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what role exposure to risk plays in promoting growth and resilience
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how we maintain the capacity to reflect on our role as clinicians and therapists in the face of risk
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how holding multiple perspectives on risk can allow us to respond in a more nuanced way.
Registrations: www.trybooking.com/99250
Enquiries: [email protected]
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Engaging young people in the health system
Thursday 27th November 2014
Sydney Hospital, Macquarie St, Sydney
A dynamic workshop for clinicians and health workers from SESLHD who have contact with
young people. The trainers will cover:
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Young people and social, emotional, financial and cultural wellness
Cultures & subcultures – difference, disadvantage, risk & opportunities
Hearing and understanding what young people are saying and doing
Barriers that prevent young people entering the health system
Consent, confidentiality & child protection
How ‘youth friendly’ is our service?
NSW Youth Health Policy and its implementation in SESLHD
For further details please contact: Jennie Pry, Youth Health Coordinator
Phone: 9382 8682 or 0411419950 Email: [email protected]
What’s new in paediatric nutrition?
Friday 28th November 2014
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Registrations are now open for this full day professional development opportunity for dietitians of all levels
and experience. The workshop also caters for people with and without paediatric experience with the
option of two different streams throughout the day.
Highlights of the day:
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Interactive workshops and case studies to allow attendees to share and learn from each other’s
experiences
A session dedicated to questions and answers with an experienced panel of senior specialist
dietitians
Presentations from leading medical specialists as well as specialist dietitians in their field
Please direct any queries regarding the event to: Andrea Kench at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Phone: 9845 2225
Email: [email protected]
Supporting Developmental Care in the
Neonatal Nursery
Friday 28 November 2014
John Hunter Children’s Hospital
The aim of this course is to provide an overview on development care strategies in the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit and Special Care Nursery. It is designed for health professionals (nursing, medical and allied
health) working with neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery.
For further course information please contact [email protected]
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cpdOT@kids
Upper Limb Management for Neurological Conditions
A two day workshop for Occupational Therapists sponsored by HETI
Theory and Best Practice for the Neurological Upper Limb December 8, 2014
Management of Hypertonicity in the Upper Limb: Splinting & Casting Practical Workshop February 5, 2015
For further information please [email protected]
Don’t miss a unique training opportunity with internationally acclaimed speaker
Liana Lowenstein at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney
Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and Families February 18, 2015
Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children and Families February 19, 2015
Creative Interventions for Sexually Abused and Traumatised Children February 20, 2015
For more information or to register your interest please email: [email protected]
NSW Eating Disorder Service Development Forum
Monday 23 February, 2015
Kerry Packer Auditorium RPA, Camperdown
This is a day for service providers, clinicians, LHD executive and managers, willing champions, innovative service
planners, information officers, consumers and carers with a passion for service development, to come together and
discuss the implementation of the NSW strategy for eating disorders launched in September 2013. The day will be
practical in its focus with many mini-workshops addressing key needs for service planners and providers within the
LHD.
Workshops cover topics including:
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Triaging patients with eating disorders
Developing your local workforce to treat patients with eating disorders
Recording eating disorder activity in and ABF funded world
Governance for eating disorder service development
Pathways to care for eating disorder patients in your LHD
Further information can be found at :
http://cedd.org.au/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Save-the-date-ED-flyer.pdf
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Statewide Telehealth Education Opportunities
Available to Allied Health professionals who provide services through NSW Health
NSW Child Health Network Allied Health Telehealth Education
Allied Health Telehealth will continue to be from 1.00 - 2.00pm.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CUT-OFF TO REGISTER FOR ANY SESSION IS 12 NOON ON THE WEDNESDAY
PRIOR TO THAT SESSION.
11/11/2014
The Evolution and Treatment of a Child with
Cerebral Palsy
Lauren Harley & Stephanie Ball, CHW
25/11/2014
Dental Health for Children with Additional Needs Part 2
Professor Richard Widmer
Westmead Centre for Oral Health
9/12/2014
Burns
Cheri Templeton, CHW
To view the 2014 sessions as well as see details regarding the new registration process please visit the Allied to
Kids website http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html. Instructions for viewing recorded sessions online are also
available on the website. Alternatively, contact one of the Allied Health Educators (details on page 7).
Sydney Children's Hospital Medical Grand Rounds
The SCH Medical Grand Rounds Education Program is held each Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Upcoming
sessions:
For further details, or how to view SCH Grand Rounds from your desk, or technical assistance, please contact
Natalie Rogers at [email protected].
5/11/2014
Drugs, Sex and Adolescence: It’s time to take
control
Jane Ho and Madeleine Bridgett
12/11/2014
2014 Independent Learning Project (ILP) Awards
Bernadette Cameron, Jasmine Chan, David
Chan and Kenneth Chew
19/11/2014
Fertility Preservation for Young People with Cancer - State - of - the - Art
Professor Hamish Wallace
26/11/2014
Innovations in Cochlear Implantation
Dr Tom Kertesz
To view past Grand Rounds sessions via the SCH intranet, visit: http://sch.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/education/video/.
John Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Grand Rounds
The JHCH Paediatric Grand Rounds Education Program is held each Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Upcoming
session topics include (more specific details are released one week prior to the session):
For instructions on how to view these sessions online or to access previous sessions, please email
[email protected].
4/11/2014
Dermatology
John Relic
11/11/2014
General
Michael Lonergan
18/11/2014
Community
Maree Guizzo
25/11/2014
General
Stephen Knipe
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Conferences/Workshops
Aquatic Physiotherapy in Paediatrics: A Focus on Acute Management and Recovery
9 November 2014
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
A Paediatric Neurosciences Conference Workshop
Email [email protected] for full detailed flyer and a registration form
Paediatric Therapeutic Taping
5 - 7 November 2014 Brisbane
10 - 12 November 2014 Sydney
13 - 15 November 2014 Melbourne
17 - 19 November 2014 Perth
http://www.milestonestherapy.com.au/paediatric-therapeutic-taping-3-day-course/
Splitting open the silos: Using our collective knowledge to work together & reflect on complexity
14 November 2014
Northcott Disability Services, North Parramatta, NSW
Register by 11 November at Eventbrite
Paediatric Equipment Prescription
17 November 2014
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, NSW
Enquiries email: [email protected]
Children and Young People: Trauma and neglect
18 & 19 November 2014
Parramatta, NSW
http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au
It Takes Two to Talk® Certification Workshop (Hanen)
24 - 26 November 2014
Dandenong, VIC
http://www.hanen.org/professional-development/Workshop-Schedule/schedule-list.aspx?type=ITTT
Paediatric Physiotherapy Masterclass & Presentation of the “APA Joan Lacey Award”
27 November 2014
APA NSW Branch, Silverwater, NSW
To register visit www.physiotherapy.asn.au
TalkAbility™ Advanced Workshop (Hanen)
27 - 28 November 2014
Sydney, NSW
http://www.hanen.org/professional-development/Workshop-Schedule/schedule-list.aspx?type=TA
Theory & Best Practice for the Neurological Upper Limb
27 - 28 November 2014
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW
For further information please email [email protected]
Management of Upper Limb Hypertonicity
27 - 29 November 2014
Brisbane, QLD
http://www.zimei.com.au/fliers/Mx_UL_Hypertonicity_Flier.pdf
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Conferences/Workshops cont.
NDT Certificate Course: In the Management & Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy & Other
Neuromotor Disorders
5 - 28 October 2015 Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, QLD
AND
7 - 27 January 2016 Venue to be confirmed
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=133e04713d6044373609bdf99&id=9ba2985170&e=05c479b9df
More Than Words® Workshop (Hanen)
2 - 4 December 2014
Perth, WA
http://www.hanen.org/professional-development/Workshop-Schedule/schedule-list.aspx?type=MTW
More Than Words® Workshop (Hanen)
17 - 19 December 2014
Gladesville, Sydney, NSW
http://www.hanen.org/Professional-Development/More-Than-Words/More-Than-Words%C2%AEWorkshop-December-17,-2014-Glades.aspx
Enquiries to [email protected]
Management of Hypertonicity in the Upper Limb: Splinting & Casting Practical Workshop
5 February 2015
University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus, Sydney, NSW
For further information please email [email protected]
Positions Vacant
Senior Paediatric and Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Location: Orange, Western NSW LHD
The Senior Paediatric & Women's Health Physiotherapist is responsible for ensuring provision of high quality
Physiotherapy services to children and their families who present to Orange Health Service and neighbouring
facilities (including but not limited to Molong, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, Grenfell, Canowindra, Eugowra and
Condobolin) for outpatient and inpatient physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal, developmental and
neurological disorders of childhood.
This is a permanent part-time Level 4 position (24 hours per week)
Further information can be found at:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=205966
Occupational Therapist
Samaritans Early Intervention Coordination Team, Newcastle, NSW
Samaritans are seeking an Occupational Therapist experienced in roles supporting families who have children with
additional needs and who would enjoy working in a trans-disciplinary team of professionals.
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention, perform a ‘key worker’
role in a trans-disciplinary team and have a focus on building the capacity, skills and knowledge of families, and
mainstream services.
This position is temporary full-time working 76 hours per fortnight until June 2016.
For further information call Elle Keogh on 02 4979 2002 or visit the link at:
https://fsr.cvmail.com.au/samaritans/main.cfm?page=jobSpecific&jobId=64001&rcd=10952&queryString=isprocess%
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