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Best Ever Conference 09 Supporting People & Communities Through Traumatic Times Preliminary Program and Registration Form 9-11 OCTOBER 2009 Eastern Ranges GP Association together with North East Victorian Division of General Practice Would like to invite you to the 2009 conference held at: Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa Crn Melba Highway & Gulf Road Yarra Glen 3775 Melways Melways Ref: 267 G7 Presenters Professor Rod Jackson Rod Jackson is Professor of Epidemiology and Head of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland. He is also the director of EPIQ (www.epiq.co.nz), an in-house group undertaking teaching, research and consultancies in Evidence-based Practice (EP), health Informatics (I) and Quality improvement (Q), for healthcare services. He is medically trained, has a PhD in Epidemiology and is a member of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. He has published approximately 200 peer-reviewed papers. His main research interest for the last 25 years has been the epidemiology of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases. He is one of the architects of New Zealand risk-based clinical guidelines for managing CVD risk. He is currently involved in developing and implementing a web-based decision support system – PREDICT - to help primary care practitioners across the country systematically manage CVD and diabetes risk at the ‘moment of care’ for their practice populations. Assoc Prof Brett McDermott Brett McDermott is an Australian medical graduate and trained in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry in the UK and Sydney. Current appointments are the Director of the Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Brisbane, Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Queensland, By-Fellow at Churchill College Cambridge University and a Director of Beyond Blue, the national depression initiative. Professor McDermott has published over 150 abstracts, journal articles and book chapters. A major clinical and research interest is children and adolescents who experienced emotional trauma. He directed the Sutherland Bushfire Trauma Project that screened 4000 students for PTSD and has worked in several other disaster settings including following the Canberra bushfire disaster, Cyclone Larry and recently working with primary age children affected by a Brisbane severe storm event. Dr Ian Sale Ian Sale is a Tasmanian doctor and psychiatrist. He has worked in private practice in Hobart since 1988, mainly in the forensic field, and is a senior clinical lecturer with the University of Tasmania. He had previously worked from time to time with Tasmania Police, particularly with their Negotiators’ Unit, and was involved in the management and aftermath of the Port Arthur incident of 1996. Currently works part-time in forensic and medico-legal psychiatry, and has been the Tasmanian Director of Training (registrar training) since 2005. Also a councilor with a medical indemnity organisation. I have done sessions on 'boundary' issues for medical practitioners - comes out of my role as a councilor on a medical defence organization. I'm also comfortable on forensic and medico legal areas such as insanity and workers comp - however, there are differences between the states on some of these issues, e.g. Insanity, as a defence, in Tasmania has a provision that is not used elsewhere - however the general issues involved are much the same. Presenters Associate Professor Alexandra Barratt Research Interests Assessment of screening programs risks and benefits; diagnostic test evaluation; informed decision making at individual and community level; development and evaluation of decision aids; risk perception and risk communication; impact of global climate change on health. Currently involved in projects relating to mammographic and colorectal cancer screening such as informed decision making about screening through decision aids and modelling of quality of life adjusted benefits and harms of screening. Also running projects on informing women about the results of diagnostic breast tests and risk communication in the context of testing for genetic susceptibility to breast cancer. Associate Professor Doug Lording Associate Professor Doug Lording is an Endocrinologist and Andrologist in private practice at Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne. Douglas has a 30 year interest in sexual medicine and testosterone use in men and is a national expert in erectile dysfunction. He has extensive clinical trial experience, has held many hospital administrative positions and is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Monash University. Best Ever Conference 09 - Draft ... supporting people and communities through traumatic times... Friday 9 October 2009 6.30pm – 8.30pm Welcome Drinks – informal Saturday 10 October 2009 RACGP & ACCRM points pending Category 1 points – attendance is required at all sessions of conference Category 2 points for Saturday or Sunday attendance only 8.00am 8.45am Registration Desk open Conference Opening – Scene Setting – Dr Gill Perriment Opening Address: Christine Nixon – Chair- Victorian Bush Fire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority (invited) Keynote Address: Dr Emil Djakic – Chair- Australian General Practice Network Prof Alexandra Barrett – PSA screening – Where are we now? Morning Tea Mr Ian Sale: Community Trauma responses Prof Brett McDermott – Adolescents & trauma / bushfire Lunch Dr Michelle Yeo – Screening adolescents for risky behaviours Craig McLeod – Radiotherapy Afternoon Tea Dr Kirker - MIPS – Medico Legal Presentations Prof Rod Jackson – The Death of Diagnosis 4.00pm (30mins) Social / Family Time 7:00 pm 7.30pm Pre-dinner drinks Conference Dinner AGM - North East Victorian Division of General Practice Sunday 11 October 2009 9.00am Welcome Back: Dr Barbara Inness Summary of Saturday’s program - Introduction of Sunday program Dr Jonathan Cohan - Infertility as a window of opportunity on General Health A/ Prof Doug Lording – Erectile Dysfunction as a window of opportunity on chronic disease Morning Tea Conference Organisers are currently investigating availability of Mental Health Level 1 Training (Awaiting further details from GPMHSC) Lunch Program Disclaimer The speakers and topics are correct at the time of publishing, however in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the organisers reserve the right to alter or delete items from the Conference program. Activities for the family to do while staying at Balgownie Estate: Natskin Spa Natskin Spa Retreat at Balgownie Vineyard Resort is the perfect escape from it all. (Treatments can be made by calling 9730 2866 bookings may need to be booked in advance). Balloon Sunrise Take a walk on the wild side - try Hot Air Ballooning. Departing from Balgownie Estate daily. Contact details are: Balloon Sunrise - 2 Bell Street Yarra Glen, Vic 3775 Ph: 9730 2422 Cellar Door Enjoy complimentary wine tastings in our Cellar Door from 10am-5pm daily. Swimming Pool Dissolve the stresses in the multi-station heated experience pool or just disappear and unwind in the steam room. Walking Trails Explore the various walking trails throughout the estate and vineyards. Tennis Have a hit of tennis on Balgownie’s scenic grounds. There’s plenty to do for the whole family – why not make the most of it! Registration & Accommodation Form Accommodation is Strictly Limited – Please Return before the 4th August to Secure a Room DELEGATE DETAILS Surname: …………………………………………………………… First Name: ……………………………………………………………… Title: ……………… Practice: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Telephone: ………………………………………………………………………. Fax: ……………………………………………………………………………………… Email: .................................................................................................................................................................................... Preferred name for name badge: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Accompanying person’s name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Please note any special or dietary requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My child/children will be attending this conference period □ (please tick) 1. 2. 3. Their names are: …………………………………………………………………… Age: …………………. …………………………………………………………………… Age: ………………... …………………………………………………………………… Age: …………………. • Childcare will be arranged for the duration of the Gala Dinner Only. Please see additional requests on registration form if this service is required. Registration & Accommodation Form Accommodation has been reserved for delegates at Balgownie Estate. To receive Conference accommodation rates, bookings must be made via the registration form and not directly with Balgownie Estate. Delegate Costs • • • • Conference Delegate – includes 2 day Conference Registration, $150.00 Meals and Gala Dinner Accommodation (Subsidized by the Divisions) $200.00 per night Partner Meals $50.00 per day SOCIAL PROGRAM The conference Dinner is open to all delegates and partners and will be held at Balgownie Estate on Saturday the 10th of October. Additional tickets are $50.00 for adults. Approx RWAV Subsidy for those eligible Tick Preference Gala Dinner Only Saturday Registration Only Sunday Registration Only Conference Delegate Conference Delegate with Partner No Accommodation Conference Delegate with Accommodation Saturday Night Conference Delegate with Partner and Accommodation Saturday Night Conference Delegate with Accommodation Friday & Saturday Night Conference Delegate with Partner Accommodation Friday & Saturday Night Additional Requests Child Care during Gala Dinner - $25.00 per child $650.00 Quantity Total $400.00 $350.00 $50.00 $120.00 $70.00 $150.00 $250.00 $60.00 + Travel $35.00 + Travel $75.00 + Travel $75.00 + Travel $215.00 + Travel $215.00 + Travel $550.00 $355.00 + Travel $355.00 + Travel Total charge authorized: $ ………………………… Payment Details Credit Card: □ MasterCard □ Visa Expiry Date: / / Credit Card Number: □□□□ □□□□ □□□□ □□□□ Amount $.................................................. Name on Card…………………………………………………… Signature ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Please return to Eastern Ranges GP Association: Level 1, 24 Main Street, Lilydale 3140 or Fax to 03 9739 6791 For Queries Phone: 97396751 RSVP: 4th August 2009 Department of Human Services (DHS) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Rural GP's Subsidy Program This program enables GPs working in rural general practice in Victoria (formally RRMA 3 to 7) to claim up to $3,000.00 per financial year for CPD activities subject to negotiation on current year funding from Department of Human Services Subsidy Levels The CPD Program is designed to support rural GPs undertaking training and therefore aims to subsidise the cost of professional development, as opposed to providing full cost recovery. The following guidelines are based on this fundamental principal. In accordance with public funding guidelines, original receipts will be required for all claims. Subsidies are restricted to course fees, travel, accommodation and childcare expenses. Registration and course fees – Support is provided towards registration costs of accredited training undertaken in Victoria. The Department subsidises up to 70 per cent of the registration and course fees related to rural procedural CPD. Procedural CPD is restricted to anaesthetics, accident & emergency, obstetrics & gynaecology and surgery. Registration and course fees costs for non-procedural CPD that meets DHS priorities will be subsidised up to 50 per cent. Travel – Full subsidies will be provided based on a return trip from the GP’s usual place of residence via the most direct and practicable route. The rate of reimbursement is 49 cents per km for car travel, and the by the cheapest economy airfare via the most direct route for air travel. Stopovers and additional journeys will not be covered. Accommodation – Full subsidies will be provided up to $140 per night irrespective of location (rural or metro). Accommodation at registered commercial premises attracts a subsidy. Private accommodation will not be subsidised. Childcare costs – Childcare subsidies up to $60 per day for a maximum of 5 days per year are available. For further details and assistance in completing the application form please contact your Divisions CPD representative.