Mr Thao Nguyen1, Ms Jan Quiney1, Mrs Samantha Plumb1 1Melbourne Health, Parkville, Australia Abstract: Aims: To implement and evaluate an upper limb management course for regional physiotherapists and occupational therapists using audio-visual technology and a skilled facilitator. Methods: This project...

Mrs Sue Steele-Smith1 1Health Education And Training Institute Nsw, Gladesville, Australia Abstract: In 2016, NSW Health identified an issue with the process of appointing guardians for people who were considered unable to make their own decisions. Lack of understanding and...

Miss Jane George1,3, Ms Brittany Jenkins1, Dr Cameron Lacey1,2 1West Coast District Health Board, Greymouth, New Zealand, 2University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand, 3Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand Abstract: Aim/Objectives: To develop workforce and stakeholder awareness, organisational policy,...

Miss Jane George1,2, Ms Brittany Jenkins1, Dr Brendan Marshall1,3 1West Coast District Health Board, Greymouth, New Zealand, 2Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, 3University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand Abstract: Aim/Objectives: To critically review progress and potential regarding pre...

Mrs Amanda Jackson1 1Rights Focus, Molendinar, Australia Abstract: Context:Everyone is striving to close the gap – yet something more is needed. This work considers how role diversity influences the perception of the patients’ rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

President StudyCairns Ms Carol Doyle has been an executive member of Study Cairns since 2007. Study Cairns is the lead agency for international education and training in the Cairns region and represents all sectors of the industry from education institutions...

Mrs Ellen McMaster1, Mrs Catherine Maloney1, Mrs Emily Farquhar1, Mrs Katrina Walsh1, Miss Annie Nichols1 1Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Griffith, Australia Abstract: Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) in south-west New South Wales is participating in a national partnership facilitated by...

Mr Thao Nguyen1, Ms Jan Quiney1, Mrs Samantha Plumb1 1Melbourne Health, Parkville, Australia Abstract: Aims: To develop, implement and evaluate an upper limb management course for regional clinicians using telehealth videoconferencing technologies. Methods: A pre-existing upper limb management course  was...

Mr Andrew Hayward1, Mrs Meredith Connor1, Mr David  Wellman1 1Health Workforce Queensland , Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Introduction:Health students who have a positive rural clinical experience during university are more likely to consider rural practice after graduation. However, many of these...

Dr Fiona Hall1, Ms Julie Hulcombe1, Ms Catherine  Stephens1, Associate Professor  Susan  Gordon2 1Queensland Health, Cairns, Australia, 2Flinders University, , Australia Abstract: Background:Based on the success of a previous service model (SM) trial and in response to lobbying by consumers,...