Ms Hilary Smith1, Ms Eliza Charlett 1National Eating Disorders Collaboration, Glen Iris, Australia Abstract: The National Eating Disorders Collaboration has developed a competency framework for safe and effective identification and response to eating disorders. This trans-disciplinary tool articulates the skills...

Mrs Andrea Voogt1, Mrs Lisa Peters1, Mrs Bronwyn Connelly1 1Northeast Health Wangaratta, Wangaratta, Australia, 2Better Care Victoria, Melbourne, Australia Abstract: Rural Australians face distinct health challenges compared to their metropolitan counterparts. Factors contributing to such disparities include an allied health...

Angela Firth1, Miss Miriam Tan1 1NSW Health, Dubbo, Australia Abstract: Introduction: Medication-related incidents are the third highest reported incident type in Australian hospitals. Errors can be reduced by more than 55% with the introduction of electronic medication management (eMeds) systems...

Mr Lenny Aronsten1 1Rural Locum Assistance Program, Canberra, Australia Abstract: Presenting my experience as a locum physiotherapist for Rural Locum Assistance Program over the last six years I hope will provide a discussion springboard for participants to make practical contributions...

Ms Emma Nunan1, Ms Hannah Herrmann1 1Environmental Health Centre, Port Pirie, Australia Abstract: The Port Pirie Smelter has been operating for over 100 years, leaving a lead legacy for the city. The Environmental Health Centre (EHC) works collaboratively with families...

Dr Carole Maddison1, Mrs Jaya Thomas1 1Clinical Learning Education and Research Services (CLEaRS), Top End Health Services, Darwin, Australia Abstract: Background and Aim/s:In 2014 the education program resulted from an identified need to enhance clinical skill and knowledge of tracheostomy...

Ms Deidre Widdall, Ms Debbie Roe 1Royal Darwin Hospital, Leanyer, Australia Abstract: In 2016 Top End Health Service (TEHS) Cognitive and Delirium Care in Hospital Project (CDCP) commenced a formal cognitive and delirium care pathway. This bought together a range...

Miss Alexandra Humphrys1, Professor Megan Smith1, Associate Professor  Rylee Dionigi1 1Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia Abstract: Farmers experience a lower standard of health than the general population, and are a consumer group with specific requirements of health services. This study...

Mrs Jennifer O’Neill1 1Royal Darwin Hospital, Tiwi, Australia Abstract: The Royal Darwin Hospital Burns Unit has been committed to providing burn treatment and education across the Top End since its formation after the Bali Bombings in 2002. The Burns Unit...

Miss Hannah Johnston1 1Office Of Disability – Top End Remote, Darwin, Australia Abstract: The transdisciplinary, key worker model is a best practice framework for supporting children and families of children with disabilities or developmental delay. This framework incorporates best practice...