Please see below for information about upcoming events in the health sector. If you would like to advertise an event on this page, please email the details to the Communications Manager.
University of Auckland's FMHS Alumni Reunion
5th Oct 2018 - 7th Oct 2018, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland
In 1968 The University of Auckland’s School of Medicine opened its doors to receive the first intake of 60 students. Since then the School has developed into the multidisciplinary FMHS and is delighted to be celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary with a series of events throughout 2018, culminating in the FMHS Alumni Reunion Weekend 5-7 October.
As well as providing a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, the reunion will include a special programme of 'MED talks' featuring some of our most accomplished alumni and current research at the Faculty. Confirmed speakers include Sir Richard Faull - Director of the Centre for Brain Research, Dr John Mayhew, ONZM - Medical Officer for the Warriors and Mr Graham White QSO - the first lecturer at the Auckland Medical School.
View the full list and register for tickets here. For further information, please contact Ruth Thomas, FMHS Alumni Reunion Coordinator by email or on 09 923 1450
ORL 18
16th Oct 2018 - 19th Oct 2018, Queenstown
71st Annual General and Scientific Meeting of the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Rydges Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand
Website:
Organising
Committee
Mr Dean Ruske, Convenor
Associate
Professor Patrick J.D. Dawes, President, NZSOHNS
Mr
Jeffrey Robinson, Co-Convenor
Mr Matthew
Leaper, Chair Scientific Committee
Mental Health Law Conference
25th Oct 2018 - 8th Nov 2018, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
The Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) organise a Mental Health Law Conference in five centres across New Zealand every year. This year will be their 10th year anniversary.
The conference is intended to be a forum for inter-disciplinary discussion of key legal issues facing lawyers, clinicians and consumers working in mental health with a view to continuing to improve the way in which mental health services are provided in New Zealand.
This year’s theme is “The social determinants of mental health”.
The conference will be held in:
- Dunedin (25 October)
- Christchurch (26 October)
- Auckland (31 October)
- Hamilton (1 November)
- Wellington (8 November).
For further information, and to register, see the flyer and visit their website.
Integrative Sleep Symposium
28th Oct 2018 7:30am-4:00pm, Eden Park, Auckland
You're Invited! | Integrative Sleep Symposium
47% of New Zealanders’ are not sleeping 7 hours straight a night
25% of New Zealanders’ have already been diagnosed with a sleeping disorder
Sleep deprivation and diagnosed sleep disorders is on the rise, this is creating a huge influx of patients to your clinics reporting trouble sleeping.
Effectively managing your patients sleep can transform their lives and is essential to creating a successful practice in this modern sleep deprived world.
The Integrative Sleep Symposium 2018 is committed to bring you the latest sleep research combined with clinical experience from international and New Zealand sleep experts.
You’re invited to a full day professional learning event bringing together leading sleep experts to give talks on a wide range of sleep topics which will be hugely relevant and helpful for you to be able to share this information to your patients as they need it.
Topics includes biochemical processes of sleep, Sleep disorders, Pharmaceutical management, Medical Sleep devices, Musculoskeletal influences on sleep, holistic approach to sleep health, western herbal medicine and nutritional therapies.
The Integrative Sleep Symposium will offer you a combined approach to manage the underlying drivers of sleep disorders and will inspire your clinical practice, to get the best sleep outcomes for your patients.
Incorporate the latest sleep science into your clinical practice:
- Discover therapeutic strategies to empower your patients to get their best sleep
- Learn about the serious health implications of poor sleep
- Get up-to-date with the sleep research that can further your knowledge
- Find out about management options that can change the sleep game
- Learn how experts integrate sleep strategies that get results
Click here to view presenter information
INVESTMENT:
Early bird pricing $199.00 – ends 2nd September 2018
Standard pricing $220.00 – ends 12th October 2018
With only 300 seats available, tickets will sell out - Reserve your seat now
You will receive:
- A copy of presentation slides
- Access to exclusive product demonstrations, product launches and symposium special pricing offers
- Certificate to claim CPE points
- Fully catered meals during event
CPE Points
Don’t leave your CPE points to the last minute!
Integrative Sleep Symposium is recognised for Continuing Professional Education points with most associations.
Please contact your professional association for more details.
All event registrations are available online for your convenience - Integrativesleepsymposium.co.nz
Ticket payments can be made with Credit card, Paypal or Afterpay
For enquires or for assistance, please contact the Integrative Sleep Symposium
Email: support@integrativesleepsymposium.co.nz
2018 Melanoma Summit
2nd Nov 2018 - 3rd Nov 2018, Cordis Hotel, Auckland
On 2-3 November 2018, MelNet, with support from the Health Promotion Agency, is hosting the fifth New Zealand Melanoma Summit.
The 2018 Melanoma Summit will provide an opportunity for health professionals working in melanoma control to come together and help reduce our world-leading rates.
Health professionals are encouraged to attend including GPs, nurses, surgeons, dermatologists, oncologists, pathologists, researchers, health promoters and policy makers.
The Summit's programme features a diverse range of internationally recognised experts on melanoma control.
Presentations will be interactive and engaging with panel discussions to answer your questions as well as workshops on prevention, diagnosis, clinical management and research.
RNZCGP has endorsed the Summit and approved it for up to 11.5 CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, has also endorsed the Summit and it has been approved in the RACS CPD Program. Fellows who participate can claim one point per hour in Maintenance of Knowledge and Skills (up to 13 points).
Early bird registrations close this Sunday 8 July 2018.
A call for abstracts has been issued for oral and poster presentations on innovative initiatives, research projects and models of best practice for melanoma prevention, diagnosis, treatment or care in New Zealand. Deadline for abstract submission is 10 August 2018.
For more info go to the event webpage.
ANZACBT Pre- Conference Workshop & Conference
19th Nov 2018 - 20th Nov 2018, CQ Hotel, Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ANZaCBT) invites you to attend its annual conference on 19 & 20 November in Wellington.
Professor Louise Sharpe, School of Psychology, Sydney University will be presenting the pre-conference workshop on 19 November entitled: Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to Facilitating Adjustment in Illness.
Professor Sharpe is a key note speaker on 20 November with Cognitive Processes in Pain.
Click here to register and for more information.
HiNZ Conference 2018
21st Nov 2018 - 23rd Nov 2018, TSB Arena + Shed 6, Wellington
Hear about the latest developments in digital health and network with colleagues and industry at this conference organised by HiNZ in association with NZHIT.
The 2018 HiNZ Conference runs for three days from Wednesday 21 November to Friday 23 November including a welcome function and a networking dinner.
View programme and read about our keynote speakers
NZMA members pay less for conference registrations - As an NZMA member, you receive an extra $300 off your conference registration. Head to the HiNZ conference website to register.
There are optional workshops and associated events on Tuesday and on Wednesday morning (the optional events require additional registration).
Optional workshops & associated events
- Workshops: Tuesday 20 November and Wednesday 21 November read more >>
- eHealth Nursing event: 9am to 2pm on Wednesday 21 November read more >>
- eAllied Health event: 9am to 2pm on Wednesday 21 November read more >>
Workshop: Deploying trust building, thinking, and learning tools to create an inclusive culture of innovation and collaboration
21st Nov 2018 9:00am-1:30pm,
Facilitators: Jorn Bettin and Andrew Shewring,
Partners at S23M
Where: HiNZ Conference in
Wellington, Shed 6
When: Wednesday 21 November, 9am to 1.30pm
Cost: $149 inc. gst
This workshop brings together a broad range of professionals working in the
healthcare sector, academic researchers, and creative innovators to jointly
tackle wicked problems that don’t have an obvious solution. In most cases deep
innovation and breakthrough improvements in performance are the result of an
interdisciplinary effort, drawing on insights from disciplines that lie beyond
the focus and capabilities of any single organisation. Whilst the level of
automation is rising in many domains, human tacit knowledge, situational
awareness, and the ability to develop trusted relationships amongst peers and
with patients are critical elements of optimal service delivery.
The organisers encourage participants to submit concrete problem statements in
advance and to bring along their culture and collaboration challenges for
discussion with peers in Open Space. The workshop is facilitated by S23M,
using a proven set of techniques for creating productive working groups and
achieving actionable results with up to more than 1,000 people.
OpenSpace is
entirely participant driven. It works best when the work to be done is complex,
the people and ideas involved are diverse, the passion for resolution (and
potential for conflict) are high, and the time to get it done was yesterday.
It’s been called passion bounded by responsibility, the energy of a good coffee
break, intentional self-organisation, spirit at work, chaos and creativity,
evolution in organisation, and a simple, powerful way to get people and
organisations moving — when and where it’s needed most.
A first topic suggestion has been submitted by Pete Chandler, COO, Bay of
Plenty DHB:
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If you would like to propose a specific challenge or problem for discussion, please email Jorn Bettin.
For further information and and registration please visit the S23M workshop page on the HiNZ conference website.
Who should attend?
Health sector managers, clinicians, health informaticians, eHealth project
managers, academics, innovators, and government personnel
Format
The Open Space is facilitated by Jorn Bettin and Andrew Shewring from S23M, to
create an inclusive environment that encourages divergent thinking, mutual
trust, and interdisciplinary learning – three ingredients that are in short
supply in most organisations.
As is customary during Open Space workshops, attendees may choose to
participate in one or in multiple working groups during the event. Often some
attendees remain focused on one working group, whilst others choose to divide
their time between multiple working groups.
New Zealand Respiratory Conference 2018
22nd Nov 2018 - 23rd Nov 2018, Pullman Hotel, Auckland
The New Zealand Respiratory Conference is an annual event, which was established in 1998, and is the largest gathering, networking event, and hui of GP's, nurses, specialists, educators and health professionals with an interest in respiratory health in New Zealand.
The theme ‘A wave of knowledge in the respiratory space’ will focus on increasing knowledge in evidence based best practice, showcasing how we can implement this into our everyday working lives and ultimately improve client health outcomes.
This year sees the launch of the first ‘Respiratory Health Update for General Practitioners.’ This full day session supported by The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) will run alongside the NZRC 2018 Respiratory Conference.
This highly regarded event will consist of experts from across the health spectrum sharing insights, knowledge and best practice.
Registrations
NZRC2018 registrations are now open. Please click on the following link to register NZRC2018 registration.
Please note early bird rates are available until Monday 27 August 2018.
For more information, visit their website.
Patient Deterioration New Zealand: Current state and future developments
29th Nov 2018 - 30th Nov 2018, Holiday Inn Auckland Airport, Auckland
Jointly hosted by the Health Quality & Safety Commission and the Australia New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS), this two-day conference will bring together nursing and medical staff, quality professionals, educators and leaders within health care.Together we will explore many aspects of patient deterioration in the New Zealand context. This includes the New Zealand early warning score, communication skills for ‘difficult conversations’, and patient, family and whānau escalation.
Confirmed keynote speaker is Associate Professor Daryl Jones - a leader in implementing and researching recognition and response systems in Australia. Daryl is an Intensive Care Specialist at Austin Health and is Associate Professor at Monash University. He is also an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and an advisor to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996. Daryl has an interest in improving the recognition of, and response to deteriorating patients. His current research includes sepsis and end of life care. Recently, he has revealed that sepsis is an important precipitant for MET calls at Austin Health. In-hospital sepsis is associated with a high risk of death.
Go direct to HSQC's website to register or for more information.
Cancer Care at a Crossroads Conference
31st Jan 2019 - 1st Feb 2019, Te Papa, Wellington
You are invited to Wellington in 2019 for a very special event.
Cancer Care at a Crossroads Conference
Planning for high quality, best value, integrated and equitable care in New Zealand.
In response to a time of unprecedented change, uncertainty and opportunity, the University of Otago (Wellington) and Cancer Society of New Zealand, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Society for Oncology are convening a landmark cancer control conference to address challenges in cancer care, equity, prioritisation, and cancer control.
The Cancer Care at a Crossroads Conference will :
- Bring together the brightest minds and most influential personalities from across the cancer control continuum.
- Draw knowledge and experience from international contexts that have faced similar problems to us.
- Paint a picture of the current major challenges that we face, and identify possible solutions to these challenges.
- Provide a forum for debate, and an opportunity to build networks and bridges across the continuum.
- Bring together funders, academics, clinicians and providers, policy leaders, and decision makers.
International guest speakers are world-class thought leaders in cancer control and service improvement.
Professor Richard Sullivan, Professor of Cancer & Global Health at Kings College London (KCL) led the Lancet Oncology Commission on Delivering Affordable Cancer Care in High Income Countries, and most recently the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery 2030, Lancet Series on Women’s Equity, Health and Cancer and the Lancet Oncology Commission on Global Cancer Surgery.
Rami Rahal, Executive Director, Cancer Control at Canadian Partnership Against Cancer in Toronto Canada. He combines expertise in healthcare management information and evidence-based decision support, with particular interest in cancer system performance measurement. He has led a number of workshops and courses on system performance measurement and evidence based policy at both the national and international levels.
The conference will be opened by the Minister of Health Hon Dr David Clark, with Dr Ashley Bloomfield (Director General of Health) delivering a plenary presentation on the opening morning. Other domestic speakers include Professor John Potter, Dr Nina Scott, Professor Diana Sarfati, Dr Richard Sullivan, Professor Parry Guilford, Dr Christopher Jackson, Ms Shelley Campbell, Prof Kath McPherson and many others.
For more information and to register, please visit the conference website: Cancer Care at a Crossroads Conference. Places will be limited.
