Allied to Kids is an initiative of the NSW Children’s Healthcare Network. The newsletter will be circulated regularly to provide updates and information to support allied health professionals who work with kids and their families. Allied to Issue 132 June 2020 kids Inside this edition To Tweet or not to Tweet 1 Allied to Kids Website 1 Share Your Ideas 1 Kidsafe Australia 2 A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Australia 2 SleepWellBaby 2 HETI Allied Health Cross Boundary Grant Program 2020 3 Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism 3 Hunter New England Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team 4 Pandemic Kindness Movement - Spreading Only Kindness 5 HETI Support During COVID-19 5 Take Action and Help Fight COVID-19 5 Empathic Emotion Coaching: How to Help Children with Big Feelings 6 Gathering Experiential Evidence to Identify How Health Care Practices Have Changed in Response to COVID-19 6 Unseen Unheard: Communication with Hearing Impaired Patients 7 Research Corner 8 Sponsorship Available: The Aboriginal Early Childhood S.T.E.M. Summit 2020 9 Education and Training Opportunities from HETI 9 CIAP Offsite Access Changes 9 Allied Health Educator Contact Details 10 Allied Health Telehealth Virtual Education 10 Tertiary Children's Hospitals Grand Rounds 10 Save the Date 11 Conferences/Workshops/Webinars 11-13 To Tweet or not to Tweet This section will be a regular inclusion of the Allied to Kids newsletter and will spotlight relevant Twitter accounts for allied health professionals. Please do not forget to follow AlliedtoKids@AlliedtoKids - A2K aims to provide education, support and clinical resources to allied health professionals working with children across NSW. Lowitja Institute@LowitjaInstitut - The national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research working for the health and wellbeing of Australia’s First Peoples. HealthInfoNet@HealthInfoNet - Helping to ‘close the gap’ by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health. AIPA@AipaAust - The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) provides leadership on wellbeing and mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Allied to Kids Website The Allied to Kids website provides a one stop shop for allied health professionals seeking information regarding Allied to Kids initiatives. The website also provides links to relevant clinical resources as well as education and support opportunities. The Allied to Kids website can be visited at http:// www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html. Over recent months, some NSW Health staff were unable to access the Allied to Kids website from their work computer. We have collaborated with eHealth to ensure that these access issues have now been resolved. If you have any difficulty accessing the website please notify your local IT Support services and your Allied Health Educator (contact details p10). Share Your Ideas Allied to Kids is a newsletter for allied health professionals by allied health professionals. Send your suggestions, questions and ideas to the Allied Health Educators (contact details page 10).
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Allied to Kids is an initiative of the NSW Children’s Healthcare Network. The newsletter will be circulated regularly to provide updates and information to support allied health professionals who work with kids and their families.
Allied to Issue 132 June 2020 kids
Inside this edition
To Tweet or not to Tweet 1
Allied to Kids Website 1
Share Your Ideas 1
Kidsafe Australia 2
A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Australia 2
SleepWellBaby 2
HETI Allied Health Cross Boundary Grant Program 2020
3
Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism
3
Hunter New England Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team
4
Pandemic Kindness Movement - Spreading Only Kindness
5
HETI Support During COVID-19 5
Take Action and Help Fight COVID-19 5
Empathic Emotion Coaching: How to Help Children with Big Feelings
6
Gathering Experiential Evidence to Identify How Health Care Practices Have Changed in Response to COVID-19
6
Unseen Unheard: Communication with Hearing Impaired Patients
7
Research Corner 8
Sponsorship Available: The Aboriginal Early Childhood S.T.E.M. Summit 2020
9
Education and Training Opportunities from HETI
9
CIAP Offsite Access Changes 9
Allied Health Educator Contact Details 10
Allied Health Telehealth Virtual Education 10
Tertiary Children's Hospitals Grand Rounds 10
Save the Date 11
Conferences/Workshops/Webinars 11-13
To Tweet or not to Tweet This section will be a regular inclusion of the Allied to Kids newsletter and will spotlight relevant Twitter accounts for allied health professionals.
Please do not forget to follow AlliedtoKids@AlliedtoKids - A2K aims to provide education, support and clinical resources to allied health professionals working with children across NSW.
Lowitja Institute@LowitjaInstitut - The national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research working for the health and wellbeing of Australia’s First Peoples.
HealthInfoNet@HealthInfoNet - Helping to ‘close the gap’ by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health.
AIPA@AipaAust - The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) provides leadership on wellbeing and mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Allied to Kids Website The Allied to Kids website provides a one stop shop for allied health professionals seeking information regarding Allied to Kids initiatives. The website also provides links to relevant clinical resources as well as education and support opportunities.
The Allied to Kids website can be visited at http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html.
Over recent months, some NSW Health staff were unable to access the Allied to Kids website from their work computer. We have collaborated with eHealth to ensure that these access issues have now been resolved. If you have any difficulty accessing the website please notify your local IT Support services and your Allied Health Educator (contact details p10).
Share Your Ideas Allied to Kids is a newsletter for allied health professionals by allied health professionals.
Send your suggestions, questions and ideas to the Allied Health Educators (contact details page 10).
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Kidsafe Australia Kidsafe Australia was first established in 1979 as the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia. The name Kidsafe was adopted nationally in 1993. They are an independent, charitable organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional death and serious injury to children between the ages of 0 and 15 years.
Kidsafe was established to focus the attention of policy makers and the community on the need for improved child safety measures. Kidsafe operates in cooperation with a variety of stakeholders. These include government, industry, schools, hospitals, the media, community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals.
Since Kidsafe’s establishment, the number of children in Australia killed by unintentional injury has more than halved; from over 750 deaths in 1979 to only 150 deaths each year now. This has been achieved through collaboration with others to provide injury prevention programs, legislation and standards change, media campaigns and educational resources. These have led to increased awareness of child safety issues and injury prevention throughout the community. To date, a great deal has been achieved in preventing unintentional deaths and serious injuries to children. Injury is still the leading cause of death in Australian children aged 1 to 14 years, accounting for nearly half of all deaths in this age group.
The Kidsafe website at https://kidsafe.com.au/ contains resources, information about current safety campaigns, news and upcoming events.
Adapted from https://kidsafe.com.au/.
A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Australia With families spending more time at home, it has never been more important to ensure that families undertake a safety check to ensure that their homes are safe.
Kidsafe have produced a booklet to help guide parents and carers through common injuries that may occur in the home. A Parent’s Guide to Kidsafe Homes includes the common injuries seen including falls, drowning, burns and scalds, choking and suffocation, backyard and farm-related injuries.
The booklet also includes the Kidsafe Home Safety Checklist which provides guidance for every room in the house. The booklet can be accessed at https://kidsafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/201906-Final-A-Parents-Guide-to-Kidsafe-Homes-Web.pdf.
Adapted from https://kidsafe.com.au/home-safety/.
SleepWellBaby SleepWellBaby is an app-based digital program developed in consultation with Australia’s leading early parenting organisation, Tresillian. Instant access is provided to trusted evidence-based parenting education, advice and tools on key new parent concerns including baby sleep and settling, development, feeding and nutrition. The SleepWellBaby program also provides stepped care into specialist telehealth services offered by organisations such as Tresillian and the Gidget Foundation Australia for those in need of support.
The SleepWellBaby App is currently free to NSW parents during the COVID-19 crisis. Parents of newborns to children 12 months of age are able to download SleepWellBaby from the App store or Google Play and can access the program immediately. iPhone users however will need to ensure that they have iOS software versions of 12.2 or above to access the App.
The App also allows parents to share information and updates about their babies with grandparents and family as well as relevant health professionals.
Adapted from https://www.sleepwellbaby.io/.
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HETI Allied Health Cross Boundary Grant Program 2020 The Allied Health Unit, Professional Practice and Interprofessional Collaboration Portfolio of Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Allied Health Cross Boundary Grant Program for 2020.
The HETI Allied Health Cross Boundary Grant Program aims to provide financial support to groups of allied health professionals and/or allied health assistants seeking to further develop their knowledge and skills through group related work learning opportunities. Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners working in an allied health support role will also be included for the purposes of this grant.
All applications will need to be submitted to be endorsed by the Director of Allied Health from your District or Network.
Eligible groups of allied health professionals and/or assistants are able to apply for one-off grants of up to $4000 to support access to group learning opportunities which will enhance their ability to perform in their current role.
All applications, including written endorsement from a Director of Allied Health will need to be submitted via email to [email protected].
Please note there have been some changes to the application process and these are included in the 2020 Terms and Conditions. Additional information about the program, including terms and conditions, is available at https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/Placements-Scholarships-Grants/scholarships-and-grants.
Please note: This Cross Boundary Grant Program process, criteria and closing date is different from the Workplace Learning Professional Development program, that opened in March and closed in May.
For further information, contact the Allied Health Unit:
Maria Berarducci, Senior Program Manager, 9844 6504 or 0472 867 998
Sue Steele-Smith, Senior Program Officer, 9844 6161 or 0437 899 409
Cross Boundary applications close Friday 26 June 2020
Submissions reviewed and assessed by HETI Review Committee 13-24 July 2020
Notification of submission outcomes Monday 27 July 2020
Intra-health invoice raised by Director of Allied Health or delegate Monday 24 August 2020
Evidence-Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice team at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute has completed a new report on evidence based practices for children, youth and young adults with Autism. The report includes literature published from 2012 - 2017 and the findings are combined with literature from the previous review conducted from 1990 - 2011.
There are five new practices identified, re-conceptualisations and re-categorisations of practices, new data related to study participants (eg. race/ethnicity/nationality data) and new information about intervention implementation (eg. where the intervention was implemented and by whom).
Access the report at https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/research-resources.
Adapted from: https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/.
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Hunter New England Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team By Trish Stedman, Clinical Nurse Consultant/Team Leader, Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team. The Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Specialised Intellectual Disability Health Team is one of six teams in NSW. The team is based in Wallsend and provides services across HNELHD and Central Coast Local Health District.
To be eligible for this clinical service a child, adolescent or adult with intellectual disability will have:
complex health conditions, and
a current unresolved health problem, and health care needs that cannot be met by usual care.
The team does not provide routine reviews and will refer to health and other services as needed. The team can provide advice, information and resources to general practitioners and other clinicians who will provide ongoing health care to the client.
For eligible clients, the teams will provide:
a multidisciplinary health assessment
a Health Care Plan with recommendations
referrals to health and other services as needed.
The team includes a pediatrician, rehab specialist, psychiatrist, social worker and clinical nurse consultant.
General Practice - http://intranet.hne.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/215286/1974291 _Fact_Sheets_-_Intellectual_Disability_Health_Teams_GP_Teams_v3.pdf
Pandemic Kindness Movement - Spreading Only Kindness The Pandemic Kindness Movement was created by clinicians across Australia, working together to support all health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have curated respected, evidence-informed resources and links to valuable services to support the wellbeing of the health workforce.
Information on basic needs; safety; love and belonging; esteem; contribution and leadership actions is included. Further information on the Pandemic Kindness Movement can be found at https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/kindness/home.
To provide feedback, suggest resources or ask questions please email [email protected].
Adapted from https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/kindness.
HETI Support During COVID-19 HETI have compiled a number of useful resources to assist health professionals navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellbeing
The webpages contain information and resources describing self-care strategies for you, your team and patients and families to support you in maintaining your sense of health and wellbeing. The wellbeing resources can be found at https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-links/covid-19/wellbeing.
Virtual Environments
COVID-19 has meant a new reliance on working in virtual environments. HETI has launched a series of resources to support these new ways of working. The virtual environment resources can be found at https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-links/covid-19/virtual-environments.
Adapted from https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/.
Take Action and Help Fight COVID-19 All around the world, people are taking necessary steps to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19, to support their communities and prevent the spread of the outbreak.
As allied health professionals, you are passionate about making the world a better place for children. Many of you are probably already taking action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Inspired by the actions of young people across the world , UNICEF’s Voices of Youth have compiled a set of actions that anyone can take to join the fight against misinformation and stigma, and to promote community support and spirit. The guide is available at https://www.voicesofyouth.org/campaign/take-action-and-help-fight-covid-19.
Adapted from https://www.voicesofyouth.org/campaign/take-action-and-help-fight-covid-19.
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Empathic Emotion Coaching: How to Help Children with Big Feelings By Child and Family East (CAFE), Sydney Children’s Community Health Centre.
The clinicians at CAFE are well aware that the Coronavirus Pandemic has had an unprecedented and extensive effect on the whole community. Families are forced to cope with so many anxieties, adjustments and challenges that they may be faced with big emotional challenges from children who are stressed and struggling to adjust. The clinicians at CAFE often encourage parents and carers to use an empathic emotion coaching strategy to respond when children show heightened emotions or have ‘big feelings’. They have developed a 30 minute free webinar to introduce parents to this strategy and provide them with a few ideas to try with their children. The strategies depicted in the webinar are often introduced during the course of therapy and therefore may need further explanation and support to implement effectively. The presentation is accessible at https://vimeo.com/422273144/7977284f46.
Evaluation Survey
A short survey is included at the end of the video. The clinicians at CAFE would appreciate any feedback on how they could improve this resource. Responses are completely anonymous. The survey can be accessed at https://qars.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/Survey?i=5ce449d1-74b7-4edc-b13b-5ef597c061e3&d= 1b656e45-f2cb-4838-ac23-e25d708fea51.
If you would like a hard copy of the survey sent to you, please contact CAFE on 9382 8213.
Gathering Experiential Evidence to Identify How Health Care Practices Have Changed in Response to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to healthcare systems around the world. The impact of COVID-19 is likely to be felt across multiple time horizons.
The NSW Health Critical Intelligence Unit and the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation is conducting a survey to gather examples of health care practices that have changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in different healthcare settings. This will help to build a picture of what changes have occurred in response to COVID-19 to support system activities in the future.
The survey is open to healthcare professionals or others who can describe any changes to health care practices that have occurred in their clinical area or service. We are interested in examples from NSW, Australia more broadly and other countries.
It is expected that the survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and is open to 12 June 2020.
Responses will be collated into brief summary reports that will be publically available. No identifying information will be shared in the reports.
If you have any questions please contact Tara Dimopoulos-Bick, ACI Evidence Generation Manager (Experiential Evidence) via email at [email protected].
To learn more about the Critical Intelligence Unit and access rapid evidence reviews and daily evidence digests visit the website at https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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Unseen Unheard: Communication with Hearing Impaired Patients Better Hearing Australia Victoria Inc have released the below resource to highlight important factors to consider when communicating with hearing impaired clients. To obtain a copy of the resource email [email protected].
Adapted from: Better Hearing Australia Victoria Inc Facebook Page.
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2020 Translational Seed Funding Scheme Expressions of Interest (EOI)
The 2020 Seed Funding scheme aims to support translational projects focusing on implementation of evidence into clinical practice. The grant aims to provide pilot data to inform subsequent NSW Health Translational Research Grants (TRGS) and Cancer Institute NSW Translational grants.
Funding requests will be up to $20 000 for projects of up to 12 months duration. The projects must be a multidisciplinary, translational project where an evidence practice gap has been identified.
Applicants must align their project with the Sax Institute Translational Research Framework available at https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Translational-Research-Framework.pdf.
Successful applications will be funded on the condition that project teams agree to share progress and findings at future Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE) events including workshops and seminars.
To access the 2020 Translational Seed Funding Scheme EOI and Application Template visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/17l50eXa33XwBWYKuKGgcgT85K9R4_B0Q/view. Submissions close 11pm Monday 15 June 2020.
Adapted from https://www.thesphere.com.au/.
Research Corner
Ankyloglossia in Australia: Thoughts and Opinions of Health Professionals
This research study is investigating the thoughts and opinions of health professionals who identify and manage ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) in Australia. There is currently limited research on ankyloglossia in Australia, and further, there has been no research completed on ankyloglossia in rural and remote areas.
The ethical aspects of this study have been approved by the Central Australian Human Research Ethics Committee (CAHREC).
Further information is available at https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HjaQxlUUougJ7v.
Generating Dysphagia Screening Items for a Novel Paediatric Dysphagia Tool
The goal of this study is to create a dysphagia screening tool to be used in acute care for paediatric patients following stroke. This tool is to be used by health professionals such as nurses (trained by an SLP) to complete bedside screening for children with suspected dysphagia at the bedside.
Patients will include all children (up to 18 years) who were receiving oral feedings (any food by mouth that was beyond nipple feedings) prior to stroke regardless of age or developmental stage.
This study is part of a doctoral research study in The Swallowing Lab at the University of Toronto. Institutional ethics approval has been obtained.
Further information is available from Victoria Sherman at [email protected].
Nuturing Non-Violence in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Research
Department of Communities & Justice, NSW Health and University of Sydney collaboration to investigate how health and community services can better work with families to keep women and children safe in the COVID-19 environment. The study is currently recruiting participants.
To access further information or express an interest email [email protected].
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Sponsorship Available: The Aboriginal Early Childhood Summit 2020 The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) invites NSW Health staff and Aboriginal staff employed in NSW Health programs to apply for sponsorship to attend the virtual summit:
The Aboriginal Early Childhood S.T.E.M. Online Summit 2020 29 June – 3 July 2020 Note: This event is an online + digital event only!
Sponsorship to participate
Successful applicants will be supported with full registration fees covered from the HETI Rural and Remote Scholarship fund.
The Aboriginal S.T.E.M. Summit will replace the Aboriginal Early Childhood Conference in 2020. The event showcases ancient knowledge of Aboriginal Science, technology, engineering and maths through five days of professional development.
The Summit features presentations from Aboriginal experts that will provide ideas and practical ways to embed Aboriginal approaches in your service. You will leave with a sense of empowerment to ensure that you are bringing Aboriginal knowledge and practices into the health and education platform.
You will need to
Complete an Expression of Interest Form - to obtain the form contact Brenda or Lynette on the numbers below.
If you have already registered and paid for this event – provide a copy of your registration receipt and complete the Oracle form.
Gain approval from your manager to attend and organise time in your work capacity.
Who should I speak to if I want to register for this fantastic event?
Sponsorship information - Brenda Holt 0417 833 917 or Lynette Gillies 02 6369 8583
Event information - https://aboriginalecc.com/pages/online-summit.
When do I need to register by?
Expressions of interest must be received as soon as possible and by close of business 12 June 2020.
Education and Training Opportunities from HETI The following education and training opportunities are available from HETI.
SimChat - Debriefing in Simulation for Clinical Educators (Course Code: 272928932)
This module will help you to understand the importance of debriefing in clinical simulation education. You will explore the role of the educator in debriefing following the SimChat template. You will receive valuable tips and advice from experts in clinical simulation.
To access this training visit the My Health Learning website at https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/my-health-learning.
CIAP Offsite Access Changes Offsite access to CIAP will be transitioning to NSW Health Single Sign-On (SSO) on 1 July 2020. This means that NSW Health staff will be able to use their StaffLink ID to access CIAP offsite. No changes will be made to the way NSW Health staff access CIAP from a NSW Health facility.
Moving to SSO means that NSW Health staff will no longer need to generate or maintain a separate CIAP account. NSW Health staff will still be required to maintain accounts for specific CIAP resources for example UpToDate, Ovid, BMJ Best Practice.
Contact the online CIAP Helpdesk at https://www.ciap.health.nsw.gov.au/support/contact.html or call 1800 824 279 if you have any further questions.
Jenny Nicol Allied Health Educator, Southern Region
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.
Allied to Kids Allied health education and clinical support
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 25th of each month to ensure inclusion in the following month’s edition. Remember, Allied to Kids is a newsletter for allied health professionals by allied health professionals.
Please note the inclusion of event/resource details in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by the NSW Children’s Healthcare Network. Individuals are responsible for determining the credentials of events/resources in line with their own professional standards.
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Further details regarding Allied to Kids is available at the Allied to Kids website: http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html.
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Children’s Healthcare Network Allied Health Telehealth Virtual Education
There has been significant change to the delivery of clinical services, staff availability and redeployment, and an increase of pressure on telehealth facilities. For these reasons the Allied Health Educators feel that it is essential that we postpone the Allied Health Telehealth Virtual Education until further notice.
Most previous sessions are recorded and available for viewing online, Please visit the Allied to Kids website http://www.nchn.org.au/a2k/index.html for details of the 2018, 2019 calendar and to view earlier sessions.
Tertiary Children’s Hospitals Grand Rounds Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) Grand Rounds - For further details email SCHN-
Sydney Children's Hospital (SCH) Grand Rounds - For further details email [email protected].
John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH) Paediatric Grand Rounds - For details email [email protected].
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Save the Date
Silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic: The MP4 experience 14 August 2020 Virtual Attendance As we continue to navigate new ways of delivering care to our patients during a pandemic environment, it is important to connect with our colleagues and share our experiences. This event is targeted towards nurses, doctors and allied health clinicians working in metropolitan level 4 paediatric units. Clinicians working in other areas, including rural and regional are also invited to attend. Topics will include changes to education delivery, implementing telehealth, COVID-19 silver linings, Kindness Movement, resource sharing and utilisation of MedApp in your Local Health District. Expressions of interests (EOI) are being sought to share how you and your team have overcome adversity and are successfully implementing new ways of working for your patients and within your teams. This can include innovative ways of delivering education, positive changes to service delivery, sharing your patient and staff stories and much more. Your EOI can be emailed to [email protected] by 30 June 2020. For more information contact Myra Dos Santos, Project Officer, Paediatric Network on 0459 865 929 or via email at [email protected].
Conferences/Workshops/Webinars Please be advised that as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, many workshops and conferences have been moved online, cancelled or rescheduled. Please confirm details with the workshop or conference organiser.
Connections Forum: Supporting Aboriginal Maternal, Child and Family Health 17 June 2020 Virtual Forum This inter-professional forum is for anyone working with Aboriginal mothers, families and communities, or who may be interested in learning more about supporting positive health outcomes for Aboriginal families and communities. Further information is available at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/connections-forum-supporting-aboriginal-maternal-child-and-family-health-tickets-100349935358.
Learn to Play: Online Q&A Series Emeritus Professor Karen Stagnitti is running a series of Q&A sessions designed for therapists and practitioners who use Learn to Play Therapy in practice. The series is aimed at those who have attended previous workshops and/or use Learn to Play in practice and have specific questions or concerns.
23 June 2020 Q&A Topic 3: I work with a very rigid child. How do I move this child’s play?
21 July 2020 Q&A Topic 4: The child is imitating what I do but I don’t think the child understands what is happening?
11 August 2020 Q&A Topic 5: What is the difference between co-playing and leading the play?
Further information available at https://www.learntoplayevents.com/events/.
Allied Health Research Showcase 26 & 27 November 2020 Sydney NSW This event will provide allied health professionals and researchers the opportunity to hear and learn from peers and colleagues who will be showcasing their research. Further information is available at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nsw-allied-health-research-showcase-registration-86458990167.
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Providing Support to People from Refugee Backgrounds with Complex Needs and the CLSR Program (For NSW Health staff only) 10 June 2020 Online (via Zoom) https://www.startts.org.au/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fregister&reset=1&id=305 Systems Thinking in These Stressful Times 17 June 2020 Online Seminar http://www.thefsi.com.au/events/systems-thinking-in-these-stressful-times-for-individuals-families-and-society-online-only/ Responding to Suicide and Suicidality in People from Refugee Backgrounds for Healthcare Workers (For NSW Health staff only) 18 June 2020 Online (via Zoom) https://www.startts.org.au/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=306
Conferences/Workshops/Webinars continued
2020 Western NSW Health Research Network Symposium The 2020 WHRN Symposium format has been changed from in-person to virtual and has been repackaged into a combination of online Webinars, Workshops and Writing groups. The following events will be held online on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12.30pm to 2pm. All webinar events are free.
To subscribe to the WHRN newsletter and receive direct notifications about the Research Symposium events complete all required details at https://facebook.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a266924 deedad75928862104d&id=d42d253ac4.
Information on how to submit an EOI for the writing workshops or to submit research abstracts for the events visit the website at https://whrnnetwork.wordpress.com/.
Digital and online research for rural communities
11 June
To register visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/whrn-symposium-webinar-digital-and-online-research-for-rural-communities-registration-105748669116.
Aboriginal Research Forum
9 July
Further information to be provided.
General Research Presentations
13 August
To submit your abstract visit https://whrn.awardsplatform.com/.
Clinical Trials Webinar
10 September
Further information to be provided.
Emerging Research(er) Presentations
8 October
To submit your abstract visit https://whrn.awardsplatform.com/.
ePoster Presentations
12 November
To submit your abstract visit https://whrn.awardsplatform.com/.
WHRN Awards and End of Year Celebrations
10 December
Further information to be provided.
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Conferences/Workshops/Webinars continued The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Refugee Health and Settlement 18 June 2020 Online webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/refugee-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-tickets-105477841062 2020 OT Exchange 22 & 23 June 2020 MOVED TO ONLINE PLATFORM https://www.otausevents.com.au/otexchange2020/ The Aboriginal Early Childhood S.T.E.M. Online Summit 2020 29 June - 3 July 2020 Online summit https://aboriginalecc.com/pages/online-summit The Family Systems Institute Clinical Conference 2020 - Dialogue with Difference 28 & 29 October 2020 North Sydney, NSW http://www.thefsi.com.au/events/clincal-conference-2020/ Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) Conference 13 - 15 September 2020 Townsville, QLD https://sarrah.org.au/ International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 30 September - 2 October 2020 Sydney, NSW https://internationalforum.bmj.com/sydney/ Academy of Child and Adolescent Health Conference (ACAH2020) 15 - 17 October 2020 Sydney, NSW https://acah.org.au/acah2020/ 3rd Australasian FASD Conference 11 & 12 November 2020 Sydney, NSW http://fasdconference.com/2020program/
