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RHCE2 ROUND FIVE PROJECTS 2013-14 as at 20th DECEMBER 2013
76. 2014 REGIONAL ROADSHOWS FOR ORAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (ID 8-5) ORGANISATION Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (Queensland Branch)
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Inter-professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION 30th July 2014 to 9th August 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Oral Health therapists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dentists,
Dental Assistants, Dental Practice Managers, Nurse Practitioners,
Diabetes Educators
DESCRIPTION
Funding for the DHAAQ Regional Roadshow 2014 to deliver inter-professional, scientific based
programs to Oral and Allied Health Professionals in rural and remote areas developing referring
relationships inter-professionally. Delivery of this information will be face-to-face, delivered by highly
qualified specialists in the area of diabetes and periodontal health with professional links to diabetes
educators and local Indigenous health workers.
The aim of this project is to:
assist Regional and Remote members in obtaining affordable, high quality professional development and continued professional education within a close proximity to their residence (eg 4 hours).
foster relationships with Indigenous health and Diabetes Educators to enhance inter-professional learning and develop greater team approach to patient care, with the particular focus on oral-systemic links in health.
assist Oral Health practitioners to meet professionals to link within their own areas both within the Dental field as well as the Diabetic field.
Specialist Periodontist will provide latest trends in support for a diabetic patient in home care regimes.
The project activities include:
Contracted professionals (specialists, academics, skilled trainers) will present 4 x 4 hour seminars in 4
different locations in Central and Northern Queensland. The mode of communication is face-to-face
with interactive feedback opportunities available throughout the presentation.
The presentation will include hands on training (for example, Blood Sugar levels and analysis, saliva
testing and dietary analysis) that are relevant to the specific areas of oral health and diabetes
interest.
A Specialist Periodontist will offer insight into the resolution of inflammation surrounding natural
tooth structures and implants.
For more information, contact Phone:0417072744 Website: http://www.dentalhygienist.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
77. PSYCHOLOGIST – SECONDARY SUPERVISOR TRAINING AND CBT TRAINING (ID 16-5) ORGANISATION Individual Psychologist
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION January 2014 to June 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Psychologist
DESCRIPTION Funding for fees to:
• attend CPD in Adelaide including training to become a secondary supervisor to supervise provisional psychologists, bringing more psychologists to Port Augusta and supporting the Education Department (DECD) in filling their long term vacant psychology positions; and
• attend CPD on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
The aim of this project:
to attend CPD which is run in Adelaide including training to become a Secondary Supervisor so she can supervise Provisional Psychologists bringing more psychologists to Port Augusta and supporting the Education Department (DECD) in filling their long term vacant psychology positions. On completion of the Supervisor training she will apply for registration with AHPRA as a Secondary Supervisor.
to also participate in CPD on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is particularly applicable to her work in private practice in Port Augusta.
The project activities include:
Attendance at supervisor training to become a secondary supervisor and to attend other evidence
based CPD endorsed by the Australian Psychological Society.
For more information, contact Phone: 0427403245 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.psychology.org.au/
78. HEALTHY SMILES, ORAL HEALTH AND FLUORIDE VARNISH PROGRAM, QUEENSLAND (ID 20-5) ORGANISATION Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Inter-professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION November 2013 to October 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE PHC nurses, Indigenous health workers and health professionals from
partner/stakeholder organisations working in rural and remote PHC
clinics in Queensland.
DESCRIPTION
Funding for 4 Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurses in Queensland to be trained by authorised providers
of fluoride varnish from the Northern Territory (NT) which will include practical competency
assessment. The second stage of this project will enable these 4 authorised providers to co-facilitate
training and competency assessment to their local PHC teams and partner organisations. The Oral
Health Services, NT has developed a comprehensive training package for the Primary Health Care
practitioners working in remote areas of the Northern Territory.
The aim of this project is to:
The purpose of the oral health program is to provide education and training to relevant health professionals to develop skills and knowledge for the application of fluoride varnish to children aged 0-8 years in rural and remote areas in accordance with jurisdictional, legislative and regulatory requirements.
The Oral Health Program will provide expansion of PHC services at low cost and will be an extension of the basic oral health services delivered as part of our everyday child & family health activities. It will grow our primary health and oral health care services in rural and remote areas, enhance our relationships with our partners and facilitate high quality oral health care services to rural, remote and regional Queenslanders.
The project activities include:
Stage 1: The initial training of the four RFDS nurses will be provided by authorised facilitators from the Northern Territory in a 2 day workshop, using the accredited NT Oral Health Package and undertaking competency assessments so they can be authorised trainers.
Assessment will include pre and post questionnaires, written workbook, practical assessment for competency and skill in the application of fluoride varnish during the workshop and a follow-up assessment of the application of the fluoride varnish.
Participants are provided with a training manual that addresses all the areas of the competency units. It will also be a resource of information in the workplace and includes a CD of pre-reading and additional readings.
Trainees will also participate in group discussions and activities throughout the workshop to extend their understanding and benefit from shared learning.
Stage 2: The RFDS authorised nurses will provide training to their PHC team using the pre and post questionnaire, on-line training package, training manual and CD to provide knowledge of oral healthcare and dental anatomy. Once the on-line program is completed, the PHC Teams will attend and participate in a one day workshop for practical competency skill training and assessment.
For more information, contact Phone07 3860 1161 Email:[email protected]
Website: www.flyingdoctor.org.au
79. EXERCISE AND CANCER MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS & OTHER ONCOLOGY HEALTH WORKERS (ID 30-5) ORGANISATION : School of Medical Sciences, University of NSW Prince of Wales
Hospital
PROJECT TYPE Inter-professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION December 2013 to October 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Allied Health Professionals, Nurses General Practitioners
DESCRIPTION
Funding to develop an Exercise and Cancer Management course for Exercise Physiologists and other
oncology health professionals. Participants successfully completing the course will receive a
certification and be awarded CEP points through the Exercise and Sports Science Association (ESSA).
The aim of this project is to:
Develop an online Exercise and Cancer Management course which will cover common cancer
terminology, current progress in cancer biology, diagnosis treatment and management for common
cancers: colorectal, breast, ovary, lung, pancreatic, prostate, sarcoma, neurological and
haematological cancer, common lab & advanced molecular techniques, inherited cancer risk, stem
cells & cancer, cancer cell metabolism, animal models in cancer research, epidemiology, environment
& cancer risk, biomarkers in diagnosis & therapy, clinical trial design, surgery, radiotherapy and
chemotherapy.
The course will be captured on-line through ECHO360 (video & audio capture) and uploaded to UNSW
TV. The initial training will be followed up by on-going communication and support from Accredited
Exercise Physiologists and medical oncology specialists at the NSW Cancer Survivors Centre.
Participants will have potential for specialisation employment within exercise oncology, servicing the
rural cancer populations.
The major learning outcomes to be achieved by the participants are: a) To acquire knowledge of cancer biology, the scientific rationale underpinning current and future practices in cancer management (diagnosis and treatment), and the concept of ‘individualised’ cancer medicine. b. To develop skill competencies in client consultations with cancer patients and being able to recognise the implications of the medical history and treatment for exercise participation. c. To gain knowledge and practical skills for assessing the health and fitness of a cancer patient. d. To gain knowledge and skill competencies in exercise programming and exercise delivery to improve the health and fitness of the cancer patient and potential management during cancer treatment. e. To develop skills in educating their peers in exercise and cancer patient management. f. To develop skills in being a reflective practitioner and engage in lifelong learning.
The course will be delivered in semester 2 (in July to September 2014)
For more information, contact Phone: 0400003395 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.essa.org.au/
80. RURAL HOSPITAL BASED PHYSIOTHERAPIST WORKING IN REHABILITATION UNIT - ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND 2014 SARRAH CONFERENCE (ID 39-5)
ORGANISATION Bathurst Base Hospital
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development , Multi-disciplinary Team training
PROJECT DURATION 17th – 20th September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Physiotherapist
DESCRIPTION Funding to assist the Physiotherapist working in a country hospital Rehabilitation Unit
to attend the 2014 SARRAH Conference.
The aim of this project is to:
to hear about other Rehabilitation programmes and the background research underpinning them.
to listen to keynote speakers to improve my knowledge base and way I deliver clinical services .
liaise with colleagues from interstate with different undergraduate and postgraduate training who are implementing different methods to improve Rehabilitation outcomes.
be exposed to new trends in best practice, recent advances in research.
build up a network of contacts.
engage with a variety of different stakeholders with both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary focus and experiences.
share my own ideas and experiences in the many forums at the conference where interaction is possible.
The project activities to be funded include:
Travelling, accommodation costs and registration fee to attend the 2014 SARRAH Annual Conference on the Kingscliff NSW in September 2014.
For more information, contact Phone: 0427695967 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sarrah.org.au/site/index.cfm?display=351164
81. THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF AN ORAL HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM FOR REMOTE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES OF CAPE YORK (ID 40-5).
ORGANISATION Department of Population Oral Health, University of Sydney
PROJECT TYPE Inter-professional Learning, Multi-disciplinary Team training
PROJECT DURATION November 2013 to November 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Aboriginal Health Workers, nursing personnel and other primary care
providers in regional centres & remote Aboriginal community health services
DESCRIPTION A one day interdisciplinary training program will be delivered at each of Cairns Base Hospital and Weipa Hospital to local Indigenous Health Workers, nursing personnel, medical personnel and allied health personnel on ‘Approaches to improved remote Aboriginal community oral health’. A four day training program will be delivered in Mapoon, Napranum and Wujal Wujal community
health services on ‘Supporting improved family oral health in remote Indigenous communities’ and the
formation of remote community oral health teams.
The aim of this project is:
the development, implementation and evaluation of an oral health training program for remote aboriginal community health services of Cape York.
the training will be developed in partnership with Apunipima Cape York Health Council and Queensland Health managers and health personnel who will provide opportunities for networking across the professions and across the health services.
particular emphasis will be given to the development of appropriate mentoring for participant Aboriginal Health Workers in the take up of their community oral health promotion role.
The major learning outcomes for participants focus on:
the provision of appropriate dietary advice to support improved oral health through individual consultations and through oral health promotion activities undertaken in group settings - a key focus will be on infant and child feeding;
the provision of appropriate oral hygiene advice to support improved oral health through individual consultations and through oral health promotion activities undertaken in group settings - a key focus will be on tooth brushing and the appropriate use of fluoride toothpastes;
the conduct of motivational interviewing with high risk community members - with a focus on family carers;
screening for early dental caries and periodontal disease and referral to visiting dental personnel;
support of community members in accessing visiting dental services - with a focus on seeking early treatment and on ensuring patients who has received antibiotic treatment in response to dental abscess formation attend for definitive dental care; and
support of visiting dental personnel in providing appropriate oral health care through Aboriginal Health Worker provision of cultural orientation, interpretation services and support of cultural safety in oral health care provision by visiting dental personnel.
For more information, contact Phone: 0408647025 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/other-health-conditions/oral/reviews/our-review
82. ONLINE REMOTE XRAY OPERATORS COURSE (ID 50-5)
ORGANISATION University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Inter-professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION December 2013 to November 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Radiographers, General Practitioners, Nurses and Midwives
DESCRIPTION Remote X-ray Operator Licensing online Course - This will be based on the course that currently exists in NSW and is delivered as a continuing education opportunity for RNs and GPs in ASGC RA3-5 regions where no radiographers are available (Smith & McKiernan 2004). Successful completion of the course is required to be eligible for a limited x-ray licence under the NSW Radiation Control Act. Limited X-ray Licence Refresher - After completion of the licensing course and being licensed to perform radiography under specified conditions there is need for licensees to do some form of continuing education in order to maintain their knowledge and skills in performing radiography examinations. It is proposed that, as part of this project, all limited x-ray licence holders in NSW, Victoria and Queensland will be given access to the relevant part of the MRLO website via a unique login. This unique login will permit all licence holders access to the core materials of the NSW Remote X-ray Licensing Course, with the exception of assessment items used for the NSW licensing test.
The aim of this project: The main activity to be undertaken as part of this project will be the
redevelopment of existing NSW educational materials into a format appropriate for web-based
delivery.
The project objectives:
1. Be able to access a flexible teaching and learning environment that is specific to the needs of limited licence remote x-ray operators to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities in performing plain radiography examinations according to their licence conditions.
2. Have access to up-to-date information about the use of general radiography imaging equipment and techniques in a rural and remote context
3. Develop their understanding of the quality use of diagnostic imaging and best practice in general radiography, thus improving the quality and safety of the general radiography examinations they perform.
4. Have opportunities to share knowledge with radiographers and other limited licence remote x-ray operators about radiography, thus strengthening inter-professional collaboration and teamwork.
For more information, contact Phone: 0466440037 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newcastle.edu.au/drh
83. CREATING CONTENT FOR ON-LINE LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR MANAGERS AND EDUCATORS ON HOW TO DEVELOP CONTENT FOR DIGITAL DELIVERY (ID 57-5)
ORGANISATION Bendigo Health
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Inter-professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION 1st December 2013 to 30th September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Allied Health Professionals & Nurses, rural & regional educators & trainers
DESCRIPTION
Funding the development of "Creating Content for On-line Learning : A Guide for Managers and
Educators on how to develop content for digital delivery " . The purpose of this module is to assist
regional and rural educators and trainers to plan for, and identify the necessary resources required to
create digital interactive on-line presentations. The module will be complemented by 2 face to face
learning sessions, open to health professionals across the 19 health services in the Loddon Mallee
region, and conducted by an experienced e-learning project manager/nurse educator.
The aim of this project:
The training proposed under this project will address the need for accessible and affordable continuing professional development for the rural and regional health workforce. Increasing the capacity for local health educators and managers to develop interactive on-line presentations will improve access to a variety of CPD topics for a broad range of health disciplines. Once rural health services identify their own particular learning needs, this module will provide them with the capacity to develop interactive on-line learning modules according to identified priority areas. The training described in this proposal has been established as a priority for health services across the
Loddon Mallee region of Victoria. Approximately 80 allied health and nursing educators and
managers in rural health services across the Loddon Mallee region will participate in the project
activities.
The project activities include:
The on-line module will include: an instructional video, animation, narration and formative
assessment slides throughout the module to test the learner's understanding of content before
progressing to the next topic. Participants will be introduced to the module through a specific
communications and marketing strategy. They will complete the on-line module and will be invited to
participate in a face to face workshop where their learnings will be translated into practice. Two face-
to-face workshops will be conducted, in the north and south of the region, and participants will have
the opportunity to bring along their own projects to work on.
For more information, contact Phone: 0409 527 189 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bendigohealth.org.au/
84. NOURISHING NETWORKS PROGRAM (ID 58-5)
ORGANISATION University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health Tamworth NSW
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Multi-disciplinary Team, Inter-
professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION 1st December 2013 to 30th September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Dietitians, Psychologists, Social Workers, other Allied Health Professionals
interested in treating eating disorders, General Practitioners, nurses &
midwives
DESCRIPTION: Funding will be used to develop and deliver the Nourishing Networks package which consists of a workbook, CD-ROM with supporting materials and practical activities for participants. The Nourishing Networks program combines inter-disciplinary workshop based training with a 10 week self-directed learning and mentoring program to up-skill rural based health professionals (particularly general practitioners, psychologists, dietitians and other allied health staff) who care for clients with eating disorders. The aim of this project is to up-skill general practitioners, psychologists, dietitians and other allied
health staff who come into contact with or treat clients who have an eating disorder. Eating disorders
are a group of complex mental health disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating
disorder and eating disorders not otherwise specified) which are difficult to treat and require a multi-
professional team based approach in order to maximise positive patient outcomes. The triad
approach to care is recommended by current expert consensus for the treatment of eating disorder
clients. The triad approach requires input from a multidisciplinary team consisting of a psychologist or
other mental health professional, dietitian and medical professionals working to provide consistent
and complementary team based care.
The project activities include:
Participants will be able to attend an inter-professional workshop as an introduction to the key topics
of eating disorders, body image and disordered eating and will cover the key concepts required to
develop an understanding of eating disorders, their prevention, identification and treatment.
The self-directed learning component of the program will then be available for those who are
interested in developing a more in-depth understanding of eating disorders. The self-directed
program consists of five modules which participants work on over 10 weeks with online or email
support. The five modules consist of:
1) Disordered eating, identification and screening,
2) Assessment,
3) Management in inpatient and community settings,
4) Caring for carers and health professionals, and
5) Interdisciplinary teamwork and local networks.
The workbook is accompanied by a CD-ROM that contains interactive activities and video material.
The video materials include: personal stories by eating disorder sufferers, presentations by experts
about key diagnostic and treatment perspectives and panel discussions by experts about case studies
provided in the workbook.
For more information, contact Phone: 0404 004 542 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/health/drh/
85. ASSESSMENT, CARE PLANNING AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN RURAL, REMOTE AND INDIGENOUS
COMMUNITIES (ID 83-5)
ORGANISATION National Ageing Research Institute, Royal Melbourne Hospital Victoria
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Inter-Professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION March 2014 to July 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Aboriginal Health Practitioners/Workers, Allied Health Professionals,
nurses & midwives
DESCRIPTION Funds to assist with the development, delivery and formative evaluation of a 2 day
short course in assessment, care planning and case management in rural, remote and Indigenous
communities. The face to face course will target allied health professionals, mental health workers,
nurses, and aged and community care coordinators, who currently provide assessment, care planning
and case management services for a variety of clients, including older people, people with disabilities
and people with mental health issues. Each course will be tailored to the rural or remote setting so
that it is relevant to the local service setting as well as to the participants in each course.
The aim of this project: The course will focus on skills shared by those providing care planning and will include the development of necessary communication skills, including negotiation and conflict management. Assessment tools and guidelines for care planning and case management will be included as well as the development of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure accurate record keeping.
The project activities. The course will focus on skills shared by those providing care planning and will
include the development of necessary communication skills, including negotiation and conflict
management. Assessment tools and guidelines for care planning and case management will be
included as well as the development of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure accurate record
keeping.
The course will complement other short courses conducted by the CRH including -
a) "Recognising and Responding to Dementia in Indigenous Communities",
b) "Working with People with Disability in remote and Indigenous Communities", and
c) "Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect: What Primary Health Care Practitioners need to know".
For more information, contact Phone: 0400 261 206 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au/
86. WEB CONFERENCES FOR DIETITIANS ON NUTRITION AND DISABILITY CARE (ID 89-5)
ORGANISATION Dietitians Association of Australia ACT
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 2nd February 2014 to 6th February 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Dietitians
DESCRIPTION Funding for 2 to 3 x one hour web conferences which will be presented to introduce rural and regional dietitians to nutrition and disability care and to apply the tools in case studies of individual case management or relevant community nutrition. Dietitians need to be aware of appropriate nutritional assessment, anthropometry standards and nutritional intervention recommendations for people with disabilities. Topics that will also need to be addressed include working with texture modified diets/dysphagia, tube feeding, meeting nutrition requirements in low caloric requirements.
The aim of this project: With Disability Care funding (formerly NDIS) this has emerged as an
important practice area for health professionals. Dietitians with limited experience may not apply
appropriate assessment, services and interventions for this population. Disability care requires
nutritional assessment using non-standard assessment criteria and this needs to be communicated to
all dietitians who work with this population in all parts of Australia.
The project activities will be focused on delivery of web conferences to deliver continuing education
around disability care. We will identify presenters to prepare and deliver content with a case study
format, with content to consolidate the content delivery; set up dates, registration and access
arrangements for participants; prepare pre and post surveys as part of the evaluation plan; arrange
conversion of the web conference to a presentation for hosting on the DAA website. The web
conferences will be accessible remotely by telephone and computer in real time, and as a recording it
will be accessible 24/7 through the internet for a period of 12 months.
For more information, contact Phone: 0417409929 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://daa.asn.au/
87. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN OCULAR THERAPEUTICS (ID 95-5) ORGANISATION Tim Duffy Optometrists Gunnedah NSW
PROJECT TYPE Post Graduate study
PROJECT DURATION 1st July 2014 to 30th November 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Optometrist
DESCRIPTION Funding to assist an optometrist practising in rural NSW to enrol and complete the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics at the Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Queensland. On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics course she will be able to co-manage patients requiring ophthalmic care including glaucoma treatment, acute inflammatory eye disease such as iritis and anterior eye disease, along with foreign body removal and eye injuries with ophthalmologists who are based around 175kms and from the home base optometry clinic.
The aim of this project is for an optometrist practising in rual NSW to enrol and complete the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics at the Queensland University of Technology Brisbane QLD. The training is intended to qualify primary eye care practitioners in rural and remote areas to be able to manage urgent ocular emergencies on site and know who to direct to tertiary care immediately or at a later date using the skills and knowledge that will make them competent to diagnose, treat and refer in a timely manner that maximises care for the patient. It will also reduce the amount of other referrals by increasing the competency of the optometrist to make clinical
decisions in conjunction with remote tertiary care advice.
The project activities: The Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics has been developed to
address the required Competency Standards for Ocular Therapeutics. Ongoing mentoring and co-
management of patients with an ophthalmologist in teaching hospitals and private clinical settings.
For more information, contact Phone: 0427688266 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/other-health-conditions/oral/reviews/our-review and
http://pdf.courses.qut.edu.au/coursepdf/qut_OP43_26502_dom_cms.pdf
88. MINDFULNESS & SELF-REGULATION WITH FREYA COMBES: EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS TO USE WITH KIDS AND FAMILILES (ID 103-5) ORGANISATION Department of Rural Health Launceston Tasmania
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Multi-disciplinary Team
PROJECT DURATION 17th -18th February 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Aboriginal Health practitioners/Workers, Allied Health professionals
DESCRIPTION 2 X 1 day workshops for rural mental health clinicians in Burnie and Launceston, Tasmania . This workshop, titled: 'Mindfulness & Self-Regulation with Freya Combes: Effective Interventions to use with Kids and Families' will also be video linked to three remote sites (King Island, Flinders Island and Queenstown). This project is a collaboration among the North and North West Tasmanian branches of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the University of Tasmania (Departments of Rural Health and Social Work Program).
The aim of this project is to hold workshops to offer local mental health clinicians the opportunity to
strengthen networks across disciplines and organisations in rural Tasmania. It is also an initial step in
fostering wider partnerships involving the AASW (Tasmania), APS (north and north west branches)
and UTAS in offering low cost collaborative training events for multi-disciplinary mental health
professionals based in rural and remote Tasmania into the future. All three organisations currently
offer ongoing training and education events usually consisting of one hour presentations 4-6 times a
year for their members. They seek to increase their capacity and reach in a collaborative effort to
offer training and support for a range of mental health clinicians, including our memberships and
beyond, in rural and remote Tasmania.
The project activities: The workshop will be delivered face to face in both Launceston and Burnie and
will be video linked to three remote sites (King Island, Flinders Island and Queenstown).
The workshop will be facilitated by Freya Coombes from Compass Seminars
(www.compassaustralia.com.au). Whilst the workshop is a standalone event, each participant will be
provided with a 40 page resource booklet to maintain and strengthen their skills and to share with
their organisation.
The focus of the workshop is for clinicians to transfer learnt skills to their day to day clinical practice in
the long term. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn in a multidisciplinary setting and
engage in networking with local clinicians to strengthen cross service and cross discipline knowledge
and understanding.
For more information, contact Phone: 0439855095 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.utas.edu.au/rural-health/
89. LYN WATSON LEVEL ONE SHOULDER COURSE (ID 122-5)
ORGANISATION Physiotherapy Department, Broome Hospital
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION TBA
TARGET AUDIENCE Hospital Physiotherapist
DESCRIPTION
Funding for an individual Physiotherapist to attend a Lyn Watson Level 1 shoulder course in either
Sydney or Melbourne depending on dates/availability to improve and update current knowledge and
evidence based practice regarding shoulder assessment and treatment. The Physiotherapist is currently
involved in providing clinical supervision to final year physiotherapy students, provides 2 clinics a week
at the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) and has been the physiotherapist
responsible for servicing the remote indigenous community of Bidyadanga for over 3 years. He is also
involved in providing regular training/education sessions for Broome based GP training registrars.
The aim of this project is to: improve and update current knowledge and evidence based practice regarding shoulder assessment and treatment by attending a 2 day Lyn Watson shoulder course in Sydney or Melbourne. The project activities: The course will provide the therapist with:
• An anatomical and biomechanical understanding of shoulder mechanics and pathomechanics • A biomechanical understanding of the role of the scapula in shoulder function • A logical strategy for the assessment of the GH Joint and the Scapula • A framework around which the therapist can diagnose specific muscle dysfunction and select appropriate treatment and rehabilitation strategies • Mobilisation techniques for treating shoulder stiffness • Assessment techniques for patients with any grade of capsuloligamentous laxity & instability • Shoulder taping.
For more information, contact Phone: 0412277524 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.club-physio.net/pages/46172791/Lecturers/Lyn-Watson.asp
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/services/detail.cfm?Unit_ID=24
90. TRAINING IN EFFECTIVELY PROTECTING, PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING BREASTFEEDING FOR
ABORIGINAL HEALTH WORKERS AND ALLIED HEALT H PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH ABORIGINAL
AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER MOTHERS (ID 127-5)
ORGANISATION Australian Breastfeeding Association Broken Hill NSW
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 1st March 2014 to 30th September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, dental & oral health, dietetics &
nutritionists, health promotion practitioners, social workers – drug &
alcohol, welfare & community development workers, speech pathologists
DESCRIPTION Funding to provide CPD in effectively protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding to Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health professionals who work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers in order to improve breastfeeding rates and long term health outcomes. This project proposes to review and customize nationally endorsed existing resources creating flipbooks & culturally sensitive resources, and delivering 5 x 2 day workshops at different ASGC RA 3-5 locations across Australia. The aim of this project is to: promote breastfeeding to the local community and encourage and
support their clients to breastfeed. Workshop groups are limited to a maximum of 16 participants and
2 facilitators are used for all workshops of this size. Participants are provided with a participant manual
that includes the information needed for successful completion of the course plus learning activities
that will be completed by participants during the workshop in small groups. The participant manual can
be used as an enduring resource in the participant's work to promote and support breastfeeding in the
community.
The project activities: The 22094VIC Course in Community Breastfeeding Mentoring is a nationally
recognised short course developed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association. The course is designed
for Aboriginal health workers, community health service staff, child protection staff and other
health/social welfare service staff who work with mothers and specific community groups and teaches
participants essential breastfeeding information and skills plus communication skills. The major
learning outcomes for the CPD are:
1. Understand how to provide breastfeeding support (includes evaluation of own beliefs and
attitudes and perceptions of cultural beliefs of others);
2. How to promote breastfeeding within the local community;
3. How to provide effective breastfeeding support (includes communication skills);
4. How to monitor the effectiveness of the breastfeeding support to the local community.
For more information, contact Phone: 0407279367 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/branch/nsw
91. DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (ID 129-5)
ORGANISATION Hunter New England (HNE) Health Taree NSW
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 31st March to 1st April 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Psychologists
DESCRIPTION
Funding to assist 2 psychologists working in HNE Health Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services to attend 2 day
workshops in Sydney being run by Dr Marsha Linehan, pioneer and founder of Dialectical Behaviour
Therapy (DBT), and Dr Kathryn Korslund. According to the Australian Psychological Society (2010), DBT
is one of the best evidence-based treatments for working with complex and severely disordered adult
populations, including those with depression, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and
substance use disorder.
The aim of this project: This workshop represents a rare opportunity for the CPD of the two
psychologists working in HNE Health Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services who are based in rural NSW and
would not otherwise have access to training. DBT is an evidence-based treatment for working with
complex and severely disordered adult populations, including those with depression, borderline
personality disorder, eating disorders, and substance use disorder.
The project activities: Dr Marsha Linehan, pioneer and founder of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with Dr Kathryn Korslund will be presenting a 2 day training workshop in Sydney. The workshop is suitable for both new and established DBT practitioners and will aim to bring attendees up to date with the very latest techniques, trends and developments. Learning Objectives:
Describe the dialectical biosocial theory of borderline personality disorder used to guide treatment planning ;
List the major research outcomes supporting the efficacy of DBT in complex and severely disordered adolescent and adult populations ;
Identify DBT treatment targets and how to structure treatment for multi-problem individuals at high risk for life-threatening behaviours ;
Explain basic strategies used in DBT, including problem solving, validation and dialectical strategies in populations including borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, self-harm,
drug and alcohol and suicide.
For more information, contact Phone: 0418 202 566 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/hneph
92. POST GRADUATE COURSE IN DIABETES EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR DIETITIAN
(ID 130-5)
ORGANISATION Population Health Esperance WA, Country Health Services - Goldfields
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 10th March 2014 to 24th October 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Allied Health Professional
DESCRIPTION Funds to assist a practising Dietitian to undertake a post graduate course in diabetes
education and management. The 2 semester, part-time course is external/off-campus and provided by
Deakin University and accredited by Australian Diabetes Educator Association (ADEA).
The aim of this project is to: enhance her knowledge of diabetes, to explore applied biological and behavioural sciences, principles of teaching and learning, chronic disease self-management education and best practice management of diabetes. On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education which is accredited by the Australian
Diabetes Educator Association (ADED ), she will be eligible to apply to seek registration as a
Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), subsequent to fulfilling the additional requirements set by
ADEA for this purpose.
The project activities: Trimester 1 (10/3-20/6/14): HND701 The Pathophysiology of Diabetes, HND732 Diabetes in Professional Contexts. Trimester 2 (14/7-24/10/14): HND702 Management of Diabetes, HND731 Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals.
For more information, contact Phone: 0430967711 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.deakin.edu.au/course/graduate-certificate-of-diabetes-education-nursing-and-midwifery
93. NATIONAL REGIONAL EYE HEALTH COORDINATION FORUM (ID 134 -2)
ORGANISATION Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation
PROJECT TYPE Inter-professional Learning, Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 21st December 2013 to 30th September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander practitioners, nurses
DESCRIPTION RHCE2 will fund Scholarships to support 21 Regional Eye Health Coordinator’s
(REHC)/Aboriginal Eye Health Worker’s (AEHW) travel, fees and practical workshops ensuring all
participation costs are fully paid for whilst attending the 2014 inaugural National Regional Eye Health
Coordination Forum.
The Institute will fund the development of resources and operational costs themselves and with their
partners (Vision 2020 and NACCHO), and they will require that other non-REHC/AEHW attendees to
cover their own travel and accommodation to attend the Forum.
The aim of this project is to:
The aim of this project is to assist the Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation to provide CPD
opportunities for personnel involved in coordination and facilitation of eye care services to Aboriginal
& Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia in collaboration with National Aboriginal
Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and Vision 2020 Australia, at their a three-day
“2014 National Eye Health Coordination Forum”.
This Forum would involve a range of other stakeholders (from Aboriginal Health, ACCHO, Government
and Indigenous eye health policy sectors) who work in the area of Indigenous eye care, to enable a
formative discussion of ideas about successful models and approaches, and guidelines for eye care
coordination.
The project activities:
At the Forum, parts of the units from the newly endorsed HLTSS00036 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander Eye Health Coordinator Skill Set will be delivered. REHC or AEHWs in attendance will be
encouraged to enrol in the course through the Aboriginal Health College (NSW), and to work towards
obtaining the full skill set by completing the assessment items and other units.
In addition to delivering part of this unit of training for Eye Health Coordinators, the Forum will also
facilitate discussions around relevant topics about how to implement them in practice and in context.
The discussions/workshops will engage a range of other participants and experts from various aspects
of the Indigenous eye care sector, and emphasise integration of eye care within primary health care
(and chronic disease) and establishing sustainable models and programs for eye care.
For more information, contact Phone: (02) 9385 7429 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.brienholdenvision.org/.
94. RURAL AND REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORK CPD PROJECT (ID 141-5)
ORGANISATION Australian Association of Social Workers
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 20 December 2013 to 30 September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Social Workers
DESCRIPTION The project has as its key goal to identify, develop and deliver a high quality online CPD
program which particularly responds to the needs of remote and rural social workers in NSW. The
Training Needs Analysis survey of over 100 rural and remote mental health social workers in NSW has
identified two major areas of mental health practice that they consider of high importance for CPD.
1. Depression and Suicide and 2. Substance abuse disorders. The CPD Project will be delivered to
participants through the AASW online learning management system.
The aim of this project: The learning that the CPD program will add to and enhance the participant’s
professional capabilities, improve clinical care and improve outcomes for clients. The proposed AASW
program complements an existing CPD program that is available nationally for accredited Social
Workers in Australia. It further develops the capacity to deliver to rural and remote social workers,
adds to our catalogue of relevant social work topics and responds to identified training needs.
The project activities: The content of the CPD program will be developed around the two identified
areas of mental health practice from the training needs analysis survey. The content will be developed
in collaboration with the portfolio of Education and Knowledge Development of the AASW, an
identified subject matter expert (SME) and other relevant stakeholders within the AASW.
The Training Needs Analysis delivered as a basis for the CPD program is based upon the UK model
Hennessy-Hicks Training Needs Assessment Instrument. This instrument has been developed
specifically for use within the health care discipline.
The content on depression and suicide and substance abuse disorders will be presented by:
Video presentation: the basis of the CPD module will be two video presentations which
participants will view and complete other associated learning tasks.
Text based learning: a range of text based resources will be provided. Activities will include
reviewing case studies, reading journal articles and associated professional reading.
Discussion forums and collaborative workspace: participants will be required to contribute to a
private learning network space/discussion board established for the program.
For more information, contact Phone: (03) 9320 1001 Email: [email protected]
Website http://www.aasw.asn.au/
96. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA – INTENSIVE COURSE FOR ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS AND DEPUTIES (ID 147-5)
ORGANISATION Allied Health Professional Services Tasmanian Health Organisation – South
Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Multi-Disciplinary Team training,
Inter-Professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION 1st February 2014 to 30th June 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Allied Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION This project:
is a three-way collaboration between the University of Tasmania Schools of Medicine and Business and Clinical Support Services Tasmanian Health Organisation-South. The unit is provided by the School of Management with administration brokered through the School of Medicine.
will develop strategic management competencies in a group of allied health professionals in southern Tasmania, so that they can manage their services more safely, effectively and efficiently.
delivers a course to staff from 14 allied health professions (audiology, chaplaincy, dietetics, medical science, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, radiation therapy, radiology, social work, speech pathology) in
community, mental health and hospital services across southern Tasmania.
is a trial of accessibility, appropriateness and efficiency of this mode of course delivery. It is to support managers to undertake further Post Graduate study through UTAS.
The aim of this project is to: 1. address a self-perceived gap in communication, management and leadership skills in approximately 50 allied health professional managers and deputies surveyed in the Tasmanian Health Organisation-South in 2010 and 2013. 2. encourage allied health professional managers and deputy managers not currently undertaking postgraduate study to embark on study, by providing a supportive and administratively-easy environment and pathway to study. 3. evaluate a different delivery mode of the unit in terms of accessibility, appropriateness and
efficiency for the attendees.
The project activities: This project offers a different study mode for an existing unit 'Strategic
Management', which is an elective in the 'Leadership and Management in Health Services'
qualifications through the School of Medicine, University of Tasmania.
The unit will be fast-tracked across five face-to-face days in a central location in the southern
Tasmania. Completion of readings and online activities will be additional in the student's own time.
Some of the 10 students may also elect to undertake the UTAS assessment for the unit to obtain
university credit.
For more information, contact Phone: 03 6222 8811 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/
97. SLEEPWISE PROGRAM FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (ID 150-5)
ORGANISATION Ageing, Disability & Home Care, Hunter New England District NSW,
Family and Community Services
PROJECT TYPE Multi-Disciplinary Team
PROJECT DURATION December 2013 to May 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses
DESCRIPTION: Funding to support Annie O’Connell from South Australia to go to Tamworth to train therapists on how to run a SleepWise program. The SleepWise Program is a structured educational workshop that can be run with a group of families (or 1:1 if practical) to provide positive sleep practice strategies for young children with developmental delay.
The aim of this project:
Opportunity for therapists from a variety of stakeholder groups to expand their skills and knowledge and therefore feel confident in providing interventions relating to sleep disruption.
Opportunity to bring specialist skills to regional/remote areas which can be used to support children and families who live in these communities.
Enable families to develop their own goals and plans in collaboration with therapists who are experts in the field.
Networking of families who are experiencing similar difficulties so that they may assist each other to continue to care for a child with a disability. This is particularly important for rural families.
Allow therapists in rural and remote areas to meet registration requirements through an
accessible and relevant professional development opportunity.
Opportunity for therapist from different stakeholder groups to form partnerships to support each other to implement new learning.
Opportunity to build working relationships between the different disciplines to support a multidisciplinary approach to therapy.
The project activities:
It is planned to run workshops on 6-7th May 2014. Ms O’Connell has offered to provide follow up support to participants via phone links to a Community of Practice meeting. The training will complement NSW government initiatives such as family-centred approaches and early intervention. The premise of the program is to work in collaboration with families to devise an individualised sleep plan which addresses their specific needs and considers their specific environment and culture.
For more information, contact Phone: (02) 5712 9328 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.teamaroundthechild.com/images/stories/journal-
pdfs/issue_6/Sleep_disturbance_No_6.pdf
98. CLINICAL HYPNOSIS TRAINING FOR CLINICAL, COUNSELLING &HEALTH PSYCHOLOGISTS (ID 153-5)
ORGANISATION Roslyn Martin Psychologist
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION 22nd March 2014 to 24th October 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Psychologists
DESCRIPTION: to provide funds to support a Psychologist to undertake a Clinical Hypnosis Training Course (CHTC), which is run by Hypnosis Training Australia, in conjunction with CPM Training and Counselling. This training is the only clinical hypnosis training course that is developed and taught by Psychologists and Medical Practitioners, exclusively for Psychologists and Medical Practitioners. Clients living in regional or rural Australia tend to have limited options available to access psychological services and sessions are often time limited. Research indicates that the addition of hypnotic techniques alongside other psychological interventions increases the efficacy and/or efficiency of these interventions. Yet, a limited number of psychologists possess the training to offer this technique, particularly to rural and remote clients who could benefit from this clinical intervention.
The aim of this project is to: provide training for a Psychologist to gain the theory and practical skills
to use hypnotic techniques as part of treatment plans for clients. There is much research which
supports the efficacy of hypnosis as an adjunct to a range of psychological approaches such as
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. It is a technique that can be effectively incorporated to treat a range of
psychological disorders, including: anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, trauma, pain management,
sleep disorders, stress control, fears and phobias as well as enhancing self-esteem and motivation. It is
a powerful psychological method for mental and physical relaxation, yet training in this technique is
only acquired by undertaking private CPD.
The project activities include:
6 hours of required pre-reading.
4 days of didactic teaching which involves: demonstrations, structured activities, small group practice and discussion.
4 days of didactic teaching which involves: case discussion, script writing, role plays and small
group practice to learn how to apply hypnosis to clinical casework.
2 x Follow up Peer Consultation and Case Presentation discussion days, which involves: didactic refresher sessions, demonstrations, small group practice/discussion and post-training commentary
on a case history presentation made by each participant to a peer panel of assessors.
The major learning outcomes include:
Understanding the major theories and clinical applications of hypnotic techniques.
Recognising and describing the suitability of specific hypnotic techniques with a range of psychiatric and psychological disorders (and the contraindications based on unsuitability of the client and presenting psychopathology).
Learning the practical skills of inducing, assessing and de-inducing a hypnotic state.
Being able to write hypnotic scripts for specific clients, being aware of any difficulties and how to safely treat the client.
Completing the course and begin to use hypnotic techniques with clients to maximise treatment programs.
For more information, contact Phone: 0403713560 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.asch.com.au/
99. NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN WOUND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE (ID 157-5)
ORGANISATION Northern District Community Health Service, Kerang Victoria
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development
PROJECT DURATION Conference in May 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Nurses
DESCRIPTION: Funding travel costs and fees for a rural clinical nurse to attend the National Australian
Wound Management Association conference to keep up to date with best practice in wound
management.
The aim of this project: The Nurse will be able to bring back to her workplace the most recent
advances in wound management and share this knowledge with other nurses and podiatrists in her
team so that they can all provide wound care that is evidenced based and best practice.
The project activities: 7th to 10th May 2014 attend National conference. She is a member of a wound
association so follow up is available online and through the journals and publications. She is a member
of the regional district nursing network and Gannawarra Local Area Health so she will be able to
present information to both of these forums and to nurses and podiatrists within her work place
through the clinical supervision group.
For more information, contact Phone: 0428521904 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.awma.com.au/conferences/
100. CARING FOR OUR COLLEAGUES (CFOC) (ID 161-5)
ORGANISATION Doctors HealthSA Limited
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Multi-disciplinary team training,
Inter-Professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION 30th March 2014 to 30 September 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Credentialled Diabetic Educator,
Social Workers and Pharmacists
DESCRIPTION Caring for our Colleagues (CFOC) will improve access to a specific continuing
professional development program for health professionals working in rural and remote general
practice. This project will build on the successful and accredited Doctors for Doctors (D4D) CPD
program, developed and implemented by Doctors’ Health SA (DHSA), adapting it for:
the multidisciplinary team of health professionals working in rural and remote general
practice – GPs (including OTDs) nurses and allied health professionals.
a variety of adult learning modalities: Inter-professional learning , face to face, modular
online, teleconferencing and Problem-Based Learning (PBL).
The aim of this project is to: trial the delivery of the modified Doctors for Doctors (D4D) CPD program
in three rural and remote general practices located in ASGC-RA 4-5.
Practices will be recruited to the program based on having at least 3 different health care professionals
working at the same site: GPs, nurses and allied health professionals.
Six hours of education will occur in each of the three practices selected and will be specific to the needs
of each practice involved. A comprehensive evaluation process will inform the future development and
applicability of this project for:
national application to rural and remote general practice settings.
larger and smaller multidisciplinary teams working together - at one site or virtually.
The project objectives, to:
1. improve access to specific CPD for treating other health professional colleagues in rural and
remote settings;
2. provide a CPD program that is relevant and specific for the needs of rural and remote health
practitioners, is multidisciplinary and incorporates the principles of IPL;
3. provide CPD which is delivered using state of the art, multimedia digital technology;
4. raise awareness and access of health professionals to appropriate health care;
5. support the recruitment and retention of health care professionals to rural and remote
Australia;
6. develop and expand the program for national applicability.
Learning objectives will include:
1. To improve effective treatment or care for health professionals who are colleagues.
2. To gain greater skills in managing health professionals who self-treat and/or self-diagnose.
3. To identify and assess mental and physical health of colleagues (including signs of stress and
burn out).
4. To improve communication skills to colleagues regarding health promotion interventions and
early detection.
5. To effectively respond to the special needs of IMGs.
For more information, contact Phone: 0408 089 423
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.doctorshealthsa.com.au/
101. MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR RURAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS (ID 163-5)
ORGANISATION Black Dog Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital NSW
PROJECT TYPE Continuing Professional Development, Multi-disciplinary Team training,
Inter-Professional Learning
PROJECT DURATION 1st January 2014 to 20th October 2014
TARGET AUDIENCE General Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, Psychologists, Social
Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners/Workers
DESCRIPTION: Caring for the mental health of the population in remote and rural areas can be
particularly challenging. Studies have pointed to higher levels of psychological distress and risk of
suicide in non-urban areas coupled with a relative lack of suitably trained health professionals and
services.
The aim of this project is to: increase the skill and confidence of health professionals working in rural
or remote settings in diagnosing and managing depression and suicidality and improving knowledge of
resources and referral services available to assist them in caring for this patient group. The
multidisciplinary nature of the workshops will also strengthen the communication and working
relationships between the various health professionals involved in the health care of their local
community.
The project activities: This project proposes to deliver 6 hour face to face educational workshops to
general practitioners, psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses and Aboriginal health
workers practising in rural and remote areas of Australia. The workshops will provide training in the
management of depression including correctly identifying depression, assessing and managing risk of
harm and suicidality, and treatment planning including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
interventions.
The workshops will be preceded by an online one hour interactive predisposing activity, to be
completed in participant’s own time, outlining the key features of depression and correctly diagnosing
clinical depression including sub-types. The workshop itself involves extensive discussion and group
work based on filmed case studies and role plays. This enables practice of the core skills taught in the
program in a simulated manner, building confidence to then utilise these skills in a clinical setting. Inter
professional learning is facilitated through the emphasis on discussion and small group activities. The
workshop will be modelled on our existing foundation program "Dealing with Depression".
The program will be adapted to meet the unique learning needs of each multidisciplinary group
working in a remote and rural setting.
The existing program will be modified to reflect remote and rural issues within the case studies,
identifying stressors that are unique to living in regional Australia. This will incorporate specific
knowledge, skills and attitudes to those practitioners working in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander health settings. The realities of treatment planning in remote and rural areas will also be
acknowledged, incorporating new resources that have become available in recent years as a way of
manoeuvring through some of the accepted limitations in services.
For more information, contact Phone: 0400 469 276 Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Project name:
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Location Postcode RA Categories of
participating
health
professionals
Nos of
anticipated
participants
DHAAQ Regional Roadshow
2014
Oral and Allied Health
Professionals
Dental Hygiene, Diabetes &
Peridontal Health
Dental Hygienist Association –
Queensland Branch
43 Fairfield Avenue
Norman Gardens
ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4701
Email: president-
$26,568.00
QLD
4001
2-5
AHW, AHP,
Nurses
128
Supervisor training to supervise
provisional psychologists
APS annual conference on
Psychology for a Healthy Nation
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
training
Psychologist
Rae Starkey
6 Collings Street
PORT AUGUSTA SA 5700
Email: [email protected]
5,000.00
SA
5700
3
AHP
1
4 RFDS Primary Health Care
Nurses in Queensland to be
trained by authorised providers
of fluoride varnish from the
Northern Territory (NT)
Royal Flying Doctor Service
12 Casuarina Street
BRISBANE AIRPORT QLD 4008
Email: [email protected]
40,000.00
QLD
4008
3-5
AHW, Nurses
30
Exercise and Cancer
Management course for
Exercise Physiologists & other
Oncology health workers.
Presentation at the National
Exercise Physiology Conference
in April 2014.
UNSW Medicine
AGSM Level 2
RANDWICK NSW 2052
Email: [email protected]
39,400.00
NSW
2052
2-4
AHP,
Nurses,GP
40
Physiotherapist – working in
Hospital Rehabilitation Unit to
attend the 2014 SARRAH
conference
Bathurst Base Hospital
Howick Street
BATHURST NSW 2790
Email: [email protected]
1,760.00
NSW
2795
2-3
AHP
1
Oral health training to
Aboriginal Health Workers,
nursing personnel and other
primary health care providers in
regional centres and remote
Aboriginal community health
services of the Cape York region
Population Oral Health
University of Sydney
1 Mons Road
WESTMEAD NSW 2145
Email: [email protected]
57,500.00
NSW&
QLD
4876
3-5
AHW,AHP,GP,
Nurses
100
Remote X-ray Operators
Licensing online course for use
by limited licence GP and RN
remote x-ray operators in NSW,
Victoria and Queensland
Department of Rural Health
The University of Newcastle
69A High Street
TAREE NSW 2430
Email:
59,750.00
NSW
2430
2-5
AHP, GP,
Nurses
1,600
"Creating Content for On-line
Learning: A Guide for Managers
and Educators” on how to
develop content for digital
delivery.
Operations Manager Collaborative
Health Education & Research
Centre
Organisational Development &
Improvement Bendigo Health
PO Box 126
Bendigo Vic 3552
Email:
58,120.00
VIC
3225
2-5
AHP, Nurses
80
“Nourishing Networks” program
for general practitioners,
psychologists, dietitians and
other allied health staff who
care for clients with eating
disorders
Department of Rural Health
University of Newcastle
Locked Bag 9783
TAMWORTH NEMSC NSW 2348
Email:
10,000.00
NSW
2348
2-3
AHP, GP
Nurses
70
Short course in assessment,
care planning and case
management in rural, remote
and Indigenous communities.
Targeting allied health
professionals, mental health
workers, nurses, and aged and
community care coordinators,
who work with older people,
people with disabilities and
people with mental health
issues.
National Ageing Research Institute
PO Box 2127
ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL VIC
3052
Email: [email protected]
40,100.00
VIC
3052
2-5
AHW, AHP,
Nurses
40
‘Disability Dietetics’ web
conferences to introduce rural
and regional dietitians to
nutrition and disability care and
community nutrition.
Dietitians Association of Australia
1/8 Phipps Close
DEAKIN ACT 2600
Email: [email protected]
3,500.00
ACT
2600
2-5
AHP
30
Optometrist practising in
Gunnedah, NSW to complete
the Graduate Certificate in
Ocular Therapeutics & co-
manage patients requiring
ophthalmic care with
ophthalmologists who are
based in Tamworth
Tim Duffy Optometrists
200 Conadilly Street
GUNNEDAH NSW 2380
Email: [email protected]
5,900.00
NSW
2380
3
AHP
1
“Mindfulness & Self-Regulation
with Freya Combes: Effective
Interventions to use with Kids
and Families “ for rural mental
health clinicians in Burnie and
Launceston
Department of Rural Health
Locked Bag 1372
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email:
5,840.00
TAS
7250
2-3
AHW, AHP
80
Physiotherapist to attend a Lyn
Watson Level 1 shoulder course
Physiotherapy Department
Broome Hospital
Robinson Street
BROOME WA 6725
Email:
3,010.00
WA
6725
4-5
AHP
1
Promoting and supporting
breastfeeding to Aboriginal
Health Workers and allied
health professionals who work
with Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander mothers.
Australian Breastfeeding
Association
457 Williams Street
BROKEN HILL NSW 2880
Email: [email protected]
40,000.00
NSW
2880
3-5
AHW, AHP
80
Psychologists working in HNE
Health Drug & Alcohol Clinical
Services to attend workshops
on Dialectical Behaviour
Therapy (DBT)
Hunter New England Health
64 Pulteney Street
TAREE NSW 2430
Email:
1,400.00
NSW
2430
2-3
AHP
2
Practising Dietician to
undertake a post graduate
course in diabetes education
and management.
Esperance Population Health
Forrest Street
ESPERANCE WA 6450
Email: [email protected]
6,000.00
WA
6450
2-3
AHP
1
Scholarships to support
REHC/AEHW to attend 2014
inaugural National Regional Eye
Health Coordination Forum and
participate in practical
workshops and gain
accreditation
Brien Holden Institute Foundation
PO Box 820
DARWIN NT 0801
Email:
60,000.00
NT
0801
2-5
AHW, Nurses
21
Rural and Remote Mental
Health Social Work CPD Project
delivered via the AASW online
learning management system
Australian Association of Social
Workers
14-20 Blackwood Street
NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051
Email:
43,000.00
VIC
3051
2-5
AHP
30
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
unit, 'Strategic Management'.
An intensive course will be
offered to 10 managers and
deputy managers of 14 allied
health professions in southern
Tasmania.
147. Steindl
Leonie Steindl
Tasmanian Health Organisation –
South
Clinical Support Services
PO Box1061L
HOBART TAS 7000
Email:
16,984.72
TAS
7000
2-3
AHP
24
Annie O’Connell, presenter
from South Australia to go to
Tamworth NSW to train
therapists about how to run a
SleepWise program.
Ageing Disability and Home Care
Level 1
155-157 Marius Street
TAMWORTH NSW 2340
Email:
5,965.00
NSW
2340
2-3
AHP, Nurses
20
Psychologist to undertake
Clinical Hypnosis Training, at
Hypnosis Training Australia.
Psychologist
109 East Metcalfe-Langley Road
LANGLEY VIC 3444
Email: [email protected]
3,740.00
VIC
3444
2-3
AHP
1
Nurse to attend the National
Australian Wound Management
Association conference in 7-
10th May 2014.
Northern District Community
Health Service
24 Fitzroy Street
KERANG VIC 3579
Email: [email protected]
2,145.00
VIC
3579
3
Nurse
1
“Caring For Our Colleagues”
(CFOC) building on accredited
Doctors for Doctors (D4D) CPD
program for Allied Health
Professionals ,nurses and GPs ,
OTDs.
Jenny Fleming Consulting
130 Cross Road
HIGHGATE ADELAIDE SA 5063
Email:
60,000.00
SA
5000
2-5
AHP, GP OTD,
Nurses,
Midwives
33
Management of depression
educational workshops for
general practitioners,
psychologists, social workers,
mental health nurses and
aboriginal health workers
practising in rural and remote
areas
Program Education Manager
Black Dog Institute
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hospital Road
RANDWICK NSW 2031
Email: [email protected]
40,000.00
NSW
2310
2-5
AHW,AHP, GP,
OTD Nurses
Midwives
200
Round 5 Total
695,637.72
3,737
