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ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINAR AND WORKSHOPS

DARWIN 6TH – 7TH JUNE 2015

- 20 CPD points - Endless networking opportunities - Great weather - Extend you stay and explore the NT

Issues in Professional Practice Seminar and Workshops 6th - 7th JUNE 2015 DARWIN The Board of Audiology Australia invites its members to attend the “Issues in Professional Practice Seminar and Workshops” to be held at the Darwin Hilton over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. This event will focus on our four strategic areas: • • • •

The Profile of Audiology in Australia Audiology udiology and Primary Health Care Ethics and Regulation of Practice in Audiology Education ducation and Member Communication Communicatio

The first day of the program sees our invited guest speakers from around Australia present on wide wide-ranging topics that dovetail with our strategic areas and cover the themes: • • •

Business, Competition, Professionals and Ethical Practice New technologies and Changing Clinical C Practice Primary Health Care and Audiological Practice.

The second day of the program draws on the issues raised by the speakers, the board and the delegates to develop strategies that address our priority issues. This event is strictly limited to o members of Audiology Australia.

Invited guest speakers Su McCluskey, McCluskey CEO Regional Australia Institute Su McCluskey is the th CEO of the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), the first national independent policy think tank devoted to regional issues. The RAI conducts research into priority policy issues impacting all areas of Australia lying outside capital cities. Su joined the RAI from the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations where she served for three years as CEO. Su is a past Executive Director of the Office of Best Practice Regulation, was a Consultant Specialist Advisor to the Department of Industry, Industry, Tourism and Resources and held senior policy positions with the Business Council of Australia, the National Farmers' Federation and the Australian Taxation Office. Su has extensive expertise in regional policy development, taxation, regulatory reform r eform and governance. As well as a broad understanding of policy implementation, her personal experience running a beef cattle stud in Yass, NSW gives her grassroots insight into regional and rural issues. Su was named the winner of the 2013 Australian Financial Financial Review and Westpac Regional Women of Influence Award. She was the 2014 winner of the Women in Australian Agribusiness outstanding contribution to policy category, and was a Panel Member on the Harper Review’s Competition Policy Review Panel.

Trish rish Johnson, Senior Advisor, Ethics and Professional Issues, Issues Speech Pathology Australia As the Senior Advisor for Ethics and Professional Issues for Speech Pathology Australia, Trish provides advice and education to members and the public with respect to the ethical and professional conduct of the speech pathology profession and supports the management of ethical complaints and professional practice queries.

Professor Bob Cowan, Cowan, CEO of the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre Professor Bob Cowan, Cowan CEO of the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre and Professorial Research Fellow (University of Melbourne), and Adjunct Professor (Macquarie University). He H holds olds a PhD (Melbourne), MBA (TechMgt), GradDipls in Audiology, Technology Management and Health Economics, MSc (Kinesiology), BScHons (Physiology). He has extensive experience in management and commer commercialisation of hearing research and has published in the fields of audiology, cochlear implants and hearing technology, bioengineering, health economics, economics, and biomedical research management. He also holds a number of Australian and international technology patents and trademarks. Bob joined Professor sor Graeme Clark’s team in 1985 and has been involved in cochlear implant and hear hearing research since that time. He is committed to the world-wide world wide prevention of hearing loss and improvements in audiology clinical practice. Bob was President of the International Society of Audiology (2012-2014), (2012 2014), and Congress President of the XXXII World Congress of Audiology (Brisbane, May 2014), as well as the XXV World Congress of Audiology (Melbourne, 2002).

Ms Colleen Psarros,, Sydney Cochlea Implant Centre (SCIC) Colleen is the Clinical Practice actice and Strategy Manager at SCIC where she has worked for over 20 years. Her PhD work on “Models of service delivery in cochlear implants: The role of telepractice” focused sed on the key principles of clinical practice and delivery of services for populations ranging from infants to the elderly, across a wide geographical area. The importance of engaging multidisciplinary teams including surgical, educational, and allied health professionals to deliver client centred care is key to Colleen’s role.

Dr Tony Coles, CEO Audiology Australia Ltd Tony Coles is delighted to be taking up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Audiology Australia, commencing in June 2015. Prior to taking up employment with Audiology Australia, Tony spent six years as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Association of Gerontology. He is also a graduate of the Australian Public Service, Department of Health and Ageing, and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Tony has a PhD from the University of Tasmania, School of Sociology and Social Work, where he specialised in men’s health and ageing issues, including men’s uptake of health services.

Ms Christine Wigger, I HEAR BETA, Study Coordinator, Child Health Division Menzies School of Health Research Christine Wigger is a clinical trial coordinator who is passionate about ears. Christine has been working with the Ear team of the not-for-profit Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin, NT for 12 years. Her research experience includes clinical trial development, governance, public health and health promotion, training and education in clinical ear diagnostics, as well as oodles of ‘on-the-ground’ field work including data collection and all important community engagement to ensure the research is appropriate, acceptable and valuable to the individuals and communities who contribute. Her passion for the territory and its people spans 22 years, where she worked as a registered nurse and midwife prior to embarking on her very fulfilling and challenging role as an ear health researcher.

This activity has been endorsed for 20 CPD points – Endorsement No. CPD1517 024

Audiology Australia: Issues in Professional Practice Seminars and Workshop 6 - 7 June 2015 Hilton Darwin This activity has been endorsed for 20 CPD points – Endorsement No. CPD1517 024

6 June 2015 9.00- 9.10

Day 1 - The Seminars Welcome

9.10-9.20

Introduction Theme

9.20-10.20

10.20- 11.00

11.00-11.30 Theme 11.30-12.10 12.10-12.50

12.50-1.45 Theme 1.45-2.30 2.30-3.00 3.00-3.30 3.30-4.55

5.00 7.00

Closing Remarks

Speakers Prof Louise Hickson/ Mrs Amarjit Anand Welcome to Country Prof Louise Hickson Business, Competition, Professionals and Ethical Practice Su McCluskey CEO Regional Australia Institute Trish Johnson Senior Advisor, Ethics and Professional Issues Speech Pathology Australia Morning Tea New Technologies and Changing Clinical Practice Professor Bob Cowan CEO, HEARing CRC Colleen Psarros Clinical Practice and Strategic Manager, SCIC Lunch Primary Health Care and Audiological Practice Dr Tony Coles CEO, Audiology Australia Christine Wigger Menzies School of Health Research Afternoon Tea The Board and Members Discussion “Tub Chair Discussion” Moderator: Dr Helen Goulios Professor Louise Hickson Conference Dinner

Presentation Welcome to Delegates Welcome to Country Conference Themes, Speakers and Workshops – Our Aims

Competition in human services. Can we balance choice and diversity with access and equity to ensure professional and ethical health outcomes? Ethical Issues in Contemporary Speech Pathology Practice

Technology and the audiologist – Is our Future in the Clouds? The effectiveness and efficiency of telepractice as a model of service delivery in implantable technologies - meeting the stakeholders needs

Gerontology – towards better care for the aged Otitis Media Research in the Top End and Beyond – Past, Present and Future Following a summary of the key messages presented during the day, the Board will present the four strategy areas. The board will then invite members to raise issues they would like addressed during the workshop sessions of Day 2. The Hilton Doubletree

7 June 2015 9.00-9.10 9.10- 9.30

Day 2 - The Workshops Introduction: Prof Louise Hickson 1. Profile of Audiology in the Community Facilitators: Colleen Psarros, Jacy Fellows, Louise Hickson, Bob Cowan

2.Ethics and Regulation of Practice Facilitators: Marion Jones, Jason Ridgway, Jenny Smith

3. Primary Health Care Facilitators: Amarjit Anand, John Pearcy,

4. Member Education and Communication Facilitators: Caitlin Grenness, Helen Goulios, Eliza Pickard, Holly Veale

9.30 -10.45 10.45-11.15 11.15-12.15 12.15-1.00 1.00-2.15 2.15-2.30

Group Workshops Part 1 Morning Tea Group Workshops Part 2 Lunch Re-Group and Presentation to Delegates Professor Louise Hickson, Ms Amarjit Anand

Our process for the Workshops – the four groups Profile of Audiology: How special are we? Audiology has recently been nominated as the second best profession for 2015. But what is it that makes audiology so special? This session will provide the opportunity for members to explore the fundamental aspects of the profession that we use to promote the profile of audiology in the community. Areas of exploration will include: Self-regulation and registration; Specialisation courses in audiology; and Service delivery models. The outcome of this session will be to integrate ideas and perspectives to shape the profile of audiology in the community Balancing ethical practice with competing workplace pressures. As health professionals, audiologists should remain mindful of health care ethics in everyday practice. But what is ethical practice in audiology? Among audiologists there are diverse opinions on what is considered ethical behaviour, and the views of audiologists may well differ from the views of other health professionals as well as members of the public. How can we balance ethical practice with competing workplace pressures to ensure clients receive optimal outcomes? How do we promote ethical practice in the broader community to preserve and improve the reputation of audiology as an ethical health care profession? How do we effectively manage conflicts of interest, whether they be potential, perceived or actual conflicts? Does "the system" need a review? If so, how? The outcome of this session will be to capture key themes in ethical audiological practice, and to develop materials and strategies for managing ethical practice into the future. What does Primary Health Care mean to an Audiologist? The term Primary Health Care is a term familiar to most health professions including Audiology. How relevant is this term in various clinical settings metropolitan and rural/remote? Does working in the Primary Health Care Setting require extended scope of practice for Audiologists? What may this extended scope of practice look like? The outcome of this session is to gain members views on Primary Health care and the need for extended scope of practice. How can Audiologists gain competency and what support can teaching universities provide for experienced and student Audiologists in this area? A National Strategy for Continuing Professional Education. CPD is a priority for Audiology Australia members. Although many events are presented each year, these are not always accessible to members. This session aims to review the access, quality and presentation options of CPD events, and explore possibilities that ensure all members have easy access to high quality programs. Issues including the increased use of webinars, alternatives for conferences and roadshows, increasing the scope of practice for audiologists and engaging with new models of service delivery will be discussed. The outcome of this session will be to develop the framework for a National Strategy for CPD. Group Work Group Work Summary from each of the Workshop Groups Closing Remarks

ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINAR AND WORKSHOPS HILTON DARWIN, 23 MITCHELL STREET 6 – 7 JUNE 2015 REGISTRATION FORM/TAX INVOICE Please complete your registration and payment details below. REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015. Cost

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This is a members only activity and numbers are restricted to 120. Registrations will be taken in order of receipt. Register and Pay online at https://www.audiology.asn.au/index.cfm//members/events-calendar/ (If you require extra dinner tickets you cannot pay online.) OR complete the following details and post, email or fax to: Audiology Australia PO Box 504 BRENTFORD SQUARE VIC 3131 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03 9877 0645 Name: ........................................................................................................................................................... Address: ............................................................................. Suburb: ..................................Postcode: ........... Phone: ........................................................ Email: ....................................................................................... Special Dietary and/or Hearing Requirements: ............................................................................................. Kosher is only available by special arrangement and at extra cost. If you require a hearing loop please notify the office as soon as possible as every attempt will be made to provide this facility. Payment Details: I enclose a cheque for $ ……………. made payable to Audiology Australia Ltd. OR Please debit my MasterCard/Visa (please select) in the amount of $…………….....

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