If you’ve been missing the faces of your fellow North Coast clinicians, then we have some great news.
Face-to-face education is making a comeback!
This November and December, Healthy North Coast will be holding eight regional clinical society events. Each event will be a chance to come together with other local practitioners and have some fun as 2021 comes to a close.
At each event we will:
- hear from a local service provider or clinician/s (30-minute presentation)
- explore Healthy North Coast’s 2022 CPD education calendar
- discuss the North Coast CPD needs assessment and local education needs
- network and share stories
- enjoy canapes and a delicious 2-course dinner.
These events will be free-to-attend and in keeping with COVID-safe practices. Numbers will be limited, so register your place early. In the event of face-to-face being restricted, we will instead come together online and those who have registered will receive a free gift.
Register now for your local clinical society.
Ballina & Byron Clinical Society
Tuesday 9 November 2021
Beef and Beach Restaurant, Lennox Head
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speaker: Dr Maxine Szramka, Consultant Rheumatologist
Topic: Simplifying the Complexities of Autoimmune Diseases (particularly vasculitis)
Tweed Valley Clinical Society
Thursday 11 November 2021
Babalou Weddings and Events, Kingscliff
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speakers:
- Jess Hunter, Banora Shopping Village Medical Centre
- Mary Lynch, Registered Nurse, Tweed Health for Everyone
- Dr Chris Wetherall, Skin Cancer Physician, Tweed Health for Everyone
- Michelle Gilbert, Nursing Manager, Kingscliff Health
Topic: Adapting to the challenges of 2021
Clarence Valley Clinical Society
Tuesday 16 November 2021
Vines at 139, Grafton
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speakers:
- Leonie Staples, Project Manager, First 2000 Days, Tresillian Family Care Centres
- Dr James Hodges, Paediatrician, Grafton Base Hospital
Topic: Supporting a family’s first 2,000 days in the Clarence – accessing the right supports at the right time
Coffs Harbour & Bellingen Clinical Society
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Surf Club Restaurant & Bar, Coffs Harbour
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speaker: Dr Eileen Morrisroe, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Topic: Services and facilities available for managing arterial and venous disorders in Coffs Harbour
Nambucca & Macksville Clinical Society
Thursday 18 November 2021
Blue Gum Function Centre, Macksville
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speaker: Cheryl Frank, Clinical Nurse Consultant
Topic: Collaborative wound management
Port Macquarie & Hastings Clinical Society
Tuesday 23 November 2021
Sails, Port Macquarie
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speakers:
- Nathan Lynch, Physiotherapist, Wauchope Physiotherapy
- Barry Spencer, Physiotherapist, Lake Cathie Physio
- Gary Grant, Retired Psychologist
Topic: Chronic pain
Kempsey & Macleay Clinical Society
Wednesday 24 November 2021
Garden Bar and Kitchen, Frederickton
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speakers:
- Dr David Skalicky, Visiting Rehabilitation Physician, Durri Aboriginal Medical Service
- Dylan Chrimes, Physiotherapist, Keystone Health
- Dr Anthony Richardson, Psychiatrist – specialty in somatic psychotherapy and pain management
Topic: Managing the biopsychosocial aspects of chronic pain
Lismore, Casino & Kyogle Clinical Society
6 December 2021
Invercauld House, Goonellebah
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Speakers:
Richmond Specialist Palliative Care Service
Dr Brian Witt, General Practitioner, The Lismore Clinic
Topic: Palliative care
COVID-19 safety
Healthy North Coast takes it obligations for your safety seriously. We advise that the venues where each event is to be held are COVID-safe and that a COVID safety plan has been developed and registered with the NSW Government. Numbers will be restricted, so reserve your place early.
If you are sick or experiencing the mildest of symptoms, please do not attend.
All attendees must comply with the NSW Government order (effective 11 October 2021) stating that no unvaccinated person (over the age of 16) is allowed into hospitality premises.