Geelong Education Day
Date and time
Location
Mt Duneed Estate
65 Pettavel Road Mount Duneed, VIC 3216 AustraliaDescription
The Independence Australia Education Day is a FREE event for health professionals and carers to explore the world of continence, wounds and funding. The day will review case studies and best practice, and will give you the opportunity to speak to industry experts. In addition, an exhibition will be on display so you can have one-on-one sessions with healthcare product providers and discover the latest products.
*Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
**This Education Day can go towards your annual CPD requirement.
Industry speakers include:
Lisa Wragg, Executive Officer
CFA Vic, Continence Nurse
Consultant VCRC
Terry Wesselink
Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapist Education Officer, VCRC
Topic: The impact of incontinence on paid and unpaid care givers
Insights:
- To understand the importance of adequate fluid intake for people with chronic diseases, disabilities and the elderly and how it impacts on incontinence problems
- To be able to identify constipation and implement simple changes to prevent and or improve constipation
- To understand the relationship between reduced fluid intake, urinary tract infections and incontinence associated dermatitis
- To identify strategies to promote adequate fluid intake for these groups of people
- To have an understanding of the categories of incontinence products and how to apply them and access continence funding schemes
Dr Rosie Crone, Associate Professor Gerontology, Barwon Health
Topic
Insights: Its hazards and how to manage it.
Donna Nair, Regional Wounds Victoria - Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultant at Department of Health, Grampians Region
Anne Bryant, Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultant at Newcomb Community Health & Rehabilitation, Barwon Health
Insights:
- The commitment in compression therapy - making it client centred
- Choosing pressures and compression systems
- Tips for common challenges
- Resources for ongoing learning
Jacqui Pierce, NDIS Consultant
Topic: NDIS...A brilliant idea, A bumpy implementation!
Insights:
- Whose choice?
- Whose control?
- Hopes for the future
Key Partners: