Western Australian Health Translation Network

The 2023 Research Symposium & Workshop
2023-11-20 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
The workshop will explore the latest in computational methods in medical imaging and their clinical translation.
Please see the ACQI symposium 2023 Flyer here.

The Claremont Yacht Club Fire Up for Men's Health by MHT - Men. Healthier Together
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Claremont Yacht Club, 4 Victoria Ave, Claremont, 6010, Australia
Join us at the Claremont Yacht Club to ignite your passion for Men’s Health! Indulge in an exquisite buffet dinner while gaining insights from world-renowned men’s health experts, Professor Bu Yeap and Professor Girish Dwivedi. Guided by AFL Hall of Famer, media personality, successful entrepreneur, and dedicated Men’s Health advocate, Matthew Pavlich, this will be an enlightening discussion on men’s health suitable for the whole family to attend. Topics will include testosterone, aging, and the dynamic convergence of medical research, technology, and men’s health.

Perth Biodesign Bootcamp 2023
2023-10-09 09:00 - 2023-10-10 16:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Industry Hub, Room 1.13, 1st floor EZONE North, UWA Crawley Campus, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia
This introduction to the Stanford Biodesign methodology for innovation in healthcare is delivered by expert speakers from the WA healthcare and medtech
industry, and is suitable for

Postgrad students, researchers, academics
Innovation and commercialisation staff
Clinicians and corporate healthcare staff
Executives interested in the healthcare space
Business professionals
Anyone considering the full Biodesign course in 2024

9th CONGRESS of the International Society for the Study of Iron in Biology and Medicine (BioIron 2023)
2023-08-27 08:00 - 2023-08-31 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Western Australia
The Ninth Congress of the International Society for the Study of Iron in Biology and Medicine (BioIron 2023) will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre in the tropical north of Australia. The bioiron area continues to expand and diversify, with important advances and discoveries both in fundamental aspects of iron homeostasis and iron-related disorders. BioIron 2023 will highlight the best of these advances.
For further details and registration please visit https://aapevents.eventsair.com/bioiron2023/

15th National Allied Health Conference 2023
2023-08-07 08:00 - 2023-08-09 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
From the 7th–9th of August 2023 the WA Chief Allied Health Office will be hosting the National Allied Health Conference in Perth, Western Australia, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme – Expanding Horizons – provides an opportunity for local and international allied health professionals to explore the many and varied contributions of allied health and to showcase their innovations in clinical practice and research.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join other allied health professionals and renowned experts to unpack and explore opportunities to reimagine your career, build resilience and drive change. There is an exciting program of local and international speakers, workshops, and exhibitors, and lots of networking opportunities.
To register go to the National Allied Health Conference webpage with early bird registrations available until 23rd June 2023.
You can follow the conference on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for the latest updates.

Perth Biostat & Bioinfo Meetup 2023
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands
We’re pleased to invite you to the Perth Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Meetup. This is a joint event supported by the WA Branch of the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the SSA Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Section, Clinical Trials Enablement Platform WA (CTEP-WA), Perth Epidemiological Group (PEG), and the WA Health Translation Network (WAHTN).
The purpose of this event is to bring together those with expertise and/or interest in medical and healthcare statistics in Perth. It is an opportunity to socialise and network, and encourage upcoming professionals to pursue a career in this worthwhile field.
There will be three invited speakers this evening: Dr Rich Edwards (UWA), Dr Matt Cooper (Telethon Kids Institute), and Mr Wes Billingham (Telethon Kids Institute).
For more information, please see attached flyer or visit https://www.statsoc.org.au/event-5288030
This event is free but please register your attendance to assist with catering.

Women’s Health Research Alliance WA (WHRL) Launch
2022-09-13 17:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia.
Join us for an in-person networking event to celebrate the launch of
the Women’s Health Research Alliance in Western Australia.

Formed by the National Health Research Alliance (AHRA), the Women’s Health Research, Translation Network (WHRTN) is a peak body in women’s health. It is steered by leading women’s health researchers from each of the NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centres across Australia (including WA Health Translation Network (WAHTN)) and one of WHRTN’s first activities was to establish state-based networks to promote women’s health research.
The Women’s Health Research Alliance (WHRL) was recently formed in Western Australia, supported by an establishment grant as part of the WHTRN 5-year, $5 million grant from the Medical Research Future Fund. Our aim is to leverage and strengthen large-scale national collaborative efforts to improve women’s health and deliver research, translation and impact in agreed priority areas.

Launch Event
Join us for an in-person networking event and hear from our keynote speakers:

Professor Anna Nowak (MB BS PhD W.Aust., FRACP) Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) The University of Western Australia. Anna will speak about her successful researcher career and offer insights from a woman’s perspective.
Professor John Newnham – Professor Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Maternal Fetal Medicine), The University of Western Australia. 2020 Senior Australian of the Year. John will provide an overview of what is happening broadly in women’s health research and will discuss the challenges and opportunities in this space.

Also hear from the WHRTN “Early and Mid-Career Researcher Funded Awards” recipients, Dr Kristie Harper and Dr Anne-Marie Eades and the “Emerging Leaders Fellowship” recipient, Associate Professor Ravani Duggan. They will share their experiences and discuss the opportunities these awards have offered them.

Program Summary

5:00 – 5:15pm Welcome
5:15 – 5:30pm Professor Anna Nowak
5:30 – 5:45pm Professor John Newnham
5:45 – 6:00pm WHRTN Fellowship Recipients
6:00 – 6:30pm Networking – Drinks and Nibbles

The event is free to attend, however numbers are limited, so please register soon.
Click here to register
*This is an in-person event only.

WHRL Leads
Dr Jacqueline Frayne, UWA.
Associate Professor Jennifer Stone, UWA

Perth Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Meetup
2022-06-14 17:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands
This is a joint event supported by the WA Branch of the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the SSA Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Section, Clinical Trials Enablement Platform WA (CTEP-WA), Perth Epidemiological Group (PEG), and the WA Health Translation Network (WAHTN).
The purpose of this event is to bring together those with expertise and/or interest in medical and healthcare statistics in Perth. It is an opportunity to socialise and network, and encourage upcoming professionals to pursue a career in this worthwhile field.
The following invited speakers will give brief addresses at the event.
Dr Julie Marsh, Senior Biostatistician, Telethon Kids Institute – Bayesian Approaches to Platform Trials
Dr Alyce Russell, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney – Beautiful Bioinformatics: How Harnessing Creativity Improves Science Innovation and Translation
Light refreshments will be served in the foyer from 5:30PM and continue after the presentations
Registration Form: https://www.statsoc.org.au/event-4829748

Perth Biodesign Bootcamps - Feb 2022
2022-02-17 - 2022-02-18 | Margaret Fairweather Education Space, Hackett Hall, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Registrations have now opened for our next 2-day Perth Biodesign Bootcamp, which will be held on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th of February. The bootcamp will provide an accelerated two full days of learning and applying the Biodesign methodology. Participants will learn how to identify and validate clinical needs, ideate, and implement viable solutions, in addition to the fundamentals of IP, reimbursement, and regulatory pathways, business models and much more!

2nd National HREC Conference
2021-12-01 07:00 - 2021-12-03 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online
Human Research Ethics Committee Members across Australia are invited to attend a FREE virtual Human Research Ethics Conference. The purpose of the HREC Conference is to provide valuable, up to date information on areas related to HREC members. Participation in the Conference will fulfil the annual training requirements for HREC members.
The format for the program will be a plenary lecture each day, along with breakout rooms for discussion on topics of interest. The training will be spaced out over the three days giving you time to attend to other things!

Implementation Science Health Conference Australia 2021
2021-11-24 08:00 - 2021-11-26 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online
Registrations are now open for the Implementation Science Health Conference Australia 2021 (ISHCA 21) to be held online from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 November.
Join national and international experts in #implementationscience, #healthsystems and #healthequity as they explore contemporary themes in health equity and how implementation science can be harnessed to increase the benefits of health and medical research to all.
Presented by Sydney Health Partners, Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) and NSW Regional Health Partners, the three-day program will kick-off with a free session, In Conversation with Professor Nick Sevdalis (Kings College London), featuring a live Q&A and followed by a virtual networking drinks.
For more information please go to:
https://implementationscience.com.au/event/implementation-science-health-conference-australia-2021/

[CANCELLED] National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Showcase
2021-11-23 08:00 - 2021-11-24 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Western Australia
Update 18/08/21: In the light of the infection numbers for NSW and various date clashes, the IRNet Research Showcase committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 event. The showcase is intended to be reorganised for September 2022 at the University of Sydney.
The University of Sydney and Sydney Health Partners will host the second annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Showcase.
Organised by the Indigenous Research(er) Capacity Building Network (IRNet), an AHRA initiative, the Showcase will bring together Australia’s leading thinkers on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, while spotlighting the work of our most promising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers.
Tickets are free for both online and in-person registration.
Abstract submissions have now closed. Registrations are open.
Visit the event webpage for more details (including confirmed speakers) or contact IRNet@sahmri.com.

Australian Centre for Quantitative Imaging – 2021 Symposium and Introductory Workshop
2021-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH, 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
The Australian Centre for Quantitative Imaging (ACQI) is hosting two events on the 15th of November 2021, sponsored by MTPConnect.

ACQI 2021 Symposium
Venue: McCusker Auditorium
Time: 9:00 – 13:00
Description: The ACQI 2021 symposium will showcase the cutting-edge developments in quantitative medical imaging in WA, from pre-clinical and clinical research through to clinical translation and commercialisation.

Conference attendees will be treated to a host of high-quality presentations as well as a fully catered morning tea and lunch. Seating is limited to 120 people on the day, so make sure you register early to reserve your spot! Remote attendance is possible via the zoom details provided in the register link below.

The Symposium will be formally opened by WA’s Chief Scientist, Professor Peter Klinken.

Register here for the Symposium

ACQI Introductory Workshop – Employing imaging analytics in clinical trials
Venue: Seminar Room G24
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Description: Following the morning symposium, ACQI will host an introductory workshop outlining the fundamental concepts of employing medical imaging analytics in clinical trials.

Prospective researchers, companies or clinicians will learn about the organisation and acquisition of medical imaging data, important pre-processing steps to undertake, and the basics of artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning and deep learning. Afternoon tea refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Seating is strictly limited to 30 people, so make sure you register early to book your seat! Remote attendance is possible via the zoom details provided in the register link below.

Register here for the Workshop

For more information on the events, please don’t hesitate to contact the organiser, Jake Kendrick, at jake.kendrick@research.uwa.edu.au

ACTA Annual Scientific Meeting
2021-11-10 08:00 - 2021-11-12 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online
The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance’s 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, on the theme Strengthening the pipeline for clinical research, will be an excellent opportunity for learning, networking and discussing sector-wide advancements, both locally and internationally.
This virtual event will have five streams:
STREAM 1: Translation of clinical registry findings into practice
STREAM 2: Capacity building to optimise trial design, conduct and impact
STREAM 3: Facilitating efficient and cost-effective recruitment and completion of clinical trials
STREAM 4: Accelerating Australian discovery and innovation through trials and well-phenotype cohorts
STREAM 5: Australia as the “go-to” partner for global and industry supported trials

HSRAANZ Methods Education Series - Measuring patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical trials: Key considerations for researchers
2021-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Western Australia
Presenter – Dr Rachel Campbell – Rachel is a post-doctoral researcher at the Sydney Quality of Life Office, based at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on optimising the assessment of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in oncology research and using PRO measures in clinical settings to support the management of individual patients.
These webinars are open to HSRAANZ members only. Staff or students of our Partner Group’s can attend and should contact sarah.green@chere.uts.edu.au for registration details.
View a short video about this webinar and register.

[WEBINAR] Consumer and Community Involvement in Clinical Trials: Practical Strategies and Lessons Learned
2021-10-15 08:00 - 10:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online
Consumer and community involvement (CCI) is fast moving from nice to have, to must have.
And while there is growing recognition of the value of genuine and meaningful engagement of consumers and the community in clinical trials, some researchers are unsure how or where to start.
In response, Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre and Sydney Health Partners are hosting an informative webinar – Consumer and Community Involvement in clinical trials: Practical strategies and lessons learned.
Tune in to gain practical examples of what works (and what doesn’t!) provided by experienced consumers and clinical trialists.
Presentations will include consumers, researchers, clinicians and industry partners and will cover:

why CCI is not “just a tick box”
CCI in the life of a clinical trial
frameworks and resources for practical application
an industry perspective on empowering consumer involvement in clinical trial.

Presenters will include:

Dr Anthony Brown, CEO, Health Consumers NSW
Ms Leonie Young, ANZUP Consumer Advisory Panel
Mr Ben Horgan, Consumer and Community Involvement Coordinator, WA Health Translation Network
Mr Heath Badger, COO, Breast Cancer Trials Group
Ms Nicola Straiton, Project and Engagement Manager, Australian Clinical Trials
Professor Warwick Britton AO, FAHMS, Research Director, Sydney Local Health District and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Dr Lisa Higgins, Senior Research Fellow, ANZIC-RC
Mr Peter Murphy, Country Head of Communications & Patient Engagement, Novartis, Australia and New Zealand
Professor Helena Teede AM, Executive Director, Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre

This webinar is open to everyone!

[WEBINAR] Prioritising Women's Health and Careers in COVID Recovery and Beyond
2021-10-14 15:00 - 16:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Western Australia
The Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA) invites you to a webinar on Prioritising Women’s Health and Careers in COVID Recovery and Beyond.
A misalignment between the career trajectory of men and women continues to leave women under-represented in leadership positions in both healthcare and academia. COVID-19 has amplified and heightened these existing inequalities. Taking on a greater proportion of unpaid care, and an increase in job losses in the hardest-hit sectors are just some of the barriers women now face. As we move beyond the pandemic, a national collaborative evidence-based approach is vital to tackle inequity and optimise women’s health, careers, and well-being.
This event will serve as the launch for two collaborative initiatives:

Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL)
Women’s Health Research Translation and Impact Network (WHRTN)

These national initiatives will drive progress on equality, support opportunities, and prioritise women. Hear from keynote speakers, Parliamentary Friends of Health and Medical Research Co-Chair, Dr Katie Allen MP, Young Australian of the Year 2021, Isobel Marshall, and WHRTN Chair, Indigenous Women’s Health, Prof Aunty Kerrie Doyle.
Prof Helena Teede, lead on these initiatives, will outline priorities for women’s health, research, and careers, and a Q&A panel, of interdisciplinary experts, will discuss opportunities for building a better and healthier future for women in Australia.
AWHL is a partnership project funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and contributions from its 11 healthcare sector partners. WHRTN is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund.
Register here.

WACRA Lunch & Learn
2021-10-13 11:30 - 14:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The University of Western Australia, Australia
During this lunch time session, you will have the opportunity to learn about the state of play of WACRA, the Heart Foundation and the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA), including engagement, partnership and funding opportunities for 2022.
Sponsored by ACvA, this free catered event is open to all WACRA individual members.
Please register your attendance by Friday 8 October 2021 (5.00pm AWST).

Special guests include:
Sarah Fordham, CEO, Heart Foundation Western Australia
Prof Gemma Figtree, President, Australian Cardiovascular Alliance
Kerry Doyle, Executive Director, Australian Cardiovascular Alliance
Location:
School of Human Sciences, Seminar Room 1.81, First Floor, Anatomy Building
The University of Western Australia
Hackett Drive
Crawley, WA 6009

14th National Allied Health Conference: 9 – 12 August 2021
2021-08-09 08:00 - 2021-08-12 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online
The 14th National Allied Health Conference, to be held ONLINE for the first time, will give us the opportunity to explore and discuss the many factors that contribute to the overall success of Allied Health in Australia. There will be an exciting program of speakers, workshops, virtual exhibitors and lots of networking opportunities.
The live conference days will be held on Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th August, with pre-conference workshops available to book on Monday 9th.
The organising committee is working tirelessly to produce an engaging and memorable program which will showcase current concerns and developments in Allied Health. We are amidst challenging yet exciting times as the move to an online format will present us with the opportunity to engage with an unlimited audience and expand the overall reach of the conference. The Organising Committee look forward to presenting the 2021 Conference which will explore the current and emerging issues that will shape the future for Allied Health.
Click here for more information WAHTN Allied Health Platform

The AICC(WA) Annual Healthcare Event 2021
2021-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
“So you think you know what’s good for you?” by Dr Norman Swan
“Let’s get past COVID – what you can stop worrying about with your health and how to emulate the second longest lived people in the world – and they’re Australian!”
Dr Swan (Physician, Journalist, Author and ABC Radio National Broadcaster) will explore common myths about health: do we really need 7-8 hours sleep? What the raw food movement is missing out on – and it really matters, what is the secret sauce in the Mediterranean diet? And there is a needless moral panic about screens? That and a lot more.
Dr Swan’s address to the AICC(WA)’s Annual Healthcare event is a must for all. Suitable for a wide range of audiences, young and old, all work sectors, health professionals and families – don’t miss this rare entertaining and informative presentation delivered in Norman’s trademark clarity and wit.

PHRN Linkage Luminaries Webinar Series - Professor David Preen
2021-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Online
The Population Health Research Network is hosting its fourth webinar for 2021 in the “Linkage Luminaries” series with Professor David Preen, Chair in Public Health, UWA School of Population and Global Health.
Professor Preen was the Director of the UWA Centre for Health Services Research from 2006 to 2015 and has been involved in conducting public health and health services research using population-based linked data for almost 15 years.
His study areas include: cancer service delivery, pharmaco-epidemiology, chronic disease management, morbidity of marginalised populations and methodological advances using medical record linkage.
Professor Preen has an established national and international reputation as a leading linked data researcher working at the evidence/policy/practice interface to improve community health and healthcare policy. His research program, combined with a strong evidence policy translation focus, is working to improve health, social and economic outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Professor Preen’s current role as UWA Chair in Public Health aims to bridge the divide between the academic research sector and government and industry. The aim is to increase the uptake of empirical research evidence in policy decision making, thereby enhancing evidence-based policy. Today his research into public health, medicine usage and healthcare delivery is not only helping Western Australian families, but citizens from across Australia and around the globe to live happier and healthier lives.

ASMR Medical Research Week® Gala Dinner
2021-06-04 18:00 - 23:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | ​Acqua Viva on the Swan, 183 Broadway, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
ASMR Medical Research Week® is a flagship activity for The Australian Society for Medical Research, and a major highlight of the Australian health and medical research calendar, bringing the message of the benefits of health and medical research to the Australian public.
In WA, the week will open with a Gala Dinner on Friday 4 June at Acqua Viva on the Swan. The highlight of the evening will be a live-streamed presentation by the 2021 ASMR Medallist, A/Professor Kelvin Kong. Register here.

Value-Based Health Care Conference 2021
2021-05-25 - 2021-05-28 | Western Australia
Join the Continuous Improvement in Cancer Care for an exciting and thought provoking event about how to put value-based health care (VBHC) into practice.
The aim of the conference is to showcase and celebrate Australian value-based healthcare innovation, initiatives, implementation, research and training from all areas of the health care system. With discussion on topics as diverse as cancer, stroke, dental health and more. During the event, focus will be given to practical applications of VBHC, rather than a theoretical approach, with innovative opportunities for involvement and discussions about how to put VBHC into practice.
Learn more or register now

Perth Biodesign Bootcamp
2021-05-24 09:00 - 2021-05-25 16:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The University of Western Australia, Australia
The two-day Perth Biodesign Bootcamp is designed to upskill anyone in the journey of medical technology innovation through the Biodesign process.
Thanks to funding from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) and other partners, there is a heavily subsidised registration fee of $250! Staff members of Perth Biodesign sponsors can register for just $150 and students are only $70.
Sponsors are The University of Western Australia, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Telethon Kids Institute, Australian Medical Association (WA) and Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science.
Find out more

Science on the Swan 2021
2021-05-16 - 2021-05-18 | Western Australia
The theme for Science on the Swan 2021 is Driving Translational Research – Embedding Research and Innovation in Health Care.
The Conference will be held at The Westin Perth from Sunday 16 – Tuesday 18 May 2021.
The Conference will showcase the very best of research and scientific endeavours in Western Australia. Covering a mix of fundamental, biomedical, clinical, health and social science. The Conference offers linkage opportunities for both industry and researchers, especially connecting early career to more senior and established health science and clinical leaders. It’s an opportunity to showcase the skills we have right here in Perth and help translate WA scientific efforts into real impacts to deliver better health outcomes to the wider community locally, nationally and internationally.
The 2021 Conference is co-chaired by:

Prof Gary Geelhoed (WAHTN)
Prof Peter Richmond (Child and Adolescent Health Service)
Prof Daniel Fatovich (East Metropolitan Health Service)
Dr Aron Chakera (North Metropolitan Health Service)
Prof Fiona Wood AM (South Metropolitan Health Service)

View the 2021 Science on the Swan website

Wounds Australia National Virtual conference
2021-05-04 09:00 - 2021-05-06 16:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Western Australia
The theme for the Virtual conference is Connect, Collaborate, Innovate. The vision of the conference is to open our minds to new concepts in the challenge to prevent and manage wounds. This conference will highlight current data and innovative solutions for the complex wound aetiologies, treatments and systems of care that many of us face every day.
To view the program click here
To register click here

Consumers Health Forum Summit 2021 - Shifting Gears
2021-03-18 - 2021-03-19 | Online
The Consumers Health Forum (CHF) will be hosting the inaugural Australian and New Zealand Consumer Experience and Leadership in Healthcare Summit on 18-19 March 2021 online. Early – bird registrations close 1 February 2021.
The Summit will offer both organisations and consumers who want to be at the forefront of system change the opportunity to come together to explore, discuss and grow the concept and practice of consumer-centred care.
The CHF Summit 2021: Shifting Gears will:

Support the development of consumer leadership skills
Explore the major policy shifts required to achieve person-centred care systems and services
Showcase exemplary practice in consumer leadership
Bring together consumer leaders with clinical leaders, service providers, researchers and key decision-makers

Visit the CHF Summit 2021: Shifting Gears website for more information, to register your attendance or to submit an abstract.

ACvA Webinar: Research Impact: Perspectives from Government, Philanthropy and Research
2021-02-26 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Western Australia
The webinar will be in a Q&A format, with panellists invited to speak on their perspectives when considering research impact in the context of grant applications/ programs. The session will be chaired by Professor Andrew Searles.
Date & Time: Friday 26 February 2021 from 9.30 am – 10.30 am AWST / 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm AEDT.
Please register here.

For further information, please contact Meng Hsu: acva@ozheart.org

Social Isolation and Social Prescribing 3 Part Webinar Series
2021-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Western Australia
A series of online forums focusing on social isolation and social prescribing are being co-hosted by Australian Disease Management Association (ADMA), Bolton Clarke Research Institute, Melbourne Academic Centre for Health, MSPGH, Monash Partners, and the Western Alliance.
The webinars are scheduled over lunchtime on the below dates. Attend one or all three!
These will include a mix of research, learnings from trials and services that have been implemented, provide an opportunity to collate what is being done across Victoria; and are open to all healthcare and social care sectors, researchers and policy makers. The seminars provide a great opportunity to hear and liaise with others working or interested in this area.

Webinar 1: Thursday 29 October 2020, 12pm – 1pm
Chair: Siân Slade, Master of Public Health Candidate, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, University of Melbourne
Panellists:

Prof Judy Lowthian, Head of Research Bolton Clarke Research Institute Connecting the Dots and the HOW- R- U? & Being Your Best Trials
David Menzies, Manager Chronic Disease Programs, SEMPHN Care coordination in Primary Care and social prescribing
Reclink Australia (Speaker TBA), Effect of structured programmes on the rates of drug and alcohol abuse, on mental health and on employment.
Fran Timmins, DON Psychiatry St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne The Safe Haven Café

Webinar 2: Thursday 26 November 2020, 12pm – 1pm
Chair: Prof Sharon L Brennan-Olsen, Director, Centre for Health through Action on Social Exclusion (CHASE), Deakin University
Panellists:

Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli, Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University Epidemiological association between social health and chronic disease.
Melanie Tighe, Manager Highett and Hampton Community Centres. A Neighbourhood Houses Social Prescribing Trial
Laura Martin, Senior Manager, Health Intelligence & Acting Director Service and System Integration, Western Victoria Primary Health Network. An overview of the social isolation grant program.

Register

Webinar 3: Thursday 18 February 2021, 12pm – 1pm
Chair: Prof Grant Russell, Primary Care Research in the Department of General Practice, Director Southern Academic Primary Care Research Unit, Monash University
Panellists:

Tamsin Thomas, PhD Candidate, Southern Cross University. Studies of Social Prescribing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness
Dr Ines Rio, NWMPHN The IPC Health Social Prescribing Initiative
Ellen-Jane Browne Executive Officer, La Trobe Health Assembly Social Prescribing Trial in La Trobe Valley
Alyssa Huxtable, Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, Sons and Daughters of the West

Register

Forrest Research Foundation Prospect Fellows Information Session
2021-02-02 13:00 - 13:45 (Asia/Shanghai) | The University of Western Australia, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) DVCR and Office of Research will hold an Information Session on Tuesday 2 February 2021 at the Gentilli Lecture Theatre, Geology Building, GGGL: [131].
The second round of the Forrest Research Foundation Prospect Fellowship Scheme will open on 1 February 2021. There will be 10 post-doctoral fellowships of 18 months duration funded by the salary funded by the Forrest Research Foundation, with on-costs provided by the host organisation. The on-costs for successful candidates hosted at UWA will be provided from the Centrally-held Fellowship Gap Scheme. The mentor and host research group or unit, will need to provide a research environment which enables a successful fellowship, including providing or sourcing any project operating costs required for the proposed research project. Other key criteria are available at the web-site and evident in the application form.
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in reduced opportunities for recent PhD graduates to pursue post-doctoral research. In response to this, the Forrest Research Foundation is investing in the Prospect Fellowships to be held at any of Western Australia’s five universities. Twelve Fellowships were awarded in the first round (2020). Ten Fellowships will be awarded in Round 2. For more information visit the Forrest Research Foundation website.
Please note there will also be the standard Forrest Fellowships scheme (4 fellowships) which will open to applicants on 1 April and close on 16 May.
