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The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine aims for excellence in the standard of training and practice of Occupational Medicine in Australasia. Occupational Physicians are consultants in the effects of work on health and health on work, and strive continually for acceptable working conditions in all facets of industry. |
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Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
145 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000
ph: (02) 9256 9603
afoem@racp.edu.au
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AFOEM Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 11: Friday 21, May 2010 |
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Welcome to this week's edition of the AFOEM eNews.
These ebulletins are best viewed in html. Simply click on the item of interest (left) and you will be taken straight to that item.
An archive of all previous Newsletters (since 2002) are available on the Faculty website.
As always, if you would like to contribute an item to the next eNewsletter please email a paragraph to afoem@racp.edu.au by Tuesday of the publishing week.
Contact us
Senior Executive Officer AFOEM
Andy Messner
(02) 9256 9602
Andrew.Messner@racp.edu.au
Executive Officer AFOEM
Joanna Oakley
(02) 9256 9608
Joanna.Oakley@racp.edu.au
Administrative Officer AFOEM (Part Time: Mon, Weds, Fri)
Daniel Cheung
(02) 9256 9603
Daniel.Cheung@racp.edu.au
Physician Educator AFOEM
Dr David Goddard
afoem@racp.edu.au
CPD Administrator | AFOEM, AFPHM & AFRM
Natali Vlatko
(02) 8247 6239
Natali.Vlatko@racp.edu.au
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AFOEM Position Statement Launch |
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Work? Fun? What?
The faculty launched its Position Statement ‘Realising the Health Benefits of Work’ at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney on 18 May. We also released the ‘Helping People to Return to Work – using evidence for better outcomes’ at the same time.
Professor Sir Mansel Aylward delivered the keynote address and provided an excellent background into the drivers for change in the UK and the current initiatives, all of which resonant strongly for us in Australasia. The launch was well attended by a range of healthcare professionals, industry, unions and insurers. Both Mary Wyatt and Robin Chase were delighted with the positive response to the position statement but importantly the overwhelming desire by key stakeholders to become actively involved in the next steps on the path to implementing the recommendations in the position statement.
Our second launch is next week – The Langham Hotel Auckland 1:00pm -4:30pm.
For further details contact:
Follow up communication to all faculty members and stakeholders will take place after the Auckland launch. We will include a link to Sir Mansel’s presentation from the faculty website, as well as the next steps and how individuals and organisations can get involved. Below is a link to an interview that Mary Wyatt did with 2GB this week promoting the Health Benefits of Work.
As a footnote to the Sydney launch, Mary and Robin were standing outside the Sofitel after the launch discussing the next steps for the Position Statement when the Treasurer Wayne Swann walks past and into the hotel. Quick as a flash, Mary had provided the Treasurer with a copy of the Position Statement and a 30 second sales pitch on how Realising the health benefits of work and helping people to return to work will save the government significant $s. As they say’ Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity!!
We're On Talk-Back Radio!
On Monday 17, May 2010, our very own AFOEM Policy & Advocacy Chair, Dr Mary Wyatt, was featured on 2GB on the Faculty's position statment 'Realising the Health Benefits of Work'.
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Dates For Your Diary |
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AFOEM Assessment Sub Committee Meeting
- Friday 28, May 2010
- 4.00PM - 5.30PM
- Via Teleconference
AFOEM Education Committee Meeting
- Tuesday 8, June 2010
- 9.30AM - 4.00PM
- RACP, 145 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW
AFOEM Assessment Sub Committee Meeting
- Wednesday 16, June 2010
- 4.00PM - 5.30PM
- Via Teleconference
AFOEM Council Meeting
- Friday 25, June 2010
- Via Teleconference
AFOEM Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting
AFOEM Written Examination (Part A & B)
- Saturday 11 - Sunday 12, September 2010
- Various locations (TBC)
AFOEM Practical Examination
- Saturday 6 - Sunday 7, November 2010
- Melbourne VIC
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External Events |
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Future Proofing the Aged and Community Care Workforce
Organisational Stress & Psychological Injury
Chomping on Reform: Improving the Delivery of Oral and Dental Health
Basic Principles In Occupational Hygiene
Practical Occupational Health Surveillance Course
Organisational Stress & Psychological Injury
HFESA Professional Development Session - The Supply Chain: Implications for Manual Handling and Legal Interventions
- Wednesday 7, July 2010 | 7pm
- 222 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC
- Attendence is free, RSVP not required
ITAC 2010 - Smart Aged Care: The E-Health Revolution
Climate Change, Healthcare & Carbon Footprint
HFESA Professional Development Session - Knowledge Through Sharing
- Wednesday 11, August 2010
- Darebin Arts Centre, VIC
2nd Improving the Delivery of Emergency Care
HIC 2010 - Informing the Business of Healthcare
In the Spotlight: Patient Centred Care
Australasian Society Of Aerospace Medicine 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting
- Thursday 16 - Saturday 18, September 2010
- The Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science, Canberra ACT
- RE: The heart of the nation
28th Annual AIOH Conference & Exhibition: "Green but Clean"
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Your Policy & Advocacy |
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Development Of A Quality Framework For The Medicare Benefits Schedule - Discussion Paper
The discussion paper is available at http://www.health.gov.au/mbrtg. The paper was developed to provide background information on the development of the Quality Framework, provide updates on progress and, where appropriate, provide access to consultant reports commissioned for the Quality Framework. The primary function for the MBS Quality Framework is to strengthen the listing, pricing and review processes that underpin the MBS by ensuring that services are aligned with contemporary clinical evidence, represent best value for money and improve health outcomes for patients.
Please provide comment to mary.osborn@racp.edu.au.
Deadline for comment: Friday 18, June 2010
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CPD Enquiries |
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Fret Not, You're In Good Hands
Should you have any enquiries with your CPD submission, please email mycpd@racp.edu.au or phone (02) 8247 6239.
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Changes To OMJ Subscription Process |
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Are You Subscribed?
The OMJ, Oxford University Press, UK, is an optional extra given to all Faculty members. Through the AFOEM, our members receive a significant discount for a 12-month subscription.
In order to ensure that all Faculty members only pay every 12-months for an annual subscription to the Occupational Medicine Journal we have removed the option to subscribe to the OMJ on your RACP Fellow Annual Subscription Invoice.
A renewal notice will be emailed to you within 6 weeks of your subscription expiration. Should you wish to continue your OMJ subscription, please return the renewal notice at your earliest convenience. Please take this opportunity to verify your postal address for delivery purposes.
Please note that Occupational Medicine is a quaterly issue.
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Newsletter Input |
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For Occupational Physicians. By Occupational Physicians
Contributions to the AFOEM Newsletter is always welcome (the monkey has apparently run out of jokes so we're counting on you now!). Whether it be an event that you think would be of interest to fellow colleagues in the same field, or a position vacancy within your organisation, or even a report on a course you had attended and found worthwhile, please email a paragraph to afoem@racp.edu.au by Tuesday of the publishing week for inclusion into the Newsletter.
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Changed Your Contact Details Recently? |
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Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat
AFOEM hopes to maintain a lifelong relationship with you, but to do so it is important that we keep your up-to-date details. Please notify us if you have recently changed your contact details.
Find A Consultant
As a Fellow of the AFOEM, you may have your business contact details published on the Faculty website for the general public to search. Should you wish to be featured on the AFOEM "Find A Consultant" tool (found on the Faculty website), please write a short email addressed to Daniel Cheung with the required information you wish to be published. Please note that you will not be added to the webpage unless you have provided consent to the Faculty Office.
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The Fine Print |
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Disclaimer
Although AFOEM takes all reasonable steps to ensure this email does not contain malicious software, AFOEM does not accept responsibility for the consequences if any person's computer inadvertently suffers any disruption to services, loss of information, harm or is infected with a virus, other malicious computer program or code that may occur as a consequence of receiving this email.
There may be websites and/or events linked to and from this communique that are operated or created by or for organisations outside of The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Those organisations are solely responsible for the operation and information(including the right to display such information) found on their respective websites.The linking to or from this communique does not imply on the part of the AFOEM any endorsement or guarantee of any of the organisations or information found on their respective websites.
The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environment Medicine does not assume and is not responsible for any liability whatsoever for the linking of any of these linked websites and/or events, the operation or content of any of the linked websites nor for any of the information, interpretation, comments or opinions expressed in any of the linked websites. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites and/or events are to be directed to the particular organisation for whom the particular website and/or event is being operated.
Unless stated otherwise, this email represents only the views of the sender and not the views of AFOEM.
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