Ms Ellen Hibbert1, Ms Sally Brinkmann1, Ms Courtney Pocock1, Ms Merridy Moore1 1Western Health , St Albans , Australia Background: The 2017 Parliament of Victoria Inquiry into Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) revealed key issues for individuals...
- April 2, 2019
Dr Anthony Tuckett1, Dr Sharon Hetherington2, Ms Jodie Goddard3, Professor Helen McCutcheon1, Professor Abby King4 1The University Of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia, 2Healthy Connections Exercise Clinic, Burnie Brae Ltd, Chermside, Australia, 3Community Support and Wellness Services, Burnie Brae Ltd, Chermside,...
- April 2, 2019
Louise Levien1 1Metro North, Redcliffe Hospital , Redcliffe, Australia The most common model of Recreation Services is a “diversion model” without therapeutic goals embedded and usually delivered in aged care or in sub-acute services. With significant changes in the expectations...
- April 2, 2019
Sarah Bailey1 1Metro South Health, Woolloongabba, Australia Background: #hellomynameis is an international campaign established by Dr Kate Granger while undergoing treatment when terminally ill. It highlights the critical importance of personal introductions and clear communication between health professionals and patients...
- April 2, 2019
MS Patrice Higgins1, Ms Cate Parry1 1ACT Health, Canberra, Australia When a patient’s decision-making ability is impaired, an alternate decision-maker such as a guardian or financial manager may need to be appointed. This process is often lengthy and complex. For...
- April 2, 2019
Ms Liezel Van Eeden 1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong , Australia High quality efficient healthcare for frail and aged patients is a priority for the healthcare system. Studies have shown that for every 10 days of bed rest in...
- April 2, 2019
Ms Anne Harrison1 1Mercy Hospitals Vic. Ltd., Werribee, Australia Background: Physical activity has substantial benefits and minimal risks for pregnant women including those diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) yet more than 60 per cent of women with GDM do...
- April 2, 2019
Ms Tina Janes1, Associate Professor, Dr. Barbra Zupan1, Associate Professor, Dr. Tania Signal1, Associate Professor, Dr. Megan Dalton2 1Central Queensland University, Rockhampton North, Australia, 2Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia Background: Speech pathology has a history of low public awareness in...
- April 2, 2019