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Ms Lisa Simmons1, Prof Ruth Barker1, A/Prof Fiona Barnett1, Dr Teneale McGuckin1 1James Cook University, Townsville, Australia Biography: Lisa Simmons is a PhD candidate at James Cook University and a senior lecturer in Health Professional Education. Her research focuses on...

Mr Tom Alder1 1It Pays to Care, Melbourne, Australia Biography: Tom Alder is a Physiotherapist and the Founder of Alder Consultancy, focusing on occupational health services. He helps clients achieve positive outcomes by understanding psychosocial factors and working collaboratively with...

Mrs Nicole Jamieson1, Miss Jade Ryan1 1Flinders Medical Centre, Salhn, Bedford Park, Australia Biography: Nicole Jamieson is the Manager of Acute Occupational Therapy within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN), overseeing a large team delivering high-quality care in the...

Tara Brady2, Mrs Cherise Humphries1 1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, Australia, 2Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Warrawong, Australia Abstract: The demand on inpatient health services continues to increase with rising patient volumes and a greater complexity of care needs....

Miss Alex Mckenna1, Miss Maitilde Byrne-Kirk1, Prof Elizabeth Ward2,3 1South West Hospital and Health Service, Roma, Australia, 2Centre for Functioning & Health Research, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia, 3School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane,...

Ms Kathryn Ramsay1, Ms Sarah Baildon1, Ms Amy Altheer1, Ms Gemma Mulholland1, Ms Elaine Johnson1 1Ramsay Health, Joondalup, Joondalup Health Campus Shenton Avenue Biography: Kathryn has worked in a variety of clinical specialty roles in adult acquired communication and swallowing...

Ms Janelle Heine1,2, Ms Suzy Stoikov3, Mr Michael Harris2, Ms Kassie Shardlow3, Ms Rebecca Kuchler2 1Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Health, Herston, Australia, 2Bayside Health Service, Cleveland, Australia, 3Metro South Health, Australia Biography: Janelle Heine is an Emergency...

Mrs Kathy Billinghurst1 1Sa Health – Salhn, Daw Park, Australia Abstract: Currently, there are no structured Family Psychoeducation programs within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) Mental Health Division, resulting in a gap in support and education for families....

Dr Megan Ross1, Mr Arin Hectors1, PRIDE Steering Committee1,2,3,4,5,6,7 1The University Of Queensland, Australia, 2Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 3James Cook University, Townsville, 4James Cook University, Mt Isa Hospital Campus, 5Monash University, Melbourne, 6Flinders University, Adelaide, 7Victoria University of Wellington,...

Mrs Brooke Webb1, Mrs Jacinta Re1 1Monash Health, Dandenong, Australia Biography: Brooke Webb Social Work Manager for Dandenong and Casey Hospital at Monash Health in Victoria. Jacinta Re, Head of Profession for Social Work and Spiritual Care at Monash Health...