2008 - Handle with Care - 3rd Biennial Conference, Melbourne

AAMHP conferences and regional events

The Australian Association for the Manual Handling of People is pleased to announce our 2008 Conference to be held in Melbourne Australia from the 16th to 18th of April.

Our conference venue: The Sebel Albert Park (previously known as Carlton Crest) adjacent to the banks of the Albert Park lake makes the perfect base for exploring Melbourne, whilst still offering the serenity and relaxation of our fabulous parklands for those who like to exercise.

We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne in 2008.

As the Theme depicts "Handle with Care" indicates our need to "Handle", as a focus on the practical concepts of people care & need for people contact and "Care", as in focus on the protection of the Carer.

This exciting conference will attract a wide variety of industries where the physical handling of the human body is part of working tasks. The conference will present a unique opportunity for people who are concerned about the manual handling of people, to hear from experts in the field, update their knowledge and understanding, be exposed to the latest available equipment and to network with others from similar positions / organisations from all over Australia, New Zealand the USA and UK. We promise some exciting speakers from both Home and aboard and social events perfect for networking and building contacts and friendships.

Workshops

Title
Practical Risk Assessment Tools for the Manual Handling of People
Presenter
Tony Johnston and Jenny McCormick (Qld)
Presentations
  1. Practical risk assessment tools for the manual handling of People
Title
Practical Repositioning of Speciality Patients
Presenter
Pam Fogarty and Louise OShea (Vic)
Title
Dealing with Difficult Learners
Presenter
Susan Coggan (NZ)
Presentations
  1. Coping with difficult people in a training session
Title
Slings and Things - The Importance of Assessment - A Practical Workshop
Presenter
Pat Alexander (UK)
Presentations
  1. Slings and things - sling selection
Title
A New Way to Activate Core, Trunk and Postural Muscles When Challenged by a Load - Stimulating Hidden Balance Reflexes
Presenter
Michael Parnell and Corey White (SA)
Presentations
  1. A New Way to Activate Core, Trunk and Postural Muscles When Challenged by a Load Stimulating Hidden Balance Reflexes
Title
Guidelines for Facilitators: Practical Moving and Handling Workshop
Presenter
Simon Wells and Mike Betts (UK)
Presentations
  1. Guidelines for Facilitators: Practical Moving and Handling Workshop
Title
In the Driving Seat with Our Aging Workforce
Presenter
Eric Hofmanis (SA)
Presentations
  1. In the Driving Seat with Our Aging Workforce
Title
Overhead Tracking: Linking Theory to Practice
Presenter
Marinus Floe Kristensen (Denmark)
Presentations
  1. Overhead tracking systems