2010 - AAMHP Conference, Sydney

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2010 - AAMHP Conference, Sydney

 Welcome

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Association for the Manual Handling of People (AAMHP) it is my pleasure to invite you to attend and participate in the “Moving on”- Exploring New Directions in People Handling 2010 Conference.

The conference will be held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth commencing on Wednesday 13 and concluding on Friday 15 October 2010.

The AAMHP is passionate about information sharing, understanding and improving practice and education. AAMHP is a multidisciplinary group consisting of Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners and Ergonomists. Our aim is to promote the improvement of training and practice in the manual handling of people and develop a compassionate and collaborative network of likeminded professionals interested in the manual handling of people.

 “Moving on”- Exploring New Directions in People Handling 2010 Conference aims to enable change, encourage new approaches to key challenges and build a supportive education and training culture. For those of you who have attended the previous AAMHP conferences you will know that each year the conference presents high calibre of papers from the industry for the industry.

Since the inaugural conference in 2005, this conference increases with delegate attendance as well as trade exhibitors, partners and high quality presentations.

We look forward to you seeing at this conference and encourage you to let others know about the Moving on”- Exploring New Directions in People Handling 2010 Conference.

Regards
Executive Team and Conference Organising Committe

Workshops

Title
Evidence-based ergonomics
Presenter
Bodil Larsson LIKO Competence, SWEDEN
Title
For Beginners: tricks of the trade - slide sheet magic
Presenter
Pippa Wright Preventative Injury Planning Strategies P/L, VIC
Title
Paediatric workshop in people handling challenges
Presenter
Pat Alexander Herts Handling Training, UK
Title
Design a sling
Presenter
Carole Johnson UK
Title
Handling people in SWAHS
Presenter
Michelle Hucker and Clementia Yap, Sydney West Area Health Service, NSW
Title
Ever wondered what Manutention was all about?
Presenter
Lyndall Hannaford Hannaford Allen Occupational Health Consultants, TAS
Title
HANDS OFF - training for health professionals in effective mobility management for people with dementia
Presenter
Veronica Naughton and Dena Stafford Royal Perth Hospital, WA
Title
MUSICAL CHAIRS - workshop on the manual handling of children with disabilities
Presenter
Julie MacRae The Centre for Cerebral Palsy and Linda Chiu Rocky Bay, WA
Title
Designing workplaces for safer handling of people
Presenter
Mark Hennessy Hennessy Services Pty Ltd, Public Health and Safety Consultants, VIC