NATIONAL ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE Loddon mallee acquired brain injury network August 11th & 12th 2014 About the conference In August 2014, the Loddon Mallee Acquired Brain Injury Network (LMABIN), in collaboration with Bendigo Health, will stage its second industry specific region-wide conference. The conference will bring together knowledge and experience from a wide range of practitioners and academics with valuable insights into current issues for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This is a rare opportunity to gather together people with expertise across disciplines and to explore current and future options. Information is relevant to health professionals, service providers, researchers, people with an ABI and their carers. This conference will provide, present and debate contemporary and emerging trends and issues for people living with and ABI. Conference participation will: Support participating consumers to live differently Support participating professionals to practise more effectively The conference will generate a region wide programme of ongoing training/conference extension activities. The conference will bring together approximately 500 registrants and is open to people with an ABI, their carers and families and health services. The conference will explore four streams: Living with ABI – Sex and Sexuality Living with ABI – Restorative Justice Living with ABI – Belonging to a Community Living with ABI – The Challenges Key Note Speakers: Tim Feeney Neurobehavioural Specialist Sally Cockburn (Dr Feelgood) Nick Rushworth CEO Brain Injury Australia NATIONAL ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE About Bendigo Health Bendigo Health is the largest regional health service in Victoria, serving the diverse community of the greater Loddon Mallee region, an area that covers one quarter of the state of Victoria and reaches from Gisborne in the south to Mildura in the north west. The health service had its beginnings 160 years ago, when the local doctors and miners on the goldfields recognised the diggers needed a health facility to provide appropriate care and treatment; to improve health outcomes for the growing community and later, as railways and highways extended their reach, a service for communities in outlying areas. Today, Bendigo Health provides a range of bed based and community services, with a strong commitment to enhanced continuum of care for regional residents who have an ABI, their families and carers. The organisations commitment to the ABI conference is evidence of this commitment. About Bendigo and the greater Loddon Mallee region Located two hours north of Melbourne, the City of Greater Bendigo is a vibrant, contemporary regional centre with a rich history. From its botanic gardens, art gallery and laneways, to the historical links to the gold rush days and connection to the Chinese community, wineries and food, Bendigo has many attractions for visitors. This diversity and proximity to Melbourne, along with a number of major infrastructure investment programs, sees Bendigo the fastest growing region outside of Melbourne and Geelong as people look to its education, industry and lifestyle opportunities. The Loddon Mallee region occupies more than a quarter of Victoria and with one of the most consistently warm climates in the State, people flock to the region for the waterways of the Murray River, acclaimed restaurants and wineries, heritage towns and grand forests. Conference Venue The Living with ABI Conference will be held at the All Seasons Hotel, a four star facility in Bendigo, offering excellent conference facilities and accommodation. All Seasons Hotel is one of the largest and most versatile conference complexes in regional Victoria and offers an excellent range of conference facilities. Accommodation Bendigo boasts an excellent range of accommodation options to suit any budget and requirement. Bendigo Tourism www.bendigotourism.com , Freecall 1800 813 153, is supporting the National Acquired Brain Injury Conference and will assist with accommodation enquiries and bookings. IDENTITY MEANING BELONGING NATIONAL ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE A CALL FOR ABSRACTS –Identity, Meaning, Belonging Bendigo Health would like to announce that the call for abstracts for National ABI Conference 2014 is now open. We are calling for abstracts for 45-minute presentations that provide practical strategies, workshops and information under four broad streams: Sex & Sexuality Research and Best Practice Restorative Justice Research and Best Practice Belonging to Community Interventions: Personal Journeys Communication and Social Skills Intervention and Strategies, Intervention Self –Worth and Treatment and Rehabilitation Community Inclusion Social Acceptance Living with ABI-the challenges Intervention and Behaviour Strategies Interventions: Art Therapy, Choice and Control Technology, Sensory The Future - NDIS IDENTITY MEANING BELONGING NATIONAL ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY CONFERENCE The call for abstracts closes 14th March 2014. To submit your abstract for consideration, please forward to: ROBERT SPRY - ABI CONFERENCE CHAIR [email protected] National Acquired Brain Injury Conference CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PO BOX 126 BENDIGO 3552 For further information and enquiries please contact Bendigo Health Carer Support: Freecall 1800 068 978 or Mildura - Mark McWilliams (03)5018 7307 Kerang - Carol McAuliffe (03)5450 9217 Bendigo - Robert Spry (03)5454 7849 Bendigo - Geordie Lee (03)5454 7844 IDENTITY MEANING BELONGING
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