Supporters of the Southern Division Meetings:
Southern Division of the AMA
Meetings are held at Marion House Meeting room Calvary Hospital on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Please call Ngairi Pirere 0428 284 567 for more details. Also see dates for all meetings listed on the Calendar on this website.
Division Executive 2012/13:
Southern Chairman - Dr Gerard McGushin
Southern Division Secretary - Dr Bob Walker
On Branch Council (5)
Southern Division Representatives - Dr Gerard McGushin
- Dr Bob Walker
- Dr Jane Tolman
- Dr Hamley Perry
- Dr Garry Pearce
- Dr David Smart
Tuesday 5th June 2012
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start (expected to end around 7.30pm)
6:00pm A light meal will be provided for all attendees
Mr Brad Parker from Workcover Tasmania will be attending to talk with members on the topic of "Accreditation Model"
.
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5pm on the 29th May
to Ngairi Pirere- email: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au or phone 03 62 227893
Tuesday 1st May 2012
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start (expected to end around 7.30pm)
6:00pm Dinner will be provided for all attendees
Mr Michael Pervan will be attending to talk with members on funding processes following the introduction of the three Tasmanian Health Organisations in July.
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5pm on the 30th March
to Ngairi Pirere- email: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au or phone 03 62 227893
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start (expected to end around 7.30pm)
6:00pm Dinner will be provided for all attendees
Pharmaceutical representative – Jim Duggan - Merck, Sharp and Dohme
Annual General Meeting elections will take place to fill positions.
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5pm on the 30th March
to Ngairi Pirere- email: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au or phone 03 62 227893
Thursday 8th March 2012
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start (expected to end around 7.30pm)
6:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Presentation by Dr Heidi Peters
Metabolic Paediatrician, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne
LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISEASES
"common symptoms make diagnosis difficult
and the need for early diagnosis"
Pharmaceutical representative - Lisa Cameron - Genzyme (a sonafi company)
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5:00pm on the 28th February
to NGAIRI PIRERE - PH: 6222 7893 or EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Tuesday 7th February 2012
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start (expected to end around 7.30pm)
6:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Presentation by Peter Alexander, Director Redevelopment Program, RHH
Topic: RHH Development
Pharmaceutical representative - Deb Johnston – Novartis
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVPno later than 5:00pm on the 28th January
to NGAIRI PIRERE - PH: 6222 7893 or EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Wednesday 7th December 2011
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
6:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Address by Jane Holden - Chief Executive Officer, Royal Hobart Hospital
topic: Budget cuts at the Royal Hobart Hospital
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5:00pm on the 28th October to NGAIRI PIRERE - PH: 6222 7893 or EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
6:00pm Dinner- sponsored by Mundipharma Pharmaceutical
6:30pm Address by Pharmaceutical Representative - Nicola Webb (Mundipharma).
Evening presentation by
Dr Garry Pearce, Director Rehabilitation Services, RHH
topic: Occupational Rehabilitation / Workers Compensation at Concord Hospital in Sydney
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5:00pm on the 28th October to NGAIRI PIRERE - PH: 6222 7893 or EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Tuesday 4th October 2011
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
6:00pm Dinner- sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceutical
6:30pm Address by Pharmaceutical Representative - Jason Marsh (Novartis).
Evening presentation by Dr David Smart, RHH
Topic: VMO Agreement
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5:00pm on the 30th September to NGAIRI PIRERE - PH: 6222 7893 or EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Tuesday 6th September 2011
Venue: Marian House, Calvary Hospital 49 Augusta Road Lenah Valley
Time: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start
6:00pm Dinner- sponsored by Abbott Pharmaceutical
6:30pm Address by Pharmaceutical Representative - Jim Greenall (Abbott Pharmaceutical).
6:45pm Evening Presentation
7:30pm Close
MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME ALONG AND JOIN IN ON DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE CURRENT HEALTH SYSTEM IN TASMANIA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TASMANIAN HEALTH ORGANISATIONS (KNOWN AS LOCAL HOSPITAL NETWORKS).
Guest Speaker will be Alex Tay - Manager, National Health Reform Implementation Team, Policy, Information and Commissioning, Department of Health and Human Services.
For catering purposes it is essential that you RSVP no later than 5:00pm on the 5th September to NGAIRI PIRERE - PH: 6222 7893 or EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Brad Parker is the Assistant Director of WorkCover Tasmania. He leads the Rehabilitation & Compensation Section and is responsible for the administration of the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme.
Brad represents WorkCover on a range of national committees and working groups including the Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities and a number of Safework Australia's Advisory Groups.
Brad has a background in occupational health and safety and mechanical engineering and is responsible for introducing a range of new initatives into the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme. Brad manages a range of business units including a Regulation Unitthat is responsibe for doctor accreditation within the scheme.
Tuesday 5th July 2011 - Speaker Mr. Brad Parker, Workcover Tasmania
6.00pm for 6.30pm start. 9A Meeting Room, Royal Hobart Hospital (catch lifts from Campbell Street entrance of the Hospital)
Expected to end around 7.30pm
Brad Parker is the Assistant Director of WorkCover Tasmania. He leads the Rehabilitation & Compensation Section and is responsible for the administration of the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme.
Brad represents WorkCover on a range of national committees and working groups including the Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities and a number of Safework Australia's Advisory Groups.
Brad has a background in occupational health and safety and mechanical engineering and is responsible for introducing a range of new initatives into the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme. Brad manages a range of business units including a Regulation Unitthat is responsibe for doctor accreditation within the scheme.
Tuesday June 6th 2011 - Speaker Dr John Davis
6.00pm for 6.30pm start.
Expected to end around 7.30pm
Dinner will be provided for all attendees
Tuesday May 3 2011 - AGM
6.00pm for 6.30pm start.
Expected to end around 7.30pm
Dinner will be provided for all attendees
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Elections will take place for the following positions:
- Chairman/President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Representatives to Branch Council x5
Venue: 9A Seminar Room, Royal Hobart Hospital
Tuesday April 5 2011
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jim Duggan- Merck Sharpe Dohme
SPEAKER: Dr Jim Blackett, Clinical Director, Mental Health Services South
Stewart Reed, Area Manager Clinical Standards and Improvement
Graham Lake, Team Leader, Mental Health Helpline
Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
Tuesday March 2011.
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Lee Mennie and Tim Cheyne - Schering-Plough
SPEAKER: Jeremy Rockliff - Shadow Health Minister, PRESENTATION: General Discussion on Health.
Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
Tuesday 2nd November 2010
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jennifer Healy - Fresenius Kabi Australia
SPEAKER: Larraine Millar - Executive Director, Continuing Care and Sally Williams - Project Manager - Clarence Development
PRESENTATION: Overview of Integrated Care Centres AND Establishment of Clarence GP Super Clinic
FOR CATERING PURPOSES IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU RSVP
NO LATER THAN 5PM ON THE 29TH JULY TO
NGAIRI PIRERE- PH: 6222 7893 EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Marion House, Calvary Hospital 39 Augusta Road Lenah Valley. Expected to end around 7.30pm, Drinks, coffee, tea and dinner will be provided.
DINNER SPONSORED BY "CoPlavix".
SPEAKER: Minister Michelle O'Byrne,
GENERAL DISCUSSION: Tasmanian Health Care System.
The recurring theme in Michelle O'Byrne's adult life has been that of helping working-class people and those less fortunate in the community. Michelle began her working life as an organiser for the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union. She managed a job skills program for long-term unemployed people for three years and, in 1996, she began working as an electorate officer to Senator Kerry O'Brien.
In 1998, Michelle was elected Federal Member for Bass, increasing her majority in 2001 and serving until 2004. Michelle served as Federal Labor's Parliamentary Secretary for Communications and was also the national co convener of Emily's List. Michelle was elected as the State Labor Member for Bass on 18 March, 2006. When first elected, Michelle served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier. From October, 2006 until February, 2008, Michelle served as Minister for Community Development, Minister assisting the Premier on Local Government and Minister responsible for Sport and Recreation. Michelle's role as Minister for Community Development enabled her to work closely with her portfolio areas of Aboriginal Affairs, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors Bureau, Youth Affairs, Disability Bureau and Women Tas on issues that are close to her. Michelle's vision is for a Tasmania that embraces everybody, irrespective of their circumstances, background or culture.
Marion House - Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley
Members and visitors are directed to the Marion Building behind the main building at Calvery, walk across the driveway and go down the outside stairs next to Mr Hunn's rooms. Pass through the wooden gate and the glass door to the left will be open with an AMA sign laying against it. Go to the end of the short hall way and the meeting room is to the left. See you there!
6pm for a 6.30pm start at Marion House Meeting room Lower level.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The AMA (Southern Division - Tasmania) run a monthly meeting throughout the year. These meetings offer outstanding corporate sponsorship opportunities for businesses, pharmaceutical companies and organisations interested in reaching the southern medical profession.
Who Attends AMA (TAS) Events?
AMA (TAS) events attract attendees from the wide spectrum of medical professionals practicing in Southern Tasmania including:-
- General practitioners
- Specialists
- Salaried medical officers
- Academics
- Interns
- Medical students
- Practice staff
What Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available?
The number and type of events run by AMA (TAS) varies from year to year but typically includes:
- Conferences
- Dinners
- Training seminars
- Workshops
- Regular monthly meetings
Sponsoring one of these AMA (TAS) events gives businesses and organisations the chance to showcase their products, information and services in both professional and social surroundings, with access to members of the Southern Division of Tasmania Medical Profession.
For details of upcoming sponsorship opportunities please contact Ngairi Pirere at ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au.
Guest Speaker this month Lisa Wardlaw-Kelly: Tasmanian State Manager Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agencyon Transition to the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
Lisa Wardlaw-Kelly joins AHPRA from her recent position as the Tasmanian Regional Director of the Australian Bureau of Statistics where she managed a busy office with responsibility for a range of national surveys and state-based statistical programs. As ABS Tasmanian Regional Director, Lisa was also the Tasmanian State Government Statistician and participated on a number of high level bodies including the Treasurer's Demographic Change Advisory Council and the Stronger Communities Taskforce. Lisa commenced in the Australian Public Service as a graduate in 1994 and has since held a variety of policy and program management roles predominantly within the health portfolio. Lisa's previous experience includes managing the consumer health information portal HealthInsite, and she has also held key roles in a number of National Health Priority Areas, and in the area of evidence based healthcare policy.
From 2004-2006 Lisa was Tasmanian State Manager of the Department of Health and Ageing, where she oversaw the delivery of a range of Australian Government health programs in Tasmania, including regulatory and planning functions relating to aged and community care, as well as the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, primary care and rural health programs.
Meeting on the 4th May 2010
House, Calvary Hospital 39 Augusta Road Lenah Valley. Expected to end around 7.30pm. Drinks, coffee, tea and a buffet meal will be provided.
State Medical Director - Dr Andrew Turner
Dr Turner has been Director Department of Critical Care Medicine at Royal Hobart Hospital since 2007, Honorary Treasurer of the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society since 2002, Intensive Care Foundation Trustee/Director since 2005 and is a clinical lecturer at the University of Tasmania. He feels strongly that intensive care is a wonderful profession, and hopes to attract medical students to the field and to training at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Dr Turner has an interest in research and evidence-based medicine, having spent several years on the Executive of the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group and has acted as the Principal Investigator in numerous studies conducted at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Previously he was Director of Intern Training for five years and the Director of the Division of Medicine at Royal Hobart Hospital for three years.
Dr Turner started his medical training at the University of Tasmania and began specialising in intensive care medicine in 1993. His training continued at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne and he became a specialist at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 1998. Dr Turner enjoys caring for the high end of patient acuity and the camaraderie of a tight-knit intensive care team. Dr Turner hopes to maintain the very highest level of patient care, and he is looking at ways to increase cooperation with the university
AN AGENDA WILL BE EMAILED OUT PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR CATERING PURPOSES IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU RSVP NO LATER THAN 5PM ON THE 26TH MAY TO NGAIRI PIRERE- PH: 6222 7893 EMAIL: ngairi.pirere@dhhs.tas.gov.au
6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Marion House, Calvary Hospital 39 Augusta Road Lenah Valley. Expected to end around 7.30pm. Dinner will be provided for all attendees
Tuesday 3rd August 2010
6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Marion House, Calvary Hospital 39 Augusta Road Lenah Valley. Expected to end around 7.30pm
Dinner will be provided for all attendees
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jim Greenall - Abbott Products
SPEAKER: Jane Davis - Nurse Practitioner PRESENTATION: Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care Southern Tasmania
Jane Davis is the 1st practising Nurse Practitioner for Tasmania
Tuesday 7th September 2010
6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Marion House, Calvary Hospital 39 Augusta Road Lenah Valley. Expected to end around 7.30pm
Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Karen Doctors van Leeuwen - FHER Pharma
SPEAKER: David Roberts - Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, PRESENTATION: Australian Governments National Health Reforms and what this means for Tasmania.
BIO: David is the Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania, Chair of the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (AHMAC) Health Policy Priorities Principal Committee, Board Director of Health Workforce Australia and Australian National E-Health Transition Authority. David joined the Department of Health and Human Services from the United Kingdom where he served as Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals in Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire. David has lead two health system mergers and built three major hospital precincts in his career. David is a progressive and innovative professional specialising in the achievement of sustainability of health and social care systems, through modernising and transforming care delivery systems. David has a keen interest in developing leaders having developed and run a series of programs for health executives in Boston, USA over a number of years.
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE: Dzintra Murray - Novartis Pharmaceutical Australia
SPEAKER: Michelle O'Byrne - Minister for Health, PRESENTATION: General Discussion on Health Issues in Tasmania.