Law Week 2010 is held in May each year with over 200 law-based events in Melbourne and across regional Victoria. The program involves over 150 organisations, who work with Victoria Law Foundation to present a diverse range of public events and displays at little or no cost. In 2010, Law Week runs from 17-21 May.
Registration is now open for the Institute's 12th Accident Compensation Seminar to be held in Melbourne from Sunday 22 November to Tuesday 24 November 2009.
Over two session packed days, delegates will be offered an array of choice with topics covering scheme specific issues, techniques relevant to accident compensation and other technical research undertaken by both actuaries and industry professionals.
An exceptional program of plenary speakers has been arranged including:
* The Hon. Bill Shorten, MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services
* Greg Tweedly, Chief Executive, WorkSafe Victoria
* Richard Grellman, Chair, Motor Accident Authority
* Ian Cameron, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Sydney
* John K. Morgan, Partner, Allen Arthur Robinson
* Paul Barach, Utrecht University Medical Center, Netherlands
* Dwight Dowda, Consultant Occupational Physician
* Alex Collie, Acting Chief Executive, Institute of Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research
* Adrian Nye, Chairman, Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
Also on the program are Workers Compensation and CTP scheme comparisons, a Catastrophic Injury Panel Discussion and lots more. In addition a record number of submissions to present at the Seminar have been received.
The 12th Accident Compensation Seminar will be held over two full days and will include excellent networking opportunities at the Welcome Dinner on Sunday evening 22 November and the Ernst & Young Gala Dinner on Monday evening 23 November.
Full details of the program, topics and how to register are contained in the Seminar brochure and on the website.
A series of networking and professional development events for the OHS industry, hosted by the NSCA.
Melbourne Event Details, The True Impact of no OHS – the reality! Presenter: Mr Alan Newey Date: Wednesday 18 November Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Venue: National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) Building 4, Brandon Office Park, 540 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC Price: NSCA Member FREE / Non NSCA Member $10 RSVP: Friday 13 November
In 1999, whilst on the job as a crane driver, Alan Newey suffered a major workplace injury.
“There was a big bang, like a fire-cracker going off. I thought nothing of it and kept working. It was only when I reached out with my right arm and discovered that it wasn’t there, that I realised what had happened.” Planning and supervision – the only safe option, WorkSafe Victoria.
Where the company went wrong:
• No training provided by the company. Only instructions given by another operator
• No documented procedures, risk assessments or Safety Operating Procedures
• Lack of guarding / safety devices
• No maintenance schedules.
At our Safety Connect Alan will share further information about this experience and give some insight into how the ordeal has affected him and his family. He reminds
us that work place accidents frequently occur and that in 2009, some employees are still working in unsafe situations. Over the last 10 years, Alan has continuously
promoted that we should not dismiss OH&S as just another “thing I have to do” and that it is very important we all contribute to safety in the work place.
Come along to our Safety Connect and hear Alan Newey’s inspiring story.
Mackay Event Details Date: Thursday 12 November Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Venue: National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) Paget Professional Centre, 121 Boundary Road, Mackay QLD 4740 Price: NSCA Member FREE / Non NSCA Member $10 RSVP: Monday 9 November
Paul Smith is the Regional Operations Manager for Workplace Health & Safety Queensland, for the northern area of the CQWB region of DEIR. He has spent a number of years working in the private industry and several years with the Transport Department in a various safety related roles.
Paul Smith will discuss how to create a positive safety culture in the workplace by improving OHS in two particular ways:
• Fostering workplace communication and safety consultation
• Encouraging employees to have a reason(s) for working safely i.e. developing, implementing and maintaining safety systems at the workplace.
Topic: Building Fire Safety Regulation
Presenter: Pat O’Shea
Pat O’Shea has been a station officer for the Queensland Rural Fire Service for over 20 years and is a member of the compliance and prosecutions sections of QFRS. He has
carried out such positions as ambulance officer and mine rescuer in Mt Isa, Townsville and Mackay.
Pat O’Shea will focus on the Building Fire Safety Regulation changes. This legislation is currently being reviewed by the government and is seeking comment and input from the community to assist with the review.
If you know someone affected by prostate cancer this is your opportunity to get into action and take on the adventure of a lifetime.
Imagine being part of a special group that rides from Vietnam to Cambodia knowing to get there you raised vital funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Taking part is simple all you have to do is pay a registration fee and fundraise a minimum of $6,500.
12 November 2009, AGM and Spann Oration – Hon. John Watkins
Hon. John Watkins is Chief Executive Officer of Alzheimer’s Australia NSW. In September 2008 he resigned as Deputy Premier, Minster for Finance and Minister for Transport for NSW, after a career in politics spanning 20 years.
John Watkins was a Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for over 13 years. During that time he served NSW as a Minister in nine different portfolios, including Police, Transport, Finance, and Education, as well as in the role of Deputy Premier. John Watkins holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, a Master of Arts and a Diploma of Education. The Spann Oration is delivered annually in honour of Richard Neville Spann OBE, MA Oxon., FASSA, who held the Chair of Government and Public Administration at Sydney University from 1954 to 1981. He also served as the editor of the Institute’s journal for 20 years. As a prominent academic and writer, Professor Spann made a great contribution to public administration in Australia.
30 November 2009, BIG IDEAS forum series – Youth, alcohol and violence Facilitated by Quentin Dempster for Stateline, ABC TV
1 December 2009, Seminar - Vanguard Leadership Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter; Harvard Business School 7 December 2009, IPAA NSW Open Day IPAA NSW & Western Sydney Regional Network, Crowne Plaza Parramatta
12 February 2010, Picnic in the Park Rose Garden Pavilion, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
26 March 2010, 8th Annual CEO and Young Professionals Breakfast Parkside Ballroom, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
AIPM CPD Points: 2 day course: 18. Cert IV 40. Diploma 50. Advanced Diploma 60.
The venue is the Australian Institute of Project Management National Office.
Brochures (AGS AQF 5 & 6) & booking form are attached.
Examples of comments from past course attendees:
"Of most value was the instructor's depth of knowledge plus tools & principles to complement courseware" - Trudy, Apple Australia
"Excellent course. Contained the right amount of information" - Glen, GIO
"Many useful examples" - Andrew, PlanPower
"Good at bringing out the best in you" - Pradeep, Optus
“The feedback from staff about the retreat has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly your session on project management” - Brett (CEO) Surf Life Saving Australia
“I would like to take the opportunity of congratulating you on the course structure as all of the feedback from the participants of the first two courses has been extremely positive” - Steve, Smorgon Steel.
Additional services we offer include:
1. In-house courses at three levels (team member, project manager & project director/program manager)
2. Distance / Online Courses
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4. 'RegPM' Professional recognition (Certification) assessments - see http://www.aipm.com.au/html/regpm_pmo_portal.cfm
5. Project Managed Organisation accreditation assessments - see http://www.aipm.com.au/html/organisations_awarded_pmo.cfm
6. Organisational Capability Development & Review
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8. Program & project management methodologies. Guides, manuals, tools
9. Courses - Business planning, Consulting, Culture change, Project Management Leadership, Personal & professional development planning,
Problem Solving, decision making & innovating, Scenario planning, Strategic management & Time management - managing personal priorities
Cancer Council is encouraging all Australians to Get Behind Bowel Screening and help save 30 lives each week.
We are urging the Australian Government to expand the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program to include two-yearly screening for everyone over 50 by 2012.
The Get Behind Bowel Screening campaign is calling on the Australian public to go to www.getbehindbowelscreening.com.au and send an email to their local Member of Parliament. It just takes a few clicks to send an automated email to your MP, based on the postcode you provide.
More than 12,000 Australians have already signed up to the campaign.
19 & 20 November 2009 – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The 2009 IPAA National Conference promises to offer one of the most informative and enlightening conference programs ever provided on the Changing Public Sector Climate. With a range of presentations from academics and practitioners on domestic and international perspectives, this is an event not to be missed! Expert presentations will be provided by British Labour Party politician the Right Honourable David Blunkett and Secretary-General for Government Reform in the Netherlands Professor Roel Bekker with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to provide the Garran Oration.
The Eminent Speaker Series enables members to hear presentations by notable persons from Australia and Overseas on key topics of interest to the profession across a range of disciplines.
The Current Speakers section will be updated regularly as tours are organized by the National discipline Colleges & Committees of Engineers Australia.
The Past Speakers section allows you to access the presentation slides & video-streamed presentations of speakers you may have missed over the past months.
Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) runs over two-and-a-half days, and comprises plenary, streamed and workshop sessions. This annual event presents the key players in governance, risk and compliance, including Ministers to the heads of regulatory bodies. They provide case studies, practical solutions to governance problems, analysis of emerging topics and development of the skills required to champion, drive and implement governance programs in any organisation.
The conference program has networking opportunities and social events built in. It is the ideal way to combine professional development and socialising with fellow professionals in a relaxed environment.
The Conference this year focuses on redefining governance, risk and compliance and the need for ethical leadership in turbulent times.
Reflecting on the reform process that has dominated the health sector in the past twelve months and its impact on the Divisions of General Practice Network, keynote speakers include Professor David Colin-Thomé, National Director for Primary Care at the Department of Health, United Kingdom and Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, Commissioner, National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission.
A comprehensive program, including several papers from representatives of divisions, will illustrate the diversity of activities conducted throughout the Network.
The Minister for Health, Nicola Roxon has been invited to address the Forum, as has the Shadow Minister for Health, Peter Dutton.
There will also be a range of accommodation options available, but delegates will need to get in early to take advantage of the best rates. Further information is available at the Forum website http://www.gpnetworkforum.com.au/site/index.cfm
AGPN is also seeking sponsors and exhibitors for this event. All inquiries should be directed to Trisha Wong, AGPN Events Manager, 02 6228 0835; twong@agpn.com.au
beyondblue: the national depression initiative is working to raise awareness of depression and anxiety across Australia – its signs, symptoms and where to get help.
Over the last few years, beyondblue ’s Don’t Beat About the Bush campaign has targeted rural communities to help spread the awareness.
The campaign aims to raise awareness by providing free rural info kits which include fact sheets, posters, DVDs, a self-help book and a manual on how to organise a community forum on depression.
This Initiative which is funded by the Department of Health and Ageing is a partnership between beyondblue and the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN).
The sessions aim to help community leaders become aware of:
• the signs and symptoms of depression
• how they can talk to a person about whom they’re concerned
• how to assist people to get help and/or information they need.
The Mental Health Drought Initiative provides funding for each AGPN Division to employ a Community Support Worker (CSW), who can provide crisis counselling and referral to local services.
For information on beyondblue programs in drought-affected areas, or to order information materials, go to www.beyondblue.org.au and click on “Rural” for facts and advice, “RAIN Map” to find services available in your community or “Find a Doctor or Mental Health Practitioner”
Looking for a way to better manage your members and contacts?
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