The 47th SHPA National Conference
2-4 November 2023
Cairns, Queensland
2-4 November 2023
Cairns, Queensland
All fees are listed in AUD and include GST. Registration payments via electronic funds transfer will close on Monday 9 October 2023.
Presented by Dr Karlee Johnston, Lecturer Pharmacology and Professionalism and Leadership, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology, College of Health and Medicine, Canberra, ACT
Thursday 2 November, 0930am-5pm AEST
This workshop is tailored to pharmacists in senior management roles, overseeing multiple staff members. This session is designed to equip you with essential tools for enhancing workplace conversations and implementing effective restorative strategies to boost team engagement and performance. During the workshop, we will delve into the challenges commonly faced by pharmacists, including moral distress, vicarious trauma, and burnout and explore the core skills required to optimise your team's engagement. Through practical exercises and discussions, you'll try out various communciation strategies that you can use to foster an environment that encourages professional growth, a positive workplace culture, and enhances staff retention. This workshop will provide a valuable opportunity to reflect on your role as a senior manager and practice the skills needed to drive optimal professional accomplishment and engagement within your pharmacy team.
| Type | Early bird rate* (closes 2 October) | Standard rate |
| SHPA member | $320 | $385 |
| Non-member | $360 | $425 |
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included.
*Payment must be received by Monday 2 October 1159pm AEDT for the early bird rate to apply.
| 0930-1000 | Welcome and introductions |
| 1000-1015 | The cost of staff turnover and burnout |
| 1015-1100 | Contributors to staff burnout and leaving the workplace |
| 1100-1130 | Morning tea |
| 1130-1145 | What do staff want? |
| 1145-1200 | Access to workplace resources |
| 1200-1210 | Accountability and control |
| 1210-1215 | Restorative support |
| 1215-1330 | Active and empathetic listening |
| 1330-1430 | Lunch |
| 1430-1515 | Reflective practice |
| 1515-1530 | Afternoon tea |
| 1530-1545 | Moral distress and vicarious trauma |
| 1545-1615 | Providing an environment of autonomy and control |
| 1615-1645 | Perspectives and feedback within departments |
| 1645-1700 | Caring for one to care for many |
| 1700 | Close |
Facilitated by the Paediatrics and Neonatology Leadership Committee
Thursday 2 November, 1.30pm-5.05pm AEST
Join leading Paediatric specialists as they delve into innovative uses of medicine in children, analysing the ethical considerations and practical decision making impacts on pharmaceutical practice in the Neonatal and Paediatric specialty field.
Gain a comprehensive understanding and insight into treating and managing patients while they are on holidays, and the management of infections. Identify strategies to manage cancer patient infections, and learn to differentiate between tropical infections and other common causes. Lightning talks and case vignettes will conclude the workshop with discussions around research and innovation surrounding the pharmaceutical care of children.
| Type | Early bird rate* (closes 2 October) | Standard rate |
| SHPA member | $150 | $180 |
| Non-member | $170 | $200 |
Afternoon tea is included, lunch is not included.
*Payment must be received by Monday 2 October 1159pm AEDT for the early bird rate to apply.
| 1330-1400 | Welcome, introduction and housekeeping Dr Sonya Stacey, BPharm PhD Adv.Prac.Pharm FSHPA, Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Department, Children’s Health Queensland HHS, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland |
| 1400-1430 | Innovative use of medicines in children
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| 1430-1500 | Tropical infections Jolinida (Joli) Cranitch |
| 1500-1520 | Afternoon tea |
| 1520-1540 | Help! We are on holidays and my child is sick! How to manage holiday makers as patients Shelley Pember |
| 1540-1600 | Proper preparation prevents… (innovative ways to proactively support oncology patients on holidays) Clare Naughtin |
| 1600-1615 | Questions and discussion Dr Sonya Stacey |
| 1615-1700 | Lightning talks – research, service improvement, and leadership |
| 1700-1705 | Close of event Dr Sonya Stacey Dr Alka Garg |
Facilitated by the Geriatric Medicine Leadership Committee
Thursday 2 November, 1.30pm-5.00pm AEST
Dr Roselani Henry, a Staff Specialist, Older Persons Sub-acute and Rehabilitation at Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS), will offer a comprehensive update on two crucial areas:
Additionally, Dr Henry will delve into the prescribing and deprescribing of antidepressants and antipsychotics in the older adult population. This will involve assessing the advantages and disadvantages associated with the selection of various antidepressants for older individuals and exploring the choice of antipsychotics in the management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia. Dr Henry will also provide an overview of the national and international resources available to guide deprescribing efforts in this context.
| Type | Early bird rate* (closes 2 October) | Standard rate |
| SHPA member | $150 | $180 |
| Non-member | $170 | $200 |
Afternoon tea included, lunch is not included.
*Payment must be received by Monday 2 October 1159pm AEDT for the early bird rate to apply.
| 1330-1400 | Welcome, introduction and housekeeping Gauri Godbole, Specialist Aged and Palliative Care Pharmacist, Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford, NSW |
| 1400-1440 | Update on management of orthostatic hypertension in older adults, including a case study Dr Roselani Henry , Staff Specialist, Older Persons Sub-acute and Rehabilitation, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, Cairns, Qld |
| 1440-1520 | Overview of electrolyte disturbances in older adults, including a case study Dr Roselani Henry |
| 1520-1540 | Afternoon tea |
| 1540-1630 | Prescribing and deprescribing of antidepressants and antipsychotics in older adults, including a case study Dr Roselani Henry |
| 1630-1650 | Questions and discussion Dr Roselani Henry Gauri Godbole |
| 1650-1700 | Close of event Gauri Godbole |
Access the Conference Handbook for information, speakers, exhibitors and more!
We’re excited to announce you can now submit your abstract for Medicines Management 2023!
The Call for Abstracts will close at 11:59pm AEST Monday 7 August 2023.