Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society (ANZGS) Scientific Meeting is organized by Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and will be held from Feb 19 - 20, 2021 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) Workshop is organized by New Balance Psychology and will be held from Nov 08 - 09, 2020 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Description: In this workshop the trainers will describe each of the four phases of Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) as applied to trauma. Then for each phase, the trainers will present a case study followed by a live demonstration. Participants will be expected to participate in skills rehearsal in pairs for each module, during which meaningful supervision of their practice will be provided by the trainers. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2020 Australasian Military Medicine Association (AMMA) Conference is organized by Leishman Associates and will be held from Nov 25 - 28, 2020 at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available

Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS) Annual Conference 2020 is organized by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS). The session is held from Nov 26 - 28, 2020 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Leadership in Nursing Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Jan 28 - 29, 2021 at Best Western Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Accreditation: CPD Hours: 11h 10m Why Attend Health leaders regardless of their position in the organisation need to execute a set of competencies to ensure effective team functioning aligned to legislation, APHRA guidelines and organisational goals. This highly interactive program embedded in neuroscience and leadership theory gives the participants skills to confidently lead teams – to reinforce positive behaviours and quickly address bullying and breaches of boundaries. Over 2000 nurses, midwives and other health care workers have attended this popular course with 98% rating it as excellent. Chock full of neuroscience tips including emotional intelligence and courageous conversations, this course is designed for the leader who is highly motivated to leverage their performance and witness great team results. Limited spaces available – book your place now! Need for Program Australian nursing needs more nurse leaders. However, leadership practices are built over time and need inputs from many sources. Clarity around what constitutes leadership and how it manifests on a day-to-day basis is often confused. Learning about what makes people confident enough to take on leadership roles in daily practice is an important part of developing leadership skills. It is essential that leaders have the best educational support that enables them to competently fulfill their role and to maintain a genuine sense of purpose and achievement. Purpose of Program This seminar is designed for nurses to collaborate and consequently expand their perspective on leadership and how this can be integrated into day-to-day practice. Your learning outcomes • Return to your workplace with ideas for implementing leadership concepts within your practice for the benefit of patients • Demonstrate increased confidence as a leader when dealing with strong personalities and difficult situations • Identify the leadership principles that will assist you to engage and motivate a diverse workforce • Role model accountable and holistic nursing care and the importance of mentoring others Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is organized by The Production House Events (TPHE) and will be held from Feb 14 - 17, 2021 at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Maximizing Hours Fellows, Associate Members, and Educational Affiliates This meeting has been approved as a RANZCOG accredited meeting and eligible Fellows, Associate Members and Educational Affiliates of RANZCOG will earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for attendance as follows: •  Full Attendance (meeting only) - 19 hours •  Attendance Monday 15 February 2021 - 7 hours •  Attendance Tuesday 16 February 2021 - 7 hours •  Attendance Wednesday 17 February 2021 - 7 hours Description: The theme for this year’s meeting, RANZCOG 2021, ‘A Vision for the Future’ intends to build on the last ASM in 2019 and look ahead to the major challenges we all face as our specialty continues to evolve. Our speakers have been carefully chosen to present to you the latest updates, controversies, and future strategies for this current age we live and practice in – one of digital distraction and of course, the current climate emergency, and its effect on women’s health. The program will address gender equity issues on a local and global scale, and as opportunities arise for women in alternative fields, what this means in a practical sense. We will also bring to you the latest in translational research, and examine the ongoing dilemma of how to ensure appropriate surgical exposure for our trainees, including some possible solutions. Note: Pre-Meeting Workshops are scheduled for Saturday 13 February and Sunday 14 February 2021. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Hobart Nurses' Conference 2021 is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from May 27 - 28, 2021 at Best Western Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Accreditation: CPD: 11h Why Attend: This general nurses’ conference is an ideal way for you to update your knowledge about a range of nursing topics each year. Book your place at this upcoming conference and: • Keep up-to-date • Network, share experiences, and connect with like-minded colleagues • Help meet your CPD requirements • Enrich your professional practice and personal growth • Improve health outcomes specific to your local community and much, much more… Need for Program: Good patient care is directly related to the quality of the nursing care being provided. The healthcare environment is rapidly changing and all nurses are faced with the constant challenge of keeping their knowledge, skills and practice up-to-date. As well, the amount of new knowledge available is increasing. To achieve the desired patient outcomes, utilising informed, safe and competent nursing practice is vital. In addition, continuing professional development is a professional regulatory requirement. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this conference is to enable all nurses to remain up-to-date on a range of current professional and clinical practice topics. Learning Outcomes: • Identify behaviours that cause illness in people in order to plan care to prevent health deterioration • Optimise interprofessional collaboration with the intention of enhancing better patient outcomes • Apply new knowledge about a range of conditions to provide holistic care • Underpin patient outcomes with evidence-based practice, recognised standards and guidelines

Australian Dental Prosthetists Association (ADPA) 2021 Hobart is organized by Australian Dental Prosthetists Association (ADPA) and will be held on Aug 26, 2021 at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Palliative Care: CPD for All Nurses Seminar is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd and will be held from Dec 02 - 03, 2021 at Best Western Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. CME Accreditation CPD: 10h 30m Why Attend Are you confused about which practices that you see in your workplace are considered to be palliative care? Do you want to build your confidence or validate your practice in quality palliative care? Attend this seminar and make a difference. It includes: • Plenty of discussion • Coming to grips with palliative care • Tips for good symptom management • Putting pain into perspective • Advance care planning – what it is and what it’s not • How to have that sensitive conversation • Finding the resources • Current hot topics Need for Program Australia has an ageing population, which has resulted in an increase in chronic illnesses. Consequently, greater numbers of people now require palliative care. Specialist palliative services already exist, especially for complex care needs. However, due to the increased demand for palliative care services, modern policy direction and national standards indicate that non-specialist palliative care is everyone’s business and should be available to all. This means nurses will be expected to provide a palliative approach to care when needed. It is essential that nurses are provided with the knowledge and skills required to provide good-quality palliative care when required. Purpose of Program The purpose of this program is to provide education to nurses so they can provide a palliative approach to care in any setting. Objectives Topics • You will be able to provide a palliative approach to care in any setting • You will more confidently manage symptoms and explain them to a person’s family • You will confidently engage in therapeutic communication with patients and relatives at end-of-life • You will know how to plan and conduct a palliative care case conference

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) National Conference is organized by Speech Pathology Australia and will be held from May 21 - 24, 2023 at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.