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ACRA-Victoria Clinical Practice Day: Cardiac Recovery - more than just exercise
2020-03-06 | William Angliss Conference Centre, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
ACRA-Victoria Clinical Practice Day: Cardiac Recovery – more than just exercise
ACRA Vic will be holding their next Clinical Practice Day on March 6th 2020 – ACRA members and the wider cardiac community are welcome to attend in person or via video conferencing (using the Zoom platform).
The day is titled “Cardiac recovery – more than just exercise” which will discuss special cardiac populations, goal setting and will be complemented by an interactive afternoon using goal setting techniques from the morning session and working through exercise assessment and prescription in challenging cardiac populations. It’s set to be a great day, and the Victorian committee look forward to welcoming you either in person or online.
We are pleased to announce these renowned speakers (with more to come):
A/Prof Gautam Vaddadi
A/Prof Lisa Kuhn – Women’s Heart Disease
Dr Rosemary Higgins – Goal Setting
Provision Program:

ACRA members: – $85 / Non-members – $155 >> Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/BHUBH
Video-conference* – $50 >> Book Here: https://www.trybooking.com/BHUFX
*Purchasing a videoconference ticket enables you to watch the day live via Zoom.
You will also receive access to the recording once it is available – usually within a week of the event.

Unpacking the "A Pathway to Cardiac Recovery: Standardised Program content for Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation" (Free Event)
2020-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
The Pathway to Phase II Cardiac Recovery is a National Heart Foundation and Deakin University Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) collaboration, with funding from Safer Care Victoria’s Cardiac Clinical Network.
This webinar will explore the issues with variation in delivery of cardiac rehabilitation and introduce the ‘standardised program content for Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation’ resource.
The webinar will be of great benefit to health care staff working in cardiac secondary prevention programs, particularly those who design and deliver cardiac rehabilitation services to those recovering from a coronary heart disease event or surgery.
Your Hosts: Susie Cartledge, Nicholas Cox, Kim Gray and Eugene Lugg
Please register at: https://login.redbackconferencing.com.au/landers/page/559867

Clinical updates on the Management of Structural Heart Disease in the COVID-19 Era: Novartis Heart Meeting Series 2020 Novartis
2020-04-21 16:30 - 17:15 UTC
Clinical updates on the Management of Structural Heart Disease in the COVID-19 Era from Novartis
Chair: Dr Yee Weng Wong
Dr Karl Poon, https://drkarlpoon.com.au/
Dr Alexander Incani, http://cvclinics.com.au/about-us/dr-alexander-incani/

Free Webinar: COVID-19 and Cardiac Rehabilitation
2020-04-24 22:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
A free webinar/panel discussion will be led by the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR) on CR and COVID-19. This will be an opportunity to hear from ICCPR members on what they are doing in order to adapt CR amidst this pandemic. An Australian perspective will also be presented.
Please register by emailing: globalcardiacrehab@gmail.com

Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the COVID-19 Era: Novartis Heart Meeting Series 2020
2020-05-06 16:30 - 17:15 UTC
CVClinic’s and Novartis welcome you to their upcoming Webinar: “Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the COVID-19 Era”
Please register you attendance here: https://www.addevent.com/event/Kh4805064

Dr Yee Weng Wong, Chair
Dr Brendan Bell, Presenter

Free ACRA Webinar: Rehab for Rehab during the COVID-19 pandemic
2020-05-15 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
ACRA is pleased to present an online webinar to support members and CR clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about resources from the Heart Foundation, ACRA and other sources; the alternate models of CR care currently available; how you can use telehealth in your program; and hear from CR programs who have already adapted their practice. There will also be time for a panel Q and A with all speakers and participants during the webinar.

LOCATION
Online Zoom meeting accessible from PC, phone and tablet
Log-in details to be sent to registered delegates closer to the event

Ask the experts: Caring for people with CVD during COVID-19 (Heart Foundation)
2020-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Together with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) and NPS MedicineWise, the Heart Foundation is hosting an ‘ask the expert’ style webinar aiming to:

Explore the link between COVID-19 and CVD, including the cardiac manifestations of the infection
Highlight key takeaways from recent guidance produced by the Cardiac Society of Australia & New Zealand relating to the management of CVD during the COVID-19 pandemic
Exchange strategies to stay connected with cardiac patients in the community and support maintenance of their treatment and medication plans
Provide advice on how to leverage recent MBS and medicine related policy changes to support the management of CVD in primary care

More information and registration details here >> https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/cbb9e5.html

Save the Date: Launching the National Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality Indicators to Monitor and Improve Your Service
2020-06-05 14:30 - 15:30 UTC | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
Robyn Gallagher USYD ICCPR
Robert Zecchin WSLHD ACRA NSW ACT
Emma Thomas UQ
Cate Ferry ACRA Heart Foundation

Reaching Out: Telerehabilitation in Cardiorespiratory Conditions (Qld Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Group)
2020-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
Qld Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Group is pleased to present an online webinar to support members during the COVID 19 pandemic. Learn about the current evidence on telerehabilitation in patients with cardiopulmonary conditions, different models of telerehabilitation, set up of a telerehabilitation program and the future of telerehabilitation beyond the pandemic. There will also be time for Q and A during the webinar.

ACRA 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting (online)
2020-08-10 - 2020-08-12 | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
The 30th ACRA 2020 annual scientific meeting (ASM) will be held from Monday, 10th August to Wednesday, 12th August. In these unprecedented times, the ACRA executive has decided to shift the 2020 ASM from a traditional face-to-face event, to an interactive online event.
The Scientific Committee are working on an innovative program with the emphasis on “Looking back, looking forward- celebrating 30 years of ACRA” This theme will take stock of how we have developed and what is on the horizon in cardiovascular care. We will explore the key barriers to managing co-morbidities and achieving heart health across the entire patient journey, while investigating and embracing the role of innovative technology in supporting our patients to recover and to thrive.
The 2020 ASM will host several internationally and nationally renowned guest speakers, along with a program which will showcase the innovative research being conducted in Australia. The annual scientific meeting is the Association’s major forum for the exchange of ideas and for discussion around clinical and research issues, including the latest developments in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

ACRA Annual General Meeting
2020-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
The Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association Inc. (ACRA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held during the ACRA webinar on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 at 5.00pm AEST.
Please find the meeting papers, including the Agenda for the 2020 AGM, Minutes of the 2019 AGM, Proxy Nomination Form and Financial reports here.
Proxy Nomination Forms can be submitted to the ACRA Secretariat at admin@acra.net.au up until 3:00pm (AEST) 22nd September 2020.
Please let us know if you have any questions or you would like to be recorded as an apology for the meeting.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Sep 23, 2020 17:00 Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Please ensure you register in advance for this meeting by following this link.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The meeting will be followed by a Webinar on Emotional well-being: Everyone benefits when we take a compassionate approach to our work, to each other, and to ourselves. This session we will explore the importance of language in compassionate care, discuss the difference between compassion and empathy, and reflect on the concept of self care – ‘fitting your own oxygen mask first’.

Hosted by Helen Mclean and Jessica Sharp, Development Facilitators, Training Centre in Subacute Care (TRACS WA).

UQ Centre for Online Health Telehealth Webinar: A 21st century (and pandemic friendly) approach to delivering cardiac rehabilitation
2020-10-07 12:30 - 13:20 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre for Online Health has partnered with the Australasian Telehealth Society (ATHS) to provide monthly webinars. The webinars will include a short presentation (20-30 minutes) on a specific telehealth topic, and a Q&A panel discussion (20 minutes) involving experts from the COH and the ATHS.
October’s webinar will discuss how evidence-based mobile health interventions can improve the reach and accessibility of cardiac rehabilitation for people who are unable to attend existing centre-based programs. It will also explore potential interest in and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to translate research evidence into clinical practice.
Presented by ACRA member:
Dr Jonathan Rawstorn
Jonathan is a Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). His research focuses on telerehabilitation program design, development, evaluation, and most recently translation into clinical practice.
Participants are encouraged to send their questions to enquiries@coh.uq.edu.au and the panel members will do their best to address these.
Panelists month include:
• Dr Rita Hwang, Physiotherapist, Princess Alexandra Hospital & Adjunct Fellow, Centre for Online Health, CHSR
• Dr Emma Thomas, Research Fellow, Centre for Online Health, CHSR
• Associate Professor Liam Caffery, Telehealth Technology Director, Centre for Online Health, CHSR
• Professor Anthony Smith, Director, Centre for Online Health, CHSR (Webinar Chairperson)
Time 12:30pm – 1:00pm (Seminar Presentation)
1:00pm – 1:20pm (Panel Discussion)
Location Zoom Only (see details below)
Please note this meeting is a Zoom Only Webinar.
Event details: https://coh.centre.uq.edu.au/event/session/633
Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the COH

Save the date: ACRA NSW/ACT Webinar Series
2020-10-19 13:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne), 2021-02-17 12:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney), 2021-03-18 14:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia

Register now: ACRA-Qld AGM and Online Community of Practice
2020-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
LEARNING FROM COVID-19: Adapted models of care for cardiac rehab & future directions
Register now for ACRA-Qld’s Community of Practice Online Event. You will be able to learn from CR providers and each other about adaptations made to CR models of care during COVID, what works, what doesn’t and the lessons we can take as we move forward with service delivery into the future. Includes a group discussion/Q & A and the ACRA-Qld AGM.
Register here to receive Zoom link: https://trybooking.com/BLTKF

Save the date: ACRA NSW/ACT Webinar Series & AGM
2020-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia

Free, interactive webinar on smoking cessation from InVIVO Academy
2020-12-03 19:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
ACRA members have been extended an invitation to join a free interactive webinar on smoking cessation from InVIVO Academy.
WEBINAR PROGRAM
• Survey Results: Patients answer healthcare professionals’ questions
• Latest changes to smoking cessation recommendations
• Smoking Cessation – The Big Picture
• How the experts prescribe nicotine replacement therapy
• Medication myths and troubleshooting treatments
• Audience Q & A
More details and speakers can be found here: WebinarInvitationFINAL_051120

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) National Conference 2021
2021-03-04 - 2021-03-06 | QT Hotel Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217, Australia
In 2021, the ACNP will be celebrating 20 Years of Nurse Practitioners in Australia and they look forward to celebrating with Delegates, Sponsors and Exhibitors.
The ACNP National Conference gathers more than 300+ senior health practitioners providing an exciting program, including welcome reception, keynote speakers, workshops, and the gala awards dinner.
The conference is a perfect networking opportunity for all delegates, to inspire leadership and enhance clinical expertise.

Fantastic Five Webinar: Telehealth abstracts
2021-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Webinar
Fantastic Five Webinar: Telehealth abstracts presented by ACRA NSW/ACT
Online recording available after event

ACRA-Victoria Clinical Practice Day "Echoes of the heart... diagnosis, treatment and prognosis"
2021-03-29 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | William Angliss Conference Centre, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Registrations are now open for the ACRA-Victoria Clinical Practice Day in March! Attend face-to-face or virtually from anywhere in Australia. Please find more details in the flyer here: ACRA-Vic Clinical Day 2021.
And because we have missed seeing you – our members and community so much during 2020, we are providing a special one time welcome back rate to all registrations (both face to face and online, members and non-members)!!
A 25% discount will automatically be applied to all registrations at the checkout!

Registration Prices Usual Rate Welcome Back Rate (25% off)
Members Face to Face $85 $63.75
Members Online $50 $37.50
Non-members Face to Face $155 $116.25
Non-members Online $50 $37.50

Due to COVID19 we will be capping face to face numbers in line with safe venue capacity. If capacity limits change and decrease before the event, we will provide face to face tickets to those who purchased first, up until the new capacity is reached. After this, we will transfer any remaining face to face tickets to online tickets.
Therefore it is first in, best dressed for face to face tickets!
Registration link for all tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/BOJAI

Fantastic Five Webinar: Women & Heart Disease
2021-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Fantastic Five Webinar: Women & Heart Disease presented by ACRA NSW/ACT
Recording available after online event

Education event: Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Disease
2021-05-01 08:30 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Flinders University, Sturt Rd, Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042, Australia
Education Seminar: Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Disease presented by ACRA SA/NT
Date: Saturday 1st May 2021
Time: 0830-1300hrs
Location: Flinders University, Victoria Square and virtual attendance via Zoom (link to be provided following registration)
RSVP: Sanchia Shute via acrasant.secretary@gmail.com by COB Friday 23rd April 2021. Please indicate mode of attendance in RSVP – in person or Zoom.
Cost: Free to ACRA members, $100 for non-members, $50 for virtual attendance

3 CPD hours (ACRA administration fee waived if you become a member on the day)
Event kindly sponsored by Pfizer and Astra Zeneca

Heart Foundation Heart Week Webinar: Driving best practice CVD prevention in a post COVID world
2021-05-05 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
This Heart Week (May 3rd – 9th), the Heart Foundation is calling on health professionals to start a conversation with their patients about the importance of heart health and routine Heart Health Checks.
Last year we saw patients postpone or forgo a wide variety of services, ranging from emergency treatment of acute conditions, to routine check-ups, like Heart Health Checks. Primary care clinicians face a backlog of patients in need of preventative and chronic disease related cardiovascular care. Even during a period of competing priorities, the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease has never been so critical.
This Heart Week, teh Heart Foundation is bringing together international and local CVD experts for an engaging discussion on the latest evidence for CVD prevention in primary care, including an update on coronary artery calcium scoring. The event is held in partnership with Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) and the World Heart Federation.
See details of webinar session below:
Title: Driving Best Practice CVD Prevention in a Post-COVID World
When: Wednesday 5th May 8.00-9.00pm AEST
Where: Recorded, free Zoom webinar
Registration Link: https://heartfoundation-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/4316163829244/WN_Nl-0JVlBSkCU72j7sNBttA
Speakers:
· A/Prof Erin Michos (international keynote speaker, preventative cardiologist – John Hopkins)
· Prof Garry Jennings (Chief Medical Advisor – Heart Foundation)
· A/Prof Ralph Audehm (experienced GP – University of Melbourne)
· Siobhan Cheeseman (experienced practice nurse)

Contact Cate.Ferry@heartfoundation.org.au if you have any further questions.

Live Webinar: Resilience and self-care for healthcare professionals
2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
ACRA-Qld is pleased to present an online webinar to support members, CR clinicians and other healthcare professionals to improve their wellness and build their resilience during this challenging and uncertain time. Join in an interactive session led by Senior Consultant, Teresa O’Shea who has extensive experience supporting clinical teams through the COVID-19 pandemic. There will also be time for Q and A at the end of the webinar.
Book via the link below to receive Zoom registration link and connection details.
The presenter: Teresa is a highly motivated and passionate professional with expertise in leadership, capability building and driving excellence and innovation across the health, business and community sectors. Teresa’s communication strategies support wellness and inspires others to communicate from a strategic mindset. She has delivered extensive courses on supporting clinical teams through the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing wellness including Psychological Safety, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience.
Date & Time: Friday 21st May, 1-2pm
Cost: Free for members | $15 for other attendees
Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BRCKT

ACRA SA/NT Showcase
2021-07-31 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
The preliminary program and Call for Abstracts for the ACRA SA/NT Showcase which will take place on 31st July 2021 in Adelaide is now available. This showcase can also be attended online. Please keep an eye on the ACRA website for further updates and we are looking forward to welcome you in Adelaide or online… and remember: we are BETTER TOGETHER!
Click HERE to register for the Showcase!

Kind regards,
The SA/NT Showcase Team

Victorian State Conference: Book Now!
2021-10-15 09:15 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
Friday, 15th of October, 2021
Victorian State Conference
This event will now be run entirely online.
Topics include: (subject to change) ​

cardiac rehab arrhythmia & devices ​
health care professional wellbeing ​
COVID cholesterol structural heart disease and more!

ACRA membership: www.acra.net.au/membership/becomeamember​
Program and speakers: ACRA VIC State Conference 2021 – Program
Registration: events.humanitix.com/a-wholehearted-focus
Gold Sponsors

ACRA–SA/NT Members Only Education Dinner Event: SGLT2 inhibitors and Heart Failure – what do I need to know?
2021-10-20 19:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Zoom Videoconference, Australia
ACRA–SA/NT are pleased to invite you to their Members Only Education Dinner Event
‘SGLT2 inhibitors and Heart Failure – what do I need to know?’
Presented by:
Ms Natalie Packer, Nurse Practitioner – Heart Failure, Flinders Medical Centre
Zoom link available by emailing event organisers
More details: Members Dinner 2021

ACRA-Qld Annual Symposium (Rescheduled): Book now!
2021-11-05 08:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | QUT, Kelvin Grove, Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
2021 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Symposium
Be inspired and learn from each other at the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association—Queensland (ACRA-Qld) upcoming Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention half-day symposium, “Better Together”, to be held at the Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, on Friday November 5th.
This hybrid in-person and online educational event will feature a mixture of invited speakers, clinical and research topics, and networking opportunities. The Symposium will provide a space to showcase local approaches to cardiac rehabilitation; share inspiring patient experiences in cardiovascular care; and reveal the latest research and initiatives to advance of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Queensland.
We have tailored the program to cover a range of topics from which we can learn from each other to be “better together” and which will interest a broad cross-section of attendees. These include:

CVD medication update, challenges and considerations for cardiac rehab
How do we better engage with GPs to manage chronic disease?
Motivational Interviewing for behaviour change
Supporting your patient’s mental health
Heart Foundation update
Meet the researcher showcase
Patient speaker

Come join us for what will be a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on the great work being done in Queensland and finally catch up face to face again. Morning tea and lunch breaks are included for in person attendees and will enable networking with colleagues old and new. An option to attend all sessions virtually via Zoom is also available for delegates.
Discounts available for ACRA members on all ticket types. Special Offer: Join ACRA as part of registering for this event and get the regular $40 joining fee waived.
There is also an option to join an informal post event catch-up networking drinks nearby.
CPD Points: This educational event represents 3 hours of training in Continuing Professional Development under the Australian health practitioners regulation agency guidelines. As such it would be the equivalent of 3 CPD points.
Visit https://events.humanitix.com/acra-qld-2021-symposiumfor more information and to book your ticket!

Heart Rhythm Alliance Virtual Patient Event: Living with a Pacemaker
2022-02-03 | Webinar
Join a free virtual patient and clinician education event run by the Heart Rhythm Alliance – Living with a Pacemaker. The session will include:
• What is a pacemaker?• Why do I need a pacemaker?• How is a pacemaker implanted?• What happens after the pacemaker is implanted?• What is remote monitoring?
Your free registration will include:

Access to the patient educational event
Ability to view ‘on-demand’ after the event
