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QCRA-Heart Foundation Secondary Prevention in Cardiology Symposium 2015
2015-10-16 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
Make change happen: it starts with self-awareness
You are warmly invited to attend the Secondary Prevention in Cardiology Symposium 2015 “Making Change Happen: it starts with self-awareness” to be held at theRussell Strong Auditorium, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, October 16th. This is the second year that the Queensland Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association (QCRA) and the Heart Foundation have joined to bring together the best in cardiovascular secondary prevention in Queensland.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to:
Get the latest information from national secondary prevention experts.
Find out about the future of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Queensland.
Sharing of ideas with like-minded health professionals.
Time for ‘networking’ in a relaxed atmosphere.
All health professionals are very welcome to register.
Discounted registration for current ACRA members.
Videoconference will be available for Queensland sites outside Brisbane. Please note that the videoconference is limited to 20 sites so book early.
QCRA will be issuing Certificates of Attendance, which can be used to assist in claiming CPD points. To receive a Certificate of Attendance each person must individually register and participate in the Symposium.
The QCRA AGM will also be held in the lunch hour and all current financial members are very welcome to participate.
An informal social / get-together will also be held immediately after the Symposium at Hotel Chino (a 5 minute walk) – 19 O’Keefe Street, Woolloongabba. Let us know of your interest for this on registration.
Not an ACRA member, join as part of attending this event and the initial Joining Fee $40 is waived (*waived if joining as per ACRA Event).
Hope to see you there….
Registration are open NOW until Wednesday 14th October 2015.
REGISTER HERE!
Secondary Prevention Smposium 2015 – NEW
Secondary Prevention Symposium – Provisional Program – NEW!

CRA NSW&ACT 2015 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
2015-10-09 08:00 - 16:15
CRA NSW&ACT 2015 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
Advancing in Technologies
You are warmly invited to attend the CRA NSW&ACT 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at Kirribilli Club, North Sydney on Friday, 9th October 2015. The Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory (CRA NSW&ACT) and the Heart Foundation have joined to bring together the best in cardiovascular health and rehabilitation in New South Wales.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to:
Get the latest information from national cardiovascular health experts.
Sharing of ideas with like-minded health professionals.
Time for ‘networking’ in a relaxed atmosphere.
Discounted rates available for ACRA Members, however all health professionals are welcome to attend.
CRA NSW&ACT will be issuing Certificates of Attendance, which can be used to assist in claiming CPD points. To receive a Certificate of Attendance each person must individually register and participate in the ASM.
The CRA NSW&ACT AGM will also be held in the lunch hour and all current financial members are very welcome to participate.
Not an ACRA member, join as part of attending this event and the initial Joining Fee $40 is waived (*waived if joining as per ACRA Event).
Hope to see you there….
Registration are open NOW until Thursday 1st October 2015.
Register here!
2015 CRA NSW/ACT ASM Preliminary Program

WACRA: RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
2015-07-29 16:00 - 19:00
Western Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association
RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Wednesday 29th July
Venue: Grace Vaughan House
Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park

Current trials being conducted by the Heart Research Institute of WA. Louise Ferguson, Cardiovascular Clinical Research Coordinator, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

Decision Making and Reasons for medical seeking assistance for patients with Myocardial infarction: a Qualitative Analysis. Welma Van Schalkwyk, Registered Nurse, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

Improved efficiencies in cardiac rehabilitation through service redesign. Andrew Maiorana, exercise physiologist, Fiona Stanley Hospital. School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University.

Gaps between diabetic and non-diabetic patients which could guide intervention. Lee Nedkoff, PhD Candidate and Research Associate, University of Western Australia

Promoting cardiovascular rehabilitation and secondary prevention as usual care: toolkit development. Craig Cheetham, Cardiovascular Health Networks

Cost: WACRA members free – $25.00 to non-members
Registration from 4.30pm
Presentations from 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Refreshments provided
RSVP: Monday 27th July
Email: Julie.prout@health.wa.gov.au Ph:9346 4302
