Invitation

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The AWMA Organising Committees would like to invite you to attend the 9th National Australian Wound Management Association Conference 2012 (AWMA 2012) The event will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from 18-21 March 2012. 

The Conference theme, Harbouring Wound Care - Integument, Integrity and Innovation acknowledges that person centred, effective and efficient skin and wound management, can be achieved through skilled, committed, health care professionals within a collaborative interdisciplinary approach.  

This Conference aims to bring together a range of disciplines and specialties, including those who contribute to knowledge and technology development and who manage acute, recalcitrant or palliative wounds. The Scientific program committee intend to raise awareness of and improve the outcomes of those living with wounds, through the dissemination of current research findings, and the implementation of best available evidence and innovative therapies.

What better place to harbour wound care knowledge and share experiences with both national and international speakers and participants than in beautiful Sydney!

We look forward to welcoming you in 2012.

AWMA 2012 Organising Committee

Who Should Attend?

The AWMA 2012 Conference will aim to bring together people from all areas that are contributing to changing wound management, from delivery of care through to therapeutic development.

Healthcare professionals including:

• Nursing
• Medical
• Allied Health
• Emergency personnel
• Academics and researchers

Organising Committee

Amy Darvall, Lighthouse Health Group/ QLD Health
Debbie Blanchfield, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health Network
Jill Sparks, Western Sydney Local Health Network
Sue Lovett, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health Network
Associate Professor William McGuiness, President of AWMA
Margo Asimus Greater Newcastle Cluster, Hunter New England Local Health Networks

Scientific Program Committee

Chair

Wendy White, Wendy White WoundCare

Members

Amy Darvall, Queensland Health
Associate Professor William McGuiness, President of AWMA
Margo Asimus, Greater Newcastle Cluster, Hunter New England Local Health Networks
Professor Allison Cowin, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, Head, Wound Healing Lab & Professor of Tissue Repair, Women’s & Children’s Health Research Institute & University of Adelaide
David Belford, Wound Management Innovation Cooperative Research Centre
Gary Bain, Wound Clinic Sydney Adventist Hospital

Key Dates

Abstract Submissions:
Now Closed

Early Bird Registration deadline
Now Closed

Platinum Sponsor

Conference Managers

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arinex pty limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Conference Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Conference and look forward to working with the Australian Wound Management Association and all its members to produce one of the best Conferences in its history.

Address for Communications

AWMA 2012 Conference Managers

arinex pty limited

Address:
Level 10, 51 Druitt St,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Postal Address:
GPO Box 128, Sydney NSW 2001 Australia

Ph: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443

Email: awma2012@arinex.com.au
Website: www.awma2012.com