Knowledge, Strategy, Vision:

Nurses Leading Primary Mental Health Care

Nurses engaged in primary mental health care are operating autonomously and collaboratively to prevent mental illness, and to promote, improve, maintain and restore mental health.

This thought provoking conference will explore the current and future roles of mental health nurses in primary mental health care. We will explore innovations in primary health care across Australia, as well as learning from international experience in nurse-led primary mental health care.

The diversity of nursing practice in primary mental health care will be examined with presentations on clinical issues, business aspects and policy trends. Inspirational keynote speakers will explore the challenges that they have faced and overcome to provide nurse led services.

The program will offer insights as to how we can further develop models of primary mental health care delivery and advance the role of nurses in primary health care delivery in Australia.

Confirmed Keynote Presenters Include:

Dr Jill Clendon RN, PhD, MCNA (NZ)

Dr Jill Clendon is a registered nurse who holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Auckland University, a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing from Waikato Institute of Technology, a Master of Philosophy (Nursing) from Massey University and a PhD (Nursing) also from Massey University. Jill has been actively involved in nursing research for the past 10 years utilizing a range of methodologies to explore nurse-managed care, nurse-led clinics, child health outcomes, the relationship between nurses and mothers, the experience of motherhood, and the preparation of undergraduate students to practice in older adult settings. Jill has published widely and is active in the College of Nurses (Aotearoa). Jill was Visiting Scholar to the University of Technology Sydney in 2008, was a lecturer at Massey University in Auckland for 10 years and is currently a Senior Academic Staff Member at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology.

Mr Stephen Carroll

Stephen Carroll is a credentialed mental health nurse, psychotherapist and sex therapist with over 30 years experience. He advises government and non-government organisations on health policy and is a sought after national and international speaker in the area of mental health and men's health issues and interventions. Stephen works in private practice primary health care in regional NSW and is a current board member of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
 

Venue: National Convention Centre

The National Convention Centre is the largest purpose-built meetings and events facility in the ACT. Following a $AUD30 million refurbishment, which was completed in October 2007, the Centre is the place for meetings and exhibitions in Canberra.

The Centre follows up on this theme of ease of access by offering the very best proximity to accommodation, ranging from three star to five star hotels and serviced apartments.

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Canberra

Encounter friendly service, easy accessibility and all the features to stay connected at the newly refurbished Crowne Plaza Canberra. Located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital and within minutes walk to the CBD, Nation’s Attractions, Canberra’s main shopping fair, and fine restaurants and bars; its very simple to be where you want with ease.
 

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