Call for Papers for the 2016 International Indigenous Allied Health Conference

HERVEY BAY, Australia - Jan. 4, 2016 - PRLog -- Indigenous Conference Services is proud to announce the launch of its 2016 International Indigenous Allied Health Conference to be held at the Pullman Cairns Hotel on the 1^st- 3^rd December 2016. Inspired by the huge success of the International & National Indigenous Health Conferences held in Cairns Queensland Australia for three consecutive years, ICS has now broaden the scope because of the interests shown from Indigenous Allied Health workers worldwide. ICS strives to provide a variety of sessions that focus on issues relevant to allied health professionals. Therefore, we are currently calling for papers with the closing date on the 30^th September 2015 to include topics that were identified by past conference attendees as being the most needed and beneficial to their practice; thus, abstracts covering topics below will be given special consideration:

     Innovative Technology in Allied Health Practice

     Creative Strategies in Distance Education & Placement

     Person-Centred Versus Strength-Based Models of Care

     Advanced Scope of Practice

     Innovative Diabetes Initiatives

     From research to evidence-based practice

     Workforce development - motivating Staff

     Best Practices in Re-enablement and Wellness

     Creating & Maintaining Program Effectiveness Plans

     Allied Health Private Practice Marketing  & Profile

     Discuss and build strategies to create and support energetic interdisciplinary teams

     Strategising healthcare approaches to meet current challenges

     The multidisciplinary team approach - doctors & allied health professionals

     Making strides in clinical excellence

     Coping with global trends in non-communicable diseases

     Laboratory technologies - advances & innovations

     Enhancing competency of allied health professionals

     IT/ICT as enablers in facilitating work process

     Explore the power of storytelling and related linguistic elements (i.e. anecdote, mnemonic, metaphor and analogy) as tools for effective patient engagement.

The 2016 International Indigenous Allied Health Conference offers high quality, diverse professional development education sessions from high calibre allied health professionals, leading industry experts and First Nations guest speakers from around the globe gathering under one roof as well as offers unparalleled valuable networking opportunities. As an added bonus, ICS is offering a delegate who attends this year’s Indigenous Health Conference will be given a special discounted rate of $650 for the whole 4 day event in 2016. The conference also highlights inspiring initiatives, successes and challenges faced by allied health workers from not only in Australia but internationally. The conference aims to take you on a transformative journey of education and inspiration, empowering you to excel in your allied health practice. Your experience during the event's educational workshops and keynote sessions will enable you to come away empowered with the latest knowledge & information and gain insights as well as obtain knowledge from innovative research and service developments that may transform how services are delivered in years to come. Allied health is one of the most valued members in multidisciplinary team in healthcare and forms one of the three pillars of the patient care workforce. This will ensures allied health professionals are able to empower patients, drive faster recoveries, and create an efficient and effective health system that promotes the current trends of re-enablement and wellness approaches in health practice.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND/OR SUBMIT PAPER

A) CLINICAL GROUP

1. Audiologist

2. Clinical Psychologist

3. Dental Therapist

4. Diagnostic Radiographer

5. Dietitian

6. Healthcare Food Service Officer

7. Medical Assistant

8. Medical Physicist

9. Medical Record Officer

10. Medical Social Officer

11.Occupational Therapist

12. Optometrist

13. Pharmacist Assistant

14. Physiotherapist

15.Psychologist ( Counselling)

16. Radiation Therapist

17. Speech-Language Therapist

18. Tutor

B) PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP

19. Entomologist (Public Health)

20. Environmental Health Officer

21. Food Technologist

22. Food Technologist Assistant

23. Health Education Officer

24. Nutritionist

C) LABORATORY GROUP

25. Clinical Scientist (Biochemist)

26. Clinical Scientist (Medical Microbiologist)

27. Clinical Scientist (Biomedical Scientist)

28. Clinical Scientist (Medical Geneticist)

29. Clinical Scientist (Embryologist)

30. Dental Laboratory Technologist

31. Forensic Science Officer

32. Medical Laboratory Technologist

WHY ATTEND

The conference will enable you to discover new strategies for better serving your clients and experiencing unparalleled professional and personal growth. The event offers more than 60 sessions with engaging and inspiring keynote speakers, workshop sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Guidelines in Submitting Paper:

     Papers should not contain offensive language and take into account cultural sensitivities of host country.

     Papers may treat the themes in a manner that contributes to further discussion of conference aims.

     Conference papers must be presented in the finish format not less than 60 days prior to the event.

     First round of papers closing date will be on the 30^th September, 2015. Papers that are not chosen in the first round may be resubmitted in the second round.

     Papers should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

     Authors of papers presented at the conference will be formally notified of their acceptance.

     Registration fee of $650 will apply to all persons submitting papers payable upon acceptance of papers.

     Papers should explore ways in which the themes show up in the philosophy of the conference.

     All papers must be presented in a positive and informative light.

For more information, please visit the conference website at www.indigenousconferences.com or  contact us by email at adminics@iinet.net.au