Annual conference 2011

Staying connected

Helping injured workers recover better at work

Wednesday 14 September 2011
9:00am - 5:00pm
Adelaide Convention Centre

Book before 20 August for the early bird rate of $200 (save $50).

Highlights include presentations from:

Professor Kim Burton, Occupational Health Consultant, KendallBurton Consulting, UK
Recovering better at work - Overcoming the obstacles

Recovering while working is beneficial for people with common health problems, but some find it problematic. Not because they have a more severe illness or injury, but because they face obstacles – biopsychosocial aspects of the person, the workplace and the context that hinder staying at work. Ensuring that all the players can identify and overcome these obstacles is crucial.

Janine Shepherd, Inspirational speaker, NSW
Never tell me never

Janine was a champion cross country skier whose life was irrevocably altered when she was run over by a truck while on a training bike ride for the Winter Olympics. Her parents were told she was not expected to survive and even if she did would never walk again. Janine shares her inspirational story on how determination and encouragement from people around her got her not only back on her feet but also daring to fly!

Amanda Gore, Head2Heart, QLD
Staying connected – Wake up to what really matters at work and home!

Amanda’s session is about changing our perceptions which transforms how we behave and feel. It is full of laughter, interaction, symbols and specific strategies to improve self knowledge and self management. It will transform your thinking and attitude and make you feel good about yourselves, and most importantly, understand how you can help injured workers feel the same way. You will learn to understand the importance of connection in building and managing positive relationships with others you work with, especially injured workers, and discover how to motivate and encourage others in their journey to stay at or return to work.

Visit the Conference website for more information and to register

Further resources for the 2011 annual conference

Mental health - Lorimer Moseley 2011 [28KB]

Working together - Kim_Burton 2011 [28KB]

Workplace bullying - Sheila Freeman 2011 [28KB]

Presentations from the 2010 annual conference