ASM2024 
20-23 October 2024 - Perth
THAT'S A WRAP!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Annual Scientific Meeting this week in Perth. It was a great success with over 190 delegates, 50 speakers, 15 exhibitors, and over 50 virtual delegates joining us from near and far!

For ASM delegates, recordings of the conference will be available shortly - stay tuned.

We look forward to seeing you all next year at our ASM2025 in Melbourne from 19-22 October 2025 – we can’t wait to see you there!
 

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Focus on trainee opportunities - Occ Med 101 series

Trainees in occupational and environmental medicine are the future of our profession and we are pleased to offer discount membership to them as well as educational opportunities to complement their training. 

This includes our regular Occupational Medicine 101 webinars which are designed to connect trainees with the fundamental concepts of OEM and enable direct engagement with some of the leading experts in our field. Watch this space for our next Occ Med 101 session,  
 

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Dust diseases / silicosis resources and support services

As of 1 July 2024, the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs has been banned in Australia. Click here to read the amendments to the model WHS Regulations that give effect to the ban. 

Further information regarding dust diseases, as well as a number of resources and support services from the Lung Foundation Australia, are provided on our dedicated Dust Diseases webpage.
 

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NEW CPD Planning template 

The new Medical Board CPD Registration Standard has now come into effect and requires the development of a professional development plan (PDP).

ANZSOM has collaborated with the RACP to provide a template customised for occupational medicine that will help you formulate your first PDP.

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ANZSOM President's Awards 2024

Congratulations to Dr Bruce Hocking, who was honoured with the 2024 ANZSOM President’s Award for his commitment, excellence and outstanding contribution to occupational health. As a long-time member of ANZSOM, Bruce has played a pivotal role in advancing occupational medicine.

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Learning Together
SOM / ANZSOM Webinar Series

Continuing our Collaboration with the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) in the UK, our previous joint webinar series, "Learning Together" was held on Wednesday 18 September 2024, featuring presentations from Dr Clare Fernandes and Dr Warren Harrex on Medical Leadership.

Recordings of all previous webinars can be accessed from the link below.
 

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It Pays To Care

Through our Model of Collaboration with the RACP, ANZSOM is proud to support the advocacy efforts of the College and the Australasian Faulty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) in particular. A significant project is now underway aimed at improving the health and recovery outcomes for people who experience a work injury.
 

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