ASM 2021 - Brisbane
UPDATE
Registrations for the upcoming ASM are temporarily suspended due to the venue being designated as a quarantine hotel until February 2022.
The ANZSOM ASM2021 will take place in Brisbane from Sunday 21 to Wednesday 24 November 2021.
Long-term supporter Sonic HealthPlus will again be our major sponsor.
Early bird discounts available until 31st August!
Call for papers now open!
The ASM2021 Organising Committee is now calling for contributed papers for the November ASM! This is an important aspect of our annual meeting and we look forward to hearing from members about their work. The theme of the conference “Changing work: Culture - COVID - Climate” will accommodate a broad range of topics.
Submissions will close on 30 September, 2021
ANZSOM & SOM UK sign historic Memorandum of Collaboration
ANZSOM is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration with the Society of Occupational Medicine(UK), cementing a long-standing relationship and paving the way for ongoing collaboration between our societies.
Pregnancy in the workplace
In the latest #itswhatyouknow webinar, Occupational Physician Dr Caron Jander shares her insights and knowledge about pregnancy and the workplace. The recording and slides are available for ANZSOM members.
Cancer Council - Silica Dust Campaign
Cancer Council’s KNOW Workplace Cancer project has launched their new silica dust campaign, aimed at promoting awareness of the health risks of silica dust exposure. Campaign resources support communication and management of risks for workers in the artificial stone industry in Australia.
Corporate Group Membership
Through Corporate Group Membership, organisations provide an avenue for professional development and interaction, and a valuable employee benefit. Organisations also benefit through opportunities to be involved and promote their services at educational and networking events.
Men's mental Health: challenges, issues & tools
The common mental health issues experienced by men include depression and anxiety and substance-related issues. In the latest #itswhatyouknow webinar series, General Practitioner, educator, therapist and author Dr Cate Howell, highlights the main issues, challenges and tools, which may help men and assist in prevention.
LIMITED TIME New member nurse offer
To encourage more occupational health nurses to experience the benefits of ANZSOM membership, we are offering a discount for new members in 2021.
Nurses who join ANZSOM in 2021 will pay $288 (save $72).
History of Occupational Medicine Invitation to submit content
A joint initiative of the RACP and ANZSOM, will be establishing a virtual archive for Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Australia. The archive will feature a timeline listing key events in our heritage and linking to information including documents, images and audio/video histories.
Members are invited to contribute to this work, which will be managed through the RACP Library.
Focus on trainee opportunities
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. Recent developments include virtual site visits and the ANZSOM Journal Club.
Australian Occupational Health Value Proposition
Members interested in joining a working group to establish a Value Proposition similar that developed by the Society of Occupational Medicine in the UK are invited to contact the Secretariat.
Task force report on dust diseases
The National Dust Disease Taskforce (Taskforce) has completed its independent review of the systems in place for the prevention, early identification, control and management of accelerated silicosis from engineered stone, and broader occupational dust diseases.
During this challenging time, ANZSOM is committed to providing members with up to date resources and information regarding COVID-19 to assist their practice and to reduce the impact on workplaces and workers.
Click here for resources and information that you may find useful, including details of webinars and online training in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regular updates are also available to members - click here to view the latest updates (member login required).
ANZSOM member newsletter
The June 2021 edition of the ANZSOM newsletter is out - here are some highlights:
- Awards and recognition - including nominating for President's Award, Early Career Award for Nurses
- ANZSOM education and events
- Collaboration and affiliations
- Grants
- Resources
- Other upcoming events
Affiliations
ANZSOM is proud to be a signatory of The Health Benefits of Good Work initiative lead by AFOEM. Our commitment to the principles outlined in the Consensus Statement and companion position statements is reflected in this Charter of Principles.
The International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC) is a medical and scientific organization that provides an assembly for representatives of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) societies worldwide. ANZSOM is pleased to be a member society of IOMSC. For more information about IOMSC visit https://www.iomsc.net/
Jobs
- *NEW* Full time VR GP (Sonic HealthPlus Darwin)
- *NEW* Full time VR GP (Sonic HealthPlus Hay Newman, WA)
- *NEW* Full time VR GP (Sonic HealthPlus Karratha, WA)
- Full time VR GP (Sonic HealthPlus Hay Street, Perth)
- Full time VR GP (Sonic HealthPlus Joondalup Drive, WA)
- Full time VR GP (Sonic HealthPlus Rockingham, WA)
- Occupational Health Physician - South Western Sydney
- Occupational Rehab & Wellbeing Advisor - Auckland, NZ
- Seeking an Occupational Physician – South East Melbourne, VIC
- Occupational Physicians (MedHealth)
- Full time GP role (Sonic HealthPlus - Mt Isa)
- Full time GP role (Sonic HealthPlus - Moranbah)
COMING UP AT
ANZSOM
ANZSOM WA Branch Webinar
Pregnancy and work
ANZSOM VIC/TAS Branch Educational meeting / AGM and webinar
COVID VACCINATION
Recording available now
ANZSOM WA Branch Mini-Conference - Rottnest
Member login required
Webinar recordings now available:
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Vaccination 101- All you need to know about the COVID vaccines and more, Professor Katie Flanagan & Associate Professor Nigel Crawford
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Pregnancy in the workplace in 2021, Dr Caron Jander
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Planes, trains and insulin: a guide to Diabetes and OSH, Dr Ricky Arenson
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Men's mental health issues: challenges, issues & tools, Dr Cate Howell
Journal access
We are pleased to announce that ANZSOM members have free online access to Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM), the official journal of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, London
(Member login required)