ASM2023 - 22-25 October 2023 - Canberra - That's a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Annual Scientific Meeting, held in Canberra from the 22nd – 25th October 2023.

We had a great turn out with over 140 delegates, 40 speakers, and 13 exhibitors, and over 50 virtual delegates streaming in! 

Recordings will be available to delegates until April 2024, after which time they will be made available to all ANZSOM members.
 

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Dust diseases / silicosis resources and support services

Safe Work Australia recently released a Decision Regulation Impact Statement which recommends a prohibition on the use of all engineered stone, irrespective of crystalline silica content, to protect the health and safety of workers.

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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ANZSOM Awards 2023 - Congratulations to our winners!

Congratulations to Dr Barry Gilbert and Sandra Code. 

Dr Barry Gilbert was awarded the 2023 President’s Award for commitment, excellence and outstanding contribution in the field of occupational health.

Sandra Code was awarded the 2023 Nurse Award for her contribution to ANZSOM.
 

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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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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. 

Our previous Occupational Medicine 101 session was held on Tuesday 26 September, featuring a presentation by Dr Barry Gilbert on What is safe for safety critical workers: Developing medical standards. 
 

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Learning Together
SOM / ANZSOM Webinar Series

Continuing our Collaboration with the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) in the UK, our most recent joint webinar series, "Learning Together" was held on Wednesday 20 September 2023, featuring a presentation from Professor Karen Walker-Bone on Health, work and retirement before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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