March 2023 College Communique | ACCYPN

March 2023 College Communique

 

WHAT’S INSIDE?

  • ACCYPN – Join the Conversation
  • Chairperson’s Letter
  • ACCYPN Conference
  • ACCYPN Membership
  • WA Chapter Event
  • What’s Happening in WA?
  • Containers for Change
  • ARACY Member News
  • A Time to Remember – Book Sales

EMAIL LISTING

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DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING OUR MEMBERS WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING ABOUT?

  • An interesting article
  • Something happening in your workplace
  • An event you would like to share

We warmly welcome member newsletter contributions.  Please email your items to info@accypn.org.au

CHAIRPERSON’S LETTER

Dear Members

Welcome to the March 2023 issue of the College Communique. Exciting things are ahead with our ACCYPN conference nearly upon us. Well September! but time seems to fly by and we are looking forward to seeing so many of you face-to-face. As you are no doubt aware our BOD are solely volunteers and work tirelessly in their own time (and own cost) behind the scenes to bring you the many benefits we all as members enjoy.

The Webinars are an example of the hard work by Jacquie and the team who bring you the latest evidence-based practice and translation of research into practice opportunities and knowledge. These timely CPD and educational activities work for the benefit of our members to keep you abreast of the latest innovative and time-tested care for children and young people.

We know that times are indeed difficult as we work to continue the College activities including securing the future of Credentialing for Nurses and the College Journal. Credentialling can offer increased job security and recognition for your area of clinical expertise and the journal provides you with the opportunity to publish an article, write an editorial and of course read about the inspirational work of RN and NP working in schools, acute care, community care and other services caring for children, young people and their families.  

The Directors act as representatives for all members of the College, and I invite you to contact us any time you have feedback, or an issue you would like to raise – email info@accypn.org.au . We look forward to continuing to represent you in professional nursing issues and advocacy for children and young people’s health throughout 2023 and beyond.

ACCYPN provides a valuable opportunity for you to connect with us, colleagues and peers through social media – join us on Facebook and Instagram – to share content, informative links and have ‘conversations’ about things that matter to you.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.

Warm regards,

Yvonne Parry

Chairperson, Board of Directors

ACCYPN

The Conference Committee want to let you all know that the ACCYPN Conference is now beginning to take shape.

Registration is now open so get in early to benefit from the Super Early Bird registration rates. Prior to this you can register your Expression of Interest to receive Conference updates.

There is also the opportunity for a group discount on five (5) or more registrations, please contact the Conference Managers to discuss this and organise the group discount via email at events@cre8itevents.com.au 

The College is very excited to welcome everyone back to a face-to-face format for this Conference.  The last two years has been different and stressful for many health care workers and the population around the world.  With our last Conference having to be fully virtual, we missed the opportunities to meet with old friends and make new ones so let’s reconnect, revisit and relax and see what Darwin and the Northern Territory has to offer.

See you in Darwin!

Jacquie Burton

Conference Chairperson

ACCPYN MEMBERSHIP

Thank you for your membership to the ACCYPN, we endeavour to keep our membership fees to the absolute minimum, with an increase in fees below CPI. However, to enable the College to support our members, enhance our member benefits and advocate for the needs of children, young people and their families within the broad health context, an increase in the membership fees was difficult but unavoidable as we appreciate these challenging times.  

New Membership Special 2023 – available from 20 March 2023.
*Join Now until 30 June 2023 pay full new member fees & receive up to 3 months’ free! *

Membership Renewal Notices will be sent out in early May 2023.

For more information regarding membership, please visit our website www.accypn.org.au/membership   

WA CHAPTER EVENT

Join us at a Clinical Supper with Professor Helen Milroy.

Prof Helen Milroy was Australia’s first Indigenous doctor and is now a highly regarded expert in child and adolescent psychiatry. For more than 25 years, Helen has been a pioneer in research, education and training in Aboriginal and child mental health, and recovery from grief and trauma.

Tuesday 9th May 2023

Commencing at 5.00pm

Registration opening soon.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WA?

Save the dates for 2023

Clinical Supper

5.00pm – 9 May 2023

Perth Children’s Hospital

Midyear dinner

5.30pm – 6 June 2023

Kailis Bros Leederville

Clinical Supper

15 August 2023

Perth Children’s Hospital

End of Year Event

25 Nov 2023

Somewhere fun!

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING SUPPORT

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN for the International Congress on Evidence-based Parenting Support (I-CEPS). ARACY is a proud supporter of I-CEPS, a ground-breaking global initiative to advance research, policy, and practice in the field of parenting and family intervention. Guided by the theme “Promoting wellbeing and health globally through effective parenting support” the Congress will bring the evidence-based parenting support community together, inspire innovation and collective action, and empower parents and families around the world. Be part of this global event which will be held online 6-8 June 2023 – Register here.

LGBTQI+ YOUTH HEALTH WEBINAR

ARACY is joining with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) to present a webinar on LGBTQI+ youth health. While many young people are more accepting of diversity, a great many LGBTIQ+ young people still face challenges due to stigma, discrimination and violence. This webinar will consider issues affecting the lives of LGBTIQ+ young people to explore what works to reduce health risks, improve wellbeing and support LGBTIQ+ young people. Register for the webinar here. 

WEBINAR: SPOTLIGHT ON CHILDREN

29 March 2023 9.15am (AEDT)

Join the first of three conversations with Anne T. Henderson, Founder and Senior consultant with the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement, Washington D.C. focusing on the evidence for family-school-partnerships based on her new publication ‘Everyone Wins: The family-school partnerships and implications for practice’ – Register here.  

ACCYPN are selling ‘A Time to Remember’ via our website on behalf of the Author Janet H Henry. 

‘A Time to Remember’ is the first comprehensive descriptive account of the history of the Infant Welfare/Child Health Service in Queensland, Australia.  It traces the development of the service from 1918 to 1991.  It tells the story of a service born out of a world-wide concern about high infant and maternal mortality.  The journey began with a conference in France in 1905, following which several new initiatives emerged around the world.  It was during this time that the work of Sir Truby King (New Zealand) became Known.  Australia was interested in his teachings and “baby clinics” began opening. It was not until March 1918 that the first clinic opened in Brisbane in Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley.

The author has carefully researched and presented this compelling story of service that grew from humble beginnings to become one of the largest preventive health networks for families in the state.  It elevates the discipline of child health nursing and the courage, survival in the face of adversity, sacrifice, and above all of determination and success in taking services to mothers, babies and families in some of the most remote areas of the state.  The book includes a series of engaging and touching stories of child health nurses, past and present, and photographs that provide a personal touch to the valuable historical content.

Cost – $40.00 (includes postage and handling within Australia)
If you would like to purchase more than one book or reside outside of Australia, please email the ACCYPN Secretariat – info@accypn.org.au