Mrs Kathryn Fitzgerald1, Ms Jodi Ullrich1 1WA Centre For Rural Health, Geraldton, Australia Abstract: All rural health professionals work with clients with dementia at some time, and it is one of the key areas where interprofessional practice is critical for...

Ms Naomi Havens1 1Anglicare NT, Winnellie, Australia Abstract: The Play And Learn Support (PALS) Program uses bicultural communication resources developed with East Arnhem Land Yolngu workers and families since 2007 for facilitated discussions about life goals, brain development, children’s needs...

Mr Lenny Aronsten1 1Rural Locum Assistance Program, Canberra, Australia Abstract: Presenting my experience as a locum physiotherapist for Rural Locum Assistance Program over the last six years I hope will provide a discussion springboard for participants to make practical contributions...

Christabel Lewis1, Josie Povey1, Kylie Dingwall1 1Menzies School Of Health Research, , Australia Abstract: For Indigenous Australians, cross-cultural and geographical remoteness may contribute to poorer utilisation of mental health services. Digital mental health services can provide an efficient and cost-effective...

Ms Pam Garton1, Ms Rachel Kovacevic2 1Abilita Services Pty Ltd, Darwin, Australia, 2Innovative Rehab, Preston, Australia Abstract: Effective pain self-management requires a biopsychosocial approach and is best achieved through interprofessional collaboration. Persistent pain impacts many patients with a variety of...

Miss Deborah Reveley1 1Brain Ambulance Pty Ltd, Mandurah, Australia Abstract: Imagine if there was a toolkit that anyone could access (including those with low literacy) which would provide simple information and instructions for mental health problems. If you ever searched...

Mrs Melody Shepherd1 1Allied Health Education Team, Cunningham Centre Queensland Health, Toowoomba, Australia Abstract: Melody is an Allied Health Team Leader with the Allied Health Education Team at the Cunningham Centre, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service. She has worked...

Mr Joe Harman1 1Federal Circuit Court Of Australia, Parramatta, Australia In his notes for a law lecture in 1850 Abraham Lincoln opined “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner...

Dr Astrid Birgden1 1Consultant Forensic Psychologist, Just Forensic, Melbourne, Australia, 2Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Melbourne, Australia Offenders have human rights. Therefore offenders are both rights-violators and rights-holders requiring legal actors as duty-bearers to balance managing offender risk with meeting offender...

Mr Daniel Toohey1 1University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia This practical workshop will demonstrate some tools lawyers can use to provide better support for clients who are struggling to engage with legal processes due to a disability or experience of trauma. ...