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2 DAY PROGRAM

A transformative program of keynote sessions, oral presentations, workshops and events designed for learning, expanding, innovating and implementing into daily practice. 

WELCOME RECEPTION

Date:                Wednesday 9th October 

Time:                Approx 18:00 - 20:30

Where:             Altus Rooftop, Bar & Lounge, Hotel Chadstone

Dress code:     Lounge Suits   

The Welcome Reception will open with canapés and drinks, followed by a traditional Welcome to Country, and an official opening from our Conference Convenor, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM.   

DAY ONE - THURSDAY 10 OCT

From 08:30
Registration & networking
09:00
Traditional welcome to country/opening ceremony
09:15
Conference Welcome by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM
09:20
Introduction from guest speaker/sponsor
Session 1
ADHD & ASD in Women
09:30 - 10:00
Dr Sarah Sibson, GP and founder of the Neurodivergent Collective
10:05 - 10:35
KEYNOTE: Prof J.J Sandra Kooij (Virtual Presentation) ADHD
10:40 - 11:15
Panel discussion
11:15 - 11:30
Morning tea
Session 2
ADHD & ASD in Women
11:30 - 11:50
Sophie Cusworth, Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
11:50 - 12:10
Dr Tamara May, Monash Health Paediatrics
12:10 - 12:20
BRAIN BREAK
12:20 - 12:40
A/Prof Caroline Gurvich
12:40 - 13:00
Dr David Chapman, HCA Consultant
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch & poster displays
Session 3
Eating Disorders
14:00 - 14:25
Beth Shelton, Director, National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC)
14:25 - 14:45
Lily Dunn, Eating Disorders Victoria (Lived Experience Consumer) Personal experience with an eating disorder
14:45 - 14:50
BRAIN BREAK
14:50 - 15:10
Dr Suzy Redston, Peninsula Health/The Melbourne Clinic
15:10 - 15:30
Natalie Spicer, The Buttefly Foundation Presentation TBC
15:30 - 15:50
Sarah Maguire, The Inside Out Institute
15:50 - 16:15
Afternoon Tea
Session 4
Women & Service Delivery
16:15 - 16:35
Li-THRED Overview of the latest trials in Eating Disorders
16:40 - 17:15
PANEL: Case Study & discussion Clinicians and Mental Health Experts
From 18:30
Conference Dinner

DAY TWO - FRIDAY 11 OCT

08:30 - 09:15
Registration
09:15 - 09:30
Conference Welcome by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM
Session 1
cPTSD & Trauma
09:30 - 10:15
KEYNOTE: Grace Tame, 2021 Australian of the Year: In conversation and audience Q&A
10:15 - 10:35
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM, HER Centre Australia
10:35 - 10:55
Presentation TBC
10:55 - 11:15
Presentation TBC
11:15 - 11:30
Morning tea
Session 2
cPTSD & Trauma
11:30 - 12:00
Presentation TBC
12:00 - 12:20
Cabrini Heath EMDR and trauma treatment
12:20 - 12:40
Prof Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Respect Victoria Chair
12:40 - 13:00
Presentation TBC
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch & poster displays
Session 3
Hormones & Women's Mental Health
14:00 - 14:20
Presentation TBC
14:20 - 14:50
KEYNOTE: Senator Larissa Waters, Australian Greens
14:50 - 15:00
BRAIN BREAK
15:00 - 15:20
Menopause speaker TBC
15:20 - 15:40
Menopause speaker TBC
15:40 - 16:00
Menopause speaker TBC
16:00 - 16:20
Afternoon Tea
Session 4
Hormones & Women's Mental Health
16:20 - 16:40
Dr Sze Lee, Epworth Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
16:40 - 17:00
Sharryn Muir & Aimee Oliveri, The PMDD Clinic/Northern Psychology Centre
17:00 - 17:15
Closing Act TBC
17:20
Conference Closes

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