AAPM Conference

Invitation to attend

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we invite you to the AAPM 2009 National Conference hosted in Melbourne! As you will see the Conference program is one not to be missed – if it’s diversity you’re looking for then the offerings of the AAPM 2009 conference will certainly not disappoint. State-of-the-art facilities at the new Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre and a smorgasbord of hotels and multicultural dining experiences, make Melbourne ‘the place to be’ during the October 2009 conference. The Conference will offer participants an extensive range of exciting concurrent workshops. From foundation skills through to masterclass, and those in between there is something for everyone to experience.Be on the edge of practice management ... in Melbourne!

Linda Osman
Conference Convenor

LATEST INFORMATION

Online Registration
Online registration is now available. Click here for full registration details.

Invited Speakers
The confirmed invited speakers include Jeff Kennett, Allan Pease, Amanda Gore, Steve Herzberg and Sue Watt. Click here for more details.

AAPM CPD Points
This conference attracts 12 CPD points for full time registrants.

EXPEDITION: Optional Workshop
Expedition is an innovative and competitive simulation where teams scale the highest mountain in the Americas. It challenges groups to become high performing teams, first creating a vision, then working together through adversity to reach the summit and return safely. Click here for more details.

Organising Committee

Linda Osman, Convenor
Lis Meehan
Brett McPherson
David Osman

Links
Click here for some great websites of things to see, do and visit when in Melbourne, including The National Gallery of Victoria, The Queen Vic. Markets, The Coffee Guide, Melbourne Zoo and more.

SPONSORS

Conference Dinner

Bronze Sponsor

Welcome Reception

AAPM Partner

AAPM Victoria
Sponsoring The Hon Jeffery Kennett

AAPM NSW
Sponsoring Sue Watt

AAPM QLD
Sponsoring Amanda Gore

Supporting Sponsor

Improvement Foundation Australia
Supporting Sponsor

SED
Supporting Sponsor

EXHIBITORS

AAPM National
AGPAL
Austmel Pty Ltd
Australian Locums
Australian Medicines Handbook
Australian Practice Nurses Association
Avant
Australian Medicines Handbook
Best Practice Software
Cancer Council Victoria
CH2 (Clifford Hallam Healthcare)
Clintel Systems
ClockOn Pty Ltd
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Digital Medical Systems
Doctorware
ERX Script Exchange
Genie Solutions
GIO Insurance
GPA ACCREDITATION plus
HCN
HESTA Super Fund
Improvement Foundation Australia
ISoft
Jose & Associates
Leaseplus
MDA National
Medfin Finance
Mediprotect
MediSecure
Medtech Healthcare
Melbourne Medical Deputising Service
Medicare
MIGA
Mobile Computing
NABS
National E-Health Transition Authority
Ozescibe Pty Ltd
Point of Care Diagnostics
Proscan Australia
RACGP
Real Learning
Roche Diagnostics
SED
Shexie Medical System
STAT Health Systems
Totalcare
Tyro Payments
UltraFeedback
UNE Partnerships
Virtual Technology Services
Voice Perfect Systems
Westpac
Zedmed Medical Software Solutions

About the AAPM
The Australian Association of Practice Managers (AAPM) represents Practice Managers and the profession of Practice Management. Founded in 1979, AAPM is a non-profit, national association recognised as the professional body dedicated to supporting effective Practice Management in the healthcare profession.

The Australian Association of Practice Managers:

Represents and unites practice managers and the profession of Practice Management throughout the
healthcare industry
Promotes professional development and the code of ethics through leadership and education
Provides specialised services and networks to support quality Practice Management.

The AAPM has a National Board, State Branches and Regional Groups. The National Board consists of representatives from State Branches. Its function is to manage the overall direction of AAPM including areas such as membership and accreditation, education, marketing, publications and regulations. State Branches conduct education programs, including courses, seminars and workshops. Regional Groups are established to meet the needs of members living in the same locality. AAPM offers access to information or professional resources that will assist Practice Managers to improve the performance of a practice. AAPM can offer advice and direction on staff issues, management principles, awards and conditions.

For more information on the Association visit www.aapm.org.au.