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SponsorsQueensland Health/Queensland Injury Prevention Council - Silver Partner
Queensland Health (QH) through the Queensland Injury Prevention Council (QIPC) recognises the importance of injury prevention and its contribution towards the Queensland Government’s Q2 targets of reducing demand on hospital services and building safe communities. Key priorities include: To make a difference in preventing injuries, a collaborative approach with a broad range of stakeholders is required, as no one sector has control over the multiple settings and causes of injury. This is reflected in Queensland’s approach to injury prevention including the inter-sectoral membership of the QIPC (which was established in 2008 as an advisory committee to the Director General of Health). QH through the QIPC is pleased to sponsor this conference given that it provides an opportunity to learn and share what works (and doesn’t) in injury prevention, to inform policy and practice that can make a real difference in making Queensland a safer state in which to live, to work and to play. Department of Health and Ageing - Bronze Partner
The Department of Health and Ageing has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and active ageing for all Australians. Our current priorities include focusing the health and aged care system more on healthy lifestyles, prevention and early intervention and 'best practice' handling of chronic disease. Injury is a major cause of preventable death and disability in Australia and the Australian Government supports a range of initiatives to reduce the incidence, morbidity and mortality associated with injury across all age groups. The Department is also a partner in the implementation of the three national Injury Prevention Plans, details of which can be found on our web site. The Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) - Bronze Partner
The Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), located at Queensland University of Technology, is a collaborative institute devoted to improving human health through research innovation. We work to promote wellness and reduce the impact of major diseases while controlling health care costs. IHBI researchers develop creative solutions to real world problems in three broad areas: prevention; mind and body health; and recovery. We create interdisciplinary partnerships between health workers and scientists – thus bringing new treatments and approaches to patients as quickly as possible. Australian Safe Communities Foundation (ASCF) - Welcome Reception Sponsor
The Australian Safe Communities Foundation (ASCF) is a national, not-for-profit organisation of members and supporters who are passionate in injury prevention and safety promotion. Our management committee is drawn from representatives of government and non-government agencies, community programs and private sector businesses. Our mission is to build and support effective national alliances and partnerships; share knowledge, skills, data, and provide products and services, for safety promotion and injury prevention in communities for all Australians, with the vision to make Australia the safest country in the world in which to live, learn, work and play – one community at a time. The Motor Accident Insurance Commission - Keynote Session Sponsor
The Motor Accident Insurance Commission is responsible for regulating Queensland’s compulsory third party (CTP) insurance scheme and managing the Nominal Defendant Fund. Based in Brisbane and established under the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (MAIA), the Commission is a statutory body and reports to the Minister for Finance. Our Scheme: Since 1936, Queensland has operated a common law ‘fault’ based CTP scheme underwritten by private sector insurers. The scheme provides motor vehicle owners with an insurance policy that covers their unlimited liability for personal injury caused by, through or in connection with the use of the insured motor vehicle in incidents to which the MAIA applies. Our Vision: Ensuring financial protection that makes Queensland stronger, fairer and safer through overseeing an affordable and efficient CTP scheme and through sound research funding, service delivery, policy development and strategic advice. Suncorp - Keynote Session Sponsor
Suncorp is the largest personal injury insurer in Australia. Suncorp’s statutory business is responsible for Workers Compensation and Compulsory Third Party insurance and protects over 3 million policy holders and manages around 25 thousand claims per year. We work closely with injured people on a daily basis to assist with their rehabilitation needs after an accident involving a motor vehicle or in the workplace. Our commitment to injury prevention is paramount, evidenced through our sponsorship of organisations such as Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA), Fatality Free Friday Foundation, Youngcare, Wheel Chair Sports, Spinal Chord Injuries Australia, the National Safety Council Awards and conferences such as this one. Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet - Exhibitor
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is helping to ‘close the gap’ in health between Indigenous and other Australians. It is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. it is an innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making the evidence base readily accessible. Access to all information on the site is free. The HealthInfoNet encourages and supports information-sharing with free on line yarning places for people to share information, knowledge and experience. The HealthInfoNet is funded primarily by the Department of Health and Ageing. KIDSAFE - Exhibitor
KIDSAFE is an independent not-for-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional injury and injury death in children. Kidsafe’s Vision is to make a safer world for kids by leading the promotion of action to highlight and to minimise the unacceptable level of risk and consequence of injury to children in our adult-focused world. The mission of Kidsafe is to prevent child deaths from unintentional injury and reduce the number and severity of unintentional injuries to children aged less than 15 years. We do this by providing resources, information and education to parents, carers, early childcare workers and others who care for children, on the hazards children face and what can be done to prevent these injuries occurring; and through advocacy and environmental, legislative and behaviour change. Kidsafe prepares programs and campaigns to alert the media, the authorities and the community at large about new and existing dangers, trends in injuries, the latest research and methods for reducing these injuries and injury deaths in children. Additionally, we provide a one-stop-safety-product shop at Kidsafe House in Herston with an array of products on display and for sale to prevent injuries to babies, toddlers and children. Monash Injury Research Institute - Exhibitor
Monash Injury Research Institute is unique in Australia in its dedication to the prevention, management and rehabilitation of injury, across the full range of injury types, causes, and settings, and across the full range of age groups of people concerned. The Institute draws on Monash University’s strengths in all disciplines including the humanities, and the health, physical and social sciences to define problems, identify their causes and develop solutions. The specialist, multi-disciplinary, research teams within the institute work with collaborating partners from government, community and industry to prevent injuries, save lives and build futures. Q-Comp - Exhibitor
Q-COMP is uniquely placed in the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme. We have diverse services including regulator, facilitator of legal and medical resolution, educator and promoter of our scheme. We work closely with our scheme partners and stakeholders to effectively balance the needs of workers and employers to ensure a fair and efficient scheme for all. Q-COMP is committed to acting as the voice of the workers’ compensation industry and working across the whole of Queensland to deliver a high quality service, while ensuring we remain accessible to all of our customers and stakeholders in regional, rural and metropolitan areas. We are passionate about continuing to innovate and develop services and initiatives that better serve the industry and ultimately ensure that injured workers are able to safely return to the workplace after a workplace injury. Q-COMP continues to offer a high quality customer experience to all of our stakeholders and the Q-COMP team pride themselves on providing highly professional services at all times. Research Centre for Injury Studies, Flinders University - Exhibitor
The Research Centre for Injury Studies at Flinders University contributes to reducing the burden of human injury by adding to knowledge of its nature, causes, effects, and control. The Centre has a strong foundation of statistical knowledge, skills and experience, combined with public health expertise. Staff of the Centre undertake research, surveillance, analysis, consultation, and teaching, and disseminate information on injury control and related matters to public health and other practitioners, academics, government and the community. The Centre houses the National Injury Surveillance Unit (NISU), a collaborating unit of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). SlipAlert - Exhibitor
SlipAlert: Fast, Easy, Accurate Slip testing Office of Fair Trading - Exhibitor
The Office of Fair Trading aims to deliver a fair and safe marketplace for Queensland consumers and businesses. Our role in product safety is to ensure consumer products are as safe as possible and fully inform consumers about using products safely and informing suppliers about selling safe products. We work towards this goal by: Visit our website for information about how to shop safely. You will also find information about popular products that require special safety considerations and information about dangerous products that have been banned. Additionally, visit the Product Safety Australia website for more information on safety initiatives, product bans and recalls. School of Population Health, The University of Queensland - Exhibitor
The School of Population Health (SPH) at The University of Queensland is one of the Asia-Pacific region's leading Centres for research and teaching in public and population health. SPH staff research some of the world's most critical and emerging public health issues, often in strategic partnership with organizations such as WHO and AusAID. The School’s Injury and Disease Prevention team focuses on preventing injury and disease at a population level, using a public health approach. We aim to reduce mortality and morbidity associated with intentional and unintentional injuries by promoting excellence in training, research and collaboration. WorkCover - Exhibitor
WorkCover Queensland is a statutory body, which provides and manages workers’ compensation insurance for the people of Queensland. We are self-funding and operate as an independent, commercial enterprise, even though we are owned by the Queensland Government. We are the main provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Queensland. A WorkCover Queensland accident insurance policy covers employers for the cost of workers’ compensation claims. It also provides injured workers with compensation, medical costs, and other benefits after a workplace injury. Our key focus is on a prompt and effective return and stay at work outcome. We work with the injured worker, the employer, and medical and allied health providers to help rehabilitate injured workers so they can return to work quickly and safely. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland - Exhibitor
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) develops and implements frameworks to improve workplace health and safety in Queensland and reduce the risk of workers being killed or injured on the job. WHSQ educates employers and workers on their legal obligations, monitors compliance with, and enforces, work health and safety laws, investigates workplace fatalities and serious injuries and prosecutes breaches of the legislation .WHSQ also provides policy advice on workers' compensation matters.
The James Cook University - Theme Sponsor
The James Cook University, World Safety Organization Collaborating Centre for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, situated in Townsville, Queensland aims to:
Invisa-Beam International - Theme Sponsor
INVISA-BEAM® Monitoring Systems are aids for Falls Prevention from beds, chairs especially for the frail, aged, mentally impaired or even wanderers, sleep walkers. Unique invisible beams continuously monitor the edges of the bed; but allow the patient/resident complete freedom. When the beam is broken by an attempt to leave the bed/chair, it alarms immediately at the nurse station. With a quick response, a potential fall can thus be averted. Falls in hospitals, aged care facilities and homes are an ongoing problem. Costs associated with falls eg hip injuries, rehabilitation or even death can be very expensive. INVISA-BEAM® can help reduce falls, save time and costs Royal Life Saving Society - Australia - Theme Sponsor
Royal Life Saving is a public benevolent institution (PBI) dedicated to reducing drowning and turning everyday people into everyday community lifesavers. Royal Life Saving is focused on reducing drowning and promoting healthy, active and skilled communities through:
We achieve this through: Advocacy, Education, Training, Health Promotion, Aquatic Risk Management, Community Development, Research, Sport, Leadership and Participation, and International Partnerships. Safe Communities Queensland - Theme Sponsor
Safe Communities Queensland Inc (SCQ) was established in 2003 as an advocacy, research and community support agency focused on the promotion of community safety and injury prevention throughout Queensland. SCQ promotes a coordinated and evidence based approach to injury prevention and community safety. We also support communities that are working towards effectively addressing injury prevention and community safety issues. As an organisation, we conduct research and initiate projects to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to injury prevention and community safety. Our most recent project was a community awareness study of swimming pool safety in the Springfield Lakes community. SCQ also advocates at local, state and national forums for changes to policy, legislation and practice that will reduce injury and enhance community safety. Our current efforts are focused on supporting better alcohol-related injury data collection for the evaluation of the trial Drink Safe Precinct in Fortitude Valley. More information is available on our website. The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) - Theme Sponsor
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is the only independent Australasian association for road safety professionals and advocates. College members are road safety professionals from across a wide range of disciplines: researchers, engineers, epidemiologists, policy makers, road trauma specialists, driver trainers, enforcement agencies, psychologists, industry representatives, advocates, motoring associations and many others who have a stake in road safety, including numerous corporations and community groups. Members of the College receive many benefits aimed at enhancing their powers to communicate, network, and maintain a high level of professionalism. The College is also active in its advocacy role on behalf of members. Specific membership benefits includes the ACRS Weekly e-Alert which is an e-newsletter covering all ACRS news and events as well as important road safety items from both the national and international spheres. Other benefits include a comprehensive quarterly journal, event discounts, special e-Alerts, various awards, and accreditaion through the Registered Road Safety Professional (RRSP) program. The College is a proud sponsor of the 10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion. The Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) - Supporter
The Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) is a not-for-profit, apolitical, independent professional association for health & safety professionals. With over 60 years’ experience, and nearly 4,000 members, the SIA aims to develop, maintain and promote a body of knowledge that defines professional practice in OHS. |
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Key DatesRegistration Opens 10th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion hosted by the Queensland University of Technology's Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q) on behalf of The Australian Injury Prevention Network (AIPN) to be held at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on 2-4 November 2011. Conference website: http://injuryprevention2011.com Please direct all event enquiries to the appointed conference organiser:
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