Western Australia
2024 Meetings
- Wednesday 27 March
- Wednesday 19 June
- Wednesday 4 September
- Details of other webinars and meetings TBC
In case you missed it....
Recordings from previous presentations can be accessed below
WA Branch Council Members
Chairperson: Dr Miguel Kabilio (anzsom.wa@gmail.com)
Secretary: Dr Russell Fayers
Treasurer: Dr Melissa Sullivan
Nurse Representative: Ms Calli Markham
AFOEM Trainee Representative: Dr Jessica Johnson
Events Coordinator: Danielle Kabilio
PREVIOUS PRESENTATION RECORDINGS
Assessment of cardiac disease and risk in the modern era: What's changed?
Dr Rajesh Puranik
4 September 2024
Cognition and work capacity: the role of neuropsychology assessments
Dr Nicola Gates, Clinical Neuropsychologist
19 June 2024
Proudly sponsored by Jobfit
Foot biomechanics and impact on occupational health
Elan Silver, Podiatrist
Healthy Building, Healthy Workers
Britta Mackay, Candy Lethridge
Ergonomic interventions: Supporting the health and wellbeing of workers, clients and organisations
Mathew Clark
13 September 2023
Proudly sponsored by Knight Health
Are you paying attention? A neuropsychological spotlight on ADHD at work
Dr Liz Vuletich
Spinal imaging and pain relief interventions
Dr Matt Prentice
Work-related asthma
Dr Andrew Webster
Conservative management of coronary artery disease: Medical guidelines for Occupational Physicians
Professor David Playford
Zoonoses and health and safety issues in vets and animal handlers
Dr Garnett Hall
Coaching to help business manage their psychosocial risk
Danielle Kabilio
Illumination in the workplace and its impact on health and safety
Dr John Sammarco
Environmental health
Dr Kevin Smith
Lumbar sciatalgia in the occupational setting
Professor Peter O'Sullivan, Dr Anu Krishnan
Biomathematical modelling and fatigue risk management in shift work disorder
Dr Andrew Webster
Preventative management of dental issues in the workplace
Dr Jeremy Keating
13 October 2021
Planes, trains and insulin: a guide to diabetes and OSH
Dr Ricky Arenson
Wednesday 16 June 2021
Mental health issues in the workplace
Panel of Psychologists
Wednesday 14 April 2021
New approach to assessment of cardiovascular risks
Professor David Playford
Wednesday 17 February 2021
PREVIOUS EVENTS
WA Branch Mini-Conference
Sunday 13 August 2023
Musculoskeletal injuries from the occupational health professional perspective
Date: Sunday 13 August 2023
Time: 8.00AM – 5.15PM (Perth local time)
Venue: The Sebel Mandurah
1 Marco Polo Drive, Mandurah WA 6210
Theme: Musculoskeletal injuries from the occupational health professional perspective
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ANZSOM WA - Mini Conference Mandurah
6 August 2022 - Mandurah
On Saturday 6 August 2022, the ANZSOM WA Branch held its second annual mini conference, in Mandurah WA. Almost 50 delegates attended the conference which included 10 speakers on various occupational medicine topics, including ANZSOM’s National President Dr Dominic Yong who flew into WA to attend the event.
A very big thank you to Jobfit Health Group for generously sponsoring the conference.
Session topics included:
- ANZSOM: Past, present and future, Dr Dominic Yong, ANZSOM President
- Keynote speaker: The occupational physician in an executive role within big corporations, Dr Nell Gillett, Chief Medical Officer, Rio Tinto
- Occupational asthma, Dr Andrew Webster, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Physician
- Interstitial lung diseases, Dr Brendan Adler, CEO / Radiologist at Envision Medical Imaging
- Occupational lung diseases. Health monitoring. WA Medical Guidelines. Introduction of one clinical case for discussion, Dr Evelyn Lee, Occupational Physician, Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety WA
- Wrist Injuries. The wrist from de Quervain's to SNAC wrist and everything in between, Dr Matthew Lawson-Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon
- Panel: Chief Medical Officers in trouble....
ANZSOM WA - Mini Conference Rottnest
28 August 2021 - Karma Hotel Rottnest
On Saturday 28th August 2021, the ANZSOM WA branch were fortunate enough to enjoy a face to face mini-conference on the iconic WA holiday destination, Rottnest Island. The 40 delegates chose between the option of travelling (via ferry) to the island for a day trip or staying for a night or more at one of the island’s accommodation options.
Miguel had organised and prepared an impressive line-up of local quality speakers and topics. While Danielle (wife) liaised with the Karma Resort and had 40 gourmet cookies personally baked for the conference delegates.
ANZSOM WA extend their gratitude and thanks to the following contributors that prepared presentations for the day: Associate Professor Peter Connaughton, CMO Rio Tinto; Dr Karina Powers, Occupational Health Physician; Pan Pacific Hotelier General Manager Rob Weeden; Dr Max Hills, CMO, Chevron; Danielle Kabilio, Performance and Conflict Management Coach; Dr Joel Silbert, Managing Director OSH Group; Dr Steve Overmeire, Occupational Physician, OSH Group; Dr Andrew Webster, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician; Dr Russell Fayers; Dr Naj Soomro; Dr Nikki Springett; Dr Mike Somers; The ANZSOM office team.
