Exhibitors

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AACB - Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists is the major professional society for practicing clinical biochemists in Australia and New Zealand and is a full member of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) and Asian and Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB). The AACB manages Lab Tests Online Australasia www.labtestsonline.org.au 

 ThinkUKnow Australia is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and Microsoft Australia. ThinkUKnow was developed in the UK by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre to raise awareness of Internet safety and security issues, particularly those which confront young people. The initiative is based on the three themes of Have Fun, Stay in Control and Report. We want to educate parents on how young people use technology to have fun, the risks they may face and how they can help them stay in control, and finally how to report when things go wrong.

 The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 17,000 members. The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It spreads the message that psychologists make a difference to peoples’ lives, through improving scientific knowledge and community wellbeing. APS members form a dynamic group that advocate for psychologists at all levels of government. They are constantly promoting the contributions psychology makes to people's health and wellbeing, and to understanding important social issues facing Australian society.

The e-hub: e-mental Health Research and Development Unit is an initiative of the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University. e-hub's mission includes the development and evaluation of online self-help tools for common mental health problems, and the group currently deliver four e-services which are provided free of charge to users around the world:
MoodGYM  (www.moodgym.anu.edu.au) is an interactive program delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to around 300,000 registered users worldwide. The highly successful program was first delivered in 2001 and is now in its third version.
e-couch (www.ecouch.anu.edu.au) is the group's newest self-help site and provides extensive information and self-help tools for depression, generalised anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder. Toolkits provide Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Relaxation Therapy, Physical Activity Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Attention Practice and Social Skills Training.
BluePages (www.bluepages.anu.edu.au) is a comprehensive depression information site which includes ratings of the scientific evidence of the effectiveness of medical, psychological and lifestyle treatments for depression, as well as information about the symptoms and diagnosis of depression and resources for help-seeking.
BlueBoard (www.blueboard.anu.edu.au) is an online community offering mutual support for people suffering from depression and anxiety, their friends and carers.

Better Health Channel - Healthier living, online - Better Health Channel is an Australian website aimed at keeping Victorians healthy and fit by providing quality assured health information. The program was set up by the Victorian Government in 1999 and is now one of the top three health websites in Australia. more

CanTeen - The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer, is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer. The touchstone of CanTeen is the belief that young people, through meeting and talking with one another, are better able to cope with the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis. A diagnosis of cancer at any time is traumatic, but even more so for a young person - already facing issues of identity, independence, relationships and career. Cancer is not a death sentence, but it can mean the start of a long process of painful treatment and years of uncertainty. Since its inception, CanTeen has had a clear focus on the needs of young people living with cancer and has demonstrated a commitment to the principle of Member participation in management. This commitment ensures that CanTeen remains true to its mission and continually assesses the needs of the Members. CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer. 

Chronic Illness Alliance - The Chronic Illness Alliance has 48 member organisations, both state and national. The aim of the Alliance is to build a better focus in health policy and health services for all people with chronic illnesses. It does this through education and research projects. 

 The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the leading nutrition organisation in Australia. We welcome you to our trade display to discover how the online search tool ‘Find an APD’ will help you quickly and easily find an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for your patients. Talk to us about the consumer-targeted Smart Eating For You section on the DAA website, which provides credible and practical nutrition information, advice and resources. Sign up for the Smart Eating For You e-newsletter and check out DAA’s Australia’s Healthy Weight Week website www.healthyweightweek.com.au – a source of more nutrition information and resources. APDs have the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice to individuals and groups. They translate scientific nutrition information into practical dietary advice and help motivate people to take charge of what they eat. APDs also have clinical training to modify diets to treat conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, food allergies and intolerances. APDs have completed a DAA-accredited university degree, undertake ongoing training and education, and comply with the Associations guidelines for best practice. For more information visit www.daa.asn.au  

Diversionary Therapy Technologies is a world leading provider of clinically trialled medical devices and solutions. We specialise in the research and development of innovative media-based diversionary therapy products. Our solutions are the direct result of clinical trials plus continuous involvement and feedback from our clinical partners, physicians, nurses and therapists at the Royal Children’s Hospital Brisbane. Our medical grade interactive products are able to immerse a patient during a medical procedure without the need for training or direction.  

Global Health As a leading provider of e-health solutions to the Australasian Healthcare industry, Global Health products support the clinical, consumer and operational needs of Healthcare organisations. Secure internet connectivity is embedded in our applications promoting rapid, responsive information sharing between healthcare providers while protecting patient privacy. Our broad coverage of the healthcare market across Australia and Asia, combined with development of adept, innovative products provides benefits to clients, patients and investors. Global Health offers applications under the following sectors; Administration, Clinical, Connectivity and Chronic Disease. Benefits from these applications are delivered to Hospitals, Day Surgeries, Primary Care providers and Consumers.

General Practice Queensland is at the heart of Queensland's 18 divisions of general practice. With a robust network, a concerted focus and one strong, united voice, General Practice Queensland aims to foster a dynamic primary health care sector - one that forms the foundation of the health care system in Queensland. Being in touch with day-to-day service delivery, through a statewide membership base, General Practice Queensland provides strategic leadership, advocacy and representation for its member divisions and general practice. As a peak body for primary health care in Queensland, General Practice Queensland provides government and other stakeholders with an effective channel for comprehensive consultation and communication. General Practice Queensland works collaboratively with its many members and stakeholders to deliver mutually successful outcomes - for general practice, primary healthcare and ultimately community health in Queensland.

Healthe is an international health and wellness organisation, formed in 2002 to make and keep people healthy. Our philosophy is simple. We want people to have the right tools, information and connectivity to empower them to take control of their health. • For those after the best private hospital care there is Healthe Care – the largest network of privately owned private hospitals in Australia. • For employers who understand the value of a healthy workforce there is Healthe Work. • For healthcare industries and professionals there is Healthe Solutions – provider of a range of innovative solutions and technical devices. • For the community, there is Healthe Me - an online health and wellness space designed to help individuals assess, monitor improve and sustain optimal health. Healthe has built a strong portfolio of businesses which work together to deliver premium health services to our valued clients and patients.

HealthInsite HealthInsite is an Australian Government initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health. HealthInsite allows health information to be provided to all Australians either directly or through health professionals and service providers. It is a single entry point to quality information from leading health information providers, including peak health organisations, government agencies and educational and research institutions.

 

Heart Support Australia Ltd (HS-A) is a National, Volunteer, not-for-profit support organisation providing Support Information and Encouragement for people with a heart condition and their families. HS-A also provides, in collaboration with health professionals and affiliated organisations, an organised approach to the enhancement of quality of life for the more than 2 million Australians and their families affected by cardiovascular disease. HS-A is committed to the establishment of self-help management programs and the adoption of nationwide information and rehabilitation initiatives for people with a heart condition. Our motto "Support - Information - Encouragement" is exemplified in the services provided by HS-A trained Heart Health Support Service Member, all of whom are heart patients themselves. 

 

impetus™ is a network of local General Practitioners (GPs) working to improve health care in the local community. Established in July 1993 as part of the General Practice Divisions Program, the company is one of 115 Divisions of General Practice set up to assist and support general practices throughout Australia. impetus™ receives a range of funding, the main funder being the Department of Health & Ageing. We provide a wide range of services to advance and encourage general practice to achieve high professional standards, whilst promoting relationships and partnerships, within our community. Services include training, information dissemination, and practice management support, integration with other service providers, assistance with immunization including appropriate storage of vaccine, and support and assistance with the introduction of and use of electronic health records. Of particular interest is issues relating to data management and the security of patient health information and appropriate transfer of health information to other providers. We are in a current partnership with Bond Wireless to promote the use of secure messaging via SMS as a means of communicating information to patients. We have a consumer community to provide input into decision making from a consumer perspective. 

 Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health provides a unique response to the needs of women through excellence in research, community and professional education and clinical care. We translate the latest research findings into practical health and lifestyle approaches for women and their health professionals. Established in Victoria in 1992, we are now regarded throughout Australia as a leader in women's healthcare. Our primary focus is the health and wellbeing of the 5 million Australian women aged 35+ years who represent 25% of our population. We adopt a three-fold approach to health and wellbeing: the integration of education for the community and for healthcare professionals, with clinical practice and focused research.   

 

Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. With around 120 staff, the Leukaemia Foundation has offices in every state and territory across Australia . Our world-class patient support extends across metropolitan, regional and rural communities reaching more than 50% of newly diagnosed patients. From fundraising to obtain a vital piece of medical equipment for the Brisbane Mater Hospital to supporting patients and families in every state and territory, investing millions into vital research and running one of Australia 's largest fundraising events, the Leukaemia Foundation has grown to become a leader in haematology world wide. 

Livewire is a safe and fun online community designed especially for children and young people living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability. Livewire.org.au is an initiative of the Starlight Children’s Foundation and is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Clever Networks program. It has been developed to provide a safe and supportive online network where members can connect and share experiences wherever they are – at home or when undergoing treatment in hospital. more

Medtech Global - ManageMyHealth Medtech (Head Office Melbourne, Australia) is an innovative health technology solutions company that has been enhancing the quality of patient care for over 25 years by working with healthcare professionals in developing and delivering award wining industry proven technology solutions. Medtech offers comprehensive solutions in Consumer Health, Primary Health, Secondary Health, Corporate Health and Mental Health. Medtech’s consumer health solution, ManageMyHealth™ has been developed by working closing with healthcare professionals to securely connect patients with healthcare professionals in the entire healthcare community. ManageMyHealth™ enhances patient care and safety by involving patients in their care and encouraging them to take an active role in the management of their health and wellness. ManageMyHealth™ streamlines communication and management of shared health information between healthcare provider(s), related health services and individuals; delivering a patient centric service.

Melbourne Health is a major public health provider in Victoria, Australia. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute and community-based health care programs to about one-third of metropolitan Melbourne's population, as well as general and specialist services to regional and rural Victorians and statewide services.

Peninsula Health is the major health care provider serving the metropolitan and rural areas on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. With close to 800 beds we provide a wide range of services from obstetrics to aged care, rehabilitation, emergency and intensive care, oncology, psychiatric services and Hospital in the Home (HITH). In addition to providing quality, accessible health care services we are a teaching hospital and have a history of contributing to medical research.

National ETherapy Centre - Swinbourne Univesity eTherapy refers to the delivery of directive treatment-oriented therapeutic material for specific clinical disorders via internet or other communication technologies (e.g. mobile phone) commonly with the assistance of a health professional. Since 1998, our team has been leading the development, evaluation and delivery of these internet-based treatment programs. The eTherapy Unit is in the process of developing the ‘National eTherapy Centre (NeTC) funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing that will provide 'ANXIETY ONLINE', a virtual treatment clinic for the anxiety disorders. This will comprise of a psycho-educational website for information about all the anxiety disorders, an e-psychological assessment system, internet-based clinical treatment (with therapist assistance) to Australians who have an anxiety disorder and automated self-help clinical treatment for people with an anxiety disorder worldwide. The individual treatment programs will cover: generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder. We will also provide online training courses for eTherapists and clinical eSupervisors.

nehta The National E-Health Transition Authority Limited (NEHTA) is a notfor-profit company established by the Australian Commonwealth, State and Territory governments in 2005. It aims to develop better ways of electronically collecting and securely exchanging health information, to: • improve the quality of healthcare services, allowing clinicians to more easily access accurate and complete information about their patients • streamline the care of people with long term illness, who need to be looked after by many different health professionals, by enabling seamless handovers of care through for example electronic referrals and discharge summaries, • improve clinical and administrative efficiency, by standardising certain types of healthcare information to be recorded in electronic systems; uniquely identifying patients, healthcare providers and medical products; and reforming the purchasing process for medical products, while maintaining high standards of patient privacy and information security.

Nintendo is as manufacturer of interactive gaming products. Over recent years, Nintendo has expanded its appeal outside the world of traditional gaming to address a greater need for overall lifestyle and well-being. The Wii Console and its motion sensitive controller, the Wii Remote, have been designed so that anyone can enjoy games, whatever their ability or experience. The Wii Sports game, which comes included with the console, enables users to enjoy five different sports from the comfort of their own home, without any difficult controls. Wii Fit, and the included Balance Board, is an interactive product with more than 40 different exercises across four areas of training and serves as a personal health and fitness program for users. The Nintendo DS console also offers a wide range of games that serve for more than just entertainment. The Training Series games are designed to help stimulate skills and keep users sharp with simple, daily exercises. The series includes Brain Training, More Brain Training, Sight Training and Math’s Training. Nintendo products have been incorporated into projects with Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centres, Physiotherapists, Aged Care Centres, and recently a world first study at the Royal Rehab Sydney examining Wii Fit in relation to the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Pulse+IT Published by Pulse Magazine (ABN: 19 923 710 562), Pulse+IT is Australia's most innovative medical publication and the only one dedicated to Information Technology (IT) in the health sector. Launched as "Australia's first and only Health IT magazine" for GPs and Specialists in August 2006, Pulse+IT now features an editorial platform that reflects the importance of holistic Health IT education and reporting. Pulse+IT is distributed to all corners of the health sector and is enjoyed by the following key readership groups: General Practitioners, Specialists, Practice Managers, Hospital and Aged Care decision makers, Health Informaticians, Health Information Managers, Health IT Industry participants. Having grown rapidly from its launch circulation of 10,000 copies, Pulse+IT's current bi-monthly distribution of 40,000 printed copies ranks it as Australia's highest circulating health publication of any kind. The printed version of Pulse+IT is complemented by weekly eNewsletters and podcasts, with all content reproduced online at the Pulse+IT website.

Royal Melbourne Hospital is Melbourne's oldest, providing outstanding care to the people of Melbourne and Victoria, Australia. It has two campuses in the renowned Parkville Precinct, just north of the Melbourne CBD. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute and community-based health care programs to about one-third of metropolitan Melbourne's population, as well as general and specialist services to regional and rural Victorians and statewide services.

Surgical Multimedia Services is a medical animation production company specializing in validated multimedia consumer health information and clinical education. The multimedia content is developed in partnership with clinical experts and the target audience to provide an evidence-based, relevant and accessible information/knowledge resource. Surgical Multimedia Services is a key component of the Technology Mediated Learning in Healthcare project established in 2000 to research and develop multimedia education applications in healthcare. Surgical Multimedia Services has developed a unique range of Informed Consent Technology (ICT) modules available as an adjunct to the surgical informed consent process. Each module is procedure specific and includes the pathology of the surgical condition, pertinent details of the operative procedure, expected post operative course, likely benefits of the surgery and important possible consequences and complications of the surgery. Health consumer and clinician feedback consistently indicates high levels of satisfaction with the ICT product. 

Telemedcare commercialises home telecare technologies developed by the Biomedical Systems Laboratory at the University of NSW. Commencing in 1992, unobtrusive methods were pioneered for the assessment of functional health status of the aged in their home. Today the clinically tried and tested TeleMedCare System has applications throughout the primary care sector; in the HOME to assist the management of patients with chronic disease, COMMUNITY HEALTH, RESIDENTIAL CARE facilities, HOSPITALS and in GENERAL PRACTICE. TMC MEDSafe, Medications management for Residential care facilities, is without rival, innovative software minimising medication errors at P.O.C and empowering managers with detailed reports.

Sigma Pharmaceuticals (XNDO) is a leading Australian manufacturer and marketer of prescription, over-the-counter and generic pharmaceutical products. We are also a leading full-line wholesaler and distributor to pharmacies throughout Australia.Our success is supported by our ownership of some of the largest and most recognised pharmacy retail brands in Australia, Amcal and Guardian and the Amcal Max brand, as well as the special relationship we have with our banner member and independent pharmacist customers and medical practitioners. 

University of Melbourne established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, teaching and knowledge transfer. Melbourne's teaching excellence has been rewarded two years in a row by grants from the Commonwealth Government's Learning and Teaching Performance Fund for Australian universities that demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning.