ALLIED TO KIDS Issue 35 Allied to Kids is an initiative of the NSW Child Health Network. August 2011 The newsletter will be circulated regularly to provide updates and information to support allied health professionals who work with children.

Creating a Healthy Eater

Inside this issue: Introducing solids to an infant can be a stressful time for parents with anxiety about what foods to offer, how often and when. As clinicians we can often see the repercussions of inappropriate introduction to solids including iron Creating a Healthy 1 Eater deficiency, poor texture transition and fussy eating which can continue through early childhood (and beyond in some instances!). At Orange Health Service, in Farewell 1 regional NSW, collaboration between Child & Family Health and Community

Dietetics has led to the development of Creating a Healthy Eater, an education Employment 1 package to make introducing solids as stress free as possible for parents. The Opportunity presentation and resource package focuses upon key considerations for introducing solids including encouraging iron rich foods, texture transition, Speech in 2 Education feeding environment and food allergies. The program has been successful at the Western NSW Health District Quality Events 3 Awards held in July and will be distributed throughout the Western NSW and Far West NSW Health Districts. Positions Vacant 9 For further information about the program please contact:

Alexandra Drobiszewski, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Orange Health Service, 6369 3300

Farewell to a GESCHN Allied Health Educator Many of you will be very familiar with Maree Doble. Maree commenced in the GESCHN Allied Health Educator role in April 2010. Since that time, Maree has been an invaluable member of the Allied Health Educator team. Her insight, professionalism and good humour have significantly contributed to progressing the program. We wish Maree well as she moves on to her next career venture in the NGO sector - THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!! Jenny Nicol will remain in the GESCHN Allied Health Educator role 3 days per week.

Are You Passionate About Allied Health Education? Then we may have the ideal role for you! Greater Eastern Southern Child Health Network is currently advertising a 16 hour per week temporary part-time (until June 30th 2013) Allied Health Educator (Level 5) position. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Allied Health Educators in each of the three Child Health Networks to coordinate, facilitate, and expand the current ongoing education and clinical support needs/programs for Allied Health Professionals (APHs) working with children across NSW. To discuss this position further, please contact Virginia Binns on 02 9382 1055 or visit http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=39770. Position closes 21st August 2011.

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SPEECH PATHOLOGY IN EDUCATION (SPIE) A partnership between Mudgee Health Service & Schools in the Cudgegong Learning Community In recent years there has been considerable growth in the population of Mudgee and surrounding towns, and as such we have seen a significant increase in the demand for Speech Pathology services. This increased need was in addition to the already extensive waiting lists and limited service availability and poor accessibility in regional areas. During 2009 members of Mudgee and its regional communities expressed concerns regarding the limited access to Speech Pathology and other intervention services for school aged children. An enthusiastic local school teacher, together with the Mudgee Lion’s Club began a fundraiser named “The Chatter Charity Challenge”. A total of $20,000 was raised and was used to fund and implement a School Speech Pathology position based within Mudgee Health Service. The project commenced mid-way through 2010 and aimed to identify gaps in existing service, determine how a collaborative working practice could be achieved between education and Speech Pathology and to improve management of school aged children with communication needs. An evaluation of the current services was undertaken through discussions with and surveys of teaching staff. Over the following 12 months changes were implemented and a new service delivery model for school aged children emerged. Means of identifying students requiring Speech Pathology has moved from teacher only identification to classroom observations by Speech Pathologist and discussion with teacher regarding students. This has seen an increase in the number of children identified with possible communication delays in the areas of speech, language, literacy and social skills. The number of referrals has increased by 36% when compared with the 12 months prior to implementation of the position, and by 66% when compared with the average number of referrals over the past three years. Teachers were responsible for identifying 45% of children referred to Speech Pathology and the remaining 55% were identified by the Speech Pathologists. Teachers often identified children who demonstrated receptive language deficits while Speech Pathologists identified children with expressive language and milder difficulties. Assessments were previously only provided in a clinical setting. Children now attend formal language assessment in the school setting and additional observational assessment of children in their classroom environment is strongly encouraged. Allowing clinicians to assess their functional use of language, helps to set more relevant and curriculum based goals. The greatest benefit of the revised service delivery has allowed for more regular and flexible intervention. Children can be seen individually, in small class groups or whole class activities. Team teaching (Speech Pathologist and Teacher working together in the classroom on a common goal) and up skilling the teachers about speech and language has been instrumental in building rapport between professionals. Whole class, teacher friendly resources for sound development and phonological awareness, have been developed to complement formal phonics teaching and promote the importance of these skills for literacy development. The programs explain the typical development of speech and possible contributing factors to speech and language difficulties. They also provide activities and strategies to help incorporate speech and phonological awareness goals within the classroom. The Speech Pathology Department and School Communities are eager to see this collaborative project continue for the sustained benefit of all local children. The continuation and ideally, an expansion of the project is dependent upon extended funding. Two local schools have committed funds to continue the project for another six months and are seeking additional funding from external organisations. Further evaluation and planning will help establish a position which continues to support the learning and social needs of all school aged children and will have lasting benefits for the wider community. For more information please contact the Speech Pathology Department at Mudgee Community Health Centre. Karina Cumerlato, Meg Sheridan & Rachel Kearins

Speech Pathologists

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Jenny Nicol GESCHN Allied Health Educator Phone: 02 9382 4471 Email: [email protected]

Supporting Allied Health Professionals Working with Children Sonia Hughes NCHN Allied Health Educator Phone: 02 6592 9623 / 0423 823633 For more details about any of the Email: [email protected]

information included in this newsletter, or if you have something you would like included in a future edition, please contact one of us. Carmel Blayden WCHN Allied Health Educator Phone: 0418 313 930 Email: [email protected]

Events 2011 … Submissions for Future Editions of Allied to Kids Let us know about your workshops, new programs, events, research or positions vacant. Clinical articles need to be evidence based with a relevant (albeit short) reference list. Submissions can be sent to any of the Allied Health Educators (email details are listed above) and need to be received no later than the 25th of each month

to ensure inclusion in the following month’s edition. Remember, Allied to Kids is a newsletter for paediatric Allied Health Professionals by paediatric Allied Health Professionals.

Kaleidoscope Conference 3rd Rural & Remote Mental Health

September 9th 2011 Symposium

Newcastle 14th – 16th November 2011 Ballarat Keynote Speaker: Fr Chris Riley http://anzmh.asn.au/RRMH11/registration.html

www.kaleidoscope.org.au

Optimising the Management of Pain

24-25 August 2011

Melbourne

The aims of the seminar are to:

 Highlight innovative approaches to the optimal management of acute, chronic and palliative pain and especially those that focus on the patient experience  Showcase models of service delivery and/or care, and other innovations projects that have demonstrated improvements in the management of pain

Invited speakers include:

 Prof Stephen Gibson, President, Australian Pain Society, Deputy Director of the National Aging Research Institute (NARI) & Director of Research at the Caulfield Pain Management and Research Centre,  Prof Julia Fleming, Queensland Health

For more information go to http://www.changechampions.com.au/seminar/optimising-the-management-of-pain_109

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State-wide Telehealth Education Opportunities Available to allied health professionals who provide services through NSW Health NSW Child Health Network Allied Health Telehealth Education

Anita Darby, Dietitian SCH; Lisa Parker, Clinical Psychologist, 23rd August Eating disorders. SCH; Denise Wong See, Dietitian, JHH

Angela Dixon, Clinical research 6th September Management of Depression Director, CHW Allied Health TeleHealth will be from 1.00-2.00pm. Contact Chloe Travers ([email protected]) if you would like to link into the sessions.

Sydney Children's Medical Grand Rounds The SCH Medical Grand Rounds Education Program is held each Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00. Upcoming sessions: th 10 August A Showcase of Activities Professional & Educational Development Service: Nursing and Allied Health 17th August And While We’re on the Subject of Death Clinical Psychology 24th August TBA Immunology 31st August Gaza – Joints, Genes and Grenades Orthopaedic Outreach To book into a session or participate in the WebEx trial contact Katy on 9382 1641 or via Katy.Sterling- [email protected] view previous sessions on the SESIAHS intranet go to http://sch.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/education/video/ .

Sydney Children's Hospital Mental Health Grand Rounds

The SCH Mental Health Grand Rounds Education Program is held fortnightly on Monday, 10:00 - 11:00. Details of upcoming Mental Health Grand Rounds sessions will be distributed by email. Should you wish to be placed on the distribution list please contact Pat Cleary [email protected].

To view previous sessions on the SESIAHS intranet go to http://sch.sesahs.nsw.gov.au/education/video/.

John Hunter Children’s Hospital Paediatric Grand Rounds The JHCH Paediatric Grand Rounds Education Program is held each Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00. Upcoming session topics include (more specific details are released one week prior to the session):

16th August General Paediatrics 23rd August Dermatology 30th August Palliative Care 6th September General Paediatrics 13th September Genetics For instructions on how to view these sessions online or to access previous sessions, please email [email protected] or call 6592 9623.

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Physios Thin k Kids Presents Professional Development for Paediatric Physiotherapists Two days of lectures and workshops encompassing a wide variety of paediatric physiotherapy conditions and treatments. When : Friday November 25th & Saturday November 26th 2011 Where: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead For program and registration details contact Sophie Knott on [email protected] or 9845 3369.

Women’s Australasia & Neuromuscular Children’s Hospitals Australasia Allied Health Workshop 2011 Annual Conference Friday, 7th October 2011

The Stamford Grand Adelaide Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick For more information contact 9382 1050 Glenelg, South Australia

21 - 23 November 2011

www.wcha2011.com

5th NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2011

Strong Foundations in Shifting Sands

9th – 11th November 2011 Glasshouse, Port Macquarie NSW Early bird registrations close 16th September More details available at http://www.hotelnetwork.com.au/conferences/conferences/ruralhealth2011 For further information contact Alex Romyn, The Hotel Network: 02 9414 4978 |[email protected]

Emotion-based Social Skills Training

The Children's Hospital at Westmead are offering training for clinicians in Emotion-based Social Skills Training, a specialist intervention for children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities, their parents and teachers. EBSST aims to enhance skills in social and emotional development and promote mental health and well-being.

For more information please visit www.ebsst.com.au

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24th Annual ECAI NSW Conference 27th -28th October 2011 Novatel Sydney Brighton Beach Building Capacity in Early Childhood Intervention: How do we do it? This year’s conference is an exciting opportunity for those involved in the Early Childhood Intervention and wider Early Childhood fields to come together to explore and discuss the key issues in Building Capacity to better support young children with disabilities and developmental delays and their families, within their community.

Call for Papers: www.ecia-nsw.org.au/conference.php

Language Development & Language Disorders: Applying 21st Century knowledge to 20th Century problems Presented by Dr Patricia Eadie, Speech Pathologist, Friday September 2nd 2011: 8.45am – 4.30pm Registration: 8.30 – 8.45am; Location: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

About the Workshop: Language is one of the most complex developmental accomplishments in the preschool years. For approximately 15% of 2 year olds, language emerges late and slowly. By 5 years, approximately the same proportion of children will have persistent language disorder (LD). However, only half of these children will have been late talkers at 2 years, leaving a significant group of children whose language skills diverge from the norm relatively late in the preschool years. What, then, are the clinical and public health implications of such variability in language performance during the preschool years and the persistent and detrimental consequences of LD in the school years? Who should be the target of prevention strategies and early intervention? What assessment and intervention strategies represent best practice for school-aged children? This workshop will draw upon research conducted over the past 10 years to address these questions.

Further Information Registration Contact Noella Phillips Closing date: Friday 26th August: Speech Pathology Administrative Assistant $250 (GST inclusive) for Speech Pathologists; Tel (02) 9845 2076; Fax (02) 9845 2078 $125 (GST inclusive) for Speech Pathology Students

MINDS & HEARTS

 ASD: Diagnosis & Treatment, Workshop 1  ASD: Diagnosis & Treatment, Advanced Workshop Various Venues  Girls & Women with Asperger’s Syndrome For further information go to: http://www.mindsandhearts.net/index.ph  Succeeding with Asperger’s Syndrome in the Teens p?option=com_content&view=article&id= 80&Itemid=199

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Australasia Pacific

Play Therapy Association

Play Therapy Conference Building Healing Relationships Developing an Inclusive Breastfeeding Society

August 18th - 19th 2011 The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) proudly presents the 2011 International Conference Four Points Sheraton, Geelong, VIC

st nd Call for papers closes 31st March 21 & 22 October 2011 Full program will be available from May 2011 National Convention Centre, Canberra ACT

This conference brings together clinicians, professionals, This exciting event will feature a wealth of information for researchers and educators who work with children and use health professionals and breastfeeding counsellors, play therapy and related techniques to help children including training and development opportunities for health overcome traumas and facilitate children’s development. care professionals; presentations on the latest research and best practice; strategies to reach out to and engage The focus will be on relationships between therapists and their clients, family relationships and relationships within with indigenous, culturally and linguistically diverse the community. communities and support communities with low breastfeeding rates as well as an opportunity to network More information visit: www.appta.org.au with people who share your interest in promoting,

protecting and supporting breastfeeding Email enquiries regarding the submission process to: [email protected] More information please visit: http://breastfeedingconference.asn.au/

Speech Sound Disorders The Basics and Beyond II Dr Caroline Bowen November 2011, Brisbane Expressions of Interest Sought Early bird registrations close This two day workshop will provide speech pathologists with an up to date exploration of 26th August 2011 theoretically sound, evidence based speech assessment, differential diagnosis, goal setting, The Colloquium is co-convened by the Australian target selection, and above all, therapy for children Rural Health Research Collaboration and the Rural with speech sound disorders. Division of the Clinical Education and Training Institute. The Western NSW and Far West Local For more information go to: Health Networks are pleased to host the colloquium http://www.zimei.com.au/fliers/Speech_Sound_Dis which will be held in Dubbo, NSW. orders_Workshop.pdf

The theme for the Colloquium is ‘Sustaining Rural Health through Research’ which will provide a forum for discussing research of relevance to improving rural health.

For further details visit http://www.rhrc.com.au/

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The Power Treatment Workshops 2011 First International Sensory Tools Symposium Penrith NSW th th 12 & 13 August 14th & 15th August Astronaut Training: A Sound-Activated Vestibular- M.O.R.E.: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory & Visual Protocol Postural Functions OR OR Sensory Defensiveness: A Comprehensive Listening with the Whole Body Treatment Approach For more information visit: http://shopau.sensorytools.net/

EDuCARE PRESENTS…Sue Larkey

TEACHING STRATEGIES & BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT AUTISM/ASPERGER’S SYNDROME For families, teachers/assistants, service providers & Health Professionals

Monday 29 August 2011 9.30am – 3.00pm (Registration from 9.00am) Cardiff Panthers, Cnr Munibung & Pendlebury Rds, Cardiff (Macquarie Auditorium)

Cost: Parent/Carer $33.00; Professionals: $110.00 or Early Bird: $88.00 (paid BEFORE 15/8/11) Includes resources, Morning Tea & Lunch (Cost inclusive of GST) Respite: Respite Care available if required (contact Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre 1800 052 222)

To Register - Contact EDuCARE on 1300 887 776 or email: [email protected]

Resources

Tummy Rumbles has been designed for parents, carers and those who work with young children to increase their knowledge of childhood nutrition and to assist them with promoting healthy eating behaviours and lifestyles to children and their parents. The resources support the DOCS Children’s Service Regulation 2004 guidelines. Tummy Rumbles contains 10 modules with information on different childhood nutrition topics. Tummy Rumbles products include:  Manual CD designed as a train-the-trainer nutrition education package for staff to deliver or copy and distribute education resources and activities.  Self-Directed Learning CD designed for interactive learning for staff, parents or carers of young children.

For more information contact the Community Dietitians at Cessnock Hospital: (02) 4991 0404

Issue 35 Page 9 Positions Vacant

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST, LEVEL 1/2 PERMANENT FULL TIME

BROKEN HILL, FAR WEST LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT

This position involves the provision of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for communication and/or swallowing problems in paediatrics.

This position closes 9th September 2011. To obtain further details about this position please contact Margaret Grillett on 08 8088 1406 or to apply online visit http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=36818 .

PHYSIOTHERAPIST - CAPAC, LEVEL 3 TEMPORARY PART TIME – 15 HOURS PER WEEK SYDNEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NETWORK, RANDWICK

The Community Acute Post-Acute Care (CAPAC) Unit aims to provide improved home-based healthcare services that deliver equal or better outcomes for patients who would otherwise be admitted as inpatients at SCHNR. Initially, the main patient group will be patients with cystic fibrosis. It is anticipated that CAPAC services may progressively expand over time to include additional patient groups. This position closes 21st August 2011. To enquire about this position contact Pam Hennessy on 9382 1050. For further details or to apply online visit http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?Id=39806 .

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST TEMPORARY FULL TIME ADHC HURSTVILLE AND BURWOOD

An exciting opportunity EXISTS for three occupational therapists to join our teams at Ageing, Disability & Homecare (ADHC). These are temporary full time positions available at our Hurstville and Burwood offices. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide direct and consultative therapy services to children with a developmental delay and adults with an intellectual disability. You will work with clients and their families to enable them to develop their independence and participation in activities of daily living, and will have the opportunity to develop your skills with equipment prescription, home modifications and vehicle modifications. You will be a part of a supportive team with ongoing supervision.

These positions are available for immediate start, so please contact Arlene Carter on 8566 5000 for more

information, or send your resume to [email protected].

TO ADVERTISE YOUR VACANT POSITIONS PLEASE SEND DETAILS TO:

Carmel Blayden – [email protected] Sonia Hughes – [email protected] Jenny Nicol – [email protected]