37TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE 11-14 November 2012 Hilton Surfers Paradise 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise Registration Brochure ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Advancing Quality of Life WELCOME MESSAGE On behalf of the Conference Committee I extend a warm welcome to the Environmental Health Australia (EHA) 37th National Conference which is being hosted by Environmental Health Australia (Queensland) Incorporated and Gold Coast City Council. The conference theme ‘Advancing Quality of Life’ reflects the purpose of environmental health professionals. The theme allows us to reflect on our many successes, as well as focusing on future challenges. An exceptional program relevant to all environmental health and allied professionals has been developed. The program includes presentations, case studies, quick ‘hot topic’ sessions and ‘live cross’ segments during which we will receive a report from the field. Numerous concurrent sessions and workshops have been incorporated into the program, enabling delegates to maximise professional development opportunities relevant to their work. Belinda Davies Conference Convenor WHO SHOULD ATTEND • EHOs - Environmental Health Officers; • Environmental health practitioners and professionals from the government, non-profit and private sectors; • Mayors of cities and communities, local authority leaders, councillors and elected members responsible for environmental health services; • Representatives and Members of the WHO Alliance for Healthy Cities and health planners; • Environmental managers from EPAs (environmental protection agencies) and Sustainable Industry representatives; • Food officers and food scientists from National Food Authorities; • Centre for Disease Control (CDC) professionals; • Enforcement Officers working in food, housing, health and safety and environmental protection; • Staff of agencies responsible for humanitarian issues, bio- terrorism, natural-disaster preparedness and emergency response activities; • Representatives of health, environment, town planning and transportation agencies of federal, state and local governments; • Local Government Association representatives; • Academics and students from Schools of Environmental Health, Environmental Science and Public Health from universities and colleges with undergraduate and post- graduate Environmental Health, Environmental Management and Public Health Programs; • Community residents and groups associated with health and environmental issues; • Private-sector leaders and specialists working in environment and public health related fields; • Physicians, laboratory technicians, nurses, health educators, epidemiologists, statisticians, researchers, urban planners and policy makers THE VENUE Hilton Surfers Paradise is perfectly positioned between Orchid Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard, next to the legendary Cavill Mall and a short walk from the beach front Esplanade. Our central location puts all of Surfers Paradise’s attractions at your fingertips, from the stunning 42 kilometre stretch of beach to the famous theme parks and restaurant precincts. The hotel’s stunning towers offer an unprecedented range of accommodation options for business and leisure guests. In the Boulevard tower, one, two and three-bedroom Residences provide the ultimate in convenience: modern and spacious accommodation made even better with all the benefits of Hilton’s famous hospitality and service. In the Orchid tower, NAME BADGES & SATCHELS indulge in a stylish and inviting Hilton Guest Room or Suite. Each delegate will receive a name badge and satchel which can be collected from the registration desk. Your name badge Hilton Surfers Paradise also offers an impressive range of must be worn at all times. It indicates your registration restaurants and bars including Luke Mangan’s Salt grill profile and is your official pass to the conference and catering restaurant, FIX lounge bar with cocktails by renowned sessions. mixologist Grant Collins, and a European style delicatessen, The Food Store. Australia’s first new build eforea: Spa by Hilton is complemented by four pools, a pool bar, spa, sauna SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and a terrific outdoor podium , pavilion and terrace great for Please ensure that all special needs such as prescribed private functions and events. medical diets are advised on the registration form. Where possible, all necessary arrangements will be made to cater The hotel is in close proximity to Coolangatta and Brisbane for your needs. Airports, which are located within easy reach via taxi, prearranged limousines or shuttle bus, or the Airtrain. WHAT TO WEAR Smart casual clothes are suitable for all sessions, Welcome CAR PARKING Function and Conference dinner. For those travelling by car the hotel car park is accessed via Orchid Avenue and is costed at $10 per day. WELCOME FUNCTION Sunday 5.30pm – 7.00pm Executive Lounge, 15th Floor Hilton Surfers Paradise - Meet fellow delegates whilst taking CONFERENCE WEBSITE in a wonderful view of the Gold Coast The conference website can be found at www.ehaqld.org.au The website will be updated regularly as required. Changes made to the program advertised in this brochure will be DISCLAIMER made to the version displayed on the website. The conference committee reserves the right to make alterations to the program as circumstances may require. REGISTRATION DESK The registration desk will be located on the first floor adjacent to the hotel lifts. Registration staff will be pleased to assist you at the following times: Monday 12 November 2012 8.00am - 5.00pm Tuesday 13 November 2012 8.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 14 November 2012 8.00am - 5.00pm MESSAGES For your convenience a message board will be located adjacent to the registration desk. All private messages, general housekeeping, other announcements and changes to the program will be placed here. Please check the message board at your leisure at each break. CONFERENCE PROGRAM Monday 12th November 2012 TIME THEME/TITLE/ACTIVITY SPEAKER VENUE 06.00 am Group Beach Walk Meet in Hilton Surfers Paradise Foyer at 5.50am 08.00 am Registration Ballroom Foyer, First Floor 08.50 am Welcome and Introduction Joseph Zappavigna, National President, Environmental Health Australia 08.55 am Official Opening Cr Robert La Castra, Gold Coast City Council, QLD 09.00 am Official Welcome John Cohen, Manager Health, Regulatory and Lifeguard Services Branch, Gold Coast City Council, QLD 09.10 am Welcome to Country Ted Williams, Gold Coast Native Title Group 09.15 am Keynote Address Tim Costello, Chief Executive Officer, World Vision Australia 09.55 am Keynote Address: Effective Communication Dr Phil Jauncey, Performance Psychologist 10.30 am Morning Tea and Exhibition 11.00 am Concurrent Session A1 Theme: Public Health - Concurrent Session A2 Theme: Public Health - Clan Labs Disaster Management Flood Crisis Review Group Methamphetamine drug labs Assistant Commissioner Andrew Henderson, Qld Police Sergeant Adam Frost, State Drug Investigation Unit, Qld Police Preferred Sheltering Practices for Emergency Sheltering Methamphetamine drug labs in Australia Detective Inspector Paul Willingham (retired), formerly of the Tania Somasundaram, Australian Red Cross NSW Police Drug Squad, NSW Interactive question time Interactive question time 12.30 pm Luncheon and Exhibition 1.30 pm Concurrent Session B1 Theme: Public Health - Concurrent Session B2 Theme: Public Health - General Communicable Diseases QFever – What is it, what does it do? : A literature review Smoke deconstructed – Not just particles Geordie Galvin and Robin Ormoerd, PAEHolmes, S. John Edwards, Department of Environment and Conservation, WA Balshaw, formerly PAEHolmes, Bruce Morton and Dr Heidi Carroll, Queensland Health, QLD Dengue . coming to a town near you Smoke Free Public Area - A Healthy Challenge for Local Amanda Hutchings, Darling Downs Public Health Unit, QLD Governement Mark Dwyer, Hobart City Council, TAS Sydney Cruise Ship Health Surveillance and Inspection 20 years of supporting sustainable pet owning communities Toni Cains, Kelly-Anne Ressler and Prof Mark Ferson, Geoff Irwin, Australian Institute of Animal Management South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, NSW (AIAM) Interactive question time Interactive question time 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea and Exhibition 3.30 pm Concurrent Session C1 Theme: Public Health - Water Concurrent Session C2 Theme: Public Health - General Assessing and Managing Recreational Waters for Infection Control Practice in the Body Art Industry Microbial Risk Ron Bouwman, Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains Anne Cleary, Healthy Waterways, QLD Local Health Districts Population Health Unit, NSW How safe is NSW recreational parks drinking water? Take Pride in Personal Hygiene Fidelis Jaravani, Hunter New England Local Health Ben Ryan, Queensland Health, QLD District, NSW Gold Coast City Recreational Waters – Methods to Gold Coast City Flying Fox Management - Key issues, promote healthy swimming challenges and learning’s Presenter to be advised, Gold Coast City Council, QLD Kathleen Bourke, Gold Coast City Council, QLD Critters and Crap – A Tale of Contaminated Water Peter Boland, Darling Downs Public Health Unit, QLD Interactive question time Interactive question time 5.00 pm Close day 1 5.00 pm EHA Annual General Meeting 5.30 pm EHA (QLD) INC Annual General Meeting 7.00 pm EH “Spectacular” Interactive Quiz Night - including light buffet dinner Hilton Surfers Paradise, Ballroom 9.30 pm EH “Spectacular” Interactive Quiz Night concludes Tuesday 13th November 2012 TIME THEME/TITLE/ACTIVITY SPEAKER