ACMHN 2024 Masterclasses

The ACMHN 2024 masterclasses are designed to provide cutting-edge insights and professional development opportunities for mental health nurses.

Masterclass 1  Credentialling for Practice                                                                         
Session detailsThursday 31 October 2024
7:45 - 8:45 am
Room: Ballroom 2
Light breakfast will be provided
PresentersTracey Tabvuma, Tabvuma Mental Health, Dr Marie Boulianne, WA Country Health Service,
Assoc Prof Irene Ngune, Edith Cowan University, Catherine Hangan, Darling Downs Health,
Joanne Wild, Metro South Health
DetailsThis session will provide an update on credentialing and preparing your application.


Masterclass 2Preparing for a PhD                                                                                                           
Session detailsThursday 31 October 2024
7:45 - 8:45 am
Room: Ballroom 3
Light breakfast will be provided
PresentersProf Brenda Happell, Southern Cross University, Prof Kim Usher, University of New
England, Cameron Marshman, Monash University, Hosu Ryu, La Trobe University,
Shingai Mareya, Federation University, David Kiguta, Edith Cowan University, Dr Eric
Lim,
Curtin University, Dr Lesley Barr, University of Tasmania
DetailsThis session will discuss how to prepare to commence a PhD.  You will hear from current
mental health nurses who are PhD candidates and experienced PhD supervisors.  There will
be time to ask questions and explore what is required to commence and complete and PhD.


Masterclass 3Dual Disability
Conducting mental health assessment of persons with intellectual disability
Session details
Thursday 31 October 2024
7:45 - 8:45 am
Room: Wattle Room
Light breakfast will be provided
Presenters
Andrew Pridding, Victorian Dual Disability Service, Dr Brent Hayward, Monash
University
Details
This masterclass uses two case studies to illustrate approaches to assessing and
identifying mental health problems in adults with significant cognitive and communication
impairments. Participants will explore the necessary adjustments to facilitate engagement,
create a suitable environment for assessment, effective communication, and appropriate
methods for mental health assessment. 


Masterclass 4Yarning about Cultural Safety                                                                              
Session details
Thursday 31 October 2024
11:00 - 12:25 pm
Room: Cassia/Karri Room
Presenters
Prof Rhonda Wilson, RMIT University, Prof Kim Usher, University of New England,
Adrienne Lipscomb, University of Melbourne, Christine Parry, FACMHN, Siobhan
Sharpe, 
University of Melbourne, Erin Alexander, University of Melbourne, Katrina
Ward, 
Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service
Details
Yarning circles are a timeless way of learning, where First Nations people have been
sitting down together sharing stories and knowledge. Yarning Circles are a significantly
important process that First Nations people use to learn, share, build respectful and
caring relationships, pass on cultural knowledge, and come together as a community
in a safe and welcoming arena.


Masterclass 5Nurse Practitioner Pathways                                                                                  
Session details
Friday 1 November 2024
11:00 - 12:25 pm
Room: Cassia/Karri Room
Presenters
Sonia Millar, MHNP consulting, Dr Elijah Marangu, ANMAC, Matt Ireland,
Australian Catholic University, Kristy Arrold, Tasmanian Health Services,
Nilufeur McKay, ECU
Details
Participants will explore pathways to becoming a Nurse Practitioner and private practice.
This session will showcase current NP roles, obtaining NP qualifications and tips from
current Mental Health NP's. Nurse Practitioner Accreditation Standards will also be
addressed by Dr Elijah Marangu, Associate Director of ANMAC. 
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