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7 CCN website: list of members in private practice/ bilingual neuropsychologists 8 CCN website: provide results of a yearly survey of workforce in public service, (e.g., name of service, EFT, no. beds/clients, inpatient/outpatient waiting times) for members to access when attempting to increase funding 9 CCN website: provide a list of current benchmarking recommendations, e.g. ARFM guidelines 2005 say 0.5 EFT neuropsych for 10 neurological rehab beds, same for TBI 10 Record local presentations using APS resources to make available for members to access for a fee via website APS approval neede Awaiting input from members outside South Australia To be done Need to liaise with APS Finally, I would like to thank Carmela Connor, Amie Foran, Clive Skilbeck, Robin Murray, and Debbie Anderson for their dedication and thoughtfulness over the past two years, and I look forward to working with them again if I am elected to continue in this role for another 2 years. Fiona Bardenhagen Convenor, CCN Continuing Professional Development Subcommittee STUDENT COMMITTEE The CCN National Student Committee began in 2008. This committee is currently made up of a Student Representative from each Neuropsychology course in Australia. The members from 2009 include: Aimee Velnoweth (Uni of WA), Leander Mitchell (Uni of QLD), Gabrielle Brawn (Macquarie Uni), Kylie Richardson (Uni of Sydney), Melanie Tokley (Vic Uni), Ming-Yun Hsieh (Monash), Angie Jackman (Uni of Melb), Louise Bannister (La Trobe), and Ruth Tesselaar (Vic Uni). Over the past year the CCN National Student Committee has promoted the benefits of being a CCN Student member to students, promoted the needs of students to the CCN National Executive Committee, and been actively involved with the CCN National Executive Committee. Some of the actions undertaken by the CCN National Student Committee in 2009 include: - Encouraged each university to nominate a CCN student representative for the committee. - Set-up of an email network at each university so that the Student representative can disseminate information to students at their university. - Encouraged each state section to hold a social event for students to promote the CCN. - Promoted the benefits of becoming a student member of the CCN through student friendly flyers. - Promoted students to submit abstracts for, and to attend, the CCN conference. - Encouraged students to make networks with students from other universities. - Had initial discussions about a CCN student website which now on-hold until the CCN acquires a webmaster. - Advocated for the financial burden of students to be reduced through activities such as organising billet accommodation for interstate students for the conference, reduced student registration fees for conference and education nights, advertising for volunteers to assist at the conference in exchange for free conference registration. - Kept informed of the registration process, including the registration process with state registration boards, for students from states undertaking combined degrees as this may affect students with dual qualifications if national specialist titles are recognised. 10
All of the above has only been possible with the prompt and continual email contributions and discussions by the CCN National Student Committee. While it is currently unknown who will take over in the roles of CCN National Student Committee Members and Chair in 2010, I am sure the student committee will continue to play a strong part within the CCN National Executive Committee. Ruth Tesselaar CCN National Student Committee Chair New South Wales Section On two occasions this year, the NSW section of the CCN has combined business meetings with educational presentations. The educational component of the program included research and case presentations. The first meeting was held at the School of Psychology, Sydney University, in February 2008. Dr Sue Mears presented on The Trajectory of Postconcussion Syndrome after Mild TBI. This was followed by a case study of a patient who sustained mild TBI, delivered by Mr Jamie Campbell, Clinical Neuropsychology student, Macquarie University. The second meeting was held at the Brain & Mind Research Institute (BMRI) in June 2009. At this meeting Ms Nicola Gates (Clinical Neuropsychologist and UNSW PhD student) gave a talk on Cognitive Plasticity and Cognitive Training. A case of a TBI patient was presented by Ms Bronwyn Coward, Clinical Neuropsychology student, Macquarie University. In addition to the meetings and above mentioned presentations, the NSW section of the CCN has sponsored Sydney Neuropsychology Case Rounds. The rounds have been co-ordinated by Dr Ilana Hepner and colleagues (Teresa Lee, Nicky Kochan, Tasha Kvelde, Agnes Rappaport and Corinne Roberts) at the Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH). The topics and expert discussants were: (i) Assessment of Frontal Lobe Function, Prof Skye McDonald (UNSW); (ii) Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes, Dr Nicholas Cordato (St George Hospital); (iii) Safe to DriveMs Wendy Schuld and Ms Alison Finney (Calvary Hospital); (iv) Discrepancies between Neuropsychology, Clinical History and Neuroradiology, Prof Perminder Sachdev (POWH); (v) Neurorehabilitation and Cognitive Training, Ms Nicola Gates (UNSW) and Dr Sharon Naismith (BMRI). The NSW section of the CCN also helped to sponsor a presentation given by Visiting Fulbright Senior Specialist Professor Muriel Lezak on Responsive Assessment and the Freedom to Think for Ourselves. This was organized by Professor Robyn Tate at the University of Sydney and was followed by a wine and cheese party to facilitate interaction between CCN members and Prof Lezak. The CCN members have continued to show interest in the Medicare issue, which has been regularly discussed at the business meetings. A small subcommittee that includes Dr Ilana Hepner and A. Professor Wayne Reid has liaised with our Melbourne colleagues. Dr Laurie Miller has been an Acting Chair for the NSW section in the second half of the year, as Dr Sunny Lah has been on study leave. The end of the year party is to take place following the last business meeting of the year, on 26 of November 2009. QUEENSLAND SECTION The current APS CCN Queensland Section committee members are Geoff Boddice (Chair), Maggie Bailey (Secretary), Elissa Morriss (Treasurer), Ada Kritikos, (Committee Member), Mia Mariani (Professional Development Co-ordinator), Kate Thompson (Committee Member) and Leander Mitchell (Student Representative). The CCN Queensland section currently has 52 College members. Of these there are 32 Full members, three Associate members, five Affiliate members and 12 Student members. We have had an increase in memberships by 12 which is a very pleasing result. 11
Page 1 and 2: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2009 Agenda
Page 3 and 4: CHAIR REPORT Another busy year for
Page 5 and 6: Spending Initiatives 2008/2009
Page 7 and 8: As shown in Table 1, once more ther
Page 9: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Page 13 and 14: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SECTION A major fo

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