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8 <strong>Bulletin</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>2006</strong><br />

I would like to acknowledge the Obituary written<br />

by Prof T Crammond(Brophy) as the source for<br />

the majority of the information contained in this<br />

essay.<br />

<strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group Pilot Research Grants for <strong>2006</strong><br />

Reference<br />

(1) Westhorpe R. A rose in the desert; the influence of<br />

wartime activities on Anaesthesia. The <strong>Australian</strong><br />

Visitor’s Lecture of the Travers Travelling Professor.<br />

Published in the FARACS <strong>Bulletin</strong> May 1991.<br />

The <strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group invites applications<br />

from Fellows of <strong>ANZCA</strong>, JFICM <strong>and</strong> or FPM for<br />

pilot research grants for projects related to<br />

anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, or pain<br />

medicine.<br />

letter indicating that they are seeking<br />

endorsement from the Trials Group <strong>and</strong> wish<br />

to apply for a pilot research grant.<br />

Applications will be adjudicated by the Trials<br />

Group Executive.<br />

The aim of the grants is to assist researchers in<br />

the following areas: pilot-phase testing of<br />

trials, collection of baseline data using surveys<br />

or establishing a network of investigators. The<br />

Trials Group will award up to five Grants at<br />

A$5,000 with infrastructure support from the<br />

Trials Group Research Coordinator.<br />

To be eligible for a pilot research grant, a<br />

proposed study must first be endorsed by the<br />

<strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group.<br />

Applications, or further enquiries, should be<br />

sent by mail or email to:<br />

Ornella Clavisi<br />

Research Coordinator<br />

<strong>ANZCA</strong> Trials Group<br />

<strong>Australian</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />

of Anaesthetists<br />

630 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Victoria 3004<br />

Tel: +61 3 8517 5326 Fax: +61 3 8517 5346<br />

Email: oclavisi@anzca.edu.au<br />

Applicants should send a description of the<br />

proposed research project <strong>and</strong> a covering<br />

<strong>ANZCA</strong> DISASTER RESPONSE TASKFORCE<br />

Membership<br />

Group Captain George Merridew, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FFPM<strong>ANZCA</strong> (Chair)<br />

Wing Comm<strong>and</strong>er David Scott, F<strong>ANZCA</strong> (Deputy Chair)<br />

Dr Kevin Baker, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Air Commodore Roger Capps AM, RFD, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Hanrahan, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Dr Ken Harrison, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Wing Comm<strong>and</strong>er Allan Mackillop, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FFPM<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Dr John Moloney, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Dr Geoff Mullins, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Dr Blair Munford, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Captain William O’Regan, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FJFICM<br />

Brigadier Brian Pezzutti, RFD, F<strong>ANZCA</strong><br />

Squadron Leader Diane Stephens OAM, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, FJFICM<br />

Major Peter Tralaggan, F<strong>ANZCA</strong>, DipObsRACOG<br />

Squadron Leader Bruce Waxman, FRACS, FRCS, FACS (Co-opted)<br />

TERMS OF REFERENCE<br />

1. Identify the main roles in 2005 in which <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM Fellows could contribute to <strong>Australian</strong> disaster responses.<br />

2. Recommend strategies to enable <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM to complement existing <strong>Australian</strong> disaster responses. (Emphasise trauma management, Infective<br />

disasters eg an influenza p<strong>and</strong>emic, are being addressed by another body).<br />

3. Focus on providing effective, rapid <strong>and</strong> sustainable responses by <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM Fellows to disasters.<br />

4. Identify <strong>ANZCA</strong> <strong>and</strong> JFICM disaster-related training deficiencies that exist, <strong>and</strong> define their remedies.<br />

5. Submit the Taskforce Report to <strong>ANZCA</strong> Council by 16th February <strong>2006</strong>.

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