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familiar to us and it was great to discuss the alternatives. Kay’s<br />
knowledge and commitment to her speciality was obvious from<br />
her lecture and was enjoyed by all in attendance.<br />
We wish to recognise the achievements <strong>of</strong> Diana Hayes,<br />
stomal therapy nurse consultant with Western Health. Diana<br />
was honoured, by the state government, with the Award for<br />
Excellence in Nursing Practice. Her research was focused on<br />
patients having surgery on the small intestine. Some <strong>of</strong> these<br />
patients were not receiving the full benefits from their slowrelease<br />
medications and were suffering the effects <strong>of</strong> fluid loss<br />
and dehydration. Diana has developed a therapy and treatment<br />
programme, specifically targeting these patients, addressing<br />
areas such as, hydration levels, salt intake and modified diet. We<br />
congratulate Diana on her achievements.<br />
The conference committee continues to work very hard, in the<br />
organisation <strong>of</strong> the Tripartite Colorectal Conference, in July<br />
2011. We encourage all our members to support their effort and<br />
inform all your colleagues to participate. Hospital-based nurses,<br />
colorectal nurses, as well as stomal therapy nurses.<br />
The last meeting <strong>of</strong> the year will be Christmas drinks and<br />
nibbles, thanking all our members for their hard work and<br />
commitment to the branch over this year. Keep your eyes peeled<br />
for the events that are being organised for 2011. Check the<br />
website for details.<br />
We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New<br />
Year.<br />
See you in Cairns.<br />
Patricia McKenzie<br />
Western Australia<br />
The year <strong>2010</strong> has been yet another wonderful year here in<br />
Western Australia. The AASTN WA branch goes from strength<br />
to strength.<br />
Another successful STEP was completed on 19 September <strong>2010</strong><br />
with 13 new STNs graduating. Welcome to the budding STNs<br />
and good luck on the journey <strong>of</strong> stomal therapy. A big thank you<br />
to Lorrie Gray, course facilitator, who as usual gave 100% and<br />
to the co-coordinators: Liz Howse, Keryln Carville and Carmel<br />
Boyle who all contributed to making this a success.<br />
Following the AGM, the new committee consists <strong>of</strong>:<br />
President: Carmel Boylan<br />
Vice-President: Karen McNamara<br />
Acting Secretary: Shannon Tassell<br />
Treasurer: Rita Mcilduff<br />
State Representative: Leigh Davies<br />
Country Representative: Robyn White<br />
Newsletter Coordinator: Debra D’Silva<br />
Committee Members: Keryln Carville, Leigh Davies,<br />
Brigid Keating, Mileva Basic<br />
Education Representative: Sandy Hyde-Smith, Lorrie Gray<br />
Clinical updates and the pr<strong>of</strong>essional development day (PDD)<br />
were both interesting and informative. Dr Callum Pearce,<br />
gastroenterologist at Fremantle Hospital spoke on Intestinal<br />
Failure, the research project currently being undertaken at<br />
Fremantle hospital with great results.<br />
A survey <strong>of</strong> the ostomates in WA was conducted to capture<br />
any deficits related to support, product supply/ordering or<br />
suggestions to improve either or both areas. There was a great<br />
response with a positive outcome. The STNs were also surveyed<br />
to identify management aspects <strong>of</strong> care for WA people with<br />
stomas that could be developed, altered or improved. The<br />
branch committee wants to ensure the best services possible are<br />
provided for both the STNs and patients.<br />
At the <strong>2010</strong> Nursing and Midwifery<br />
Excellence Awards, hosted by<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Chief Nurse and<br />
Midwifery, we were delighted to<br />
announce that Dr Keryln Carville<br />
was awarded the inaugural Lifetime<br />
Achievement Award. It was wonderful<br />
for Keryln to be recognised by her<br />
peers in the nursing pr<strong>of</strong>ession. As a<br />
nursing expert in wound care, ostomy<br />
and continence management working<br />
in both Australia and overseas, Keryln’s many publications<br />
and presentations support her recognition as a driving force<br />
that has seen wound management and improved patient care<br />
pushed to the forefront <strong>of</strong> nursing practice in WA. Her skills in<br />
this complex field <strong>of</strong> healthcare transcend the usual boundaries<br />
associated with this role. Congratulations Keryln,we are all so<br />
very proud <strong>of</strong> you!<br />
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all members <strong>of</strong><br />
the AASTN and I am sure 2011 will bring more outstanding<br />
achievements.<br />
leigh davies<br />
Merry Christmas<br />
and Happy New<br />
Year to all<br />
our readers<br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stomal</strong> therapy australia – Volume 30 Number 4 37
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