Annual Conference

Norfolk Island
12th – 16th January 2011
Enjoy five wonderful days on beautiful Norfolk Island
with fun workshops, friends and fantastic times
exploring all that “the World of Norf’k” has to offer.

Earn up to
18.5 CPD
HOURS
 The first NfN Annual Conference is all about you having a great
time! But of course we’ll throw in some educational stuff too!

The idea behind the destination is to give you the opportunity to

see how health care is delivered in a remote and completely
isolated setting as well as to enjoy the idyllic location.

You’ll have a great time for sure, catch up with friends, make new
ones and enjoy a most beautiful and historical island destination.

See you there!

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Norfolk Island
Your Host Destination
Welcome to a world, where you can be as laid back (or busy) as you want to be. Where the only
fast food is pulled fresh from soil or sea. Where there are no traffic lights. Where time moves slowly.
An island of unspoilt natural beauty, where inhabitants tread lightly upon the earth. Meet a unique
people, descendant of the famous Bounty mutineers, who speak their own special language, and
will welcome you in their own unique way. Experience a time so relaxing, it will permeate every
fibre of your being.
Welcome to the World of Norfolk. Welcome back to earth.

Norfolk Island is a bountiful volcanic outcrop 8km long and 5km wide, with a total area of 3855ha
and permanent population of around 1800 people. It is located just over two hours flying time
from Brisbane and Sydney and is classified as an External Australian Territory with international
visitation requirements. English is spoken, Australian currency used and a passport or Australian
Document of Identity is required for entry.

Visit www.theworldofnorfolk.com.au for more information.

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 DAY 1
1700 REGISTER AT ALL SEASONS COLONIAL
Welcome to Norfolk! Register and get your conference pack at the All Seasons
Colonial where much of the conference will take place.

1800 WELCOME COCKTAILS & CANAPES

Welcome reception on the Emily Bay Foreshore. Dress is smart casual. You will
receive a welcome island cocktail and the opportunity to sample a number of
island delicacies. This is a great opportunity to meet other conference delegates
as we begin the inaugural NfN Annual Conference in this idyllic location.

1930 WELCOME DINNER in the KINGSTON RUINS

1 CPD
A short walk from the welcome reception at Emily Bay are the Kingston Ruins—
the location for a beautiful candlelit welcome dinner. You will be officially HOUR
welcomed by the Minister for Community Services the Hon. Mr Timothy J.
Sheridan MLA of Norfolk Island and enjoy a delicious three course meal including
bottled wine, juice and softdrink.
To introduce you to the Norfolk history, a local, Arthur Evans will
share his passion for island history, culture and language. Arthur
is a traditional Islander whose first language is that of Norfolk/
Pitcairn. He has lived on Norfolk Island most of his life and feels
privileged to have been a part of a unique community from
1955 when daily life was very different to today.
Arthur will share his passion with you, painting a historic montage of the four settlements of
Norfolk with references to the medical practices of the individual eras. Borrowing from the
diaries of George Hamilton - Surgeon aboard HMS Pandora, covering some of the harsh
treatment given out to the prisoners of the Penal Settlement and discussing individual
investigations conducted on the Pitcairn/Norfolk community from 1808 til present day...
this is the story of life and death on Norfolk.

WELLBEING SESSIONS
Optional each morning from 6.30 to 7.30

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

Start a new habit and move toward excellence … Sign up for Wellness Sessions! A fantastic
way to start your day! Join one of our qualified practitioner’s sessions, designed for all levels,
even novices. Each session provides you with an hour to start each day a healthy way. Do
something you love, try something new or do them all, but most of all …Enjoy!

Yoga – Specific stretches and poses with the purpose of creating balance in the body
through developing both strength and flexibility.
Tai Chi – Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and
balance for overall health.
Qiguong (chee-goong)– Benefit from low impact traditional Chinese exercise working the
breath and movement for optimum energy flow and circulation.
Cycling – A relaxing yet physical session to some of the island hot spots to watch the
morning come alive.
Walking – Take pleasure in the therapeutic sound of Pacific Ocean waves, feel the sand
between your toes as we walk some of the island most majestic beaches.

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 DAY 2
0630 WELLBEING SESSIONS (optional)

0900 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY: “THE CHALLENGES 1.5 CPD

OF CARING IN ISOLATION” HOURS
DAVID McCOWAN

David McCowan was born on Norfolk Island and completed his General
Nursing at Prince Henry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Midwifery training at
the Mater Mothers Hospital, Brisbane, Diploma of Applied Science (Clinical
Nursing Studies) at QUT and Bachelor of Health Sciences (Management) at
Charles Sturt University, Bathurst and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing
Australia. He has worked as a registered nurse in Norfolk Island, NSW and
Queensland and has been the Director of Nursing at Delegate District Hospital,
Dorrigo Hospital and Gympie General Hospital. He is currently the Director of
the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise. This is his second term as Director having
filled this role in 1995 – 1997 and has been the Director this time for 7 years.
David will share with you how health care services are provided on Norfolk
Island and the challenges and solutions in providing comprehensive
healthcare to a remote Island.
Norfolk Island is classed as a remote isolated community approximately 1500
kms from Sydney. It is a self governing external territory of Australia however,
health services are provided by the Norfolk Island Government and does not
come under the Federal Health Care Agreement arrangements.

1030 MORNING TEA

1100 WOUND CARE: “CHALLENGES AND 1.5 CPD

TRIUMPHS” HOURS
CHERYL DEZOTTI
Cheryl is a Registered Quality Assessor and a Registered Nurse. She holds a
Masters Degree in Quality in Health Care and is an Associate Fellow of the
Australasian Association for Quality in Health Care. Cheryl is currently joint
director of her own company, Health Services Evolution which provides
management systems to the health care industry.
Cheryl’s presentation reflects current best practice, is practical and is
delivered with the knowledge that money is tight, staff time is limited and care
provision needs to be exceptional. The presentation also includes practical
tips for utilising the limited products you may have available at your service.

1230 LUNCH “Norf’k Fish Fry” Poolside

Fresh local fish fried in our special spicy coconut batter, salads, jacket potatoes, fresh bread,
cake stand, tea and coffee.

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 DAY 2
1430 ACHIEVING WORK/LIFE BALANCE
1.5 CPD
SUZANNE EVANS
As a health care worker the competing demands of career and personal
HOURS
fulfillment are a continual battle for your time. So you can provide quality care
for your clients you need to have good balance between work and your
personal life.

Suzanne Evans a 7th generation descendent of the Pitcairners/Bounty mutineers

is a Primary School Teacher, Linguist, Fitness Leader, Author/Publisher, Wife and
Mother to four children... oh and runs a Swim School in the Summer. Through this
session escape with Suzanne as she looks at the fine art of balance -professional
commitments, raising a family and still having time to be
true to yourself. Suzanne escapes and enjoys the things she loves; Norfolk
national park walks, swimming & snorkelling with her children at Emily Bay or
surfing. It's all about BALANCE.

1 CPD
1600 ASK FLO PANEL & AFTERNOON TEA HOUR
A panel of founding members will answer a selection of submitted questions.
You can submit questions on the registration form.

OR

TOUR NORFOLK ISLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL 1 CPD

The Hospital on Norfolk Island is a General Hospital which is funded from HOUR
within Norfolk Island. It is a business enterprise which is subsidised by the
Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly from taxes raised in the Island.
The Hospital generally has two doctors, who are GPs, there is a fully qualified
Dentist, a full nursing staff, X-ray department, Pathology and age-care
facility, an operating theatre, pharmacy with public and private wards.

1900 DINNER (optional)

NIGHT AS A CONVICT
A fun night out for all ages! Dress as a convict & join in with the
Commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting, singing and dancing.
Great Food! Great Fun! (Outfit supplied)

OR

GHOST TOUR
Listen to tales & stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep
and through it all, send shivers down your spin. Enjoy dinner at historic
Kingston and a lantern walk.

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 DAY 3
0630 WELLBEING SESSIONS (optional)

0900 INFECTION CONTROL UPDATE 1.5 CPD

GAIL AYLMER HOURS
Gail is a highly qualified registered nurse with a varied background in infection
control. Gail has managed infection control programs for large regional public
health organisations and practiced in the area of infectious diseases in London.

In this session Gail will highlight the latest infection control methodologies utilised
in various health care settings. Gail’s discussion will focus on the emerging
incidence of multi-resistant organisms and what that means for you in your
workplace.

1030 MORNING TEA

1100 ACHIEVING YOUR POTENTIAL AS A HUMAN 1.5 CPD

BEING. To assist you to achieve your career goals. HOURS
GAYE EVANS
Gaye Evans is a many faceted person and as a result is both intriguing and an
enigma. She is a highly intuitive teacher with an interesting and varied career
both in Norfolk Island and internationally. As a Member of the Legislative
Assembly for two terms and the latter three year term as Government Minister
her responsibilities have included Community Services, Capital Works, Education
and Immigration. She is passionate about Norfolk Island’s unique culture and
language, which she teaches.

Do you feel you

lack confidence
are highly stressed
are whirling like a top and never catching up
are caught in a dysfunctional relationship
lack vision for where you want to go
are looking for more fulfilment within your career

Yes! Well. You and a million others. How often do we reach out there? Out
where? Anywhere! But usually ~ away from us. To borrow the words of Carl Jung,
only when we look into our own hearts, will our vision become clear. Who is the
one person who will be with us from our first breath, right through to our last
breath. Only one. So how important are YOU! I would suggest that you the most
important person you will EVER know. It is absolutely in your best interest to find
out as much as you can about you and work out the very best way that you can
enhance your life experience. Join Gaye and discover your true potential.

1230 LUNCH
Assorted Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Platter, Orange Juice, Freshly Brewed Coffee & Tea

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 DAY 3
1330 CULTURAL CLASSROOM
Watawieh yorlyi, kam lorngfe aklan en ern letl bet baut
Norf’k...translation…Hi everyone, come with us and learn a little
bit about Norfolk
As a health care worker your ability to understand and take into account
various cultures is valuable when dealing with clients from different cultural
backgrounds. Norfolk Island boasts a long and proud history with European,
Australian and Polynesian influence. It is this combination coupled with its
isolation that makes the current Island culture so distinctive. Explore some of
these wonders in an outdoor Cultural Classroom. Weaving, dancing, cooking,
Norf’k language, crafts and more.

1500 NURSES IN THE CORONER’S COURT 1 CPD

GEOFFREY ATKINSON
HOUR
Geoff Atkinson is Legal Counsel, Deputy Curator Deceased Estates, Deputy
Crown Prosecutor for the Norfolk Island Government, and Counsel assisting the
Norfolk Island Coroner.

Geoffrey will provide a brief outline of the history, structure and role of Coroner's
Courts, the types of Coronial proceedings in which nurses may become involved,
the types of evidence which nurses may be required to provide to a Coroner's Court,
record keeping and statements by nurses regarding deaths of persons in their care,
potential risks or pitfalls for nurses involved in coronial proceedings and finally should
nurses be legally represented in coronial proceedings and if so, who should provide
such legal representation?

1 CPD
1600 ASK FLO PANEL & AFTERNOON TEA
A panel of founding members will answer a selection of submitted questions. HOUR
You can submit questions on the registration form.
OR NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL TOUR
(See details DAY 2)

1900 DINNER (optional)

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS & PROFESSIONAL 2 CPD
GROOMING HOURS
Includes three course dinner, bottled wine, juice, softdrink.
Dressing for success is not only about choosing the right outfit. It is about your
overall grooming. For a fun workshop, over dinner, join our panel of experts (Hair
Stylist, Beautician and Stylist) who will provide guidance in key areas to help
transform your overall look into professional, successful and effortless! One lucky
lady will receive a complementary make over – will it be you?

OR GHOST TOUR
Listen to tales & stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep and
through it all, send shivers down your spin. Enjoy dinner at historic Kingston and a

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lantern walk.
 DAY 4
0630 WELLBEING SESSIONS (optional)

FREE TIME TO EXPLORE NORFOLK

OR GO SHOPPING!
Your chance to go wild or sleep in. Take some time to go shopping, catch
up with your friends and see the sights of Norfolk Island.

There are tours and activities galore to fill your morning or go in search of
island inspired gifts and big name brands including Liberty of London,
Crabtree & Evelyn, Georgio Armani, Clinique, Calvin Klein, Clinique, Estee
Lauder, Gucci, Amalfi, Pierre Cardin, Pringle, Asics, Nike, Reebok, Canon,
Bose, Sharp, Royal Doulton and Zwilling & Henckles—just to name a few.

1100 DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

1 CPD
CHERYL DEZOTTI
HOUR
Cheryl is a Registered Quality Assessor and a Registered Nurse. She holds a
Masters Degree in Quality in Health Care and is an Associate Fellow of the
Australasian Association for Quality in Health Care. Cheryl is currently joint
director of her own company, Health Services Evolution which provides
management systems to the health care industry.

Dealing with difficult people is a day to day concern. Productive time is lost
dealing with difficult individuals on an ongoing basis and this leads to
detrimental effects on workplace culture and causes additional stress in what
can be a very demanding role. The aim of the workshop is to provide the
information required to instill confidence to deal with these … shall we say
interesting individuals.

1200 LUNCH
Assorted Sandwiches, Lemon Pie, Orange Juice, Freshly Brewed Coffee & Tea

1300 “FIND YOUR BACKBONE” - ADVOCATING FOR

YOUR CLIENT 1 CPD
SUE WALKER HOUR
Sue is a Registered Nurse. She holds a dual degree in Nursing and Administration
and has a Masters Degree in Primary Health Care majoring in Palliative Care. Sue
is currently joint director of her own company, Health Services Evolution which
provides management systems to the health care industry.

Due to their position in the care team, nurses find themselves in the situation of
having to advocate on behalf of their clients on a daily basis. In this session Sue
will identify both the legislative requirements regarding advocacy and the moral
and ethical conundrums staff find themselves in.

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 DAY 4
1400 HISTORIC KINGSTON TOUR
INCORPORATING OLD HOSPITAL &
AFTERNOON TEA
Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Heritage Area (KAVHA) is significant for its
association with four distinct settlement periods in one place: the pre-
European Polynesian occupation; the First and Second Settlements during
the convict era (1788-1814, 1825-55); and the Pitcairn period (1856 –
present), referred to as the Third settlement.
KAVHA holds important symbolic, ceremonial, religious, lifestyle and
cultural association in a unique built and natural environment. It is
significant for its association with the settlement of the Pitcairners and the
evolution and development of the Norfolk Island community. Enjoy a
special interest tour of KAVHA incorporating the “Old Hospital” and
Devonshire Tea at the restored No 9 Quality Row.

1630 ASK FLO PANEL & AFTERNOON TEA 1 CPD

A panel of founding members will answer a selection of submitted questions. HOUR
You can submit questions on the registration form.
OR NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL TOUR
(See details DAY 2)

1930 GALA CONFERENCE DINNER

including 3 course meal, bottled wine, juice and softdrink.

It’s All About You—GALA DINNER

“80’s Disco”
A culmination of the conference. Join your friends and colleagues for a
night of fun and frivolity.

Get footloose and get on down to the 80’s disco. A fun filled trip to the
80’s. A themed evening to take you back to an era where MTV
revolutionised music, girls just wanted to have fun, dot com changed
the world, you looked “Pretty in Pink” and desperately wanted to
belong to “The Breakfast Club” or if you were already cool you
crimped your hair, loved leg warmers, and only wore fluro so you
weren’t left hangin on like a yo yo.

Join us for 80’s inspired everything!

Your ticket to the Gala Dinner is included in the conference fees but if
you’d like to bring a partner or friend you can purchase extra tickets on
the registration form.

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 DAY 5
0630 WELLBEING SESSIONS (optional)

0930 BRUNCH AT CAPTAIN COOK MONUMENT

On the northern side of the island there is a monument and scenic lookout
where Captain Cook first landed in 1774.

You will enjoy a delicious BBQ breakfast at the monument and a special
presentation by Barbara Shelley.

Following brunch meander along the coastline through coastal

vegetation, Norfolk Island pines and white oaks. Enjoy spectacular views of
the coastline and islets.

“TAKING CARE OF ME SO I CAN TAKE BETTER CARE OF 2 CPD

YOU” The Importance of looking after yourself so that you HOURS
can care for others.
BARBARA SHELLEY M.A.
Compassion fatigue. Burnout. Words that strike dread in the heart of any
professional. Nurses are no exception. It is when we start to lose our sense of self
to the people we are helping. When we begin to give out more compassion/
caring then we are receiving, we are in danger of physical, emotional and
spiritual exhaustion.

Extreme levels of commitment are required by health care professions. No one is

immune. Focusing on others care and health, at our own expense in a
consistent manner and failing to attend to our own needs can lead to burnout,
ineffective work performance and even result in legal or ethical liabilities. Join
Barbara for more Insight.

10 Scenic lookout from Captain Cook Monument

 CONFERENCE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION COST inc gst ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
Early Bird (prior to 1 July) $785 Our travel partner OMNICHE has put together a
range of packages including flights,
Full Registration $820
accommodation, transfers and other inclusions.
EXTRAS
These packages must be booked directly with
Wellbeing Sessions $6-$10 per session OMNICHE by calling 1800 111 653.
Convict Dinner $75 Full details of the packages are available from our
website www.nursesfornurses.com.au.
Ghost Tour $75
“Dress for Success” Dinner $85 VENUE—ALL SEASONS COLONIAL
Additional Tickets to Gala Dinner $135 each All Seasons Colonial of Norfolk Island is a popular
three and half star, resort hotel nestled in 11 acres
MEALS AND DRINKS of beautifully landscaped sub tropical gardens.
All meals (including drinks) are provided as noted It’s provision for conferencing is all encompassing.
below with the exception of the dinners on Day 2 With a selection of accommodation styles,
and Day 3 which are optional. Breakfast is not dedicated conference facilities, superb menus,
included but may be part of your unrivalled service through to a myriad of unique
accommodation/travel package. extra curricular activities.
Welcome Reception. Welcome cocktail,
bottled wine (red/white/sparkling), juice, soft
drink, canapés and Norfolk Island delicacies .
Welcome Dinner. A gourmet BBQ with bottled
wine (red/white/sparkling), juice, soft drink,
cake stand, tea & coffee.
Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea each
day is provided.
Gala Dinner. One ticket to the Gala Dinner
which includes a 3 course meal with bottled
wine (red/white/sparkling), juice, soft drink.
Brunch on Day 5. BBQ breakfast, tea, coffee
and orange juice.
CONFERENCE PACK
OPTIONAL DINNERS
When you arrive and sign in you will receive a
Convict Dinner. 3 course dinner with white wine special conference pack including the following:
and orange juice. Bar facilities are available.
Conference Diary including conference
Ghost Tour. 2 course dinner with wine on arrival. schedule for each day
“Dressing for Success” Dinner. 3 course dinner NFN Lanyard with plastic conference pass
with bottled wine (red/white/sparkling), juice, holder. (This will also hold tickets to optional
soft drink activities you have selected.)
A map and Information about Norfolk Island
TRANSPORT ON THE ISLAND
Discount Vouchers
Transport from the All Seasons Colonial to other and a few extra treats!
venues will be provided as required for
conference activities. Pick up from other DISCLAIMER
accommodation venues is provided for some
Details of the program are correct at the time of
events and car hire is available on the island for
production. The organiser reserves the right to
reasonable rates.
make changes, amendments or substitutions to
any speakers, presentations, meals or other
activities as necessary.

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 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Nurses for Nurses Annual Conference Norfolk Island
12—16 January 2011

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (eg health, dietary, physical):

“ASK FLO” PANEL QUESTIONS

Please write down a question or two to submit to the “Ask Flo” Panel discussions.

POLICIES
Payment Policy: Full payment must be made prior to 30 September 2010 to confirm your registration.
Cancellation Policy: After registering, if you later find that you are unable to attend you are welcome to nominate a
substitute to take your place—please notify us in writing of the change and ensure you also change your
accommodation/travel with Omniche. If you need to cancel your registration, we can offer a full refund if you notify us
in writing prior to 30 September 2010. After 30 September 2010 and prior to 1 November 2010 we can provide a refund
of your registration fee minus a cancellation fee of $160 inc gst. No refunds will be made after 1 November 2010.
Optional activity tickets can be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the activity and will receive full refund.
Privacy Policy: Information collected on this form will be used to process your registration. Photographs will
be taken at the event for future informational and promotional purposes and during the course of the
conference your photograph may be taken.
 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $
Early Bird Registration (prior to 1 July 2010) $785
Full Registration (from 1 July 2010) $820
NOTE: Accommodation and Flights are not included in this fee. Details about accommodation
and flight packages are noted on the following page.

GALA DINNER EXTRA TICKETS

Your Full Registration includes one ticket to the Gala Dinner, please indicate if you
require additional tickets for a friend or partner. Additional tickets are $135 per person
including 3 course dinner, wine, juice, soft drink.
Number of Additional Tickets @ $135 each $

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
The following activities are optional extras, please note which of these you will
participate in during the conference and add the additional charges to the total
registration fee.
DAY 2 Wellbeing Sessions (tick one) ........................................................................................................$
Yoga $10 Qiguong $10 Tai Chi $10
Bike Ride $10 Beach Walk $6
DAY 2 Convict Dinner $75 .........................................................................................................................$
DAY 2 Ghost Tour & Dinner $75 ................................................................................................................$
DAY 3 Wellbeing Sessions (tick one) .......................................................................................................$
Yoga $10 Qiguong $10 Tai Chi $10
Bike Ride $10 Beach Walk $6
DAY 3 “Dressing for Success” Dinner $85 ................................................................................................$
DAY 3 Ghost Tour & Dinner $75 ...............................................................................................................$
DAY 4 Wellbeing Sessions (tick one) .......................................................................................................$
Yoga $10 Qiguong $10 Tai Chi $10
Bike Ride $10 Beach Walk $6
DAY 5 Wellbeing Sessions (tick one) .......................................................................................................$
Yoga $10 Qiguong $10 Tai Chi $10
Bike Ride $10 Beach Walk $6

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ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
Our conference partner Omniche Holidays has a range of packages
available including flights, accommodation, transfers and other inclusions.
For full details download the Accommodation and Travel Package Brochure
from www.nursesfornurses.com.au or call Omniche Holidays 1800 111 653.
 NFN MEMBERSHIP

If you are not already an NfN member you will need to

register so you can attend the annual conference.

For information about membership

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