Rydges Hotel, Geelong, Victoria
Program now available for download.
Subject to change.
Accommodation and car parking details below and on the booking page
Day 1: Thursday 24th July 2025
| 12.30 pm |
Registration Opens |
| 1.00 pm |
Acknowledgement, Welcome and Introductions. Emma Yeomans, Victoria Branch Chair |
| Session 1: Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE): peripartum, intrapartum and the first hours of life | Case Study Introduction. Amanda Whitehouse, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne & Vic Branch committee member |
| Brain and HIE Pathophysiology. Helen Patterson, University of Melbourne & Vic Branch committee member | |
| Presentation and Diagnosis. Amanda Whitehouse, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne & Vic Branch committee member | |
| Awaiting Retrieval - What you need to do! Narelle Wiseman, Cabrini Health | |
| 3.00 pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
| Session 2: HIE: supportive management in the first hours of life | Facilitating Neuroprotective Care. Erin Church, Mercy Hospital for Women & Vic Branch committee member |
| Protecting the gut and supporting breastmilk feeding. Sharon Perrella, The University of Western Australia | |
| Panel Q& A session |
Day 2: Friday 25th July 2025
| 8.00 am | Registration Opens |
| 8.30 am | Welcome and Housekeeping. Emma Yeomans, Victoria Branch Chair |
| Session 1 | PIPER: charting, stabilisaton and transfer. Dr Ian Tang, Geelong |
| Understanding the admission and intensive care experience. Samantha Best, Monash Health | |
| Preparing the family for their neonatal experience. Samantha Best, Monash Health | |
| Emotional and Traumatic Impact on Families. Elise Cowan, Monash Newborn | |
| 10.00 am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
| Session 2 | Diagnostics and Monitoring - seizure activity, aEEG, MRI. Dr Lupe Alda, Mercy Health |
| Pharmacological Management. Therese McCafferty, Monash Health |
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| Therapeutic Hypothermia and Rewarming Protocols. Samantha Best, Monash Health | |
| Panel Q & A session | |
| 12.15 pm |
Lunch and Exhibition |
| Session 3 | Facilitating developmentally supportive care in the neonatal environment. Kirsty Minter, Grace Centre for Newborn Care |
| What's in the update? And the companion toolkit? Neonatal Standards for Practice Version 5 release. Melissah Burnett, ACNN Vice-President | |
| 3.00 pm |
Afternoon Tea |
| Session 4 | Facilitating nutrition, feeding, bonding and early attachment. Sharon Perrella, The University of Western Australia |
| Transition Home. Arnie Krishnan, Barwon Health | |
| Outcomes and Follow-up. Gemma Willey, Barwon Health & St John of God Hospital, Geelong | |
| 4.45 pm |
Close |
Pricing
| ACNN Member Price* |
Non-Member Price |
|
| Day 1 (Thursday ½ day) |
$55.00 |
$77.00 |
| Day 2 (Friday full day) |
$104.50 |
$126.50 |
| Day 1 and 2 |
$159.50 |
$203.50 |
Prices inclusive of GST; *for member pricing to apply, must be a financial member of ACNN at the time of registering and attending the event.
Registration
When completing the registration form please complete your details, dietary requirement, place of work and then SELECT THE
DAY/S YOU ARE ATTENDING AS A MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER - BEFORE entering your payment details.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR SCAN THE QR CODE
Accommodation and Parking
Superior Queen Room - $185 per night for Wednesday 23
and Thursday 24 July. Please use this link ACNN
Vic Branch Symposium | Rydges Hotels & Resorts
to book your accommodation
direct with the hotel.
Breakfast - full buffet breakfast is $26 per person per day.
Limited onsite parking at $10 will be available. There are approximately 60 spaces on site, these are subject to availability at the time
of booking. There is also metered parking in both Gheringhap and Myers Streets.
Car Parking Scan > Register > Pre-Pay > Done
Scan the QR Code or click HERE to
register your vehicle and pay for your parking. Your parking period will commence when you first enter the car park. At the end of your
event, all you need to do is jump in your car and head for the exit.
Once on-site, to access the car park: Stop your
vehicle at the speed bump of the entry boom gate, the camera will read your licence plate and the gate will open if your car is registered.
*Parking is not guaranteed and is subject to availability until your booking is confirmed *The hotel is not liable for your vehicle while
utilising the car park
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