has structured an innovative program featuring the latest research on Chronic Disease Self Management. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has accredited the conference program with 6.5 points plus workshop attendance. Review this --> link for further information.

Download the latest program schedule starting Thursday 26 July (PDF)



New Speaker
The Honourable Minister Bronwyn Pike, Minister for Health, Department of Human Services

Workshop 1: Using the heiQ - Australia's chronic disease self-management quality and monitoring system
Workshop 2: A whole systems approach to self management: what works and what doesn't
Workshop 3: Chronic condition self-management: partnerships with patients
Workshop 4: Coordinating chronic disease self-management in the primary healthcare setting - showcasing innovation Primary Health Branch, Department of Human Services, Victoria.
Workshop 5: Challenging Arthritis: an internet based initiative to reach people in regional and remote areas
Workshop 6: The LIFE program–improving long-term health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Workshop 7: Evaluation of chronic disease self-management programs: A framework to ensure the right outcomes are assessed at the right time
Workshop 8: Introducing Innovation in to Health Care: how to generate a sustainable service