Invitation The Children s Hospital Education Research Institute (CHERI) is proud to present our annual conference being held on the 6th and 7th September 2012. Due to the success of past conferences we have moved to a larger and more accommodating venue this year The Sebel Parramatta. Our conferences focus on bringing together the worlds of health and education by presenting evidence, best practice and professional expertise so as to enhance the health and well-being of school-aged children. This year s conference is: Promoting Resilience: Stacking the Odds in Kids Favour. Our changing social landscape entails the need to face new challenges in supporting children and adolescents. Consequently, the need to promote resilience in order to help children face these challenges is vital. This conference aims to provide information and strategies on how to build resilience, to help stack the odds in kids favour. On behalf of the conference organising committee, I look forward to seeing you. Dr Belinda Barton Department Head Conference Organising Committee The Children s Hospital at Westmead NSW Department of Education and Communities Association of Independent Schools of NSW NSW Catholic Education Commission Conference Overview Promoting Resilience: Stacking the Odds in Kids Favour Many children and adults experience everyday challenges, stressful and/or adverse events. Why do some individuals bounce back from these difficult circumstances and others don t? The difference is resilience. More resilient people are able to cope and adapt successfully in a dynamic manner to often challenging circumstances. This year s conference Promoting Resilience: Stacking the Odds in Kids Favour will focus on how we can build resilience in children and adolescents. This conference aims to provide evidence based information, as well as practical strategies on how we can foster resilience in children. Presentations include: Is there evidence in favour of building resilience? Strategies to build resilience in children Strategies to prevent and intervene with bullying what is effective? Effective coping strategies for adolescents Fostering psychological wellbeing Enhancing teacher resilience and promoting resilience in the classroom This conference will be of interest to psychologists, school counsellors, guidance officers, school executives, teachers, support and special education teachers, allied health and medical professionals.
Speakers Dr Sam Goldstein, Assistant Clinical Instructor, School of Medicine, University of Utah and Clinical Director of the Neurology Learning and Behaviour Centre, Salt Lake City. Dr Goldstein is a psychologist specialising in school psychology, child development and neuropsychology. He is Clinical Director of the Neurology Learning and Behavior Center where he conducts evaluations and consultations as well as providing treatment services to approximately 200 individuals each year. Dr Goldstein s publications include a number of guides for teachers, psychologists and parents concerning child development, attention problems and brain injury, award winning programs dealing with attention disorder, depression, resilience and education, journal publications, books and over 40 chapter contributions. Recent relevant books include: Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child, Raising Resilient Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Assessment of Impairment and Managing Children s Classroom Behavior: Creating Sustainable Resilient Classrooms, Nurturing Resilience in our Children: Answers to the Most Important Parenting Questions, The Power of Resilience: Balance, Confidence, and Personal Strength in Your Life, Angry Children, Worried Parents: Seven Steps to Help Families Manage Anger, Seven Steps to Help Children Worry Less, and Angry Children, Worried Parents. He currently serves as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders and sits on the editorial boards of six peer reviewed journals. He is co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Child Development. Dr Goldstein is also coauthor on a range of published psychological tools including of the Autism Spectrum Rating Scales, Comprehensive Executive Functioning Inventory and the Cognitive Assessment System (2nd ed n). Dr Erica Frydenberg, Associate Professor in Psychology, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne. Erica Frydenberg is a clinical, organisational, and educational psychologist whose work has focused on coping in children and adolescents. She practiced extensively in the Australian educational setting before joining the University of Melbourne. She has authored books, chapters and over 100 journal articles in the field of coping. She has also published psychological instruments to measure coping and developed programs and a CD-ROM to teach coping skills. Her books and programs include: Think Positively: A Course for Developing Coping Skills in Adolescents is a how to guide for teachers and other professionals working with adolescents to teach them useful and productive ways of dealing with problems or issues they may have or may come across. Success and Dyslexia: Sessions for Coping in the Upper Primary Years is an evidence-based program that assists all upper primary students, but especially those with dyslexia, to increase their ability to take control of and cope well with the problems that occur in their lives. She has also published The Early Years Coping Cards, the Adolescent Coping Scale-2 and Developing Children s Coping in the Early Years. Other Speakers Clinical Professor David Bennett AO, Head, NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health Dr Caroline Mansfield, School of Education, Murdoch University, Western Australia Associate Professor Marilyn Campbell, Associate Professor Faculty of Education, Learning and Professional Studies, University of Queensland Professor Con Stough, Co-Director, Swinburne Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University Maria Cassaniti, Centre Manager, NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre
9:00 am Welcome to Country 10:45 am Morning tea Program Thursday - 6th September Is resilience an evidence based concept? Thoughts from the latest bandwagon. Dr Sam Goldstein, Assistant Clinical Instructor, School of Medicine, University of Utah and Clinical Director of the Neurology Learning and Behaviour Centre, Salt Lake City 11:15 am 12:15 pm Presentation title: TBA Associate Professor Vijaya Manicavasagar, Director, Psychological Services, Black Dog Institute Resilience for students who have been bullied? Only one part of the solution. Associate Professor Marilyn Campbell, Associate Professor Faculty of Education, Learning and Professional Studies, University of Queensland 1:15 pm Lunch 2:15 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Applying a resilience framework in clinical practice. Dr Sam Goldstein, Assistant Clinical Instructor, School of Medicine, University of Utah and Clinical Director of the Neurology Learning and Behaviour Centre, Salt Lake City Presentation title: TBA Maria Cassaniti, Centre Manager, NSW Transcultural Mental Health Centre Close Workshop: The science of executive functioning: New data, new ideas and the comprehensive executive functioning inventory (CEFI) Dr Sam Goldstein (Sponsored by Psychological Assessments Australia Pty Ltd) Friday - 7th September 9:00 am 9:30 am Personal perspective: John Dommett Using emotional intelligence in schools: Research outcomes and interventions Professor Con Stough, Co-Director, Swinburne Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University, Justine Lomas, Co-ordinator Emotional Intelligence in Schools Program, Swinburne University 10:30 am Morning tea 11:00 am 12:15 pm Coping skills concepts and constructs to facilitate young people s social emotional development. Associate Professor Erica Frydenberg Principal Fellow, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne Promoting resilience for teachers and their students: A four dimensional view. Dr Caroline Mansfield, School of Education, Murdoch University, Western Australia 1:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm Presentation title: TBA Jill Pearman, 2:45 pm Fostering psychological wellbeing in young people. Clinical Professor David Bennett AO, Head, NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health 4:00 pm Close Please visit CHERI website to view abstracts of presentations. http://www.cheri.com.au/abstracts2012web_version.pdf.pdf DISCLAIMER: The speakers, topics and times are correct at the time of printing. In the event of unforseen circumstances, CHERI reserves the right to delete or alter items in the conference program.
General Information Location Situated in a historic part of Sydney located just 24km from the CBD, The Sebel Parramatta is in the bustling entertainment precinct on Church Street. Address: 350 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Transport by bus and train For timetable information by train, ferry and bus travel, phone 131 500, or visit the Transport Info line: www.131500.com.au Transport - by car About 60 minutes from Sydney. Parking - The Sebel Parramatta has undercover parking available for all hotel guests (subject to availability). Car park is accessible from Church Street. Full Day - $12.00 Half Day - $6.00 Here is a link with all the car parks around Parramatta http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/live/my_home/parking and transport/car_parks Free Parramatta Shuttle Bus The free Parramatta Shuttle Bus runs every 10 minutes, seven days a week. Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 6.30pm The free Shuttle Bus is a great way to get around Parramatta it s fast, free and easy to find. Follow this link for more information. http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/live/my_home/parking and transport/free_shuttle_bus Accommodation: The following hotels are located in the area. Please coordinate all reservations directly with the hotel. Listed below are the following recommendations and their websites to book accommodation on-line. The Sebel Parramatta Mantra Hotel Parramatta Wesley Lodge Clarion Hotel Tel: (02) 9630 4999 Tel: (02) 96851600 Tel: (02) 9635 1233 Tel: (02) 9891 1277 www.mirvachotels.com www.mantra.com.au www.wesleylodge.com.au www.clarionhotelparramatta.com.au The Sebel Parramatta will offer conference attendees a special discounted room rate. To secure the discounted rate reservations must be booked over the phone by calling the hotel on 02 9630 4999 using the following code - Block Code: 1240450. Important Dates Early Bird Closes 3rd August 2012 Sponsorship and Exhibition A Trade Exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conference. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, please contact Scarlette Vinals on +61 2 9845 0418 or email at Scarlette.Vinals@health.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, our sponsorship package is available to view on the website http://www.cheri.com.au/documents/sponsorship_2012.pdf Special Requirements Please indicate on your registration form any special dietary or mobility requirements. Registration Desk The registration desk will be located in the foyer area near the Sebel Ballroom and will be open: Thursday 6 th September 2012 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 7 th September 2012 8:00am - 4:00pm Cancellations Cancellations received between 27-31 August 2012, will incur a 15% late cancellation fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received on or after the 3 rd September, 2012. Please note that cancellations must be received in writing - mail, email or fax to the CHERI office.
Registration TAX INVOICE The Children s Hospital at Westmead (ABN 53 188 579 090) For your convenience, you can register on-line at www.cheri.com.au/conferences.html or complete the registration details below and fax or post directly to CHERI. Please complete a separate form for each person attending. Title: First name: Surname: Occupation: Company: Address: State: Pcode: Tel: Fax: Email: Would you like to be contacted by: Post E-mail Please tick the appropriate box: Early bird: Registration before Friday 3rd August, 2012 One day $300 (Incl.GST) Thursday Friday Two days $465 (Incl.GST) Thursday & Friday Regular: Registration after Friday 3rd August, 2012 One day $330 (Incl.GST) Thursday Friday Two days $495 (Incl.GST) Thursday & Friday Workshop: Thursday 6th (4:30pm - 6:30pm) Free of charge to delegates attending CHERI conference Thursday Full time student (Evidence of F/T study must be provided) Limited numbers of students registrations available please enquire prior to registering. One day $235 (Incl.GST) Thursday Friday Two days $370 (Incl.GST) Thursday & Friday The program includes morning tea and lunch (all rates inclusive of GST) Payment can be made by credit card or cheque, made payable to: The Children s Hospital at Westmead. Receipts will be sent via the mail within two weeks when paid in full. This registration form will be a Tax Invoice for GST purposes. I enclose payment of AUD $ MasterCard Visa Cheque Money order Card number: Expiry date: / Cardholder s name: Signature: Tel (business hours): Please indicate any special dietary requirements: Vegetarian Lactose Intolerant Diabetic Gluten Free No red meat Other To assist us with our future planning, how did you hear about this conference? Received flyer in the mail Email from CHERI Website From a colleague/friend Advertisement Other Please indicate other topics of which you may be interested in receiving email notifications Learning difficulties ADHD Neurofibromatosis type 1 Behavioural problems Velocardiofacial syndrome Psychology Mental health Language disorders Education (special education) Future CHERI conferences Mail registration and payment to: CHERI The Children s Hospital at Westmead Locked Bag 4001 Westmead NSW 2145 For further information please contact Ms Scarlette Vinals: Tel: +61 (0)2 9845 0418 Fax: +61 (0)2 9845 0421 Email: Scarlette.Vinals@health.nsw.gov.au Privacy Policy CHERI will use information it collects from you for the primary purpose for which it is collected and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose of collection. Personal details that CHERI collects will be stored in CHERI s database and used to provide you with information on CHERI s events. Please notify us in writing if you do not wish to have your personal details stored. CHERI will not disclose your personal details to a third party without your permission.