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Antares Foundation Inc. (Australia) 2009 Annual Forum

The Science of Stress and the Art of Managing Wellbeing for Humanitarian Aid Workers
Melbourne, Australia
Friday 13th- Saturday 14th November, 2009
(pre-conference workshops will be offered on Thursday, 12th November, 2009)

Melbourne Australia

This two day Annual Forum is an excellent opportunity for the international aid community to come together to consider effective factors that assist in the prevention and management of stress in aid workers.

Presentations will focus on evidence based research and practices that comprehensively contribute to the mitigation of stress and trauma and promote wellbeing in aid workers.

Ample opportunity will be given over the two days to discuss key issues emerging from presentations and to hear pragmatic examples and case studies of good practice.

Forum Speakers - Day 1
Time Topic Facilitator/Speaker
8.45-9.30am Introductory addresses

The Science of Stress and the Art of Managing Wellbeing		 Rod McBride
(AusAID)

Professor Rob Moodie
(Nossal Institute)

Amanda Allan
(Antares Foundation Australia)
9.30-10.30am Psychophysiology of Stress Professor Sandy McFarlane
(University of Adelaide)
11.00-11.45am Understanding Resilience in Aid Workers Dr Amanda Comoretto
(Universidad Autónoma Barcelona)
11.45-12.45pm Symposium – Resilience
'Screening for Resilience'
Dr Ali Maginness		 'Maintaining Resilience in Complex Emergencies'
Bronwen Blake		 'Resilient Civilian Women in Warzones'
Dr Jacqueline Paul
2.00-3.00pm Principles of Assessment and Intervention for Managing a Traumatic Event that Impacts on Staff
Effective practice – field perspectives		 Facilitated by Iris Trapman
(Consultant Psychologist/ Anthropologist– East Timor)
3.30-5.00pm Parallel Sessions (repeat @ 45 mins each – participants can attend 2)
A Human Capacity Model of Psychosocial Adjustment

Amanda Allan
Antares Foundation Australia		 Issues of Staff Retention

Kate Mort
Antares Foundation Australia		 Disability Inclusive Staff Support Programs

Pauline Kleinitz
CBM – Nossal Institute		 Security, Health and Safety

Angie Zogopoulos
People In Aid
Forum Speakers - Day 2
Time Topic Facilitator/Speaker
9.00-9.45am Managing Fatigue in the Field: The Science and the Art Colonel Peter Murphy
(Director, Defence Force Psychology)
9.45-10.30am Preventing and Recovering from Burnout Dr Craig Hassed
(Monash University Department of General Practice)
11-12.30pm Staff Support Initiatives: NGO Case Studies
1.30-3.00pm Recent Initiatives
Australian Skills Council Frameworks for Training

Robin Flynn		 ACFID OH&S Policy and Guidelines

Jan Jackson /Aurelia Pompili ChildFund & The Brief Group Pty Ltd		 Antares Foundation Psychosocial Risk Management Tool

Amanda Allan, Kate Mort, Kate Minto
3.30-4.30pm Symposium - Hypothetical

Cost:

13th & 14th November:

  • 2-day Forum attendance $480 (+$48 GST)
  • 1-day Forum attendance only $260 (+$26 GST)

12th November:

  • Pre-Conference workshops $120 (+$12 GST)

Full time students receive a 50% discount on registration fees (with presentation of student card)

Venue for Pre-Conference Workshops and main 2-day program:
Melbourne City (Australia): William Angliss Conference Centre (details)