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TIME

SCHEDULE

07:30-08:00

Registration

08:00-08:30

Opening Ceremony/Welcome

  • Dr. Chin Lon Lin, CEO, Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taiwan
  • Sister Angela Mary Doyle, Sisters of Mercy

08:30-10:00

Opening Plenary: Breaking the Cycle of Health Inequality

  • Dr. Chin Lon Lin, CEO, Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taiwan
  • Ms Fiona Hinchliffe, Executive Director, Health Integration & Community Services, Mater Health
  • Ms Karyn Walsh, CEO Micah Projects
  • Ms Brooke Hutchison, Metro South Health’s Health Equity & Access Team (HEAT) Lead

Moderator: TBC

10:00-10:30

Morning Tea Break

10:30-12:30

Panel Discussion

Roundtable/Workshop

Topic:
Holistic Approach to Promote
Health Equity – Safeguarding Vulnerable Populations

Speakers:
1) Syrian Refugee Support in Turkey Mr. Faisal Hu 
2) Ms Vicky Jacobson, Health Integration Manager, Mater Refugee & Multicultural Health TBC

Moderator:
Ms Donata Sackey, Director of Mater Refugee Health

Roundtable:
Pain Management part I – Chronic Centralised Pain (inc. Trigeminal Neuralgia)

Presenters:
1) Dr Ying-Chao Lin, Neurosurgeon, Dept Head of the Neuro-medical Centre of Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital
2) Dr Nicholas Aitcheson, Pain & Rehabilitation Specialist, Director Metro South Pain Rehabilitation Centre;
3) Dr Jui-Teng Chien, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Superintendent, Douliou Tzu Chi Hospital

Moderator:
Dr Jones Chen, Palliative Care Specialist

Roundtable:
Bariatric Patient Management –

Presenters:
1) Dr Zanab Malik, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, ANZASND President;
2) A/Prof Kean Soon, Cardiologist, Melbourne, TBC
3) Nursing/Pharmacist TBC

Moderator:
TBC

TCM Workshop:
Regain A Good Night Sleep part I – Health Consequences of Sleep Disruption

Presenters:
Dr Michael Chung, TCM, Canada

Moderator:
Ms Eva Chou, TCM, Brisbane

Dental Workshop:
Decision Making part I – considerations in types of restoration for better patient outcomes.

Presenter:
Dr. Tony Rotondo, Specialist in Prosthodontics, Brisbane

Moderator:
Dr John Martin, Specialist in Prosthodontics, Sydney

12:30-14:00

Garden Lunch (inc. lunchtime learning sessions / Trade & Global TIMA Displays)

14:00-16:00

Panel Discussion

Roundtable/Workshop

Topic:
Technological advancement in Medicine & Dentistry – 3D scanning, modelling & printing of medical/dental devices, bone, cartilage, and human tissues.

Speakers:
1) Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) TBC;
2) Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3) – Prof. Saso Ivanovski, Head of School, School of Dentistry, the University of Queensland;
3) Metro South Oral Health Head & Neck Cancer TBC

Moderator:
Dr Lydia See

Roundtable:
Pain Management part II – Orofacial Pain

Presenters:
1) Dr. Sarah Chaw, Specialist in Oral Medicine;
2) Dr Yehua Gan, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology TBC;
3) Dr Raahib Dudhia, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Discipline Lead of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, the University of Queensland

Moderator:
Dr Ben Gad, Oral Medicine Postgraduate

Roundtable:
Behavioural Support – Trauma Informed Care

Presenters:
1) Dr. Mas Suryalis Ahmad, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, Malaysia;
2) Dr Tania Herbert, Clinical Psychologist, Senior Leader in Clinical Governance, QPASTT;
3) Dr Nga Tran, Consultant Psychiatrist, MRCCC TBC

Moderator:
Ms Meryl Jones, Nurse Unit Manager, Mater Refugee Health TBC

TCM Workshop:
Regain A Good Night Sleep part II – Health Consequences of Sleep Disruption

Presenters:
Dr Michael Chung, TCM, Canada

Moderator:
Ms Eva Chou, TCM, Brisbane

Dental Workshop:
Decision Making part I – considerations in types of restoration for better patient outcomes.

Presenter:
Dr. Tony Rotondo, Specialist in Prosthodontics, Brisbane

Moderator:
Dr John Martin, Specialist in Prosthodontics, Sydney

16:00-16:30

Afternoon Tea Break

16:30-18:00

Topic: Integration of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine 

Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Shinn-Zong Lin, Superintendent, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan
Prof. Tsung-Jung Ho, Vice Superintendent, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan 

Moderator: TBC

18:00-18:30

Predinner Drinks

18:30-19:30

Dinner

TIME

SCHEDULE

07:30-08:00

Registration

08:00-10:00

Panel: TIMA Australia in Action – looking back and the journey forward

  • TIMA Brisbane TBC
  • TIMA Sydney TBC
  • TIMA Perth TBC
  • TIMA Melbourne TBC
  • Partnership to form Inclusive Health & Wellness Hub TBC
  • Special Needs Community Medical Centre TBC

Moderator: TBC

10:00-10:30

Morning Tea Break

10:30-12:30

Panel Discussion

Roundtable/Workshop

Topic:
iHealth Promotion – Research, Sustainability & Implementation

Speakers:
1) Dr Ming-Nan Lin, Vice Superintendent, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan;
2) Prof. Lok Do, Research Chair & Professor in Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, the University of Queensland;
3) Ms. Aiko Nagae, Post Graduate Master of Public Health student, Griffith University

Moderator:
Prof. Cordia Chu, Director of The Centre for Environment & Population Health, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University

Roundtable:
Geriatric and Palliative Care – patient management and treatment planning considerations

Presenters:
1) Dr. Jones Chen, Palliative Care Specialist;
2) Dr Shun-Chin Chang, Dept Head of Geriatric Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital;
3) Ms Shu-Ting Chuang, Long-Term Care, Vice Superintendent, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital (nursing background)

Moderator:
Dr Mathew Lim, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

Roundtable:
Head & Neck Cancer – Pre-treatment Management & Rehabilitation

Presenters:
1) A/Prof Martin Batstone, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Director of the Maxillofacial Unit, RBWH;
2) Dr Charles Lin, Radiation Oncologist RBWH TBC;
3) Dr Shou-Hsin Chien, Superintendent, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital Plastic Surgeon

Moderator:
Dr. John Martin, Specialist in Prosthodontics

Dental Workshop:
Vital Pulp Therapy part I –

Presenter:
Prof Ove Peters, Specialist in Endodontics, Brisbane

MC:
TBC

Dental Workshop:
Stainless Steel Crowns – for both deciduous & permanent dentitions

Presenter:
Dr PY Lai, Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Brisbane

MC:
Dr Deborah Du TBC

12:30-14:00

Garden Lunch (inc. lunchtime learning sessions / Trade & Global TIMA Displays)

14:00-16:00

Panel Discussion

Roundtable/Workshop

Topic:
Improving Access – an Interdisciplinary Approach to Caring

Speakers:
1) Singapore TIMA Team (Integrated Home Health Program);
2) Dr Yi-Pang Lee, Director of Oral Pathology/Dentistry Department, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan;
3) Dr John Martin, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Fellow, Head & Neck Cancer Clinic, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse (Comprehensive Cancer Centre), Sydney

Moderator:
A/Pro Archana Pradhan, Special Needs Dentistry and Gerodontology, University of Sydney

Roundtable:
Dysphagia Management – Interdisciplinary Discussion & Case Studies

Presenters:
1) Dr Mathew Lim, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry;
2) Dr Ying-Ting Yeh, Director of Dysphagia Dept Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital Interprofessional Swallowing Centre

Moderator:
Dr Shiny Huang, Junior Medical Officer, Royal North Shore Hospital

Mindset Workshop:
Elevating Impact – Harnessing Each Team Member’s Leadership Potential

Presenter:
Dr. Trudy Lin, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, Mindset Coach

MC:
Ms. Helen Liang, Play Therapist, Counsellor & Social Worker

Dental Workshop:
Vital Pulp Therapy part II –

Presenters:
1) Prof Ove Peters, Specialist in Endodontics, the University of Queensland;
2) Dr Kenneth Liao, Specialist in Endodontics, NYUCD

MC:
TBC

Dental Workshop:
Conservative Management of Toothwear – Tools for prevention and interceptive treatment

Presenter:
Dr. Janak Patel, General Dentist

MC:
Dr Shannon Sia

16:00-16:30

Afternoon Tea Break

16:30-17:30

Topic:
All About Health – The Journey of Health Promotion

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Shou-Hsin Chien, Superintendent, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan 

MC:
Dr Zhi Han Yeo, Haematology Specialist, TIMA Melbourne Coordinator

17:30-18:00

Predinner Drinks

18:00-19:30

Multicultural Dinner

TIME

SCHEDULE

07:30-08:00

Registration

08:00-10:00

Panel Discussion

Roundtable/Workshop

Topic:
TIMA in Action – Medical Services

Speakers:
1) Indonesia Tzu Chi/TIMA TBC;
2) Philippines Tzu Chi /TIMA/Eye Centre TBC;
3) Tzu Chi in Nepal & India – Dr Ji-Min Chen, Deputy Executive Director of the Tzu Chi Malaysia Branch TBC

Moderator:
Dr. Jay Hsing

Roundtable:
MRONJ (Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – management in the general practice

Presenters:
1) Dr. Claudia Lopez Silva, Discipline Lead of SND, UQ School of Dentistry;
2) Dr. Rachel Hsieh, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon; 3)Medical Oncologist TBC

Moderator:
Dr. Jessica Zachar, Oral Surgery UQ School of Dentistry

Roundtable:
Consent & Record Keeping – the importance & implications

Presenters:
1) Dr. Tonia Girdis;
2) Dr. Nikki Liew, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, Melbourne;
3) Dr. Arosha Weerakoon, Senior Lecturer, UQ School of Dentistry, General Dentist

Moderator:
Dr Jones Chen, Palliative Care Specialist

Dental Workshop:
“ART” part I – minimally invasive dentistry for challenging cases (inc. GIC & Silver fluoride)

Presenters:
Prof. Ian Meyers

Moderator:
Dr. Lydia See, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

 

07:30-08:00

Morning Tea Break

10:30-12:30

Panel Discussion

Roundtable/Workshop

Topic:
Global Partnership – Building Healthy Community

Speakers:
1) Mr Steven Voon, Executive Vice President of Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, USA;
2) Tzu Chi Foundation’s UN Partners – Ms Debra Bordreaux, CEO, Tzu Chi Foundation, USA;
3) Ms. Karyn Walsh, CEO, Micah Projects

Moderator:
Ms. Tiffany Tu, Project Specialist, Dept of Global Partnership & Youth Programs, Tzu Chi Foundation, Taiwan

Roundtable:
Sedation Fundamentals – types, modalities, case selection & management

Presenters:
1) Dr Zanab Malik, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, ANZASND President TBC;
2) Anaethetist from BNE TBC;
3) Dr Jyushiou Ho, Head of Anaesthesiology & Pain Management Department Head, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan

Moderator:
Dr. David Fu, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

Roundtable:
Foods & Immune System – Healthy and Sustainable Diets

Presenters:
1) Singapore Tzu Chi Food Farmacy – Dr Ho Xin Qin, MD;
2) Dr Josh Hung, CMD, Fusen Purifying CEO

Moderator:
Ms Wendy Liu, CMD, TIMA Melbourne

Dental Workshop:
“ART” part II – minimally invasive dentistry for challenging cases (inc. GIC & Silver fluoride)

Presenters:
Prof. Ian Meyers

Moderator:
Dr. Lydia See, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

12:30-14:00

Garden Lunch (inc. lunchtime learning sessions / Trade & Global TIMA Displays)

14:00-16:00

Closing Plenary: Safeguarding Life with Love

Keynote Speakers:
Love is the Best Medicine in the World
Dr. You-Chen Chao, Superintendent, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan
Dr. Chin Lon Lin, CEO, Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taiwan

Moderator:
TBC

16:00-16:30

Closing Ceremony