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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 林俊龍執行長, 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

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 Director of Tzu Chi Foundation Turkey 胡光中師兄;
2) Mr. Justin Gan, Thailand Tzu Chi Free Clinic
3) Ms Donata Sackey, Director of Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health Services

Moderator:
Ms Erika Jung – Health Integration Manager, Mater Refugee & Multicultural Health

Roundtable 1:
Pain Management part I – Chronic Centralised Pain

Presenters:
1) Dr Ying-Chao Lin 林英超主任, 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) A/Prof. Jui-Teng Chien 簡瑞騰院長, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Superintendent, Douliou Tzu Chi Hospital

Moderator:
Dr Jones Chen, Palliative Care Specialist

Roundtable 2:
Sociocultural Diversity in Childhood Obesity

Presenters:
1) Dr Zanab Malik, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, ANZASND President;
2) A/Prof Kai-Wei Katherine Wang, Adjunct Associate Professor in Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing & Health Sciences
3) Dr Heena Akbar, Senior Lecturer, Public Health & First Nations Health, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Medicine & Behavioural Science, the University of Queensland

Moderator:
A/Prof Kai-Wei Katherine Wang

TCM Workshop:
Regain A Good Night Sleep TCM & Acupuncture – Learning the 6-in-1 hexagon protocol part I

Presenters:
Dr Michael Chung, TCM, Canada

Moderator:
Ms Yufen (Eva) Chou, TCM, Brisbane

Dental Workshop:
Decision making and  considerations of restorations for better patient outcomes Part I.

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

Speakers:
1) Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) Representative;
2) Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3) – Prof. Saso Ivanovski, Head of School, School of Dentistry, the University of Queensland;
3) Dr Danilo Carluccio, Senior Biomedical Engineer (Clinical & Research), Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RBWH & Herston Biofabrication Institute

Moderator:
Dr Lydia See, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

Roundtable 1:
Pain Management part II – Orofacial Pain

Presenters:
1) Dr Sarah Chaw, Specialist in Oral Medicine;
2) Dr Ying-Chao Lin 林英超主任, Neurosurgeon, Dept Head of the Neuro-medical Centre of Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital;
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 Registrar

Roundtable 2:
Behavioural Support – Trauma Informed Care

Presenters:
1) A/Prof. Mas Suryalis Ahmad, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, Malaysia;
2) Dr Tania Herbert, Clinical Psychologist, Senior Leader in Clinical Governance, QPASTT

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

TCM Workshop:
Regain A Good Night Sleep TCM & Acupuncture – Learning the 6-in-1 hexagon protocol part II

Presenters:
Dr Michael Chung 鍾政哲醫師, TCM, Canada

Moderator:
Ms Yufan (Eva) Zhou, TCM, Brisbane

Dental Workshop:
Decision making and  considerations of restorations for better patient outcomes Part II.

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. Sheng-Tzung Tsai 蔡昇宗主任, Director of Department of Neurosurgery Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan
Prof. Tsung-Jung Ho 何宗融副院長, Vice Superintendent, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan

Moderator:Dr Conway Niu, Paediatric Registrar

18:00-18:30

Predinner Drinks

18:30-19:30

Dinner

TIME

SCHEDULE

07:30-08:00

Registration

08:00-10:00

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

  • TIMA Brisbane representative
  • TIMA Sydney representative
  • TIMA Perth representative
  • TIMA Melbourne representative
  • Partnership to form Inclusive Health & Wellness Hub representative

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 1:
Geriatric and Palliative Care – patient management and treatment planning considerations

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

Moderator:
A/Prof. Mathew Lim, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

Roundtable 2:
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 Sou-Hsin Chien 簡守信院長, Superintendent, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital Plastic Surgeon

Moderator:
Dr. John Martin, Specialist in Prosthodontics

Dental Workshop:
Beyond Root Canal Treatment: Endodontic Diagnosis and Vital Pulp Therapy part I

Presenter:
Prof Ove Peters, Specialist in Endodontics, Brisbane

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) A/Prof Yi-Pang Lee 李彝邦醫師, 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
4) Ms Tan Gek Sim (Nancy) 陳玉心護理師

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

Roundtable:
Dysphagia Management – Interdisciplinary Discussion & Case Studies

Presenters:
1) A/Prof. Mathew Lim, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry;
2) Dr Ying-Ting Yeh 葉映廷醫師, 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:
Beyond Root Canal Treatment: Endodontic Diagnosis and Vital Pulp Therapy part II

Presenters:
1) Prof Ove Peters, Specialist in Endodontics, the University of Queensland;

MC:
TBC

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

Presenter:
Dr. Janak Patel, General Dentist

Demonstrator:
Dr Sahil Soni, 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. Sou-Hsin Chien 簡守信院長, 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 – Global Medical Services

Speakers:
1) Indonesia Tzu Chi/TIMA Team; Dr Ruth O. Angriani, Third Vice Chairman of TIMA Indonesia 林秀蘭醫師, Dr Andre Prawira Putra 載嘉偉醫師
2) The journey from medical fairs to the plan of Tzu Chi Hospital in the Philippines – Dr Josefino Qua 柯賢智醫師, 菲律賓人醫會召集人;
3) Tzu Chi in Nepal & India – Dr Tang Kiat Beng 陳吉民醫師, Deputy Executive Director of the Tzu Chi Malaysia Branch TBC

Moderator:
Dr. Jay Hsing

Roundtable 1:
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) Dr Kevin Lee
4) Ms. Lisa Chaw, Pharmacist (Oncology) – panellist during discussion

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

Roundtable 2:
Consent, Records, Ethics and the Interface with AI.

Presenters:
1) Dr. Nikki Liew, Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, Melbourne;
2) Dr. Tonia Girdis, Clinical Advisor, AHPRA; Clinical senior lecturer, University of Queensland; Specialist content developer, James Cook University
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 Part I

Presenters:
Prof. Ian Meyers

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

10:00-10:30

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 1:
Sedation Fundamentals – types, modalities, case selection & management

Presenters:
1) Anaethetist from BNE TBC;
2) Dr Jyushiou Ho 何菊修醫師, Head of Anaesthesiology & Pain Management Department Head, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan
3) Dr Akshay Hungenahally, Specialist in Anaesthesiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane
4) Dr Konika Chatterjee, Specialist in Anaesthesiology, Wickham Terrace Anaesthesia, Brisbane

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

Roundtable 2:
Foods & Immune System – Healthy and Sustainable Diets

Presenters:
1) Singapore Tzu Chi Food Farmacy – Dr Ho Xin Qin, MD 何欣芩醫師;
2) Dr Yu-Shih (Josh) Hung 洪友仕醫師, CMD, Fusen Purifying CEO

3)Healthier Me 21-Day Challenge: Dr Tian-Hao Yeh葉添浩醫師,, Plastic Surgeon, TIMA Taiwan

Moderator:
Ms Wenyu Liu, CMD, TIMA Melbourne

Dental Workshop:
“ART” part II – minimally invasive dentistry for challenging cases Part II

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 – Love is the Best Medicine in the World

Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Chin Lon Lin 林俊龍執行長, CEO, Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taiwan

Moderator:
TBC

16:00-16:30

Closing Ceremony