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April 2023
Dear ,
The RSA Conference is next month in Sydney and we can't wait to see so many of you at the incredible presentations, panel discussions, learning labs and social functions. This conference will sell out, so if you haven't booked your ticket yet - do it today! Early bird registration is still available.
We are also very pleased to see so many incredible nominations come in for our redesigned awards and look forward to presenting these at the conference party in Sydney. Nominations are still open - why don't you nominate yourself, a colleague or your team today!
Kind regards,
Savio D’sa
CEO
Renal Society of Australasia
Latest News
Nominations closing Monday 24 April
In 2023, we have redesigned our awards to better reflect the incredible work RSA members are doing for patients and their community.
New awards include:
- RSA Leader Award
- Dedication to Practice Advancement and Innovation Award
- RSA Health Equity Award - Team or Individual Award
- Patients First Award - Team or Individual Award
Nominating yourself, your team or a colleague for an award is an opportunity to shine a light on those who have made a difference.
Awards will be presented at the Conference Party at the RSA Conference.
It's not too late...
Think you have missed out on an Early Bird ticket for the RSA Conference? You haven't, but it won't be here for long!!
Log on to the website and book a ticket for the conference. There are options available to attend a single day, all three days or join us virtually! Presentations will be recorded and you can watch them later, so even if those days don't suit, you don't have to miss out!
Birgit Munro Memorial Scholarship
The Birgit Munro Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Birgit Munro, a renal nurse who died in 1992, aged 36, after a sudden illness.
Grants for up to $500 are available and submissions for the grant are now open!
Expressions of Interest are still open for the position of Trustee in the Birgit Munro Memorial Scholarship Fund. Click here for more information on how to apply.
Membership winner announced for March!
During the months of February and March, we have been running a 'win your membership fees back' campaign for all those that renew their membership.
February winner is: Lai Lee, Victoria
March winner is: Lauris Breheny, South Australia
Are you due to renew? Log in today and renew your membership!
RSA 2023 Education Calendar
The following events are available for registration:
Chronic Kidney Disease - Early Detection & Screening Special Interest Group
Topic: Help prevent shingles in your adult patients at increased risk of Shingles – Shingrix vaccine - by Meg Williams, Key Account Manager, Nephrology & Endocrinology, GSK
Date: Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
RSA Young Special Interest Group
Topic: Career Journey Interview Series: Christie McKellar, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Monash Health
Date: Thursday, 27 April 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
Nephrology Nurse Practitioners Special Interest Group
Topic: Dr Nina Vogel, RSC Physician will present on Restless Legs Syndrome.
Date: Thursday, 4 May 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
Kidney Supportive Care Special Interest Group
Date: Thursday, 25 May 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
RSA Conference 2023
Date: Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 May 2023
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Cost: Options available
RSA Vascular Access Workshop - Surfers Paradise
Date: Friday 23 June 2023
Location: Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Cost: Options available
RSA Vascular Access Workshop - Adelaide
Date: Friday 23 June 2023
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Cost: Options available
Employment
Resources FAQs
WCEA
Did you know that new content is being added to WCEA every month? See below for just a few of the new or updated items available to RSA members. Can't remember your login? Just email Lucy and she'll send you the details!
Keynote Presentation: The art of communication: Demystifying science – Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Microbiologist & Science Communicator, New Zealander of the Year 2021
Course: Does point-of-care ultrasound of vascular access improve the communication between clinicians? A scoping review - Dr Ulrich Steinwandel, Dr Nick Gibson, Dr James Rippey and Dr Johan Rosman
Podcast: Case Study - Kidney Injury - Dr. Waqas Baig, Renal Advanced Trainee, The Townsville Hospital
Nephrology Research Review - Issue 65
Issue 65 of the Nephrology Research Review is out now. This issue includes articles on:
- Use of sodium bicarbonate in kidney transplant recipients with metabolic acidosis
- Predicting renal survival in antiglomerular basement membrane disease
- Early biomarkers for kidney injury in patients with heat-related illness
Click here to read the latest issue.
Special Interest Group Update
RSA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are growing!
Have you got an idea for a new Special Interest Group?
Email Lucy and make a suggestion! We want to make the best experience for our members and help you make the connections that will help you in your role.
Latest Research Initiatives
The Australian and New Zealand nephrology nursing workforce: clinical pressure and organisational culture
Objective: We explored how nephrology trained nurses are impacted by daily caseload pressure, organisational support and workplace education.
Conclusion: The nephrology nursing workforce will face important challenges over the next decade and there must be an organisational response to prevent continued staff shortages.
Click here to read the paper.
Dieticians Improve Lives
Never has it been more important to make healthy food choices - the easy and affordable choice. We know that in Australia, more than 27,500 people die each year of a preventable diet related disease. That is 75 people each and every day from a preventable cause.
Click here to read more.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
What is WCEA?
How do I log in to WCEA?
WCEA stands for the World Continuing Education Alliance and is a platform that RSA members have access to that hosts all our online learning resources.
Every RSA member has access to WCEA however the log in details are different from your RSA log in details. You will have been emailed your WCEA login details however if you are unsure, just email lucy@renalsociety.org and she can resend.
