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Tēnā Koutou Katoa – G’day and hello ,

As we approach the end of 2023, we begin a run of events across the country, with a regional Victorian event under our belt, we are looking forward to engaging with members in Qld and WA next month. We encourage you to look at the upcoming events and conferences available to members on our website - with a mix of online and in-person events coming up, we hope to see you soon. These events provide great networking opportunities and chances to share information amongst the kidney health care community. 

I would like to encourage members to engage with Clinical Practice Pattern survey on Hepatitis B vaccination in CKD and dialysis patients. One of our longstanding RSA members is currently investigating the efficacy of hepatitis B vaccination in stage 4 & 5 CKD and HD patients. The aim is to explore and understand the professional practice patterns; timing of commencing the vaccination and to identify barriers, if any, to the implementation of the hepatitis B vaccination management. Your participation will provide important information on availability of clinical practice guidelines or identify barriers to overcome, as well as adding robustness to the research. Click here to complete the survey.

We have so many exciting projects coming up at RSA over the next 12 months. Would you like to get involved? Reply to this email for more information on opportunities available to RSA members and find out how to you can shape the kidney health care community. 

Kind regards,

Jon Hosking
President
Renal Society of Australasia

Vascular Access Workshop and Queensland Branch Symposium

On Saturday, 4 November we will be holding a Vascular Access Workshop on the Sunshine Coast. Click here for more information. Following this event, there is an optional social event.

On Sunday, 5 November, we are holding the QLD Branch Symposium - "Transcending Boundaries: Shaping the Future of Nephrology". The program features informative sessions, including:

• Reducing perception of infection risk to increase uptake of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) 
• Vascular Access – The good and the bad, the old and the new 
• Kidney Supportive Care
• Paired Kidney Exchange Program  

Abstract submissions close this week, follow the link below for more information and to register for the event.

Western Australia Branch Connect Dinner

Connect with your fellow RSA members over a delectable two course meal at the University Club Of Western Australia. This evening is designed as both a social catch up with other RSA members as well as informative table discussions on workforce, diet and pharmacology. 

Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023. 
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm 
Venue: University Club of Western Australia
Cost: RSA Members: $45 | Non-members: $85
CPD: 1 hour

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The following events are available for registration:

RSA Branch Event: Vascular Access Workshop QLD

Date: Saturday, 4 November 2023
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Cost: Members: $210 | Non-members: $350

RSA Branch Event: Queensland Branch Symposium 

Date: Sunday, 5 November 2023
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Cost: Members: $115 | Non-members: $215

Special Interest Group: Nephrology Nurse Practitioner 

Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023 
Location:  Online
Cost: Members only: Free 

WA Branch Connect Dinner

Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023 
Location:  University Club of Western Australia
Cost: Members: $45 | Non-members: $85

Webinar: Validation of a Phosphorus Food Frequency Questionnaire in Patients with Kidney Failure Undertaking Dialysis

Date: Monday, 20 November 2023 
Location:  Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25

Special Interest Group: Kidney Supportive Care Meeting

Date: Thursday, 23 November 2023 
Location:  Online
Cost: Members only: Free

Online Symposium: Shared Care hosted by NSW 

Date: Friday, 1 December 2023 
Location:  Online
Cost: Members: $25 | Non-members: $50

Webinar: AI-Powered Healthcare: Unleashing the potential, considering the challenges.

Date: Monday, 4 December 2023 
Location:  Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25