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25.01.2022 The 2019 OSWANZ Conference begins tomorrow! We are deeply thankful for the significant contributions from our conference sponsors who have enabled such an incredible program to go ahead.

25.01.2022 Flying into Hobart today for the conference? Getting to the city from Hobart airport will cost about $50 by taxi. United taxis 133 222 or Taxi combined 132227 An Uber trip could cost from $31 dollars (approximately). Alternatively, you can take the Skybus shuttle bus and can either purchase your Hobart express ticket when you arrive or before hand. Tickets are $18.50 one way or $36 return. The bus runs every 30 minutes. Skybus website: www.skybus.com.au

22.01.2022 The final day of the 2019 OSWANZ Conference. See you at 8:45am for a unique Aboriginal healing ceremony.

20.01.2022 Thank you to all the delegates who attended the 2019 OSWANZ Conference. We wish safe travels to all those who travelled interstate and to our New Zealand colleagues who are travelling across the Tasman. A special mention to Fatima who came all the way from Sweden to join the conference.

18.01.2022 Did you enjoy your Tassie Apple themed conference bag? We would like to thank our very generous bag sponsors. Firstly, thank you Sharna Flowers - a talented social worker, artist and jewellery maker who donated her time and skills to create your silver apple badge. Sharna also painted the OSWANZ themed apple motif on your bag. Thank you Sharna! https://www.facebook.com/Sharna-Flowers-Contemporary-Jeweller-161181850672792/

17.01.2022 Day 1 has officially started with an opening from our President, Nick Hobbs

14.01.2022 Today we would like to showcase a thought provoking keynote speaker at the 2019 OSWANZ Conference Professor Michael Ashby. Michael is a Consultant Physician in Palliative Care and Pain Medicine, and presently Clinical Director of the Cancer, Chronic Disease & Sub-Acute Care Stream in the Tasmanian Health Service (THS), based at the Royal Hobart Hospital. He holds a conjoint position as Professor of Medical Ethics and Death Studies, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania.... He is a member of the International Working Group on Death Dying and Bereavement (IWG), and former Vice-President and currently a director and board member of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB). He has research interests in law, ethics and the humanities as they apply to palliative care and decision-making at the end of life, and is currently working on the interface between psychodynamics and death and dying, grief and loss.

11.01.2022 Julie McCrossin is delivering her keynote address and encouraging us to learn more about talking about sexuality and cancer. You can hear the Cancer Council podcast with Julie here: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au//episode-2-sex-and-cancer/

04.01.2022 We welcome all our delegates and speakers to Day 2 of the 2019 OSWANZ Conference. It’s going to be a beautiful 23 degrees day. There will be complimentary drinks and canapés with live music on the deck at the Menzies at the conclusion of the day. Please bring something warm so you can enjoy the evening.

04.01.2022 Did you enjoy your Tassie Apple themed conference bag? We would like to thank our very generous bag sponsors. Firstly, thank you Sharna Flowers - a talented social worker, artist and jewellery maker who donated her time and skills to create your silver apple badge. Sharna also painted the OSWANZ themed apple motif on your bag. Thank you Sharna! https://www.facebook.com/Sharna-Flowers-Contemporary-Jeweller-161181850672792/

04.01.2022 On behalf of the 2019 Conference Committee, we are very excited to offer you this year’s OSWANZ Conference program. We are sure that you will find many opportunities to be challenged and inspired. You will also receive a hard copy of the program in your conference bag. However, we are sharing an advanced electronic copy to get you started on planning your days. We are pleased to offer a wide range of workshops over the duration of the conference. Please note that workshops o...n Thursday and Friday are capped at 30 participates each. You will have a chance to register for your preferred workshop during the registration period each day. We look forward to seeing you there!

03.01.2022 A timely post to share with our delegates after hearing our keynote speaker Julie McCrossin discuss her confronting experience with wearing a radiation protective mask during her treatment.

02.01.2022 Thank you to Sarah De Jonge of 1000 Hearts who donated the felt hearts for the conference bags. We heard from many delegates keen to embed the hearts into their practice. Sarah created 1000 Hearts, a kindness project she started in 2016 because she wanted to put some goodness into the world. If you’d like to know more visit: www.1000hearts.com.au

01.01.2022 Only two more sleeps till the 2019 OSWANZ Conference! We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful city of Hobart.