CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS:

Join us at “Beyond the Bet: Health Perspectives on Gambling and Party Drugs,” a conference designed for healthcare professionals and educators interested in exploring the significant issues surrounding gambling and party drug use.

This event presents a unique opportunity to investigate the intersection of health, addiction, and recovery through a multidisciplinary lens, discovering the latest research, treatment modalities, and recovery strategies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

These learning outcomes are designed to increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the complex issues surrounding gambling and party drug use and enhance their practical skills in dealing with these challenges, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

At this conference you will:

• Enhanced Understanding of the Health Risks: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical, mental, and social health risks associated with gambling and party drug use. This includes an in-depth look at how these behaviours can lead to substance abuse disorders, mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and the impact on physical health and wellbeing.
• Improved Skills in Identifying and Assessing Gambling and Substance Use Disorders: Attendees will learn to better identify signs and symptoms of gambling and substance use disorders in patients. This includes developing skills in conducting effective patient assessments, recognizing early warning signs, and understanding the nuances of how these issues manifest differently across diverse populations.
• Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies: The conference will equip healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies and tools for intervening and providing care to individuals struggling with gambling and party drug use. This encompasses an overview of the latest research on effective treatment modalities, harm reduction strategies, and approaches for engaging patients in discussions about their gambling and substance use.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Resource Sharing: Participants will learn about the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in the management and treatment of patients affected by gambling and party drug use. This outcome emphasizes building networks with other healthcare providers, understanding the roles of different specialists in treating these issues, and sharing resources and referrals to offer comprehensive support to patients.

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:

• Epidemiology of Gambling and Party Drug Use
• Neurobiology of Addiction
• The co-occurrence of mental health disorders with gambling and substance use disorders
• How cultural attitudes, social environment, and economic factors contribute to gambling and substance use behaviours
• Illicit Drug Use in Australia
• Pill Testing – A harm reduction initiative
• Overview of the legal issues surrounding gambling and the use of party drugs
• The impact of gambling and substance use on families and relationships
• Technological Advances in Treatment and Prevention
• Harm reduction principles and practices
• Drug Laws in Australia a state-by-state review
• Gambling Laws in Australia a state-by-state review

Our Presenters:

SUE WALKER
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC (PALCARE), MACN

Sue is the director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development platform to assist Nurses in meeting their annual CPD requirements.

As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, and Training and Assessment. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor.

Sue has extensive experience as a clinician, educator, and senior manager. She has presented at local and international conferences on many topics including, key issues in healthcare, such as the psychological impact of the work that Nurses do and how the work requirements to deliver healthcare impact the health of the clinician. Other topics presented comprise of Nursing Leadership,
Emergency Management, Mental health, Aged Care, Advanced Life Support, Assertiveness, Grief and Loss, and Workplace Bullying.

Sue is passionate about making a difference in how the community and Nurses experience the healthcare system.

“Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and work in difficult environments that can take advantage of their commitment to ensuring the best possible care is delivered. To continue to meet professional and community expectations Nurses and Midwives need to acknowledge their unique contribution to health care delivery and assert their collective strength to safeguard the community and ensure their ongoing professional needs are recognised and met.

Healthcare should be delivered by competent, knowledgeable individuals to ensure the best possible experience for the recipient of that care. Nursing is a fabulous profession. The knowledge and skill of the individual Nurse will have the greatest influence on the happiness and health outcomes of each and every client”.

Sue is excited to offer her extensive clinical experience and also create a space for attendees to connect and discuss their experiences and challenges. The learning environment will be enjoyable and engaging for all participants.

CPD HOURS: 12

The Cruise Ship: Carnival Splendor

It’s hard to tell which onboard space best represents Carnival Splendor — they all seem to hint at the amazing time you’re going to have. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. And Fahrenheit 555 can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship.

If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list “splishing” and “splashing” among your favorite things to do, there’s Carnival WaterWorks. Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you’ll find hydro-excitement galore.

If relaxation is your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat is more your place. Or if you’re looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven’t lived until you’ve relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.

The Program:

The program content is provided by expert Midwife Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. The education content provided in this program meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program.

No matter what conference you attend you always need accommodation a cruise ship provides a great all-inclusive* accommodation option to enhance your Conference experience.

Education at Sea and The Nurses for Nurses Network combine great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.

The Online Library

The Library has been created so that you have access to some of the Conference content prior to our sail date. The documents, including self-directed activities and webinars, from our Conference Presenter, are provided so that you can create your own conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program.

Disclaimer: Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFNN and EAS reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.