We have an some exciting opportunities for members to join the Engagement and Learning Committee (ELC), and the Transfusions Practitioner Working Group (TPWG).
The ANZSBT Transfusion Practitioners Working Group (TPWG) are asking for expressions of Interest (EOI) to fill theQueensland proxy position for the ANZSBT Transfusion Practitioner Working Group from January 2025 for a 12 month period.
The TP working group is a core leadership group of TP’s representing TP members from across Australia and New Zealand who are working to develop the TP voice within the Society and create a community of practice and a communication platform for ANZSBT TP’s.
All TP’s who are a financial member of ANZSBT and live and work within Queensland are welcome to apply.
The ANZSBT Engagement and Learning Committee (ELC) are seeking expressions of interest for two members who have a passion for transfusion education, improving practice and sharing transfusion knowledge through education and social media.
Consisting of transfusion clinicians, scientists and nurses from all over Australia and New Zealand, the ELC works to promote transfusion education and updates. We aim to further develop transfusion knowledge and practice through webinars and education. The ELC also manage the ANZSBT newsletter and social media. The ELC is seeking engaged members with an interest in social media and transfusion education to apply.
ANZSBT encourages committee representation from all states of Australia and NZ. While we welcome all expressions of interest, we are primarily seeking applicants from NZ, QLD and NT at this time.
Please send your EOI and CV to anzsbt@anzsbt.org.au by COB 24 January 2025 if you would like to join our teams.
Face to Face and Online event presented by ANZSBT WA Branch
2nd December 2024; 1415-1545 (WST)
FEATURING
Ms Samantha Lennard “Supplying Blood in Emergencies” &
Dr Anastazia Keegan “Implementation of RHD NIPT Screening for RhD negative women in pregnancy
This event is FREE for all ANZSBT Members. A registration link has been emailed to all current members. Please contact anzsbt@anzsbt.org.au if you have not received
Face to Face venue –
Ground Floor Lecture theatre (G1)
Education Building
Fiona Stanley Hospital
11 Robin Warren Dr, Murdoch WA
Haematology Fellow in Classical Haematology with optional exposure to Malignant and Transplant Haematology, Perth
Closing Date: Open until filled
0.5 Minimum Position with the option for Full Time
Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth for Feb 2025- Feb 2026
A position is available at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) for a Fellow in Classical Haematology Clinical Care and Trials with the option for clinical and laboratory malignant haematology exposure. Ideally applicants must have completed part 1 FRACP. The position is suitable for Advanced Trainees in Haematology who are completing RCPA/RACP training or Fellows in Haematology who have just completed training.
The Haematology Department is the State Public Adult Haemophilia Treatment Centre and provides governance and all clinical care for thrombosis patients. There is expectation to be involved in multiple trials in haemophilia and classical haematology and an opportunity to be involved with clinical care of malignant haematology and transplant patient care.
Clinical responsibilities include outpatient and consultative care principally of thrombosis and haemostasis patients and those enrolled in clinical trials. There is an option to be involved in the outpatient and consultative care of malignant and post allogeneic and autologous transplant patients. There is an option to be involved in laboratory haematology reporting if suitably qualified.
There is no requirement for participation in after hours on call rosters.
For all inquires please contact:
Dr Stephanie P’ng, Director of the FSH Haemophilia Treatment Centre: stephanie.p’ng@health.wa.gov.au
ANZSBT 60th Anniversary History Project website is LIVE!
ANZSBT WebinarThe recording of this ANZSBT webinar, sponsored by Haemonectics and featuring Prof David Roxby and Prof Mike Murphy is now available through the ANZSBT website. Look for the webinars page.
Arrow (The Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation) has partnered with Blood 2024 to offer up to 5 x $1,000 grants to nurses, allied health professionals, scientists, data managers and other staff working in the area of haematology, to attend the annual Blood Conference being held in Brisbane 27-30 October 2024.
To be eligible for these travel grants, applicants must fulfil the eligibility criteria outlined in the application support document. Priority will be given to those with an accepted abstract at the conference and members of ANZSBT, HSANZ or THANZ.
All applications are to be submitted to Arrow directly (rkoller@arrow.org.au).
Closing date for applications is 31 July 2024. To apply download the application form.
2024 South East Asia / Pacific Island Travel Grant
ANZSBT is pleased to advise that applications are now open for the 2024 South East Asia/Pacific Islands Travel Grant to BLOOD 2024.
The award is open to assist persons from resource poor countries in the South-East Asia region or Pacific Island nations to attend BLOOD 2024, the combined annual scientific meetings of ANZSBT, Haematology Society of Australian and New Zealand (HSANZ) and Thrombosis and the Haemostasis Society of Australia and New Zealand (THANZ).
The meeting will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, from 27-30 October 2024. It provides the ideal opportunity to learn of recent developments in haematology and blood transfusion as well as for meeting and networking with colleagues with similar professional interests.
This grant has previously been sponsored by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT). ANZSBT gratefully acknowledges the support of ISBT for these travel grants and appreciates our continued affiliation with the Society.
For more information, please refer to the flyer below:
