1. Continence Foundation of Australia
Victorian Branch 5th
State Annual Conference
RACV Healesville Country Club
Friday May 20 2016
Registration
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Victorian Continence Resource Centre is supported by funding from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments under the HACC program.
Complex and Idiopathic Continence Conditions

2. Welcome
The Continence Foundation of Australia Victoria Branch (CFA Vic Branch) the peak body for bladder and
bowel health in Victoria receives funding from the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
through the Home and Community Care (HACC) program to provide governance to the Victorian
Continence Resource Centre (VCRC).
The VCRC values and recognises the importance of the most up-to-date research relating to continence
promotion, incontinence prevention and the management and treatment of bladder and bowel issues.
The CFA Vic branch board wish to invite you to attend The 5th State Annual Conference, Friday May 20
2016. The theme for the 2016 conference is Complex and Idiopathic Continence Conditions. The
conference will be held at the RACV Healesville Country Club, located in the heart of Victoria’s premiere
wine region, the Yarra Valley, just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD.
The aim of the conference is to up skill the specialist and non-specialist workforce on continence
assessment and management. The program will appeal to continence and pelvic floor physiotherapists,
continence nurse consultants, urological nurse consultants, maternal child health nurses, midwives, the
medical fraternity and other allied health professionals. We anticipate the attendance of approximately
150-200 delegates from both Melbourne and regional Victoria.
We look forward to welcoming you to the RACV Healesville Country Club, Friday May 20 2016. Please
direct all enquiries to: info@continencevictoria.org.au I P: 03 9816 8266 I F: 03 9853 9727
www.continencevictoria.org.au
Kind Regards,
President
Continence Foundation of Australia – Victorian Branch
Organising Committee
Lisa Wragg Executive Officer, Victorian Continence Resource Centre
Merrill McPhee, Continence Nurse Consultant, Continence Foundation of Australia
Jenny Rivett, Health Promotion Officer, Victorian Continence Resource Centre
Libby Oldfield Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist, Fitwise Physiotherapy
Karen McKertich Urologist, Australian Urology Association, Alfred Hospital and Cabrini Hospital

3. Invited speakers
Dr Anita Lasocki MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, FACD
Anita is a Consultant Dermatologist at The Royal Women’s Hospital and consults
privately at Bayside Dermatology in Brighton. Anita works within a
multidisciplinary clinic specialising in vulval skin disorders, vulvodynia, skin
conditions in pregnancy, general dermatology and skin cancer management.
Anita enjoys the diversity of dermatology practice and her particular interests are
in early melanoma detection, skin cancer management, women’s and children’s
dermatology, management of excessive sweating, and biological therapies for
psoriasis.
Julienne Moore
Julienne Moore graduated as a physiotherapist from the university of Queensland
in 1996. Since then she has completed a Master’s Degree in Continence and
Women’s Health at the University of Melbourne and currently works at Fitwise
Physiotherapy - a continence and women’s health private practice in Melbourne.
Julienne enjoys managing Pelvic floor issues in men and women including
incontinence and pelvic pain. She is a keen exerciser and enjoys assisting women
to remain active throughout their life and to safely return to exercise after
treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.
Thea Connor
Thea Connor is a Division 1 Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in
the specialist area of neuropathic bladder and bowel management relating to
spinal cord injuries and sexual health. Thea held the role of spinal urology nurse
and sexual health consultant at Austin Health for 14 years. Currently Thea has the
position of urology practice nurse at North Eastern Urology. In this role she has
further developed skills in prostate cancer, urological surgery and female
incontinence. Thea is responsible for conducting urodynamic studies and advising
on the management of erectile dysfunction. Thea is a member of the Victorian
Urology Nurses Society and the Australian Nurses Federation.

4. Invited speakers
Brian Meier BPharm, DipMgt, MPS, AACPA
Brian is a practicing accredited Consultant Pharmacist. In his role as a Consultant
Pharmacist, Brian established his own company in 2011 providing professional
education, training and consultation that reaches a wide variety of health
professionals. He has a particular focus on the review of medications within the
client’s homes and within the Residential Aged Care environment. Brian’s professional
areas of interest include asthma and COPD management, diabetes management, poly-
pharmacy, de-prescribing, aged care, motivational interviewing and optimising
medication use. His current client base extends throughout Melbourne and into
remote Victorian communities.
Professor Thomas Jobling
Prof Jobling leads the Gynaecological Oncology Unit at Monash Medical Centre in
Melbourne. Professor Jobling was instrumental in the establishment of the Ovarian
Cancer Research Foundation a collaboration with Prince Henry's Institute for Medical
Research. The two motivating factors that drove his desire to create the Ovarian
Cancer Research Foundation were his fascination with the biology of the cancer, and
his work as surgeon, where he faces the relentless task of treating women with this
disease. The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation enables research scientists and
surgeons working with ovarian cancer to work towards a screening test for early
detection of this cancer, and ultimately a complete remission of ovarian cancer.
Victoria Cullen
Victoria Cullen is a professional sex-myth-debunker. She uses her background in
behaviour change design and psychology to reduce the discomfort of ‘the sex chat’
and solve sex-related issues for customers at Passionfruit: a boutique sexuality shop
run by female sex educators with the feel of a luxury hotel lobby. Last year she
launched the Future Sex Studio at RMIT University. This is the first university course in
the world teaching students to design solutions for sexual issues, such as how to
improve dilator training for vaginismus and how an older population can access sex
products designed for their needs.

5. Program
8.00am Registration
8.45am Welcome Dr Karen McKertich
9.00am Vulval dermatology & continence related dermatoses Dr Anita Lasocki
9.50am Chronic Pelvic Pain Julienne Moore
10.40am Silver sponsor welcome Hartmann
10.45am Morning Tea
11.30am Neurogenic bladder and sexual health issues for spinal cord injured
persons
Thea Connor
12.20pm Home medicine review in relation to chronic continence conditions Brian Meier
1.10pm Gold sponsor welcome Independence Australia
1.15pm Lunch
2.15pm Gynaecological Cancer and treatment affects on urinary
incontinence
Professor Tom Jobling
3.05pm Helping patients navigate sexuality issues after cancer treatment Victoria Cullen
4.00pm Michael Murray Award Winner Lisa Wragg
VCRC Executive Officer
4.10pm Close

6. Destination and venue
RACV Healesville Country Club
Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, RACV Healesville Country Club is located at 122 Healesville-
Kinglake Road in Healesville. Just a 75 minute drive from Melbourne, the beautiful Yarra Valley is home to
some of Victoria’s premier vineyards, fresh produce, antique shops, art galleries including Tarrawarra
Museum of Art and the world class Healesville Sanctuary.
Explore the scenic country side when driving to the Country Club which is approximately 60 kilometres east
of Melbourne. For those driving up via the Maroondah Highway visit one of the many large and boutique
wineries. There are also a variety of places to dine and enjoy the variety of fresh produce the area is
renowned for. For more information about the region go to Visit Victoria.
Stay at the RACV Healesville Country Club
Beautifully appointed accommodation in the heart of the Yarra Valley. There has never been a better time
to enjoy an overnight stay or weekend away in the heart of the Yarra Valley. With 80 accommodation
rooms, offering stunning views and modern facilities, each room features a large ensuite bathroom, wide
screen plasma television with Austar, free wireless Internet access, in-room safe and minibar. To organise
your stay, please contact the RACV Healesville Country Club, phone: 03 5962 4899.
Thursday & Friday Night Accommodation incl. buffet breakfast
Single: $234.00 per room
Twin share: $254 per room
Saturday Night Accommodation incl. buffet
breakfast
Single: $272.00 per room
Twin share: $294.00 per room
Parking
Onsite undercover car parking is available
RACV Healesville Country Club
122 Healesville-Kinglake Rd
Healesville VIC 3777
For more information about venue go to the RACV Healesville Country Club website.

7. Registration
Registration details CFA Member Retired-Member Non-Member Student/Academic
- Research Employee
Early Bird Registration $150 incl. GST $120 incl. GST $180 incl.GST $120 incl GST
(Before April 20 2016)
Normal Registration $180 incl. GST $150 incl. GST $200 incl GST $150 incl GST
(After April 20 2016)
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Terms and conditions
Payment
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Cancellations & refunds
Cancellations received before May 6 2016 will attract an administration fee of $85. After that date there
will be no refunds. Registrations can however, be transferred within an organisation if the Victorian
Continence Resource Centre is advised in writing.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. The organising
committee reserve the right to change without notice any part of the program and the speakers.
Insurance
Delegates and exhibitors are strongly advised to arrange health and travel insurance. The committee and
organisers will not accept any liability for loss or injury.
For any questions or queries please contact VCRC:
E: info@continencevictoria.org.au
T: 03 9816 8266
F: 03 9853 9727
W: continencevictoria.org.au
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