PERINATAL LOSS AND GRIEF

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1 Come and join us to explore the important area of stillbirth and neonatal loss from the perspective of families, midwives, nurses and doctors and the wider community. The devastating experience of losing a baby for women and their families is something that all health professionals strive to understand in order to provide appropriate practical and emotional support. This seminar aims to raise our consciousness about flexible, sensitive care by sharing our stories and through engaging with research and education. We are honoured to have Professor Mavis Kirkham as one of our keynote speakers. Mavis new book is called Midwives coping with loss and grief: Stillbirth, professional and personal losses and explores the experience of midwives who have walked alongside women and families who have experienced loss and grief. The book is a powerful reminder of the significant ramifications of grief and loss, not only on the families but also on their care providers, both professionally and personally. Our other speakers include Ros Richardson who is the General Manager of SIDS and Kids NSW. Ros is background is in nursing, with Masters studies in Social Science, Public Health and Health Services Management. In her present role she manages the activities of SIDS and Kids NSW throughout the state. Ros participates in numerous national and international committees and forums including the International Stillbirth Alliance and the Australia New Zealand Stillbirth Alliance with regard to perinatal and infant death and has a particular interest in raising public awareness of stillbirth and stillbirth reduction campaigns. Ros is a bereaved parent and committed parent advocate. She is passionate about spreading the word and raising awareness about the vitally important work of SIDS and Kids NSW, in bereavement support, community education and the promotion of research. We are also very pleased to have the founder of The Stillbirth Foundation Australia Emma McLeod as a speaker. After a pregnancy with no health issues, Emma's daughter Olivia died in utero at 36 weeks in July There was seemingly no reason, and not uncommonly Olivia's death went uninvestigated. The lack of information and Emma's own grief-stricken questioning led her to establish the first and only organisation dedicated to stillbirth in Australia. We also are really pleased to have Ali and David Homer who experienced the stillbirth of their daughter Harper. Ali and David now share their experiences with midwifery students and have published their story in a number of forums including the MIDIRS journal. Another inspiring speaker will be Kate Dyer who is the High Risk Clinical Midwifery Consultant at the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney. Kate has significant expertise and experience in caring for families who experience stillbirth and neonatal loss. We will also have speakers outlining the epidemiology of stillbirth and neonatal death and examining possible causes and ways forward. These will be confirmed in the near future. 2

2 Registration open Welcome Caroline Homer, UTS Opening address TBC Health professionals coping with loss and grief: Stillbirth, professional and personal losses Stillbirth and neonatal death: Epidemiology, possible causes and ways forward Mavis Kirkham TBC Morning Tea Harper s story: A families personal experience The Stillbirth Foundation: Information, support and research David and Ali Homer Emma McLeod AO Experiences from practice: Lessons learned Kate Dyer, High Risk Clinical Midwifery Consultant, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney Lunch SIDS and Kids: Supporting families Ros Richardson What can you do? Supporting women and families and supporting one another. Mavis Kirkham and Nicky Leap Concluding comments Caroline Homer 3

3 Date Thursday 23 February 2012 Time Venue COST 8.15am to 4.00pm aerial UTS Functions Centre Level 7, Building 10 (Take the Jones Street Lifts) Jones Street, Broadway NSW 2007 EARLY BIRD RATE: $120 (includes 10% GST) Closing date: 20 January 2012 FULL RATE: $170 (includes 10% GST) $99 (includes 10% GST) for students only $120 (includes 10% GST) for UTS Staff only (Registration Fee includes 10% GST, morning tea and lunch) Enquiries Ms Priya Nair, Phone Web RSVP Register and Book Online for Credit Card payments 4

4 BUILDING 10 Thomas Street undercover parking Aerial function centre on level 7, UTS Bldg 10 6

5 DIRECTIONS TO and PARKING AT UTS CITY CAMPUS BY CAR Staff/Guests driving from Central, please note, the following road restrictions: No right turn at Harris, Jones and Wattle Streets. For parking: Turn right at Quay Street Turn left at Ultimo Road Turn left at Harris Street Turn right at Thomas Street For all drivers: Wattle Street is one-way going in from Broadway. Harris Street is one-way going out to Broadway. Thomas is a 2-way street. Interpark Parking manages the Thomas Street. Thomas Street undercover $10/under 1 hour $16/under 2 hours $23/over 2 hours Street meter parking is also available. There is a 2-hour limit at $3.30/hour (Mon-Fri 8am-7pm). The University Union operates a car park in Quay Street, close to Haymarket with discounts available to students. BY TRAIN The UTS City campus is close to Central railway station. After alighting at Central Station take the eastern exits to Railway Square/George Street. BY AIR The closet domestic and international airport is Sydney Airport. A taxi from the airport to the UTS City campus will cost approximately $35 and by train approximately $20. Closure of Jones Street OPEN AIR car park Due to construction works associated with the Broadway Building, UTS wishes to advise patrons that the Jones Street open air car park has now closed. List of alternative parking options available on or near the City Campus followed on next page. HAYMARKET PRECINCT 7

6 1. Entertainment Centre Car Park Darling Drive, Haymarket Discounted UTS student rate: $12 2. Citigate Car Park Thomas Street, Haymarket Discounted UTS staff/student rate: $16/14 3. Quay Street Open Air Car Park Quay Street, Haymarket Discounted UTS student rate: $17 4. Market City Car Park 2 Quay Street Discounted UTS student rate: $13 5. Quay Street Car Park 81 Quay Street BROADWAY PRECINCT 6. Thomas Street Car Park Underneath UTS Building 10 Discount card-holder rate: $16/day 8