FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER
8.00-8.45 am
Registration
8.45-9.15 am
Welcome and Opening address | Centre for Perinatal Psychology & Australian Perinatal Loss Professionals Network
9.15-9.30 am
Considering perinatal loss within a developmental framework of pregnancy | Dr Charise Deveney, Centre for Perinatal Psychology
9.30 – 10.00 am
The true impact of early pregnancy loss and infertility | Samantha Payne, The Pink Elephants Support Network
10.00 – 10.20 am
Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable – caring for families with complex pregnancies with uncertain outcomes| Melanie McKenzie, Harrison’s Little Wings
10.20-11.05 am
What do undergraduate caring professionals need to know about stillbirth?| A/Prof Jane Warland, School of Midwifery, University of Adelaide
11.05 – 11.30 am
Morning tea
11.30-12.00 noon
Impact of perinatal loss on the couple relationship | Elly Taylor, relationship counsellor, author of Becoming Us
12.00-12.30 pm
Grief in the 21stCentury | Vicki Culling, Vicki Culling & Associates
12.30-1.00 pm
Understanding and supporting infant loss | Keren Ludski, Red Nose
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Lunch and networking
2.00-2.15 pm
Heartfelt – Giving the Gift of Photographic Memories | Gavin Blue, Heartfelt
2.15-3.00 pm
Mercy Hospital for Women STAR clinic: Decision-making, clinical management and care during subsequent pregnancies | Dr Gaynor Blankley, Perinatal Psychiatrist; Liz McCarthy, Obstetrician; Mary Klasen, Pastoral Care Director
3.00-3.30 pm
Grieving while parenting after perinatal loss | Julie King, Centre for Perinatal Psychology
3.30-4.00 pm
Panel discussion – Creating ‘Communities of Practice’ | All presenters and facilitated by Bronwyn & Robyn
4.00-4.10 pm
Closing of conference – Bronwyn & Robyn
4.10-4.30 pm
Further opportunity for networking and informal discussion over afternoon tea
6.30-9.30 pm
Conference Dinner
Join your hosts, Bronwyn and Robyn, along with some of our keynote speakers from the day, to come together, relax, discuss, connect. Enjoy a 3-course plated dinner and great company!
