GANA & AAG Co-present an online event
Celebrating International Nurses Day
GEMS from the Floor
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available to all registrants subsequently
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Join our May webinar celebrating International Nurses Day.
The Event will celebrate International Nurses Day by launching the Podcasts Series and hearing from a Panel to discuss a Novel approach to unite Gerontological Nurses across all settings.
Gerontological Nursing is a complex speciality practised in various settings.
GANA’s Clinical Podcast series aims to bring Gerontological Nurses together for peer-to-peer support, learning through narratives and case studies.
The Podcasts will be structured around clinical cases from Nurses, additional expert opinion on the Clinical topic, Academic research on this topic, and salient learning points.
The event will also showcase the Mentorship program at Warrigal.
We’ll provide the usual opportunity for Q&A and time for planning our future events. To wrap up we will seek nominations from GANA members for the topics of our end of year events.
- Learn about how GANA is supporting Gerontological Nurses
- Celebrate International Nurses Day
- Discuss learning through peer-to-peer narratives
- Be informed about Aged Care Mentorship programs
- Connect with GANA members
Hear from our speakers:
Sachini Abeykoon Mudiyansleange
RN and PhD candidate at ECU
Sachini is a registered nurse and a PhD candidate at Edith Cowan University in Australia. She has clinical nursing experience in both Sri Lanka and Australia. With a strong background in aged care within the Australian healthcare system, Sachini is passionate about initiatives that support the workforce development of registered nurses working in aged care. Her doctoral research focuses on developing a structured career framework designed to enhance career pathways and improve gerontological nursing competencies for registered nurses.
Sachini has research experience across Sri Lanka, Japan, and Australia, which has enabled her to apply a global and culturally inclusive approach to nursing practices. Beyond her research and clinical roles, Sachini serves as a United Nations Humanitarian Affairs Peace Ambassador, promoting global health and peacebuilding initiatives.
Sue Brownlowe
Sue is a knowledgeable clinician and leader with expertise in delivering complex health and supportive care services for ageing clients and people with chronic conditions in both government and non-government sectors. As a registered nurse with over 40 years of experience, 20 years in executive and senior management roles, she is a respected team leader, committed to supporting and mentoring her colleagues' career development.
Karen Venaglia
Karen Venagliais a Registered Nurse currently working as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in aged care in Queensland. Karen started her career knowing she wanted to care for the older person, so, over the past twenty years she has had the great opportunity to develop her gerontological clinical skills and knowledge across acute care, rehabilitation, hospital outreach and research. Her current position in aged care truly is the most rewarding experience.
Khera Kim
Khera Pamela Kim is an esteemed nurse practitioner with over 17 years of extensive experience in the nursing profession, specialising in geriatrics, palliative care, dementia care, and delirium management. Currently, Khera practices within the aged care sector—comprising primary and residential care settings—and acute care environments.
Khera commenced her nursing career in medical-surgical nursing and subsequently advanced to intensive care, significantly enhancing her proficiency in managing complex health conditions. Her professional tenure spans several countries, including the Philippines, the United States, and Australia, where she has accumulated diverse experience. Notably, she has led a dementia framework project for a leading aged-care provider organisation in Queensland. She has made history by serving as the first official Dementia and Delirium Nurse Practitioner for Queensland Health in Metro North Brisbane.
Khera obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and possesses two Master’s degrees in Chronic Disease Management and Palliative Care, as well as Nurse Practitioner Studies, from the University of Queensland. Khera has recently embarked on a PhD program with Queensland University of Technology, collaborating on research to enhance practices in dementia and delirium care. This pursuit underscores her commitment to advancing the understanding of these critical areas in her field and improving the quality of care provided to older adults.
Her primary interests lie in dementia and delirium care, where she is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while advocating for collaborative teamwork among healthcare professionals.
In her capacity with Queensland Health, Khera specialises in assessing and managing dementia and delirium. She coordinates multidisciplinary care initiatives that significantly enhance patient outcomes. She also plays a vital role in mentoring healthcare staff and promoting the highest standards of care. Furthermore, Khera actively participates in clinical research investigating innovative practices within aged care settings.
Throughout her career, Khera has garnered numerous accolades that recognise her substantial contributions to nursing excellence. She is a member of several professional organisations, including the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and the Gerontological Alliance of Nurses Australia. Khera remains committed to continuous professional development and actively seeks opportunities to disseminate her expertise among colleagues in the field, underscoring her enduring dedication to improving the quality of care for older adults and their families.
Susan Timpani
RN Clinical Education UniSA
Lynn Bryson
Clinical Education Manager at Warrigal
Lynn is has 30 years of nursing experience across hospital, TAFE, university, and aged care settings. Beginning her career as an Enrolled Nurse before earning a Bachelor of Nursing, she specialised in orthopaedics and gerontological nursing, obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedics and qualifications in Training and Assessment, Business, and Management. With expertise in clinical education, she has trained healthcare professionals both in Australia and internationally. For 16 years, she has held key leadership roles at Warrigal, spanning Clinical, Residential Management and, Quality and Compliance. Passionate about gerontological nursing, she is committed to empowering staff with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
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