The 2020 RSA Annual Conference themed "Unite and Ignite Renal Care: The Next Decade" is being held in Melbourne from the 25 - 27 June inclusive.
Abstract submissions will be accepted from 20 November 2019 until the 19 February 2020.
Early Bird Registration will open on the 4 December 2019.
So please "Save The Date" and start considering submitting an abstract!
The RSA Annual Conference - Your Annual Conference
2019 RSA Annual Conference Funding - Recipient Reports
RSA members who meet specific selection criteria and commit to fulfilling recipient requirements (i.e. one option being to submit a written report), can apply for funding to attend the RSA Annual Conference.
Siincere thanks to the following 2019 funding recipients who have submitted reports:
- Jayson Catiwa
- Sherry Estrada
- Margaret Golding
- Barbara Harvie
- Santhosh Pereparambil
- Glenda Rayment
- Susana San Miguel
- Chris van Bakel
A selection of these reports have been made available to CommuniquePlus readers:
For those 2019 RSA Annual Conference Funding Recipients who have opted to submit a Recipient Report, the deadline is: 29th September 2019.
Your RSA Board & Its Purpose
Your Board - From Left to Right: Leanne Brown (Co-Vice President), Fiona Donnelly (President), Jon Hosking (Co-Vice President), Debbie Fortnum, Kathy Hill, Debbie Turner, Monique Borlace, Andrew Phillips. Missing: Paul Bennett
The Renal Society of Australasia (RSA) aims to advance the care of people with kidney disease and to be the peak body for renal nursing and related allied health professionals by:
- providing professional development for renal nurses, related allied health professionals and other relevant parties
- communicating knowledge and information about kidney disease and associated treatments
- advocating for the interests of nurses, health professionals and people with kidney and/or associated diseases
- supporting practice development, research, quality improvement and innovation
- setting standards for nurses and health professionals caring for people with kidney disease
We are governed by a Board of Directors, who are appointed in line with the RSA Constitution.
When we are not having fun at the RSA Conference dinner in Auckland, we are hard at work representing you and your interests.
The Board meets 4 times per year in person, and 2 times per year by teleconference. Our last meeting was held on Saturday, 17th August in Melbourne and we spent the day with Association Professionals ensuring that the RSA business plan reflects the directions that we aspire to in achieving our stated purpose.
The recent restructure has seen the introduction of two Vice Presidents:
Leanne Brown will oversea Research, Policy and other activities and relationships around Government, Industry & stakeholders. This includes the RSA Annual Conference & the RSAJ.
Jon Hosking will take on responsability for the areas of Membership and Education.
Want to know more? Contact the Board via execofficer@renalsociety.org
RSAJ Editor-In-Chief - Call for Expressions Of Interest
After many wonderful years of outstanding dedication, Melissa Arnold-Chamney's current term as the RSAJ Editor-In-Chief is almost complete.
It is with this in mind, that the RSA call for Expressions of Interest in relation to the next term of this important role.
This appointment is scheduled to commence on the 1st April 2020 with a handover period beginning in November 2019.
Please refer to the Position Description below to identify the role purpose, objectives, responsabilities and the incumbent requirements.
All Expressions of Interest should clearly address the "Essential Reqirements" component of the Position Descripton and be emailed to execofficer@renalsociety.org prior to close of business on Friday, 4th October 2019.
The RSA Board would like to take this opportunity to recognise and sincerely thank Melissa for all her hard work.
Thank you Melissa!
RSAJ - Printed Version Available for Purchase
Earlier this year the RSAJ transitioned to an online platform. This transition was in response to environmental concerns regarding our carbon footprint, the need to manage escalating costs of printing and mailing the RSAJ and to be consistent with the global movement towards online access to academic and clinical resources.
However, we acknowledge that there are RSA Members who would prefer to read a printed version of the RSAJ. With this in mind, the RSA are pleased to advise all RSA Members that they can now purchase printed copies of the RSAJ via the RSA website. The cost to purchase a printed copy will be $18 (including GST) per copy.
A couple of important notes:
- Orders/purchases for previous issues dated March 2019 and July 2019 will close on Monday, 30th September, with shipping to occur in October.
- Advance orders/purchases of the November 2019 issue are currently being taken, with shipping shortly after publication.
Purchase RSAJ Online Here...
RSA 2018-2019 Annual Report - Now Available!
The RSA Annual Report is now available online.
RSA Annual Report Available Here...
Kidney Transplant & Diabetes Research Australia (KTDRA) Renal Nursing Research Grant 2019
The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) and the RSA are pleased to invite applications for the 2019 KTDRA / RSA National Grant Round.
Kidney, Transplant & Diabetes Research Australia (KTDRA) supports ground-breaking translational medical research that is helping to improve the lives of people suffering with these diseases. KTDRA is a charity of The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) Group.
The following Fellowships are available:
• Novice Research Fellowship: 2 research fellowships at a maximum of $10,000 per research fellowship over 12 months
• Early-Career Research Fellowship: 2 research fellowships at a maximum of $10,000 per research fellowship over 12 months
• Experienced Research Fellowship: 1 research fellowship at a maximum of $10,000 per research fellowship over 12 months
Applications will close at 4pm Wednesday, 16th October 2019 via Smartygrants, with final results announced in December.
CLICK HERE to obtain additional information, including:
• Guide to Applicants
• Mentor Certification Statement [for Novice Researchers stream only]
• Referee Statement
• Preview of the Application Form [for preparation purposes only
For more information, please contact THRF Research Office at savelives@hospitalresearch.com.au
Top Achiever Award
You too could be an RSA “Top Achiever Award” Winner.
The award is open to all RSA members and is an opportunity for you or your unit to share your achievement via CommuniquePlus with other RSA members.
Articles should be limited to 500 words, accompanied with a relevant photograph and caption and emailed to execofficer@renalsociety.org.
Each month one article will be selected and recognised with the “Top Achiever Award”; a $50 VISA Voucher. So come on everyone, get behind this initiative and help evolve CommuniquePlus - your magazine!
RSA Member Retirement - Miss Lynda Moynahan
The RSA would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Miss Lynda Moynahan for her support and participation in various RSA activities over the period of her membership: 44 years.
Everyone at the RSA wishes Lynda a very happy and thoroughly enjoyable retirement!
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