Welcome to USANZ 2011

Its time to register for Christchurch 2011, the Annual Scientific Meeting for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand. You can expect a challenging and contemporary scientific program, a venue and a social calendar that is conducive to networking, a firsthand experience of the rugged and beautiful south island countryside and a theme of collegiality and inclusiveness.

This year we have dispensed with the convenors dinner and focussed our resources on “A Big Day Out” for everyone to enjoy. Our signature day starts early on Monday morning with a journey across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and Flock Hill high country station. This is a scientific session, a sports day Canterbury style and a welcome function all rolled into one. Mark Fraundorfer is our host and he has outdone himself in his preparations for this spectacular start to the conference.

Peter Davidson and the Scientific Committee have assembled a team of keynote speakers to drill down on core topics as well as introducing innovative plenary sessions to gain a different perspective. Where possible we have brought the international experts into an informal small group setting for user friendly sessions and worthwhile information gathering. Our speakers will work hard to provide a robust and worthwhile program. We are thrilled to welcome Ray Avery, 2010 New Zealander of the Year, as our Harry Harris orator.

Christchurch is beautiful in February and New Zealand is a great destination for a family holiday. We have put a lot of effort into our social program and gala dinner and we plan to make you tremendously welcome. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors who continue to support us and our annual conference. We are looking forward to your arrival.

Jane MacDonald
USANZ 2011 Convenor

Welcome to ANZUNS 2011

On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society, President Jean Bothwell and the Committee, I extend a warm welcome for you to join us for a diverse and exciting meeting, where the chosen venues will extend from the Canterbury high country to the Christchurch city centre.

The theme for the nurses’ meeting at the 2011 ASM is bladder and testicular cancer, and female urinary incontinence. Workshops will include oncology nursing, advanced nursing practice, and nursing in the urology operating theatre.

The guest speakers have been invited for their expertise as foremost practitioners in the topic areas. They are guaranteed to inspire you!

The Committee and I are looking forward to receiving abstracts for posters and papers, from you the member nurses. Prizes will be offered for the best poster, best paper, most innovative topic and best new presenter. The call for abstracts will be advertised – so look out for it in May 2010.

Ka kite, ano

Julie Hedley
ANZUNS 2011Convenor

2011 SPONSORS

USANZ would like to acknowledge the generous support of it's sponsors

Gold sponsor

Bronze sponsor

ANZUNS Best Paper Award sponsor

Delegate writing pads and pens sponsor