Agenda
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05:15
Australia – Refugee & Humanitarian Health Screening: Departure Health Check
This session will focus on Australian refugee health screening, with a particular focus on the Departure Health Check, Alerts, and Medical Escorts
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Ms Sindy Gaete
Department of Home Affairs -
Ms Cathy Nguyen
Department of Home Affairs
06:45
Clinical: New Zealand Refugee Visa and Resettlement Screening Programme
The NZ Quota Refugee Health Model, from the visa medical to the Settlement Health Assessment and Departure Health Check.
Updates from the Refugee Health Liaison Team and discussion of relevant cases, including clinical issues and updates specific for African panel clinics.
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Dr Nikki Retford
Immigration New Zealand -
Mrs Pingi Telefoni
Immigration New Zealand
07:30
08:15
USA - CDC - Discussions on Screening for CDC in Africa
This interactive session will only be open to panel sites in Africa. It will allow participants to discuss country and region-specific immigrant medical exam issues.
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Mr Charles Okello
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -
Teresa Bassma
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
10:00
Australia – Panel Physician Clinical and Ethical Responsibilities
This session will focus on the clinical and ethical responsibilities of Panel Physicians during an IME, as well as the important role they play to ensure all integrity processes and identity checks at their clinic are stringent and align to Australian requirements. It will be of particular relevance to newer Panel Physicians, but also a good refresher for those more experienced
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Dr Jane Phillips
Australia (Bupa Medical Visa Services)
10:45
New Zealand – IME Audits and Quality Assurance
Improving the quality of IMEs is a priority. This session will cover the scope and purpose of IME audits, common errors and trends, and how quality assurance activities help prevent issues and strengthen practice. Participants will be able to ask questions and discuss expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities for improvement.
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Dr Nikki Retford
Immigration New Zealand -
Mrs Pingi Telefoni
Immigration New Zealand
11:45
Australia - Migration 5 Code of Conduct for Panel Members update New Zealand - Duty of Care with NZ specific examples
This session will discuss the newly updated Migration 5 Code of Conduct for Panel Members, followed by a New Zealand specific discussion on Duty of Care.
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Ms Sindy Gaete
Department of Home Affairs -
Ms Cathy Nguyen
Department of Home Affairs -
Dr Nikki Retford
Immigration New Zealand
13:45
Australia - Assisted Passage (Optional - target audience is panel physicans who provide health screening for Australia's refugee and humanitarian applicants)
This session will be facilitated by Australia and will include a representative from TOLL PTY LTD, Australia’s Assisted Passage provider, to talk about their contractual responsibilities and how they engage with Australian Panel Physicians. Panel clinics that provide health screening for Australia's refugee and humanitarian visa applicants are encouraged to attend.
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Ms Sindy Gaete
Department of Home Affairs -
Ms Cathy Nguyen
Department of Home Affairs
05:10
06:00
Australia - eMedical
This session will deliver training on eMedical in relation to Australia's refugee and humanitarian visa applicants and holders, and will include important reminders, tips and tricks (such as commencing a DHC when a family group has not been created)
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Ms Sindy Gaete
Department of Home Affairs -
Ms Cathy Nguyen
Department of Home Affairs
07:00
Australia – Best Clinical Practice in the IME
The session will focus on clinical and procedural best practice within the IME, and highlight some examples of clinical excellence seen in panel physician screening. It will be of particular relevance to newer Panel Physicians
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Dr Yoshiyuki Sugiura (Presenter)
Australia (Bupa Medical Visa Services) -
Ms Kerri Stratford
Australia (Bupa Medical Visa Services)
10:15
New Zealand – Panel Management Updates - Panel Member Instructions and Q&A
This session will be divided into two parts. The first part will provide an update from the Panel Management Team, including historical data, recent policy updates, and what to expect over the next 12 months. The second part of the session will focus on the latest New Zealand Panel Member Instructions. Topics will include the visa selection process for upfront medicals, identity confirmation requirements and concerns, as well as technical and clinical updates. There will also be time for Q&A
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Dr Nikki Retford (Presenter)
Immigration New Zealand -
Mrs Pingi Telefoni (Presenter)
Immigration New Zealand
11:15
Australia – Assurance Findings, Common Errors & Identity Checking
This session will provide updates on Australia’s assurance program, along with common errors and mistakes identified. This session will also discuss identity and when to raise an identity concern, and will share any recent or upcoming migration health policy updates
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Ms Sindy Gaete (Presenter)
Department of Home Affairs -
Ms Cathy Nguyen (Presenter)
Department of Home Affairs
12:00