Welcome to the ANZAC edition of JMVH and, as we reflect on what ANZAC day means to us and the nation as a whole, spare a thought for those serving members on deployment overseas.
I, as were many within the health community, was saddened to hear that Rear Admiral Graeme Shirtley AM has passed away after 3 years fighting cancer in early April. I know many of you were there at his funeral as a mark of respect. Graeme was a former patron and strong supporter of the Association; he attended all our conferences and could be relied on to give some forthright opinions. He often said that it was amazing what a person could get away with when you don’t have a frontal lobe.
As a mark of AMMA’s deep appreciation of Graeme’s support over the years, there will be a Graeme Shirtley oration starting at this year’s AMMA conference; he will be sadly missed.
The AMMA conference organisation continues with some exiting keynote speakers and this year we have Dame Carol Black (Rehabilitation), Colonel Bob Hale US Army (Head and Neck Trauma) and, Professor Michael Reade (The inaugural chair of Military Medicine and Surgery) presenting. The new convention facility at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre has been dusted off and is ready to provide us with a memorable three days in October. This year we are also trying to “value add” for members and delegates by conducting workshops prior to the conference. The conference website will have update information on these and the program.
Recently many would be aware that the ADF Health Journal has ceased publication, however our Journal remains a fundamental function of the Association and the committee is committed to its publication and improvement. With this in mind we are looking to fill the space that ADF Health held.
Looking forward to catching up with you all at AMMA.
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