President’s Message- Russell Schedlich

Well, a new year is upon us again. And as always seems to be the case, the festive season brought upon many of us not-so-festive activities. The Boxing Day 2004 Aceh earthquake and resulting tsunami was one of the worst disasters of modem history. It was almost surreal to watch the damage and casualty reports… Read more »

By Russell Schedlich In   Issue Volume 14 No. 1

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Russell Schedlich As I sit here on a holiday  long weekend, I am once again assailed by the news that ADF Health  Personnel have been deployed  to Bali to assist in the medevac and care of a number of Australians who have been severely injured  as a result  of terrorist  bombings.It is the nature of… Read more »

In   Issue

President’s Message

As I write this message, Australia is in its sixth month of responding to the threat of the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus. This has been an extensive test of our ability to respond to a nationwide threat from an infective agent. The pandemic has evolved in a way that has been different to that predicted. This has… Read more »

In   Issue Volume 17 No. 4

President’s message

Greetings and welcome to the first Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health for 2010. The New Year brings in a few changes in the Executive of AMMA, as the astute among you will realise that the Association’s president for the past seven years, Russ Schedlich, has resigned. It is perhaps appropriate at this point to reflect on his legacy. Russ has… Read more »

In   Issue Volume 18 No. 1

President’s Message

Greetings and welcome to the first Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health for 2014. As the Journal goes to press, AMMA council is preparing to meet in Sydney to finalise some of the arrangements for our Annual Conference (17-19 October). 2014 marks a 100 years since the beginning of World War I, and it is… Read more »

In   Issue Volume 22 No. 1

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH in which we showcase the talents of our conference authors, publishing their abstracts from the 2013 AMMA /Repat Foundation Joint Conference. Thank you to all the speakers for their contribution to a very successful program.  In particular our Keynote Speakers COL Timothy Hodgetts (UK), Dr Brendan Nelson, MAJGEN John… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 21 No. 4

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health. This edition has a wide variety of topics from the prostate to suicide, and they not only relate to medical officers but nurse practitioners and those in preventive health.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thanks members and the… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 21 No. 3

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH , in October the association conducted its annual conference in Brisbane with over 340 delegates and 34 trade exhibitors.   It was magnificent occasion and a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and hear the latest advances in military medicine. There were some very impressive… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 20 No. 4

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health and to exciting times for the Journal as the editorial board seeks to improved the publication with an increased number of papers being submitted and increased sponsorship. We are looking forward to the future possibilities for the journal and the benefits to… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 20 No. 3

President’s Message

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… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 20 No. 2

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health and I hope that the New Year finds you all safe and well as many parts of Australia, yet again, are being severely affected by weather events. As I write this, I have one eye on the creek crossing near my house…. Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 20 No. 1

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH focusing on topical disease. Recently the association conducted its annual conference in Melbourne with over 450 delegates and 36 trade exhibitors it was magnificent occasion and a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and hear the latest advances in military medicine. I like to… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 19 No. 4

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH, this spring edition finds the AMMA Conference committee busily put the finishing touches to the next AMMA conference to be held at the Melbourne Crown Plaza on the 12th -14th November. The conference is special as it marks the 20th annual conference for the Association and already the… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 19 No. 3

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health. In March, the AMMA council met for its biannual face to face meeting at the Crown Conference Centre for what was a very full agenda and I wish to share with you a number of important outcomes. •    The membership sub-committee investigated… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 19 No. 2

President’s Message

Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health, as we go to press the final touches are being made for the Defence Health Symposium and AMMA conference in Canberra. We are anticipating that over 500 delegates from around the world will attend for the three day conference. Dr Nader Abou-Seif… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 18 No. 4

President’s Message

As it is a new financial year, I would remind members that their membership renewal is due and that the AMMA conference and JHC Symposium is rapidly approaching. Please register as soon as possible to avoid the last minute hassles of registering and finding accommodation in Canberra. The organising committee, ably lead by the indomitable… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 18 No. 3

President’s Message

  2010 is a third over and the Defence Health Symposium in Canberra from the 29th to 31st October draws ever closer. The organising committee, under the watchful eye of Dr Nader Abou-Seif and Joint Health Command, is busily organising programs, calling for papers and, inviting plenary speakers to make this symposium, a not to… Read more »

By Greg Mahoney In   Issue Volume 18 No. 2

President’s Message

As I write this message, Australia is in its sixth month of responding to the threat of the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus. This has been an extensive test of our ability to respond to a nationwide threat from an infective agent. The pandemic has evolved in a way that has been different to that… Read more »

By Russell Schedlich In   Issue Volume 17 No. 4