Synopsis:

Mortality data are used by Government bodies, researchers and clinicians for policy-making, assessment of the efficacy of intervention strategies, public health funding and educational activities. The data are the basis for reporting on national health experience to the World Health Organization. The roles played by different stakeholders including state and territory jurisdictions, competition for funding from other sectors in health and the increasing use of information technology are a few of the factors that impact on the quality and availability of mortality data.

The workshop will address past, present and future issues related to the collection, collation, dissemination and publication of indigenous mortality data in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-pacific regions. Those working with mortality data in other countries, public health researchers, indigenous health workers and those involved in the collection and processing of mortality data should attend as it aims to bring the producers and users of mortality data together for discussion on key issues essential to the production of high quality data on causes of death.

Sessions will include research presentations and open discussion.

WELCOME

The Australasian Mortality Data Interest Group invites you to its 5th Mortality Data Workshop.
Monday 24 November 2008
QUT Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Australia.

Theme: Indigenous Mortality

Aims: The inequalities between the health of indigenous and non-indigenous peoples is well documented. Information used to report on indigenous mortality, and its subsequent analysis, presents a number of special challenges to those organisations responsible for collecting and processing the data and the researchers who use it. The aim of this workshop is to present how some of these challenges have been met and to discuss possibilities to further identify and close existing gaps in the collection and reporting of indigenous mortality statistics.

Program Overview: The Workshop will address issues associated with the collection, collation, dissemination and quality of indigenous mortality data. Sessions will include research presentations and open forum discussion on “Closing the Gaps in Indigenous Mortality Statistics” and other issues raised during the course of the day.

WORKSHOP PROGRAM & SPEAKERS:
The Workshop Program & Speakers will be confirmed closer to the Workshop commencement date.

Below are Accepted Presentations as at 2 October 2008:

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Monday, 24th November, 2008
QUT Kelvin Grove Room N518

8:30-5:00pm

Welcome and Introduction
Professor Richard Madden
Chair: AMDIG

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver – National Advisory Group on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Information and Data - - NO LONGER ABLE TO PRESENT - Ian Ring from University of Wollongong will be presenting.
Title: “NAGATSIHID views on Indigenous Mortality data”.

Professor Diego De Leo - Griffith University, Director, Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, and WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention.
Title: “To be announced”

Fadwa Al-Yaman – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Title: “Indigenous mortality content of the 2008 biennial AIHW/ABS report (Health and Welfare of A&TSI peoples)”.

Sybille McKeown - Director, National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics,, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Title: "ABS Census Data Enhancement Indigenous Mortality Quality Study".

Patrick Corr – Director, Demography, Australian Bureau of Statistics
Title: “Experimental Life Tables for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Population, 2001-2006”
Abstract
Co-authors: Shahidullah and Abul Majumder

Dr Sarimawar Djaja, MD Mkes – Indonesian National Institute of Health Research and Development
Title: “Trial of Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) to Improve the Quality of Recording and Reporting Hospital Mortality Data in Jakarta, Indonesia, Year 2007”
Abstract
Co-authors: Lamria Pangaribuan MD, Tin Afifah, SKM, Chalapati Rao MD, MPH

Pauline Gulliver – Injury Prevention Research Unit University of Otago
Title: “Developing indicators for measuring fatal and serious non-fatal injury for Maori.”
Abstract
Co-authors: Colin Cryer, Gabrielle Davie, John Langley

Darren Benham – Department of Health and Ageing OATSHI
Title: “Statistical basis for monitoring progress on Closing the Gap”
Abstract

Dr Len Smith – Australian National University
Title: “Indigenous Mortality estimates”
Abstract
Co-authors: Dr Tony Barnes, Dr Ching Choi

Professor Helen Ware - Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Aboriginal and Multicultural Studies (CRAMS) - University of New England
Title: “Does Development For Indigenous Australians Decrease Mortality Or Increase Trauma?: Statistical Issues For New South Wales”
Abstract

Professor Richard Madden – National Centre for Classification in Health
Title: “Augmented Indigenous Identification: issues for debate”
Abstract
Co-authors: Lee Taylor, Helen Moore

Jessica Pearse – National Coronial Information System
Title: “The challenges of collecting and disseminating indigenous data from the coroners system”
Abstract

Dale Steinhardt and Adjunct Professor Vic Siskind - Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q)
Title: “An examination of the quality and consistency of Indigenous road trauma mortality and injury data through the North Queensland Rural and Remote Road Safety Study”
Abstract
Co-authors: Mr Colin Edmonston

Professor Theo Vos - University of Queensland, School of Population Health
Title: “Estimation of mortality for the Indigenous Burden of Disease study: remote vs non-remote differentials”

Associate Professor Jane Freemantle – University of Melbourne - NO LONGER ABLE TO ATTEND COURSE
Title: “Developing a preventability/avoidability index for Indigenous infant, child and youth mortality”
Abstract

4:00-5:00   OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION

Title: “Closing the Gaps in Indigenous Mortality Statistics”.
Facilitator: Professor Richard Madden Chair AMDIG

CALL FOR PAPERS: Closed

Cost

Individual:
Early bird Rate: AUD$175.00 (includes GST) per delegate until 31 October 2008
Standard Rate: AUD$200.00 (includes GST) per delegate after 31 October 2008
Includes morning and afternoon teas, lunch, all presentations and notes.

Group: Organisations sending 3 or more participants can receive a 10% discount for group bookings (Group Leader's name is required at the time of Registering).
Early bird Rate: AUD$157.50 (includes GST) per delegate until 31 October 2008
Standard Rate: AUD$180.00 (includes GST) per delegate after 31 October 2008
Includes morning and afternoon teas, lunch, all presentations and notes.

Venue

Room N518 (N Block, Level 5)
QUT - Kelvin Grove Campus
Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove QLD

Registration:

1. Register via the online registration link below (have your credit card ready if you are paying online).

2. A Confirmation Email will automatically be sent back (to the email address nominated on the online registration form).

Registration can be paid for by credit card at the time of registration, cheque or EFT/Direct Debit.

Fee-Help and HECS are not available for Continuing Professional Education Courses.

Registration CLOSED

Cancellation Policy:

Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the Course Manager, either by mail, facsimile or email (cpe@qut.edu.au).

Cancellations received two weeks prior to the commencement of the workshop (ie. by 9.00am Monday 10 November 2008) will be refunded less a $100.00 administration fee. NB: Unpaid accounts will still be invoiced the $100.00 administration fee. Cancellations after this time are non-refundable.

Substitutions are accepted. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing prior to the workshop commencement date.

QUT reserves the right to cancel the workshop should circumstances (eg. low registration numbers) warrant. In such event you will be advised without delay and a full refund of fees will be paid. QUT is not responsible for any expenses you may have incurred if the course is cancelled.

Contact Information:

For further information regarding workshop content or program, please contact:

Garry Waller
NCCH Brisbane
Phone: +61 7 3138 5876
Fax: +61 7 3138 5515
Email: g.waller@qut.edu.au

For further queries about registration or payment for the course, please contact Carley Chapman in the Office of Continuing Professional Education by phoning:+ 61 7 3138 9350 or emailing: carley.chapman@qut.edu.au

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