Speakers Announced

"Heart to Heart: from Access to Action" has been approved by the RACGP QI&CPD Program for a total of 30 Category 2 points for the 2011-2013 triennium. Activity Number: 751988

This conference has been endorsed by Royal College of Nursing, Australia,
according to approved criteria. Attendance attracts 19 RCNA Continuing Nurse
Education (CNE) points as part of RCNA's Life Long Learning Program (3LP)

The Heart Foundation's 2011 Conference, "Heart to Heart: from Access to Action", will be held at the world class Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, on 17-19 March 2011.

The Heart Foundation is the leading organisation in the fight against cardiovascular disease in Australia.

Over more than five decades, we have achieved some great milestones in pursuit of our mission of reducing suffering and death from heart, stroke, and blood vessel disease in Australia.

We have provided funding of over $200 million for world class heart health research, and over the years we've played a key role in bringing innovations such as heart transplants, pacemakers, a national emergency service telephone line, cardiac care units, and rehabilitation services, to Australia. We have also made a significant impact on helping Australians to achieve healthier living through education campaigns on issues such as smoking, healthy eating, and physical activity; and through programs such as the Heart Foundation Tick and Heart Foundation Walking.

The commitment and expertise we bring to our research and health programs is carried over into our biennial conference program. Following the success of the first two Heart Foundation Conferences, in Sydney and Brisbane, we look forward to an outstanding Conference in Melbourne in 2011.

The conference will host leading international and Australian presenters to showcase key clinical, research and public health issues perspectives on cardiovascular disease.

Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, general practitioners, nurses, cardiac technicians, public health professionals, policy makers, researchers, dietitians, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals should not miss this opportunity!

Come and experience Melbourne's arts scene, fine dining, and sightseeing - Melbourne is famous for its culture and natural beauty, and is at its best in March.

The Registration Desk will be open at the following times:
Thursday, 17 March 2011 07:30 - 19:30
Friday, 18 March 2011 06:30 - 18:00
Saturday, 19 March 2011 08:30 - 14:00
Registration Desk Telephone: +61 3 9235 8658

We look forward to seeing you in 2011.

Dr Jennifer Johns
Conference Chair

Professor Ian Meredith
Scientific Chair