

Queensland CENA Branch
We aim to provide members with education and activities that they can access both via the webpage and other modalities. Your needs are important to us and your input is welcome.
If you would like to contribute to events, have suggestions or queries, please contact us via email. national@cena.org.au”
QLD Branch Committee
Lorelle Malyon | President | Administrative Director (expires Oct 2021) |
Katie East | Vice President | National Board Member (expires Oct 2020) |
Amy Johnson | Secretary (expires Oct 2020) |
Theona Stone | Treasurer (expires Oct 2020) |
Elizabeth Elder | Committee Member (expires Oct 2020) |
Elicia Kunst | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Therese Bryan-Brown | Committee Member (expires Oct 2020) |
Susan Sivyer | Committee Member (expires Oct 2020) |
Julie Finucane | Committee Member (expires Oct 2020) |
Jody Arndt | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Cecile Jesse | Committee Member (expires January 2020) |
Amanda Kirk | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Danielle Connell | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Grace Xu | Committee Member ( expires July 2020) |
Jane Congdon | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Janine O’Keefe | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Samantha Hoole | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Cara Cabilan | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Nerys Brackman | Committee Member (expires July 2020) |
Representation
Professional Standards: Julie Finucane
Education: Katie East/Elizabeth Elder
Marketing: Theona Stone
Membership & Representation: vacant
Research: Amy Johnson
ARC: Katie East

Annual SWEDNEC Forum
The annual State-wide Emergency Department Nurse Educator Committee (SWEDNEC) Forum was held on the Sunshine Coast on November 7/8. This is an opportunity for emergency Nurse Educators, Clinical Facilitators and Clinical Coaches to meet for two days of education and networking. It is also an opportunity to share innovative ideas and education programmes that contribute to improving clinical outcomes for patients presenting to emergency departments across the State.
This year, the forum that was sponsored by CENA and QEDSAP and was well attended by nurses from across the state and included metropolitan, rural and remote nurses.
Thank you to CENA members Amanda Nauman and Ana Lichy who were this year’s conveners.
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Branch Meeting Dates
- February 2nd, 2020
- April 4th, 2020
- June 8th, 2020
- August 10th, 2020
- December 16th, 2020
ICEN 2020 is coming to the Gold Coast!!
- Convenor: Katie East (katie.east@cena.org.au)
- Co-Convenor: Dr Amy Johnson
- Scientific Convenor: Dr Julia Crilly
- Scientific Co-Convenor: Dr Jamie Ranse
- Conference Committee: TBA
Promote ICEN 2020 Photo Competition Winner

Thank you to all of the EDs who took the time to submit an entry to promote ICEN 2020.
We asked EDs to consider the beach theme of the conference and submit a photo that would match the theme and location on the Gold Coast. The winner of the competition was Gold Coast Private Hospital with their very imaginative photo. The photo will be used over the next 12 months leading into the conference. Congratulations Gold Coast Private Hospital ED.
Wellness in Emergency Care
On May 30, CENA Qld held an education evening that focussed on wellness. Our guest speaker for this fun night was Natalie Cook OAM, 5 times Olympian and Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist who discussed self-care strategies that aim to promote mental and physical health. The night was well attended with nursing, medical and paramedicine represented from a number of SEQ hospitals. The night concluded with a light supper. Thank you to all that attended and especially to Natalie who was such a great speaker.
