This dynamic, interactive workshop is designed for immunisation providers who want to strengthen both their vaccine communication skills and clinical expertise.
The workshop will feature expert presenters:
- Professor Julie Leask, social scientist and Professor, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
- Rachael McGuire, Education Nurse Coordinator, Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre
- Sarah Duncanson, Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse at one of Australia’s largest children’s hospitals
- Rachael Waye, Public Health Nurse – Immunisation, Townsville Public Health Unit
- Sarah Goosen, A/Public Health Nurse, Townsville Public Health Unit
With expert instruction, group discussions, and participation in hands-on scenarios, by the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- recognise common drivers of vaccine hesitancy, including concerns about adverse events, immunisation errors, and external influences
- demonstrate effective use of evidence-based communication strategies and learn how to respond to challenging questions
- recall types of common and rare adverse events following immunisation
- develop your practical skills by recognising and managing severe adverse
- Queensland Immunisation Program
- catch‑up immunisation for children and adults
- cultural considerations in immunisation.