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WA State Trauma Conference

WA State Trauma Conference

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Together with the State Trauma Office, Royal Perth Hospital and St John Ambulance we are excited to invite you to join us for the Western Australia State Trauma Conference 2025. 

This premier annual conference brings together healthcare professionals from across the state, including surgeons, Physicians, Prehospital Care Providers, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and others that care for injured patients in Western Australia. 

The conference will feature expert presentations from local, national and international visitors, panel discussions and interactive workshops as well as free papers showcasing current research. 

Registration is now open for the WA state Trauma Conference 2025. (external link)

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Organising Committee

WA State Trauma Conference Organising Committee 2025

Prof. Dieter Webber    Director of Trauma, Royal Perth Hospital
Prof. Stephen Dunjey    State Director of Trauma, Western Australia
Dr. Martin Jarmin    Deputy Director of Trauma, Royal Perth Hospital
Ms. Lola Sikora    Trauma Program Manager, Royal Perth Hospital
Dr. Jeni Thomas    Trauma Consultant, Royal Perth Hospital
Dr. Sana Nasim    Trauma Consultant, Royal Perth Hospital 
Dr. Rohit Sarvepalli
   Trauma Consultant, Royal Perth Hospital
Mr. Damian Jolly
   St John WA
Mr Earl Beech     St John WA

Abstract Guidelines

Guidelines for Abstract 

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words 
  • All abstracts must be typed, single spaced with a clear typeface.
  • Title should be in capitals, underlined and placed at the top of the abstract.
  • Author's name should be in capitals, with the name of the presenter indicated by and asterisk (*).
  • Degrees and positions in departments should not be included, but the origin of the work should be stated.
  • The abstract must be clear and brief Statements should, in general, be impersonal and the first person "I" and "We" avoided. 
  • The abstracts will be presented at the conference as a Power Point presentation. 

Important Dates 

28 April 2025   Closing date for abstracts  
12 May 2025    Notification of acceptance
29 May 2025   Submission of Power Point presentation

 

Submission Details 

  • Submission to angela.d'castro@health.wa.gov.au by 28 April 2025.
  • PC projection (MS Power Point or Mac Keynote) will be available, and presentations will be accepted on USB Mass Storage Device. 
  • If you have video content inserted into your presentation, please ensure that you supply all files, and it is advisable to test your presentation in advance. 
Registration

WA State Trauma Conference Registration 2025

Registration Cost for Delegates

  • Delegates - $240
  • Students - $80
Program

WA State Trauma Conference 2025 Program

Saturday, 7 June 2025. 

University Club, UWA. 

WA State Trauma Conference 2025 – Draft Program

Session 1 – Saving Lives

8:30 am - 8:45 am            Welcome

Presenters:
Zsolt Balogh – Orthopaedic Consultant, NSW
Andy Bell – Director of Paramedicine, St John WA
Matt Pepper – Paramedicine Lead, Royal Flying Doctors Service

10:00 am - 10:30 am      Morning Tea

Session 2 – Advocacy

Presenters:

Keynote Speaker Andre Campbell –  Trauma Consultant, USA
Daniel Fatovich – ED Consultant, WA
Julia Stafford – Alcohol Program Manager, Cancer Council WA

12:05 pm - 1:00 pm         Lunch

Session 3 – Challenging Cases

1.00pm – 2.15pm

Session 3A

Free Papers

Session 3B

Chest Wall

Session 3C

Haemotasis

 

2.15pm – 3.00pm            Stop the Bleed – practical session

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm           Afternoon Tea

Session 4 – Wellbeing

Presenters:

Tony Lock – Pilot
Hugh Le Tessier – Det Snr Sgt Major Crash, WA Police

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm           Closing remarks

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm      End of Conference Function 

Speakers

Keynote Speakers - WA State Trauma Conference

Dr Andre Campbell state trauma conference   Dr. Andre Campbell is a renowned surgeon, educator, and leader in trauma and surgical critical care, serving over 30 years at UCSF and San Francisco General Hospital. A Harvard and UCSF graduate, he has trained countless fellows, authored over 100 publications, and held key roles in national surgical organizations. Widely recognized for his contributions to surgical education, he has received numerous accolades, including the establishment of the Dr. Andre Campbell Award for Career Achievement and the 2025 Association of Surgical Education Distinguished Educator Award. His impact on trauma care, medical education, and health equity has been honoured at local, state, and national levels. 
 Prof Fatovich state trauma conference    

Prof Fatovich is a senior emergency physician and clinical researcher at Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department, with over 30 years’ experience in the conduct of research in Emergency Medicine.  He is Head of the Centre for Clinical Research in Emergency Medicine, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research; Director of Research for East Metropolitan Health Service; and Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Western Australia.

 Andy Bell    

Andy Bell is a registered Paramedic with nearly two decades of experience across a wide range of clinical, educational and leadership roles within Paramedicine.  He continues to work as  an on-road Paramedic, has been a Clinical Educator, Senior University Lecturer, Published Researcher and has held positions as National Team Lead for TacMed Australia, Paramedic Team Lead for RFDSWA, and his current role is as Deputy Director of Paramedicine for St John WA.  He is an Editor on the Journal of High Threat and Austere Medicine, A Fellow of the Australasian College of Paramedicine, An Adjunct Research Fellow for Curtin University and a Training Consultant for Blacksmiths Medical Risk Consultancy. 

 Matt Pepper    

Matt Pepper is a Paramedic with over 18 years on road, predominantly as a Special Operations/Intensive Care responder.  He is a passionate clinical trainer, with previous roles including as National Training Manager for TacMed Australia, Clinical Training Officer for NSW Ambulance Tactical Medicine and Paramedic Educator for Royal Flying Doctors Service - Western Operations.  Matt was the founding President of the Australian Tactical Medical Association, and is a Churchill Fellow, Fellow of ATMA and Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine.

 Hugh Le Tessier    

 

  • Hugh Le Tessier graduated from the Police Academy in March 1983.
  • Served as a General Duties officer for 5 years before becoming a Detective in 1988.
  • Worked at Suburban Detective Officers and “Old School” Squads – Drug Squad and Vice Squad.
  • Took a career break between 1995 – 2001 and worked a range of occupations in the Motor Industry including being the proprietor of a service station.
  • Re-joined the WA Police in 2001, going straight back to Detective ranks.
  • Worked at the following locations as Officer in Charge
    • Northam Detectives – covering Northam to Southern Cross, north to Lancelin and south to Beverley/Bruce Rock and Narembeen.
    • Internal Affairs Unit.
    • Intelligence Operations – Undercover Police Unit (5 years). Success in solving a number of cold case homicide investigations and major drug seizures.
    • Albany Police Station – a return to uniform after 35 years.
    • Homicide Squad.
    • Major Crash Investigation Section – since December 2024.
  • Outside interests include golf, motorcycling and cycling.
 Argus Fritha   Fritha Argus is a seasoned road safety professional with over a decade of experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and strategic planning. She has been actively involved in the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) since 2019 and has been the Chair of the WA Chapter of the ACRS since May 2024. With a PhD in Human Behaviour and Cancer Research, Fritha has contributed to several published papers and combines academic expertise with practical leadership to drive data-informed road safety outcomes.
 Julia Stafford   Julia’s career to date has combined academic research and policy advocacy in the public health field, with a focus on alcohol harm prevention. She is the Alcohol Program Manager at Cancer Council WA, leading a team that combines policy, research and public education roles. Julia is a national spokesperson for the Cancer Council federation on alcohol policy and represents Cancer Council on Alcohol Change Australia, an alliance of health and community organisations working together to prevent and reduce harm caused by alcohol. Julia is also a PhD Candidate enrolled with the National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University and her research investigates the roles of vested interests in alcohol policy development processes.
 Zsolt J Balogh   Zsolt J. Balogh is a Trauma Surgeon and Director of Trauma Services at John Hunter Hospital and Professor of Surgery and Traumatology at the University of Newcastle, Australia, where he chairs the Injury and Trauma Research Program at the Hunter Medical Research Institute. He is leading the Australian and New Zealand Trauma Care Verification Program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. 
 Anthony Lock   After retiring from the Air Force, Anthony Lock flew commercially with Virgin Australia before 

transitioning to the healthcare sector in 2017. He has since held executive roles in a tertiary 
hospital and with St John Ambulance WA. He also pioneered NEXUS, Australia’s first 
hospital-wide, industry-based Human Factors training program.

Anthony is deeply passionate about leadership, team development, and fostering 
organisational excellence. He now applies his entrepreneurial expertise to support 
technology and healthcare ventures, advancing patient care and safety while enabling 
sustainable business growth. Among all his achievements, he considers being a father his 
greatest reward

 

 

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WA State Trauma Conference Sponsors 

The organising committee would like to thank the following Partners and Sponsors whose support is integral to the success of this meeting. 

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