

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 | Acting President | Administrative Director (expires Oct 2019) |
Katie East | Vice President | National Board Member (expires Oct 2020) |
Amy Johnson | Secretary |
Theona Stone | Treasurer (expires Oct 2020) |
Angela Devlin | Committee Member (expires Oct 2019) |
Carmel Larkin | Committee Member (expires Oct 2019) |
Elizabeth Elder | Committee Member (expires Oct 2019) |
Elizabeth Quinn | Committee Member (expires Oct 2018) |
Kelly Foster | Committee Member (expires Oct 2019) |
Therese Bryan-Brown | Committee Member |
Susan Sivyer | Committee Member |
Julie Finucane | Committee Member |
ICEN 2020 is coming to the Gold Coast!!
- Convenor: Katie East (katie.east@cena.org.au)
- Co-Convenor: TBA
- Scientific Convenors: TBA
- Conference Committee: TBA
QLD CENA Trauma Nursing Program (TNP)
The Emergency Program is a two day program developed for nurses providing emergency care to trauma patients across the lifespan, in both metropolitan and regional/rural settings.
The program consists of facilitated lecture discussion, practical hands-on workshops, skill stations and simulation scenarios.
Below is a list of the courses currently on offer in QLD or visit the webpage for more details.
CENA TNP QLD |
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IPSWICH 16 – 17 June |
GOLD COAST 11 – 12 August |
BLACKALL 18 – 19 August |
ROCKHAMPTON 25 – 26 August |
IPSWICH 1 – 2 September |
QEII 1 – 2 September |
ATHERTON 22 – 23 September |
CAIRNS 15-16 November |
MILES 22 – 23 November |
Representation
Professional Standards/Credentialing: Lorelle Malyon/Julie Finucane
Education: Katie East/Elizabeth Elder
Marketing: Theona Stone
Membership & Representation: vacant
Research: Amy Johnson
ARC: Katie East
CENA Qld Mentorship Program: Angela Devlin

Annual SWEDNEC Forum
The annual State-wide Emergency Department Nurse Educator Committee (SWEDNEC) Forum was held in Cairns on October 25/26. 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, QEDSAP and Cairns Hospital was attended by nearly 50 nurses from across the state and included metropolitan, rural and remote nurses.
Thank you to CENA member Hilary Pearce who was this year’s convener.
Upcoming CENA QLD Events

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.
