{"id":2981,"date":"2025-12-31T11:59:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T01:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/?p=2981"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:13:47","slug":"queensland-trauma-symposium-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/jti-events\/queensland-trauma-symposium-26","title":{"rendered":"Queensland Trauma Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Queensland Trauma Symposium returns in August 2026, co-hosted by the Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital (RBWH) Trauma Service and Jamieson Trauma Institute. This event brings together clinicians, researchers, and trauma care leaders at the RBWH Education Centre for two days of multidisciplinary learning and collaboration.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s program features a full day of pre\u2011symposium workshops offering multiple specialised sessions to choose from, followed by a comprehensive, full\u2011day symposium. Together, the two components create an immersive learning experience that blends small group learning and skills development with broader discussions and presentations.<\/p>\n

This premier event is designed for health professionals across the trauma spectrum, including Pre\u2011Hospital and Retrieval Medicine, Emergency, Intensive Care, Surgery, Military and Disaster response, Nursing, Allied Health, and Research.<\/p>\n

Local and national experts will converge to share insights, challenge current thinking, and explore the evolving landscape of trauma care. Through presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, delegates will examine contemporary practice, debate emerging issues, and consider the future of trauma systems in Queensland and beyond.<\/p>\n

The Symposium event offers a valuable opportunity for trauma care providers to connect across disciplines, strengthen professional networks, and contribute to improving outcomes for injured patients throughout the state.<\/p>\n

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Kenneth Jamieson Lecture<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A key feature of this year\u2019s event will be the Kenneth Jamieson Lecture, held on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at 5:15\u202fpm in the RBWH Education Centre Auditorium. This portion of the event is open to all registered Symposium attendees, as well as guests who wish to attend only the Kenneth Jamieson Lecture. Attendance is free; however, we kindly ask all guests to confirm their attendance by selecting the relevant option for catering purposes.<\/p>\n

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For more information on the workshops and symposium proper, please see our registration page<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Workshops<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The 2026 event will feature three exciting workshops, each with limited places. Choose the package on the registration page that includes your workshop of choice.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<\/strong> Delegates may only register for workshops if they are attending the symposium and have purchased a symposium ticket. Workshop\u2011only attendance may be considered on a case\u2011by\u2011case basis closer to the event, and a fee will apply. Please contact us at QLDTraumaSymposium@health.qld.gov.au<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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Trauma Care Project Pitch & Expert Feedback Forum<\/h4>\n

Thursday 20th August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:30am \u2013 12:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue: Frazer Institute Auditorium (formerly UQCCR Auditorium) RBWH Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by the Jamieson Trauma Institute (JTI), this forum is designed so participants can pitch a project idea in a supportive environment to both their peers and a panel of project advisors. The project ideas may be research, education or quality improvement initiatives and may be a project you have already developed or one which is still in the very early stages. Unlike a grant round, this session does not allocate funding or create competition for a financial pool; instead, its purpose is to provide structured exposure, constructive feedback, and insight into what makes a project compelling, viable and fundable. By engaging with genuine stakeholders and applying clear criteria, the forum aims to build capability, strengthen networks, and support the development of high\u2011quality, impactful project ideas. The individual\/team who presents the pitch which is deemed the most viable and valuable from our panel of project advisors will have the opportunity to further engage with the JTI team and affiliates to grow their project concept further should they wish to.<\/p>\n

Please contact\u00a0QLDTraumaSymposium@health.qld.gov.au<\/a>\u00a0to request the Expression of Interest (EOI) Pitch template and submission instructions. CLOSING DATE FOR EOIs: Friday 3rd<\/sup> July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Program<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n

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Beyond the Hospital – modern trauma care for Queenslanders<\/h4>\n

Thursday 20th August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

8am \u2013 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue: RBWH Education Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

For trauma patients, transitioning from acute hospital care back into the community can be daunting and complex, often requiring coordinated input from multiple community-based services. This bespoke workshop aims to refresh and enhance the skills of community service providers involved in the ongoing care of trauma patients following hospital discharge.<\/p>\n

Attendees will gain an understanding of common mechanisms of injury and injury patterns, typical treatment pathways, and most importantly, key areas requiring monitoring and follow\u2011up in the community setting. The workshop also provides an opportunity for community teams to build relationships and strengthen networks with inpatient trauma services, supporting improved continuity and transition of care.<\/p>\n

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Queensland Trauma Education<\/h4>\n

Thursday 20th August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

8am \u2013 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue: RBWH Education Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

QTE is a one-day interprofessional workshop designed to engage clinicians focussing on trauma reception and management of the multiply injured patient and covers concepts including teamwork, role of structured assessment, management of haemorrhage, obstructive shock and neuroprotection for severe traumatic brain injury.<\/p>\n

Previous course participants have highlighted the group training, focus on local team-based approach, hands-on skill practice and understanding the Queensland Trauma system as strengths of the workshop.<\/p>\n

The course develops the clinician\u2019s knowledge and skills through small group discussion, procedural skills stations for common trauma interventions and immersive scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Call for Abstracts<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Queensland Trauma Symposium Organising Committee invites you to submit abstracts for consideration for oral presentations at the 2026 Queensland Trauma Symposium.<\/p>\n

All submitted abstracts will be peer reviewed and scored, with the highest\u2011scoring abstracts selected for a 5 or 10\u2011minute oral presentation on Friday, 21 August 2026.<\/p>\n

Abstracts will need to be submitted to QLDTraumaSymposium@health.qld.gov.au<\/a> by Friday 3rd<\/sup> July 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To be considered for presentation, your abstract must:<\/p>\n