OzCHI 2020
02/12/2020 @ All Day – Registrations for this event are now closed OzCHI is the annual non-profit conference for the Computer-Human Interaction Special Interest Group (CHISIG) and Australia’s leading forum for the latest in HCI research and practice. OzCHI attracts a broad international community of researchers, industry practitioners, academics and students. Participants come from a range of backgrounds and include […]
Posted on byTesting times: Covid testing and human factors
16/03/2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This paper considers the role of human factors in the development and evaluation of diagnostic tests for a wholly new disease, SARS-CoV-2. It charts the timeline from April 2020 to date as a small team at Imperial College London shifted their research to address the global need for accurate methods of detecting the virus. It […]
Posted on byNational PD Event: Stepping towards Physical Activity
11/05/2021 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – SA Branch invites you to join them for this National PD event. Title: Emergency nurses’ physical activity levels at work and during leisure time. Summary: This presentation will provide a summary of the Physical Activity in Emergency Departments (PACED) Study, which aimed to understand emergency nurses’ physical activity levels at work and during their leisure time. […]
Posted on byWA Branch PD Event: nexus Human Performance training for Healthcare
20/05/2021 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm – The WA Branch is very pleased to have Tony Lock, RPH, presenting on their successful NEXUS program. Please click here to view Tony’s bio. Venue: John Tonkin Water Centre, 629 Newcastle St, West Leederville, WA, 6007. When: Visitor and COVID registrations at the front reception area from 5:45PM. Parking: Free parking out the front on […]
Posted on byCHI 2017 Workshop on Ethical Encounters in HCI
06/05/2017 – 11/05/2017 @ 12:00 am – Important Dates: Submission deadline: 8th January 2017 Notification: 31st January 2017 Workshop day: 6th May 2017 The workshop aims to foster discussion and support HCI researchers facing ethical challenges, focusing in particular on challenges encountered in sensitive or complex settings. HCI researchers are now designing, implementing, and studying technologies in increasingly sensitive settings. Examples include: […]
Posted on byHuman Factors in Sport
22/05/2017 – 23/05/2017 @ 12:00 am – Human factors specialists often contribute to the design of sports clothing and equipment, training or recuperation facilities, training regimes and match management, in order to keep sport safe and enjoyable for millions to play and watch. Can approaches and expertise be transferred, adapted or adopted from sport to sport to benefit those taking part? What […]
Posted on byThe Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019
27/10/2019 – 30/10/2019 @ 12:00 am – Making it Work offers networking, collaboration and education, with a focus on practical aspects of occupational medicine. The ANZSOM Organising Committee is delighted to welcome Dr Gary Franklin as the international guest and keynote presenter for ASM19. Renowned for his leadership across many aspects of occupational medicine, Dr Franklin will share his practical expertise, innovative thinking […]
Posted on bySIA Call For Papers – Deadline 7 Dec
30/11/2018 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 pm – The Conference The Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) has invited the HFESA to present an ergonomics stream as a part of their #SAFETYSCAPE Convention being held in Sydney between 22-23 May 2019 at the Sydney International Convention Centre. A recent Monkey survey was forwarded to HFESA members and we are coordinating a half day ergonomics […]
Posted on bySafety Institute of Australia Perth Safety Symposium
28/08/2018 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm – Addressing the theme ‘SafetyGenX:M – Improving safety and health across the generations’ you will hear from experts in an informative and an exciting ‘SafetyGenX:M’ format, and be entertained in our “Great debate”, followed by networking and refreshments. For more information and to register please click here HFESA members receive the same discount as SIA members Early […]
Posted on byQLD Branch Meeting
10/03/2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – All members welcome to attend. This meeting will focus on planning professional development and networking events for 2020. To register, please email qldsecretary@ergonomics.org.au. If you would like to join the meeting via Zoom, please confirm this when you register and details will be sent to you. Venue: Citilink Business Centre, Level 2, 153 Campbell Street, Bowen […]
Posted on byPublic Transport: Research and Design for Human Use
20/02/2019 @ 8:45 am – 11:45 pm – Public Transport Victoria Human Factors Team and the Transport Special Interest Group at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia invite you to a morning of talks on application of Human Factors methods and research to inform and optimise the user centred design of public transport systems. As demand for Public Transport increases year […]
Posted on byPantry Ergonomics Webinar (QLD Branch) & WFH Resources Launch (NSW Branch)
28/05/2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – A special evening of combined virtual PD events is being offered on Thursday May 28 at 6pm focussing on issues associated with working from home (WFH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. 6:00pm Pantry Ergonomics Webinar 6:30pm WFH Resources Launch This PD event will be delivered via Zoom. Registration is required. A special evening of combined virtual […]
Posted on byOTA & HFESA SA Branch: Vibration in the workplace
15/02/2018 @ 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm – Proudly hosted by the Occupational Health and Rehabilitation Special Interest group in collaboration with the SA branch of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the workshop participants will: have a greater understanding of the effects of hand, arm vibration and whole body vibration in the workplace. […]
Posted on byOptimising the Interaction Between Users and Automated Systems
22/05/2019 @ 8:45 am – 11:45 pm – Public Transport Victoria’s Human Factors Team and the Transport Special Interest Group at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia invite you to a morning of talks on the application of human factors methods and research to inform the integration of users and automated systems. Morning Talks Rail operations in Australia are on the […]
Posted on byOne day workshop: Resilience and performance in a tech focused world
27/11/2019 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm – Technology is changing our world, our health, our relationships, the way we communicate, where we place our attention and how we get work done. So what does it require to be healthy, resilient and productive in a technology reliant and hyper connected world? In this one-day workshop you will learn to: • Uncover your most […]
Posted on byNo More Harm National Conference
25/03/2019 – 26/03/2019 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – The aim of this national conference is to broaden our understanding of bullying, harassment and discrimination and the effects in the workplace, community and schools. Location: QT Gold Coast, Qld, Australi Date From: 25 March 2019 Date To: 26 March 2019 Location: QT Gold Coast, Qld, Australia Description: The aim of this national conference is […]
Posted on byNEXT GENERATION Manual Handling and Psychosocial RISK MANAGEMENT
25/07/2019 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – INTRODUCING APHIRM … A Participative Hazard Identification and Risk Management Tool for improving the risk management of Musculoskeletal Disorders La Trobe University, Melbourne Date: Thursday 25 July 2019 Venue: La Trobe University City Campus, RMS 03 & 04, Level 20, 360 Collins St, Melbourne Cost: $595 per participant For further information, please contact: Natasha Kinsman […]
Posted on byHWWE 2017
08/12/2017 – 10/12/2017 @ 12:00 am – The Humanizing Work and Work Environment (HWWE) conference. The Humanizing Work and Work Environment (HWWE) conference, which was first held in 2001, is one of the important events in the field of ergonomics. It has served as a major forum for the exchange of ideas concerning the improvement in work and work environment. Out of […]
Posted on byHFESA WA Branch & SIA WA PD Event: Managing Violence and Aggression in the Health Care Workplace: Ensuring violence is not part of the job!
11/10/2017 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Join us for an insightful gathering on Wednesday 11th October 2017, to explore the topic: How about “ensuring violence is not just part of the job” Event Details Date: Wednesday 11th October 2017 Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm (5:00pm Registration) Venue: Lecture Theatre , Hollywood Private Hospital, Monash Avenue, Needlands Cost: Complimentary * fingerfood and beverages provided Getting there: Parking is available […]
Posted on byHFESA WA & SIA event: Managing voilence and aggression in the healthcare workplace
26/07/2017 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Join us for an insightful gathering on Wednesday 26 July 2017, to explore the topic of violence and aggression in the Healthcare Workplace. Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) is a growing hazard in the workplace, in particular the Healthcare and social service industry. OVA takes many forms and sometimes with fatal outcomes. Key to the […]
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