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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
8/08/2018 Return airfare Brisbane to
Melbourne
$410 Cancer Council Australia Paul Vardon a Attending first Expert Management Group Meeting
relating to Breast Cancer
1/08/2018 Return airfare Brisbane to
Canberra to present at the
national strategic Plan for
control of Tuberculosis in
Australia.
$300 RESULTS Dr Christopher
Coulter
a Promotes TB control issues nationally including TB
control issues in Queensland
1/08/2018 Return Airfare and
accommodation to
Wellington New Zealand
$1,226 Australasian TB Conference Dr Christopher
Coulter
a Sharing of best practice information on TB Control
15/06/2018 Return flights,
accommodation, meals and
incidental costs of attend
the ATAGI meeting
$2,200 ATAGI Department of
Health
Karen Peterson a Through access to a world class national
immunisation program
15/06/2018 Return flights,
accommodation, meals and
incidental costs of attend
the ATAGI meeting
$2,100 ATAGI Department of
Health
Dr Sonya Bennett a Through access to a world class national
immunisation program
1/06/2018 Invitation to annual RFDS
Wings for Life Gala Ball for
Dr Young and Prof Nimmo
28 Jul
$300 RFDS Queensland Section Jeannette Young a Networking with RFDS at Wings for Life Gala Ball
9/07/2018 Invitation to RNA Fine Arts
Reception for Dr Young and
Prof Nimmo 3 Aug
$300 RNA & Industrial Ass. Qld Jeannette Young a Networking with RNA QLD at Fine Arts Reception
19/07/2018 Invitation to RNA President
hosted dinner for Dr Young
and Prof Nimmo 12 Aug
$300 RNA & Industrial Ass. Qld Jeannette Young a Networking with RNA QLD at Fine Arts Reception
11/06/2018 2 x 10 day entry passes to
the EKKA & 2 x guest
badges
$700 Royal National &
Agricultural Association
Michael Walsh a Promotion of Queensland Health - offer was
unused
7/08/2018 Cycling Jersey & Rashies $150 Bicycle Queensland Michael Walsh a DG is Ambassador of Bicycles Queensland
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
Page 1 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
16/08/2018 Lunch $310 KPMG Felicia Wilton a Opportunity to attend lunch function run by
Committee of economic development of Australia
who continue to investigate linkages between
health, ageing and social services to inform further
integration of systems, workforces and care.
11/05/2018 Flight to Auckland $537 RANZCP John Allen a Attend RANZCP Board meeting and Congress
28/02/2018 Flight to Mt Isa &
conference registration
$1,337 James Cook University Julie Hulcombe a To deliver Key Note address at the 'Are You
Remotely Interested?' Ninth Biennial Conference,
Mt Isa Centre for rural and Remote Health
19/07/2018 Lunch $310 KPMG Kirstine Sketcher-
Baker
a Opportunity to attend lunch function run by
Committee of economic development of Australia
who continue to investigate linkages between
health, ageing and social services to inform further
integration of systems, workforces and care.
7/08/2018 Lunch $310 QSuper Wendy Fennah a Opportunity to attend lunch function run by
Committee of economic development of Australia
who continue to investigate linkages between
health, ageing and social services to inform further
integration of systems, workforces and care.
18/06/2018 Cyber Edge Conference $239 Adapt John Borchi a To Attend Cyber Edge Conference
1/08/2018 Return Flights &
Accommodation
$482 Akolade Sadeed Tirmizey a Presenting at Government Cloud Summit
14/06/2018 Return airfares, shared
airport transfer (Sydney),
accommodation & meals.
$752 Boehringer Ingelheim Pty
Ltd
Lachlan Parker a Mr Parker was invited to attend the Boehringer
Ingelheim Pty Ltd sponsored Telestroke Forum and
Stroke Unit Heads Meeting held in Sydney from 14-
15 June 2018. Mr Parker is the QAS representative
on the National Telestroke Working Group
(NTWG). The forum and meeting brings together
representatives from the Australian Ambulance
Services, the National Stroke Foundation, hospital
based clinicians and industry experts to review and
improve stroke management in Australia.
Page 2 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
8/03/2018 Return airfares and
accommodation - Canberra.
$1,621 Australian Capital Territory
(ACT) Emergency Services
Agency (ESA), Canberra
Terri-Ann Spence a Ms Spence was invited to facilitate and mentor the
Peer Support Officers New Recruit Program in
Canberra, ACT. The ACT are implementing the
same program as the Queensland Priority One
Staff Support program and sought assistance from
the QAS. The ACT ESA paid for the flights and
accommodation.
8/03/2018 Return airfares and
accommodation - Canberra.
$1,251 Australian Capital Territory
(ACT) Emergency Services
Agency (ESA), Canberra
Todd Wehr a Mr Wehr was invited to facilitate and mentor the
Peer Support Officers New Recruit Program in
Canberra, ACT. The ACT are implementing the
same program as the Queensland Priority One
Staff Support program and sought assistance from
the QAS. The ACT ESA paid for the flights and
accommodation.
13/07/2018 Conference registration fees $3,100 Steve Morris Daniel Tincknell a Asset Management Conference Melbourne.
Conference topics are relevant to the units
deliverables. Daniel will also assist as the MC for
information sessions held throughout the
conference.
15/05/2018 9th Annual Modular
Contructions &
Prefabrication Summit
conference ticket
$4,759 Caitlyn Roye David Sinclair a David was invited to be a guest speaker at the 9th
Annual Modular Contructions & Prefabrication
Summit to present about Queensland Health
Infrastructure and future developments
16/07/2018 Guest of PWC table for
CEDA event major sponsor
$184 PriceWaterhouse Cooper Barbara Phillips a The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP delivering
state of state address
24/08/2018 19th Annual Employment
Relations Conference
$440 McCullough Roberston Julie Collins a Educational knowledge to be gained by attending
the 19th Annual Employment Relations
Conference
Page 3 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
3/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meal and incidentals
$5,456 World Health Organization
(WHO)
Alfred Lam a Alfred Lam is invited to attend the WHO meeting
on WHO Classification of Tumours Group in Lyon,
France to edit the 5th edition of Gastrointestinal
Pathology by WHO. His expertise in
Gastrointestinal Pathology in the last 20 years
working in Pathology Queensland and chairing the
meeting for the Gastrointestinal MDT meetings at
the Gold Coast University Hospital. The book will
be extensively used by all anatomical pathologists
all over the world as well as in Pathology
Queensland.
30/07/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,328 The Commonwealth Organ
and Tissue Authority (OTA)
Alycia Thornton a Alycia Thornton is funded by OTA to attend regular
face to face meetings in Melbourne as one of the
QLD subject matter experts for planning, testing
implementation and training of the new software
OrganMatch. OrganMatch will replace the current
aging software and is a new platform to enable the
transplantation sector to determine the most
appropriate match of solid organs for transplant
patients. The new software will enable the best
outcomes for QLD organ donation service,
transplant patients and support the laboratory and
clinicians in their transplantation decisions.
Page 4 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
6/09/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Registration
$1,540 The Australasian
Association of Clinical
Biochemists (AACB)
Brett McWhinney a Brett McWhinney is invited to speak at the AACB
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Satellite
meeting in Sydney. It is an opportunity for
scientists to present at a national conference for
new methods and research which utilise Mass
Spectrometry in a clinical testing. Brett
McWhinney has been asked to present due to his
national reputation and experience within these
areas. Pathology Queensland has a representative
at a national Scientific meeting presenting the
advances Pathology Queensland has made in the
Clinical Mass Spectrometry and improved patient
care.
1/08/2018 Airfares $412 Australian and New
Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA)
Damien Cass a Damien Cass is invited to attend Medical Science
Specialist Advisory Group (SAG) meeting in
Sydney. His participation in the SAG presents an
opportunity to gain enhanced knowledge
regarding current issues and practice to influence
future improvement and development. It is
important to ensure that Forensic and Scientific
Service's practice and standards are in line with
the other states of Australia.
22/08/2018 Airfares $345 Australian and New
Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA)
Helen Gregg a Helen Gregg is invited to attend the annual
meeting of the Quality Managers Special Advisory
Group (QMSAG) in Melbourne. Her participation in
the QMSAG provides an opportunity for Forensic
and Scientific Services to provide input and
guidance into the tasks currently being actioned by
the group.
Page 5 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
9/09/2018 Registration $1,300 Australian and New
Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA)
Ishvi Williams a Ishvi Williams is invited to present at the
Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science
Society 24th International Biennial Symposium
2018 in Perth. Her representation and
participation will create the opportunity to
network with participating scientists with
invaluable ideas and organisational protocols
19/06/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,496 Commonwealth
Department of Health
John Bates a John Bates is invited to the OzFoodNet Face-to-
Face meeting to present data from the
Communicable Diseases Genomics Network on a
recent quality assurance exercise involving the
network labs around Salmonella Enteritidis
outbreaks on cruise ships. His participation
enhances the role of Forensic and Scientific
Services in providing high-level advice and
provides a conduit for Queensland representation,
as well as enhancing the role of public health
laboratories around Australia.
14/08/2018 Airfares $350 Australian and New
Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA)
Justin Howes a Justin Howes is invited to attend the Biological
Specialist Advisory Group (BSAG) annual meeting
in Adelaide. His participation presents an
opportunity to expand the knowledge base of
Forensic DNA Analysis. Through interaction with
peers, the sharing of experiences will continue
improving the established collaborative network in
Australia and New Zealand.
Page 6 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
19/06/2018 Airfares $850 Australian and New
Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA)
Mark Stephenson a Mark Stephenson is invited to attend the
Toxicology Specialist Advisory Group Meeting
(SAG) in Darwin. His attendance at this meeting is
an excellent opportunity to enhance the
knowledge and capability of the Forensic
Toxicology laboratory in Forensic and Scientific
Services (FSS). This will occur by consultation and
sharing of information and expertise with similar
Toxicology laboratories from around Australia.
5/09/2018 Registration and
Accommodation
$1,110 Clandestine Laboratory
Investigating Chemists
Association (CLIC)
Marcus Cotton a Marcus Cotton is invited to attend and present at
the 2018 CLIC Annual Seminar and Workshop in
Kentucky, USA. Presenting at the workshop and
seminar will allow him to disseminate information
and demonstrate procedures associated with an
emerging production method. His advice and
analysis provides to the respective law
enforcement agencies and laboratories in the
investigation and prosecution of individuals
undertaking illegal drug production activities.
20/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meal and Taxi
$1,000 National Association of
Testing Authorities (NATA)
Nick Shertock a Nick Shertock is requested to perform an
assessment on a Calibration Laboratory for NATA
in Melbourne. He has been recognised by NATA as
having the technical knowledge and expertise to
perform the role of technical assessor. His
participation in the assessment presents an
opportunity to benchmark and gain enhanced
knowledge regarding the operation of similar
calibration laboratories.
Page 7 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
23/08/2018 Airfares $522 Australian and New
Zealand Policing Advisory
Agency (ANZPAA)
Peter Culshaw a Peter Culshaw is invited to attend the annual Drug
Specialist Advisory Group (SAG) Meeting in
Canberra. As the Deputy Chair of the ANZPAA, his
participation at the Drug SAG meeting will allow
him to share and discuss emerging trends in the
area of illicit drugs and clandestine drug laboratory
investigation. This includes new technologies,
emerging drug trends, legislative issues and
hazards. As national decisions are made at this
forum, it is highly desirable that Queensland has a
representative at this meeting.
1/08/2018 Airfares $260 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Robyn Wells a Robyn Wells is invited to present the Malaria
Workshop in Sydney. She was approached due to
her experience with malaria morphology both
overseas and as part of the Qld Malaria Lab and as
one of the committee members for the RCPA QAP
malaria program. The workshop will provide
continued education and morphology upskilling
for PQ staff who attend and updating her
information that is included in local training.
24/07/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,530 Office of the Attorney
General, Samoa
Rohan
Samarasinghe
a Rohan Samarasighe is requested to travel to Apia,
Samoa to give evidence and perform an autopsy
on the deceased.
29/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Taxi
$1,450 National Association of
Testing Authorities (NATA)
Ross Kleinschmidt a Ross Kleinschmidt is invited to complete a quality
assurance audit in Melbourne. Ross's participation
in the upcoming NATA audit presents an
opportunity to collaborate and share industry
based best practice processes with private sector
laboratory.
Page 8 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
5/09/2018 Registration and
Accommodation
$730 Clandestine Laboratory
Investigating Chemists
Association (CLIC)
Sean Davis a Sean Davis is invited to present research and
attend the seminar specifically catering to clan lab
analysis in Kentucky USA. This will provide up-to-
date training and information on emerging trends
in clan lab synthesis and enhance the operational
knowledge.
31/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Registration
$1,899 Akolade Shaun Nesbitt a Shaun Nesbitt is invited to speak at a Government
Cloud Summit in Sydney. His participation on a
discussion panel addressing the cloud specific skill
shortage. To attend and present at the conference
boosting the profile of Queensland Health
Information Technology System (ITS).
9/09/2018 Registration Fee $1,300 Australian and New
Zealand Forensic Science
Society (ANZFSS)
Shiona Croft a Shiona Croft is awarded a bursary and invited to
attend and present at ANZFSS 24th International
Biennial Symposium in Perth. Attendance of this
symposium will provide invaluable information,
assist in meeting the forensic chemistry
department's objective as well as the sharing of
her research outcomes to the forensic community.
31/08/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$736 Australian Haemophilia
Centre Directors'
Organisation (AHCDO)
Simon Brown a Simon Brown has been elected to the Executive of
the AHCDO and invited to the AHCDO Executive
meeting in Melbourne. AHCDO is actively involved
in the National registry and various trials involving
Haemophilia in Australia. Pathology Queensland
will benefit by updated knowledge of testing in
Haemophilia and new products. Dr Brown as
Director of the Haemophilia Centre at Lady Cilento
Children's Hospital and will be able to network
with colleagues and update treatment protocols.
Page 9 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
4/09/2018 Registration and
Accommodation
$1,110 Clandestine Laboratory
Investigating Chemists
Association (CLIC)
Timothy Currie a Timothy Currie is invited to attend and present at
the 2018 CLIC Annual Seminar and Workshop in
Kentucky, USA. Presenting at the workshop and
seminar will allow him to disseminate information
and demonstrate procedures associated with an
emerging production method. His advice and
analysis provides to the respective law
enforcement agencies and laboratories in the
investigation and prosecution of individuals
undertaking illegal drug production activities.
20/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Taxi
$1,010 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Thomas Robertson a Thomas Robertson is invited to attend the
Neuropathology RCPA Quality Assurance Program
assessment meeting. Dr Robertson is convenor of
the RCPA QAP in Neuropathology which is a
nationwide Quality assurance program for
technical and diagnostic proficiency. This is the
annual meeting to score participant's submission
in the programme.
7/08/2018 Airfares $306 National Institute of
Forensic Science
Tony Peter a Tony Peter is invited to attend the Chemical
Warfare Agent Laboratory Network (CWALN)
Steering Committee meeting in Melbourne. Tony's
participation at the CWALN meeting will allow him
to gain enhanced knowledge regarding issues
facing other CWALN laboratories. It also provides
him with an opportunity to influence and provide
a Queensland perspective for the enhancement
and delivery of CWALN capabilities within
Australia and New Zealand.
Page 10 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
5/09/2018 Airfares $663 National Institute of
Forensic Science
Tony Peter a Tony Peter is invited to attend the Chemical
Criminalistics Special Advisory Group meeting in
Perth. His participation at the workshop will allow
him to receive a working copy of the Australian
built fibres database and acquire the skills to
upload UV-vis spectral data and images to the
database.
1/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Taxi
$1,435 Roche Diagnostics Ryan Sandry a Ryan Sandry is invited to attend the XNIOOO key
operator training in Sydney. Key operator training
is a requirement for the optimal running of this
analyser and it is essential to have the key
operators in regional sites who can appropriately
troubleshoot the analysers.
6/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Airport Transfer
$1,655 Roche Diagnostics Joycelyn Woo a Joycelyn Woo is invited to attend the XN3000 key
operator training in Sydney. Pathology Queensland
has purchased XN haematology analysers to be
rolled out state-wide to sites that the Reliving
Team support. Key operator training is a
requirement for the optimal running of the
analyser by core haematology and key operational
staff once rolled out to other metro and regional
sites state-wide.
6/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,670 Roche Diagnostics Mohamad Yanga a Mohamad Yanga, Relieving Scientist, is invited to
attend the Roche XN3000 Key Operator Training in
Sydney. Pathology Queensland (PQ) is rollout
more of the XN series analyser to all the
laboratories within PQ. The key operator training
is a requirement for the optimal running of this
analyser by relieving staff and key operational
staff.
Page 11 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
6/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,620 Roche Diagnostics Sandra Haydon a Sandra Haydon is invited to attend the XN Key
Operator Training in Sydney. As the key operator,
she requires training on this analysis to gain
advanced skills on this instrument in order to train
other staff and give local expertise on
troubleshooting and maintenance.
30/07/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,328 The Commonwealth Organ
and Tissue Authority (OTA)
Tracy Cox a Tracy Cox is invited to attend regular face to face
meeting in Melbourne as one of the QLD subject
matter experts for planning, testing,
implementation and training of the new software
OrganMatch. OrganMatch will replace the current
aging NOMS and is a new platform to enable the
transplantation sector to determine the most
appropriate match of solid organs for transplant
patients. As a national program, it is crucial that
there is input from each state's HLA laboratory
who are the main users ensuring optimal matching
of donor organs to transplant recipients.
19/06/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,120 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Fleur Francis a Fleur Francis is invited to attend RCPA Quality
Assurance Program's annual Molecular Infectious
Diseases Advisory Committee meeting in Sydney.
The RCPA is a respected provider of external
quality assessment programs for Australia and
many other countries around the world.
Attendance at this meeting recognises Pathology
Queensland as a leader in quality and ensures
direct input the policies of the RCPA QAP
Molecular Infectious Diseases program.
Page 12 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
22/06/2018 Registration,
Accommodation and Travel
$1,218 The Australian Institute of
Medical Scientists (AIMS)
Fleur Francis a Fleur Francis is invited to present at the AIMS
conference in Airlie Beach. The AIMS conference is
an annual event to support medical laboratory
personnel and students in the Tropical North
Queensland area. The attendance at this
conference in the role of the AIMS travelling
orator will enable her to develop the scientific
knowledge of the conference delegates and will
thus benefit the continuing education of staff of
pathology laboratories in north Queensland.
Pathology Queensland will be recognised as an
organisation whose scientists have considerable
expertise and an organisation that embraces new
technology in order to provide the highest quality
medical science services to the Queensland
community.
27/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,840 Roche Diagnostics Alex Weng a Alex Weng is invited to attend the Roche-Sysmex
XN analyser primary operator training in Sydney.
As Supervising Scientist of Haematology Alex is the
primary point of contact for Ipswich Laboratory
and it is expected he has primary operator training
to assist with troubleshooting and analyser issues
and able to train other staff members on site.
Page 13 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
10/09/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,114 The Commonwealth Organ
and Tissue Authority (OTA)
Alycia Thornton a Alycia Thornton is invited to attend regular face to
face meeting in Melbourne as the QLD subject
matter experts for planning, testing,
implementation and training of the new software
OrganMatch. OrganMatch will replace the current
aging software and is a new platform to enable the
transplantation sector to determine the most
appropriate match of solid organs for transplant
patients. The new software will enable the best
outcomes for QLD organ donation service,
transplant patients and support the laboratory and
clinicians in their transplantation decisions.
7/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,345 National Association of
Testing Authorities (NATA)
Annie Van Wessem a Annie Van Wessem is invited to attend a NATA
assessment in Victoria. As part of the peer review
accreditation process, Pathology Queensland is
expected to contribute suitable qualified auditors
commensurate with the number of external
technical assessors required to maintain Pathology
Queensland' accreditation on an annual basis.
6/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,900 Roche Diagnostics Anthony Porter a Anthony Porter, a Shift Scientist in Mackay, is
invited to attend the XN3000 Key operator training
in Sydney. Pathology Queensland has purchased
an XN3000 haematology analyser for the Mackay
laboratory. Key operator training is a requirement
for the optimal running of this analyser by core
haematology and key staff.
Page 14 of 23
July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
27/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Meals
$1,021 Australian Group for
Antimicrobial Resistance
(AGAR)
Bronwyn
Thompsett
a Bronwyn Thompsett is invited to attend the
Committee Meeting of the Australian Group for
Antimicrobial Resistance (AGAR) in Melbourne.
The focus of AGAR is to look at existing and
emerging antimicrobial resistance patterns on a
national level. Her participation from North
Queensland broadens the surveillance area of
AGAR and ensures we are capturing data from
regional Australia.
10/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meal, Transfer and Parking
$1,333 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Bronwyn Williams a Bronwyn Williams is invited to attend RCPA
Haematology Part 1 and 2 Examinations as the
examiner in Sydney. These exams are required for
Haematology Registrars in the joint training
program to complete training requirements.
Pathology QLD is an accredited training site.
Participation as an examiner assists in assuring
training quality on site as well as ensuring
knowledge of training standards and any changes
in requirement.
30/07/2018 Airfares and Registration $1,279 Australasian Paediatric
Endocrine Group (APEG)
Carel Pretorius a Carel Pretorius is invited to present at the APEG
Annual Scientific Meeting in Newcastle. As the
chemical pathologist with detailed knowledge of
the scientific basis of these procedures he was
invited to discuss recent advances in a specific
area. Pathology Queensland will be promoted as a
provider of high quality laboratory services to a
wider community of Australian and international
clinicians.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
17/07/2018 Airfares $400 Australian Genomics
Health Alliance (AGHA)
Chiyan Lau a Chiyan Lau is invited to attend the face to face
meeting for the Mackenzie's Mission (MM) Project
in Melbourne as a co-investigator on the MM
project grant. Pathology Queensland will benefit
by up-to-date knowledge of development in the
area of preconception genomic carrier screening,
and be positioned appropriately and strategically
for clinical implementation. Dr Lau as Genetic
Pathologist at PQ Central Laboratory is able to
network with colleagues and align local plans with
national development.
14/09/2018 Airfares & Taxi $797 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Diane Payton a Diane Payton is invited to attend the Overseas
Trained Specialist Interviews in Sydney. The
purpose of this event is to interview overseas
trained Pathologists seeking admission to work in
Australia. Diane's attendance at this college
engagement will help maintain a professional and
reciprocal relationship between Pathology
Queensland and RCPA.
7/09/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Taxi
$1,020 Beckman Coulter Flavia Battistutta a Flavia Battistutta is invited to attend the Beckman
Coulter Product Launch and User Group Meeting
in Melbourne. Attendance at the Product Launch
and user group meeting will include information
regarding the latest software upgrades for systems
used in the laboratory as well as new reagents that
will have a potential cost and time saving benefit
for the laboratory. In addition, the meeting will
provide the opportunity to interact with other
scientists in the field.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
1/08/2018 Airfares $396 Australian Commission for
Safety and Quality in
Healthcare (ACSQHC)
Graeme Nimmo a Graeme Nimmo, State Director of Microbiology, is
invited to attend a meeting of the Healthcare
Acquired Infection (HAI) Advisory Committee of
the ACSQHC. HAI Advisory Committee provides
advice and expert input on all aspects or reducing
HAI including developing accreditation standards.
He is invited to attend due to his expertise in HAI.
14/08/2018 Airfares $502 Commonwealth
Department of Health
Graeme Nimmo a Graeme Nimmo is invited to attend the Australian
Strategic Advisory Group (ASTAG) on National
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy 2015-
2019 workshop in Canberra. ASTAG is the peak
body advising on the response to AMR. As the
State Director of Microbiology, he is invited to
attend due to his expertise in antimicrobial
resistance. This meeting will contribute to control
of AMR.
26/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Airport Transfer
$698 Australian Commission for
Safety and Quality in
Healthcare (ACSQHC)
Graeme Nimmo a Graeme Nimmo is invited to attend the AGAR
executive meeting and AGAR committee meeting
due to his expertise in antimicrobial resistance
(AMR) and as The Deputy-Chair of AGAR. AMR is a
major priority of both the Commonwealth and
Queensland Government. Surveillance of APR is a
crucial element in the national and Qld Health
response. Involvement in this activity also
enhances Pathology Queensland's reputation and
contributes to our expertise in AMR.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
27/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,900 Roche Diagnostics James Eaton a James Eaton is invited to attend the XN3000 Key
operator training in Sydney. Pathology Queensland
has purchased an XN3000 haematology analyser
for the Mackay laboratory. The cost of this
analyser included key operator training for key
staff. Key Operator training is a requirement for
the optimal running of this analyser by core
haematology staff and key staff.
6/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals & Airport Transfer
$1,620 Roche Diagnostics Jessica Payne a Jessica Payne is invited to attend the XN Key
Operator Training in Sydney. By attending this
training course she will have gained advanced
skills on this analyser and be able to train other
staff and also perform local advance
troubleshooting.
8/09/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$1,020 Beckman Coulter Kerri Prain a Kerri Prain is invited to attend the User Group
Meeting in Melbourne. Immunology in Pathology
Queensland is the Flow cytometry reference
laboratory. Attendance at the User Group
Meeting will include information regarding the
latest software upgrades for systems used in the
laboratory as well as new reagents that will have a
potential cost and time saving benefit for the
laboratory. In addition, the meeting will provide
the opportunity to interact with other scientists in
our field.
1/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$1,800 Roche Diagnostics Kerry Liesegang a Kerry Liesegang is invited to attend the XN1000
Key Operator Training Course. Pathology
Queensland has purchased an XN1000
haematology analyser for the Kingaroy laboratory.
The cost of this analyser includes key operator
training for key staff running the analyser. Key
operator training is a requirement for the optimal
running of this analyser in a rural laboratory.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
5/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation
and Meals
$2,854 National Association of
Testing Authorities (NATA)
Luke Johnson a Luke Johnson is invited to attend a NATA
assessment in Western Australia. As part of this
peer review accreditation process, Pathology
Queensland is expected to contribute suitable
qualified auditors commensurate with the number
of external technical assessors required to
maintain Pathology Queensland's accreditation on
an annual basis.
31/08/2018 Airfares $427 Breast Screen Australia Margaret
Cummings
a Margaret Cummings is invited to attend the
National Quality Management Committee meeting
in Melbourne. As a member of the BreastScreen
Qld State accreditation committee where she
provides input related to pathology aspects of the
screening programme. She involves in reporting
cases from BreastScreen Northsides and presents
cases at the clinical meetings. The more that is
known of the requirements of the screening
programme the better equipped she can provide a
good service.
31/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$2,150 Roche Diagnostics Matthew Gomez-
Ramos
a Matthew Gomez-Ramos is invited to attend the
XN1000 Key Operator Training Course. Pathology
Queensland has purchased an XN1000
haematology analyser for the Longreach
laboratory. The cost of this analyser includes key
operator training for key staff running the
analyser. Key operator training is a requirement
for the optimal running of this analyser by core
haematology staff and key operational staff.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
9/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$1,564 Roche Diagnostics Murray Lewis a Murray Lewis is invited to attend the XN1000 Key
Operator Training Course. Pathology Queensland
has purchased an XN1000 haematology analyser
for the Kingaroy laboratory. The cost of this
analyser includes key operator training for key
staff running the analyser. Key operator training is
a requirement for the optimal running of this
analyser in a rural laboratory.
9/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$2,005 Roche Diagnostics Nikkalus Leo a Nikkalus Leo is invited to attend XN key operator
training in Sydney. Nikkalus is a multi-skilled
scientist at the Warwick laboratory and invited to
learn the advanced maintenance, operation and
troubleshooting on the XN analyser. His
attendance will benefit Pathology Queensland as
he will be able to perform advanced maintenance
tasks and operations on the new haematology
analyser, and pass on the skills and knowledge he
learns to other laboratory staff when he returns.
6/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$1,620 Roche Diagnostics Robert Jones a Robert Jones is invited to attend the XN Roche Key
Operator Training in Sydney. XN3000 analyser is
due to be installed at Logan Hospital Laboratory.
He will be directly involved in the installation and
validation process and will be able to train other
staff members in its use as part of his role as
acting Haematology Supervisor. By attending this
event he will gain advanced knowledge on its
operation and troubleshooting, reducing
downtimes and minimising engineering expenses.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
9/07/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$1,512 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Robert Norton a Robert Norton is invited to attend the RCPA Board
of Education and Assessment meeting in Sydney.
As the Chief Examiner in Microbiology, this
meeting is important in planning the training of
Microbiology registrars in Australia. The benefit to
Pathology Queensland relates to the involvement
of PQ in training and education.
11/07/2018 Airfares, Meals and Taxi $768 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Robert Norton a Robert Norton is invited to attend the RCPA
workshop on Genomics and Molecular diagnostics.
This meeting relates to the new National
Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC)
standards on laboratory supervision. The RCPA has
been asked to develop for supervision of this as it
relates to Microbiology. As the Chief Examiner in
Microbiology, this meeting is important in
determining the training required to ensure
adequate supervision by Pathologists.
25/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$2,007 The Royal College of
Pathologists of Australasia
(RCPA)
Robert Norton a Robert Norton is invited to attend the RCPA
Microbiology Examinations and the Microbiology
Advisory Committee meeting to Sydney. This
meeting relates to the examining of candidates,
planning and organisation of training and
assessments of Pathology of Pathology trainees in
Australia. As the Chief Examiner in Microbiology,
this meeting is important in planning the training
of Microbiology registrars in Australia. The benefit
to Pathology Queensland relates to the
involvement of PQ in training and education.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
27/08/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Transfer
$1,840 Roche Diagnostics Ruth Hennegan a Ruth Hennegan is invited to attend the Roche
Sysmex XN analyser primary operator training in
Sydney. Haematology rolls out for Sysmex XN
analysers in Ipswich Laboratory. XN Primary
operator Training is an essential part of the change
management plan for the new XN analyser. As a
Multi-Disciplinary Continuous Shift Scientist, it is
useful for her to have primary operator training to
assist with troubleshooting and solving analyser
issues when the Haematology Supervisor is
unavailable.
25/06/2018 Airfares, Accommodation,
Meals and Taxi
$950 National Association of
Testing Authorities (NATA)
Thomas Robertson a Thomas Robertson is invited to attend the NATA
assessment in Sydney. The purpose of the event is
to participate in the assessment of a Sydney
laboratory to ensure a high standard of quality is
maintained. As the Director of Neuropathology
and a reporting Pathologist within Pathology
Queensland (PQ) the level of professional
experience he has gained would be beneficial to
NATA's assessment. His attendance at this
assessment will help to ensure the professional
working relationship between PQ and NATA is
continued.
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July 2018 to Sept 2018
Gifts Received:Date Given
or Received
Description of Gift or
Benefit Value Name of Donor Name of Recipient
a) Retained by Individual or
b) Retained by Agency
Reasons for Accepting or Giving (what is the
benefit to the Qld Community).
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GIFTS and BENEFITS REGISTER
10/09/2018 Airfares and
Accommodation
$1,114 The Commonwealth Organ
and Tissue Authority (OTA)
Tracy Cox a Tracy Cox is invited to attend regular face to face
meeting in Melbourne as one of the QLD subject
matter experts for planning, testing,
implementation and training of the new software
OrganMatch. OrganMatch will replace the current
aging NOMS and is a new platform to enable the
transplantation sector to determine the most
appropriate match of solid organs for transplant
patients. As a national program, it is crucial that
there is input from each state's HLA laboratory
who are the main users ensuring optimal matching
of donor organs to transplant recipients.
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