Trauma on the Border 2022 will be delivered as a hybrid conference on Friday 18 March 2022, offering attendees the opportunity to attend the annual conference face-to-face at Tweed Heads, or view the entire conference remotely on an interactive platform on the College website.

As we continue to lead the way forward in the evolution of the paramedicine profession, this year's theme of "Driving professional change" showcases the latest developments in paramedic practice, current research, and a host of speakers and presentations catering to the priorities and needs of paramedics of all levels, from students to on-road paramedics, intensive and extended care paramedics, flight and mobile paramedics, paramedic educators and academics, and senior managers.

Keynote speaker: The College is excited to confirm this year's keynote speaker - McQuilty Quirke, NSC

McQuilty Quirke has inspired many people with his courage, determination and positive mindset after battling through Post Traumatic Stress from Iraq, then the physical wounds sustained after being Wounded-in-Action in Afghanistan. He was a leader, a company medic, a soldier, and his life was in the hands of his mates.

He is currently writing a book to document his experiences in the hope of inspiring individuals to rise up, learn through lived experience and live a fulfilled life. He has a strong focus on wellbeing, particularly helping fellow veterans and first responders, and mentoring younger generations. McQuilty is an Ambassador for veteran owned Non-for-Profit Company Swiss 8 and uses his lived experience to promote healthy wellbeing. He is married to Tammy with two children, and they reside in Townsville.

Read more about McQuilty Quirke

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For more information and to register, visit our events page online.

Conference partners and sponsors

The College would like to thank our event partners and sponsors for their support.

Event Partners:

Edith Cowan University Established in 1991, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one of the world’s best young universities, achieving excellence in research output, quality of teaching and the overall student experience. ECU has also been a pioneer in offering alternative pathways to higher education. It’s an approach that has led to a five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide for teaching quality for fifteen years running (2008-2022). Contact details: To find out more contact ECU on 134 328 or visit www.ecu.edu.au
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Zoll ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, therapeutic temperature management, and ventilation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies that help clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and acute critical care. Find out more

Event Sponsors:

TraumaSim TraumaSim provides hyper-realistic medically accurate moulage, training aids and simulation solutions, to emergency response teams and first-responders around the globe. The use of simulation in modern healthcare and emergency response training has proven that the more realistic the simulation, the better the outcomes - including significantly increasing student competency, resilience and retention, and improving patient safety while reducing the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our products are designed and manufactured in Perth, Western Australia, offering a customised service built on the backbone of medical science, healthcare and first aid training. Strengthening the capability of medics and emergency response teams around the world since 2008. Find out more

Medical Developments International Medical Developments International (MDI) is one of Australia’s leading specialised healthcare companies. With an industry leading range of products in the areas of pain management, asthma and resuscitation, plus veterinary equipment, MDI has supplied healthcare professionals and patients innovative solutions since 1971. MDI is a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange with both its head office and state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Victoria, Australia. With a strong focus on expanding into international healthcare markets, MDI has established a network of manufacturers and distributors to ensure both quality assurance and supply chain solutions are maintained for servicing and delivering to both the local and international sectors. Find out more