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What this event is about
This ground breaking conference will bring together the latest innovations, research, and practices in pharmacology and nursing practice. This premier event promises to unveil the importance of pharmacology, offering attendees an exclusive glimpse into the cutting-edge advancements and methodologies set to redefine patient care and medication management.
MediMix 2025 is designed to equip nursing professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the complexities of modern pharmacology and apply these learnings to enhance patient outcomes.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of drug interactions, explore the latest in drug safety and efficacy, or master the art of patient education and communication, MediMix 2025 offers a comprehensive platform for professional growth and development.
Beyond the educational opportunities, this conference will serve as a vibrant networking hub, connecting nurses with peers, mentors, and industry leaders, fostering collaborations that will shape the future of nursing and pharmacology.
Join us at MediMix 2025 for an unforgettable journey of learning, discovery, and professional empowerment. Embrace the opportunity to be at the forefront of nursing excellence, setting new standards of care and pioneering the integration of pharmacology in nursing practice. The future is bright, and it begins at MediMix 2025.
Conference Learning Outcomes
At this conference, you will:
- Explore the latest innovations, research, and practices in pharmacology and nursing practice
- Gain a deeper understanding of common drug interactions, including interactions with complimentary medicines
- Develop expert knowledge to assist in patient education
- Enhance your clinical practice with updated knowledge and skills
You Will Also Learn
- Health indicators in the Asia/Pacific region
- Explore the determinants of healthcare during networking sessions with our PNG Nursing colleagues
- Understand how cultural beliefs impact the way in which health care can be delivered
- Australia’s National Medicines Policy
- Issues with tramadol and other opioid medications
- The Quality use of medicines
- Drug Interactions
- The potential of psychedelics for mental health disorders
- Best practice in medication administration and test your knowledge on drug calculations
- To Crush or Not to Crush medication – what is the answer
- The latest updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook
- Drug therapy to optimise management of diabetes has changed significantly over recent years
- Global burden of preventable medication-related harm in health care
- The significant changes that have occurred in both the Australian Asthma Handbook and COPD-X guidelines within recent years
- Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s safe: Issues with common complementary medicines
- What do Paracetamol and psychopaths have in common
- Registered nurses and medicines regulation
- What the future of Drug delivery looks like
Donations
Want to donate products to our PNG colleagues?
Over the years we have been visiting the hospitals, we have found that well-meaning people donate large amounts of products that cannot be used at the health facilities.
This can be due to any of the following:
- The product is unknown to local staff and therefore they require education to use it and there is no ongoing supply. So when it runs out what do they do then?
- The products supplied are out of date.
- The products are not suitable to use in a tropical location.
- The items are well worn and not suitable for reuse.
- The products are culturally inappropriate.
- Too many items in large suitcases that are difficult to get off the boat and through customs.
“Closer to the sail date we will be in touch with you to identify what products the staff at both hospitals and the Kiriwina Health centre have requested we bring for them. If you would like to donate, we will provide you the information you require to do so easily and without causing any issues with the local authorities.”
Not your typical Nursing CPD Conference
Our Presenter:
Amy Gibson
BPharm GCertHlthProfEd MClinPharm
Amy is a credentialed clinical pharmacist with experience across a range of sectors including community pharmacy, corporate pharmacy operations, multidisciplinary teams, residential aged care and general practice where she is currently positioned as a practice pharmacist and manager.
As a general practice pharmacist, Amy works with GPs to enhance quality use of medicines at both a patient and practice level. She has a strong patient-centred focus and believes in empowering patients to make informed choices about their healthcare needs through education and advocacy.
Amy has completed post-graduate studies in clinical pharmacy and education and has held her consultant pharmacist credentials for more than a decade.
Conference Program:
The library consists of Conference material supplied by the Presenter/s, which can include any of the following:
- Research documents
- Links to external information
- Recorded Conference presentations
- Electronic Notepads
The research documents and recorded Conference presentations form part of the Continuing Professional Development activities. They are delivered to you before the commencement date so you can start your Conference Program early. If you choose not to undertake these activities prior, there is a two-week window post the Conference where the library remains open to you. You can also undertake the library activities during the actual Conference.
Below is a snapshot of the Conference Program – full conference program still to be finalised.
Itinerary:
1600: Depart Brisbane
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1700 - 1800: Welcome Drinks and Registration Function Come along and meet the presenters and other conference attendees. Pick up your conference pack and learn about the conference program and general information about conference cruising. |
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0800 - 1800: Alotau
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0800 - 1600: Visit to Alotau Hospital Today, you will be visiting colleagues at Alotau Hospital in Papua New Guinea (PNG). You will gain exposure to different cultural perspectives on childbirth and postnatal care. Understanding how different cultures view and manage childbirth can enrich your professional practice and provide a more holistic approach to midwifery. |
0800 - 1700: Conflict Islands
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Explore at your Leisure Don't be fooled by the name. This is paradise in the Coral Sea! The Conflict Islands comprise 21 untouched islands in Papua New Guinea. With spectacular reefs, palm trees and deep blue seas, the Conflict Islands are home to an incredible array of marine wildlife. |
Free Day
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Take the day to explore what this fabulous ship has to offer. Time TBA: Join us this afternoon for a fundraiser for the Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club. |
0800 - 1600: Rabaul
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Explore at your Leisure Located on Papua New Guinea's northeastern tip, this province - blessed with natural beauty but plagued with an unlucky past - has literally risen from the ashes. Optional Tour: Visit to Rabaul Hospital and surrounding sites – includes lunch |
0900 - 1700: Kiriwina Island
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Explore at your Leisure Located in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province, Kiriwina is the largest and by far the most populous of the Trobriand Islands, and home to one of the most colourful and fascinating cultures on earth. Tour: Visit to Kiriwina Health Centre |
0800 - 1700: Revisit the Conflict Island
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Explore at your Leisure - it is gorgeous! |
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Free Day
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1800 – 1900: Conference Farewell Event |
0800: Arrive Brisbane
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Disembark - Safe Travels! |
Day One: 23/11/2025
1600: Depart Brisbane
1700 – 1800: Welcome Drinks and Registration Function
Come along and meet the presenters and other conference attendees.
Pick up your conference pack and learn about the conference program and general information about conference cruising.
Day Two: 24/11/2025
CONFERENCE DAY
Sessions included today:
- Welcome to the conference – Orientation to Papua New Guinea
- The History of Australia’s Influence in Papua New Guinea
- Daily Life and Social Customs of Papua New Guinea
- The Health Care System
- A reflection on our past visits to Alotau and Rabaul Hospitals
Day tHREE: 25/11/2025
CONFERENCE DAY
Sessions included today:
- National Medicines Policy Synopsis
- Why Tramadol sucks (and Codeine)
- Opioids and discharge
- Let’s Explore the Quality use of Medicines
- Drug Interactions: What you don’t know, you can’t predict
- The Potential of Psychedelics for Mental Health Disorders
- Emerging Trends in Pain Management: Beyond Opioids
Day Four: 26/11/2025
0800 – 1800: ALOTAU
0800 – 1600: Visit to Alotau Hospital
Today, you will be visiting colleagues at Alotau Hospital in Papua New Guinea (PNG). You will gain exposure to different cultural perspectives on childbirth and postnatal care. Understanding how different cultures view and manage childbirth can enrich your professional practice and provide a more holistic approach to midwifery.
Day Five: 27/11/2025
0800 – 1700: CONFLICT ISLANDS
Explore at your Leisure
Don’t be fooled by the name. This is paradise in the Coral Sea! The Conflict Islands comprise 21 untouched islands in Papua New Guinea. With spectacular reefs, palm trees and deep blue seas, the Conflict Islands are home to an incredible array of marine wildlife.
Day Six: 28/11/2025
FREE DAY
Take the day to explore what this fabulous ship has to offer.
Time TBA: Join us this afternoon for a fundraiser for the Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club.
Time TBA: Tonight, we will meet and network to reflect on our visits to the Alotau hospital and explore clinical practice lessons learned.
Day Seven: 29/11/2025
0800 – 1600: RABAUL
Explore at your Leisure
Located on Papua New Guinea’s northeastern tip, this province – blessed with natural beauty but plagued with an unlucky past – has literally risen from the ashes.
Optional Tour: Visit Rabaul Hospital and surrounding sites – includes lunch
Day Eight: 30/11/2025
0900 – 1700: KIRIWINA ISLAND
Explore at your Leisure
Located in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province, Kiriwina is the largest and by far the most populous of the Trobriand Islands, and home to one of the most colourful and fascinating cultures on earth.
Tour: Visit to Kiriwina Health Centre
Day Nine: 01/12/2025
0800 – 1700: REVISIT THE CONFLICT ISLAND
Explore at your Leisure – it is gorgeous!
Day Ten: 02/12/2025
CONFERENCE DAY
Sessions included today:
- Drug administration Workshop, including Titration and Calculations
- To Crush or Not to Crush, that is the Question
- Updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook
- Therapeutic Update & Workshop: Type 2 Diabetes
- Review the Immunisation Handbook
- Global Burden of Preventable Medication-related Harm in Health Care: A Systematic Review
Day Eleven: 03/12/2025
Sessions included today:
- Therapeutic Update & Workshop: COPD and Asthma
- Just Because it’s Natural Doesn’t Mean it’s Safe: Issues with Common Complementary
Medicines - What does Paracetamol & Psychopaths have in Common: It’s all to do with Empathy
Centre - A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Registered Nurses and Medicines Regulation in Remote Australia
- National Medicines Policy
- The Future of Drug Delivery
1800 – 1900: Conference Farewell Event
Share a drink and say farewell to friends and colleagues.
Day Twelve: 04/12/2025
0800: ARRIVE BRISBANE
Disembark – Safe Travels!
Inclusions
- An extensive Conference program based on current best practice
- Education content that meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program
- A Conference presenter who is knowledgeable in her field and is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, and passion with Conference Attendees
- An online Conference library filled to the brim with educational content that allows you to create your own learning experience by completing pre-conference education activities
- A Registration Reception including complimentary drinks where you can meet other Conference Attendees and network with Conference Convenors and Conference Presenter
- A Conference pack that includes a notepad, pen, lanyard (this is important on a cruise ship to attach your room key, which becomes your lifeline on a ship) and additional information to support a fantastic Conference experience
- The opportunity to meet as a group in various Conference open forums, in one of the many fabulous locations on the ship
- A complimentary Farewell Drinks Function held on the last night of the Conference to celebrate new friendships and information gained
- A Conference Transcript that identifies each session including the session synopsis and session presenter
- A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Conference Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
Registration Costs
$1,290.00
What are you waiting for?
This is a fabulous program – to secure your place at this Conference simply contact Education at Sea to find out about all the cabin options available.
Once you have paid your deposit, your registration is confirmed, and you can start planning your Conference getaway.
Need more info or a personalised quote?
The Nurses for Nurses Network strongly recommends customers take out travel insurance at the time of registration for an event, to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may prevent them attending and thus incur any financial loss.
The Venue:
Carnival Luminosa
If you're hopping aboard Carnival Luminosa, get ready for a blast of genuine Carnival vibes and loads of fun! Picture this: sipping on creative concoctions at Alchemy Bar®, indulging in a fancy feast at Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse™, and soaking up the lively atmosphere at RedFrog® Rum Bar.
The entertainment scene is on point with Playlist Productions™, Piano Bar 88, and the belly laugh-inducing Punchliner™ Comedy Club. Need to unwind? Cloud 9 Spa™ and the peaceful Serenity™ are your havens.
Oh, and did I mention the ship's got tons of windows, so even indoors, you're in for killer views and lots of natural light? It's basically a floating paradise!
Let's talk about your accommodation
Unwind in a blend of style and intelligent sophistication. Our contemporary interior staterooms feature amenities such as a TV, a comfortable sitting area, and more.
Simply unpack and let the relaxation begin. Your dedicated room steward will ensure your space is cleaned and organized daily, leaving you with the simple task of getting dressed, grabbing your bag, and embarking on your adventure.
Dining Options
The foodie in you is just waiting to be awakened and delighted, and what better way than on this cruise filled with mouth-watering main dishes, irresistible desserts, and deliciousness at every turn.
With plenty of choices, the only question is: where do you even begin?
unwind And De-Stress
There are moments when you crave an escape, even from the joys of vacation. We get it – it might be a bit tricky to grasp while lounging at home, but take our word for it – having a dedicated space to unwind after a day of adventures is truly a blissful experience.
Step into a realm meticulously crafted for relaxation, from the very foundation. The Cloud 9 Spa team consists of experts (or perhaps, more fittingly, artists) skilled in the art of simply helping you chill out.
Experience a live show
Seize the opportunity to sample the array of onboard entertainment, activities, bars, and more, ensuring that when you embark on your cruise, you're fully prepared to immerse yourself in the excitement.
From captivating stage shows and laughter-filled comedy bars to vibrant live music and lively karaoke sessions, the onboard entertainment options are as diverse as they are delightful.
How Do I dress on a cruise?
Most cruise lines offer a casual atmosphere onboard. Casual attire is the norm during the day, and there is no formal dress code at night. However, many passengers choose to change into something slightly less casual for dinner.
At least once per sailing, during which passengers are encouraged to dress up. While you rarely see tuxedos or evening gowns, suits and cocktail dresses are quite common.
Additionally, ships usually host several themed nights, such as White Parties, '70s, or '80s Night, Hawaiian or even Mexican during each sailing. It’s a good idea to bring along a few themed items.
NB: Closer to your sail date you will be able to see what the exact theme nights are being held via your cruise companies app.
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Can I Bring the Family?
Because a cruise is a fabulous holiday experience, your family and friends can join you on your CPD Travel adventure.
Whilst you are attending lectures, there are many activities to keep them busy, including an exceptional kid's club program.
Talk to the Team at Education at Sea, and they can organise all your and your travelling companion's travel arrangements.
What if I need kid-free time?
If you only want to mix with adults, most ships have an adults-only area, with entry only available to people over 18.
Guests will jump for joy upon discovering this private retreat where they can connect with the ocean - and disconnect from everything else.
Can you give me some tips on Cruising?
We sure can! Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or this is your first time onboard a cruise ship, our Ultimate Guide to Cruising is sure to have some valuable tips and advice to ensure you have a fantastic time on this Travel CPD adventure.
Can you organise for me to share a room with someone?
We can't promise - but we can pop your name on a waiting list, and if another person asks the same question, we can put you in contact with each other, and you can decide if you are compatible with sharing a cabin.
Contact the fabulous people at Education at Sea on 02 7908 7774 for more information.
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
It is an awesome way of travelling and earning CPD points. It’s a lot of fun!
Joanne
[Great] value for money, good topics and relevant to current practice, great chance to explore a country and get CPD at the same way.
Barbara
A worthwhile and humbling experience to explore healthcare in PNG by immersing yourself in their culture and way of life!
Elisa
Great experience to attend lectures and to get CPD points and have a fabulous holiday. To communicate with nurses from different hospitals and to hear and share stories is great.
Linda
It's a fantastic opportunity to look at different cultures and how nurses in other places cope with everything from resources or lack there of and equipment etc.
Mandy
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