LIME Connection

The LIME Connection is a conference with attendees and contributors from across the LIME Network. It is held every two years.

LIME Connection I

The LIME Connection was first held on 8-10 June 2005 in Fremantle. The goals of the first LIME Connection were to build capacity within medical schools by supporting the implementation of the CDAMS Indigenous Heath Curriculum Framework, as well as initiatives in student recruitment, support and retention.

The major outcomes from the LIME Connection I (PDF 114 kb) are available for download.

LIME Connection II

The LIME Connection II which was held at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, on 23-25 September 2007 was an event of the Medical Deans Indigenous Health Project, which is based at the Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit at The University of Melbourne. Auspicing organisations are the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) and the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA). The conference was proudly hosted by the Faculty of Medicine and Muru Marri Indigenous Health Unit at University of New South Wales (UNSW).

The Connection was co-sponsored by the Department of Health and Ageing, and is co-hosted by; The University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney, University of Wollongong, and The University of Newcastle.

The conference theme was: "Cultures across the Indigenous health spectrum: achieving better outcomes" and leaders in the field of Indigenous medical education and practice presented their experiences and shared innovative approaches through a mix of keynote addresses, oral and poster presentations, group discussions and a public lecture.

This  event presented an opportunity to meet and network with others in the fields of Indigenous medical education and practice. The conference attracted over 140 delegates from Australia, as well as international speakers and guests. Delegates included medical educators, practitioners, allied health workers, community representatives and anybody with a connection to Indigenous health.

LIME Connection II - Organising Committees

Organising Committee

• Prof. Peter Smith, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW (Conference Chair Person)
• Dr. Lisa Jackson Pulver – Muru Marri Indigenous Health Unit, UNSW  (Conference Vice-Chairperson)
• Mr. Romlie Mokak, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association
• Prof. Neville Yeomans, Foundation Dean of Medicine, University of Western Sydney
• Dr Lilon Bandler, Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Health Education, University of Sydney
• Prof. Michael Hensley, Dean of Medicine, University of Newcastle
• Prof. John Hogg, Foundation Dean of Medicine, University of Wollongong
• A/ Prof. Victor Nossar, Associate Dean, School of Medicine, Sydney campus, University of Notre Dame
• Mr. Gregory Phillips, Executive Director, Abstarr Consulting and Former National Program Manager, Indigenous Health Project, Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand
• Ms. Tanya Ward, Communications Manager, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW
• Ms. Debra Knoche, Indigenous Health Project Officer, Indigenous Health Project, Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand
• Ms. Laura Thompson, The LIME Network Project Officer, Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand

Scientific Committee

• Dr Lilon Bandler, Senior Lecturer in Indigenous Health Education, University of Sydney
• Mr. Romlie Mokak, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA)
• Dr. Lisa Jackson Pulver – Muru Marri Indigenous Health Unit, UNSW
• Prof. Neville Yeomans, Foundation Dean of Medicine, University of Western Sydney
• A/Prof. John Stuart, Univeristy of Newcastle
• A/ Prof. Victor Nossar, Associate Dean, School of Medicine, Sydney campus, University of Notre Dame