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July 19, 2022 thechiropracticalumni

MtCaRF Update

The Chiropractic Alumni are pleased to bring you an update on the Macquarie Chiropractic Alumni Research Fund (MtCaRF). MtCaRF is a fund with a goal of investing in chiropractic research for the long term and very much appreciates gifts and donations of support. We are pleased to share with you the excellent news of the progress of recently funded projects.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and the fundraising of The Chiropractic Alumni, the first two round of grants have been awarded to five teams of researchers in the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University.

Five grants were made possible from MtCaRF over the past two years. Dr. Michael Swain and his team were awarded $12 000 to undertake a feasibility study on the clinical course of spinal pain in adolescents. The team is a large Australian and international team of eminent and leading researchers. Dr. Swain draws our attention to Dr. Laura Montgomery a graduate of the Class of 2012 and is a PhD student on this grant and is an example of the benefit to early career researchers.

The summary of Dr. Swain’s project is: Spinal pain becomes humanity’s leading cause of years-lived with disability in late adolescence. Health and health behaviours established during adolescence partly determines health status later in life, and one’s risk of developing chronic diseases. Adolescents with persistent spinal pain have more than four-times higher odds of having persistent spinal pain in adulthood than those without persistent spinal pain. Currently, there is insufficient scientific evidence to inform youth, parents and clinicians as to which adolescents with spinal pain are at risk of persistent symptoms. Research on the clinical course of spinal pain in adolescents is needed to inform clinical practice and healthcare policy, and to evaluate new approaches to patient care. This requires a large-scale prospective clinical cohort study. To conduct such a study the feasibility of data collection methods in adolescents needs to be established. The aim of this proposed study is to determine the feasibility of recruiting, retaining and following up a prospective cohort of adolescents with moderate-to-severe spinal pain presenting to primary care (chiropractic practices). Having established the feasibility of prognostic research methods in adolescent spinal pain, this study will position the research team well for large nationally competitive research funding.

Dr. Swain acknowledged the grant saying that ‘ not only do the grants help support researchers such as himself, they also aid the chiropractic profession in general and the community at large’.

The second funded project is:

Dr. Chris Burrell and team – Erring on the side of safety: Using an Active Surveillance Reporting System to prospectively identify adverse events at the Macquarie University chiropractic teaching clinics. The reporting of adverse events is essential to improve patient safety in the chiropractic profession. Significant outputs include the first report of immediate, longitudinal changes in symptoms after chiropractic treatment and the report of the frequency and severity of adverse events in Macquarie University Chiropractic teaching clinics. Funded amount $9000.

Dr. Hazel Jenkins and team were the third funded project- Do X-rays for spinal pain in patients receiving spinal manipulative therapy change patient outcomes? A pilot randomised controlled trial. Many chiropractors believe that X-rays are needed to detect findings that will either contraindicate or change the application of spinal manipulative therapy. No studies have assessed the effect of X-rays on patient outcomes when patient management includes spinal manipulative therapy. The effect of X-ray use on adverse events after spinal manipulative therapy has also not been examined. Funded amount $9000.

Project 4 funded in 2022, Dr Benjamin Brown and his team were awarded $12 300 for The ScoliScreen Project – A reliability and validity study.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a progressive spinal deformity that develops during the peak growth period of adolescence. If left untreated, AIS can cause pain, postural abnormalities, and impact significantly on self-image and quality of life. In severe cases, costly spinal fusion surgery may be required.

If scoliosis can be identified early, treatment can prevent progression of the disease. Dedicated school screening programs in Australia have been replaced by a national self-detection program. There are no published data on the effectiveness of this program, but anecdotal reports would suggest that there may be a significant number of children and adolescents with scoliosis going undetected.

With the overarching aim of improving the early detection of AIS, we have teamed up with ScoliCare, a leading company in the conservative management of scoliosis in Australia, to investigate the reliability and validity of a web-based application (app) called ScoliScreen for the detection of scoliosis in adolescents. The aim of this research project is to assess the reliability and validity of the methods used in the app. The ScoliScreen app has the potential to become a new tool for scoliosis screening in Australia, offering a simple, scalable, low-cost, user-friendly method of scoliosis screening. But a critical first step is to establish the reliability and validity of this app.

The fifth project was to Dr Amber Beynon, Dr Michael Swain and their team were awarded $11 700 for Young patients and chiropractors’ observation and analysis study (Young-COAST): A feasibility study.

While chiropractic services are commonly utilised by young Australians, the role of chiropractic care in the evaluation, management, and treatment of young patients remains highly contentious. There is a paucity of high-quality research that both describes the clinical characteristics of chiropractic care of young Australians, and the reasons young patients seek chiropractic care. We need to understand which young Australians are seeing chiropractors, and why they are seeing chiropractors. This study aims to inform the design and conduct of a large-scale health services research project that observes the clinical encounters between chiropractors and young patients. This study will establish important dimensions of feasibility (recruitment and data collection methods) that are required to demonstrate capability and track record, which enhance the team’s chances of securing national competitive research funding. Once the nature of young patient and chiropractor healthcare encounters are established in a definitive study, future effectiveness research can be focused, and research evidence can inform ‘best practice’ guidelines and ‘core competencies’ for both graduating and specialising chiropractors.

tCa President Anthony O’Reilly commented “each of these grants have been able to provide our colleagues in research a ‘leg-up’ to commence research in an extremely competitive environment. Funding from national grants bodies such as NHMRC is near impossible without such early research already completed. The MtCaRF is almost unique in providing opportunities of this kind. The imperative of MtCaRF is to continue to fund similar projects into the future. Your support has made these first projects possible. It is rewarding to see Australian chiropractors undertaking research locally that will benefit clinical practice and health of the community.”

“From an administrative point of view, we are pleased that 100% of the funds donated are going to these projects as originally intended by tCa and Macquarie University. We hope that supporters can see the value of their ‘giving back’ to their university. Hearing the very sincere appreciation from each of the researchers made it feel that the efforts of supporters and tCa was very, very worthwhile. We can see how MtCaRF is turning out to be more valuable than we imagined. We look forward to your ongoing support.”

Dr. Swain acknowledged the grant saying that ‘ not only do the grants help support researchers such as himself, they also aid the chiropractic profession in general and the community at large’.

The second funded project is:

Project 4 funded in 2022, Dr Benjamin Brown and his team were awarded $12 300 for The ScoliScreen Project – A reliability and validity study.

July 19, 2022 thechiropracticalumni

Edwin Phillip Devereaux AM, DC, DO, FICC, FACC

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Devereaux on the 11^thJune at Brian King Gardens, Castle Hill at the age 89.

Edwin Devereaux was a normal, everyday Australian who became a leader, a statesman and arrived at legend status. It was in his retirement years that he, Brian O’Reilly and I recorded the history of Chiropractic education in Australia in a book titled Pathway to a Profession Chiropractic in Australia, from Sydney College of Chiropractic (SCC) to Macquarie University (MU). It was here that I had the fortune to learn a great deal of insight into this man.

In his early working life, Ed was engaged as an organiser for one of the largest trade unions in Australia, which he represented at the NSW Trades and Labour Council and at conferences of the NSW Branch of the Australian Labour Party. Politics was his interest, having made many connections with political leaders at the time, both state and federal. Ed in 1969 whilst still a student, assisted in the preparation and support of the motion recommending the establishment of an inquiry into chiropractic to the NSW branch of the Australian Labor Party. The motion was carried and The Teece Inquiry was initiated. Furthermore, on the establishment of the Whitlam Labor Government, Ed obtained support from leading members of the Federal Labor Government for a motion to be put to the Annual Conference of the Federal Labour Party for an inquiry into chiropractic and osteopathy. The motion was carried and the Federal Webb Inquiry initiated.

Ed’s interest in physical therapy came from his athleticism which led him to the study of natural therapies at the Academy of Natural Healing under Simon Schott, and later at the Sydney College of Chiropractic and Osteopathy, Ashfield. Upon graduation in 1971, Ed established a very successful practice attending to numerous patients, young and old and a myriad of sports men and women of the various sporting codes, including the Paramatta Eels. At that time, he started teaching at the Sydney College of Chiropractic. From 1977 he became a director of the Sydney College of Chiropractic Council and soon after its chairman. He also was a member of the NSW Chiropractors and Osteopaths Registration Board since its inception in May 1979 and President of that Board from 1991 to December 2000.

In the history of Chiropractic profession in Australia, Ed Devereaux was integral in unifying state associations into one federal body, namely the Australian Federation of Chiropractors which soon after amalgamated with the United Chiropractors Association of Australasia (UCAA). Dr Devereaux went on to become the President of the United Chiropractors Association of Australasia since 1975 to 1990. He guided the Australian trained chiropractors through the ropes of standardisation, legislation, and recognition.

It was in 1990 that the great amalgamation of the UCAA and the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) occurred to become known as the Chiropractors Association of Australia (CAA). Dr Devereaux was the founding Co-President and held many positions within the CAA Board. He saw the big picture and had the foresight to see what the profession needed for the benefit of the public to better access their services.

Dr Devereaux was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 1983 for ‘his services to medicine, especially in the field of chiropractic health care’ on Australia Day 26 January 1983. He was an honorary Life Member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia and Chiropractic and Osteopath Association of Australia. In 1997 he was awarded Chiropractor of The Year by CAA (NSW) and was also awarded a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (FICC). In 1999 he was awarded the United States of America Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards highest award: The Dr George Ardvison Award for services to chiropractic licensure and in 2001 he was awarded the Knox Medallion from the Sydney College of Chiropractic. The ‘Edwin Devereaux Award’ was struck by the Sydney College of Chiropractic in 2004 in his honour.

Dr Edwin Devereaux AM was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from Macquarie University on Friday 13 April 2012.

Ed is survived by his wife Val, his children Phillip, Karen and Linda, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

We thank you Ed, for your guidance and your service.

July 5, 2022August 19, 2022 thechiropracticalumni

Topics in Contemporary Chiropractic and Annual tCa Reunion Dinner

Topics in Contemporary Chiropractic Seminar

27th of August 2022

Transition Back to Health Seminar– 11am

and the Annual tCa Reunion Dinner– 7pm

The Mercure Hotel, Sydney, 818-820 George Street

We have arranged an array of speakers that include nutritionists, exercise experts, psychologists, researchers, and chiropractors. We can advertise that some of the speakers already lined up include dietitian Susie Burrell, chiropractors Taylor Harrison, Bryce Conrad, Angus Steventon, researcher Roger Engel and psychologist insomnia Specialist Delwyn Bartlett. We are excited to present this seminar on a very important and specialised area:

Scroll down to our event form to register.

Our list of presenters and their topics:

Nutrition, Wellbeing & Motivation – Susie Burrell

Susie Burrell will share her valuable insights into nutrition, wellbeing and motivating behavioural change. Susie is a dietitian and hold and Honour’s Degree in Psychology as well as a Master’s Degree in Coaching Psychology from Sydney University. She has a great interest in the psychology of behavioural change. She has worked as a clinical dietitian at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and in private practice as well as a sports dietitian working with the St George Illawarra Dragons, Parramatta Eels, Sydney University Rugby and the South African Blue Bulls. Since having twins, she maintained work in her own clinic in Bondi Junction, seeing clients for weight loss, hormone related issues including PCOS and insulin resistance and for sports nutrition. The other key aspects of her work are in the media and working with food industry. Susie has been the dietitian at Channel 7 Sunrise for 10 years, writing frequently for a range of publications including 9honey, Body & Soul & smh.com.au.

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Integrating Exercise, Chiropractic & Behavioural Change

Dr. Taylor Harrison and Dr Susie Oglesby

Taylor Harrison and Suzy Oglesby will present on how to use exercise in a chiropractic setting to change health outcomes, Including from home. Taylor Harrison is a member of the Class of 2004 and has also completed post-graduate qualifications in Business, Massage, Fitness, Pregnancy and Paediatrics. Taylor established Active Seniors Health Centre in 2006 which was a clinic which focused exclusively on the needs of the over 60 population, primarily exercise, nutrition, posture and movement. There are now 3 clinics across Sydney with Exercise Physiology, Chiropractic and Nutrition and they have helped over 10,000 seniors gain greater health during this time. He has also written 2 books on the topic of Seniors Health. The clinics have shifted online, with online programs as well as a popular Facebook and Youtube channel. During the first lockdown Taylor and Suzy Oglesby ran the worlds largest online seniors exercise class with over 7000 people taking part live and reached over a million views. Dr Harrison established a Charity ‘Giving Health’ which provides health care via a multidisciplinary team to people in poverty in the Philippines with a strong focus on Stroke and Diabetes prevention.

Suzy Oglesby is a graduate of the Class of 2012 and inaddition is an Exercise Physiologist. She teaches Exercise Physiology at the Australian Catholic University in additon to her work at Active Seniors. Suzy treats a range of conditions and ages in her chiropractic role.

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Multidisciplinary Practice Post Pandemic

Dr Bryce Conrad and Dr Angus Steventon

Bryce Conrad and Angus Steventon will cover working in a multidisciplinary practice and how to work with other health professionals and how these environments have changed expectations of chiropractors since the pandemic. They are two of the most experienced and accomplished chiropractors working and managing a large multidisciplinary practice.

Bryce Conrad is a third generation chiropractor and a graduate of the Class of 2002 having previously studied in Canada. He found early on that the standard approach in the Australian health system involved extreme fragmentation with a lack of integration and communication between different disciplines. Chiropractic was somewhere out on the fringe, and so Dr. Conrad became involved in leadership in the Chiropractors Association with the goal to change these views and connect health care disciplines together for the benefit of patients. Bryce could not imagine the journey that would take place over the next 17 years. From a small single practitioner clinic in Gosford in 2005 to now having 3 multidisciplinary clinics with over 35 clinicians and support staff. Bryce and his team have worked with almost every type of health professional and understand many of the challenges outside the Chiropractic world.

Angus Steventon is a member of the Class of 1999 moved to the Central Coast of NSW to join friend Dr Bryce Conrad as they pursued setting up Chiropractic in a multi-disciplinary medical setting. Eventually a $7 million dollar GP SuperClinic was built in West Gosford featuring GPs, Medical Imaging, Specialists, Chiropractors, Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Psychologists Dietitians, Podiatrists and Acupuncture and many other disciplines. Angus works with Bryce to run a team of 35 professionals and staff in their Allied Health section. Dr Steventon has a keen interest in integrated multidisciplinary patient-centred care. He has observed it done well and done poorly. He has observed the phenomenal benefits for patients of this model of care and is passionate about helping others to understand the practical principles that underpin how Chiropractors can work in such a setting.

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Improving Respiratory Function with Chiropractic & Exercise – Dr. Roger Engel

Limited respiratory function has become one of the central areas of attention with the Pandemic. Dr. Engel stands out as the chiropractic researcher with the most authority on chronic respiratory disease . Roger Engel is member of the Class of 1982, was awarded a PhD from Macquarie and is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Chiropractic with over 30 years clinical experience. He has practised in a variety of settings including urban and rural private practice and private and public hospitals, in Australia, Indonesia and the US. Dr Engel is an Adjunct Associate Professor with SCU and Senior Lecturer with Macquarie University. Roger recently retired as an academic in the Department of Chiropractic at Macquarie University, a position he held for 20 years. During that period, he also held an appointment as Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at Sutherland Hospital in Sydney, the first chiropractor in NSW to hold such an appointment. Roger’s main field of research is in chronic respiratory disease, primarily the non-pharmacological management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His other research interests extend to paediatrics, adverse event reporting and professional scope of practice.

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Getting Patients Back to Sleep – Prof Delwyn Bartlett

Prof Bartlett s a Clinical Associate Professor at the Central Clinical School of Medicine at the University of Sydney. She is a registered psychologist who has been predominantly working in the area of sleep health and psychology since 1993. She treats patients with sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnoea, and parasomnias as well as depression and anxiety. She has been involved in sleep research in Australia since 1993. Some of her recent roles have included a chief investigator examining the efficacy of a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention to improve the uptake and adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. She was also a chief investigator investigating a CBT insomnia intervention for adolescents with sleeping problems funded by Rotary as well as an associate investigator examining the effectiveness of different doses of melatonin in individuals with delayed sleep phase disorder. Currently she is chief investigator looking at as CBT sleep intervention for first time mothers to reduce the risk of post natal depression. Prof. Bartlett gives talks to GP’s, cancer support groups, parents manage their child’s sleep, Lifeline; and other specific groups such as Sleep Disorders Australia where the topics have ranged from healthy sleep, shift work, voluntary sleep deprivation (safe driving), insomnia; nightmares and trauma and other sleep disorders. In addition to being a psychologist, she is also a registered nurse and midwife.

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September 11, 2021July 5, 2022 thechiropracticalumni

Trivia Challenge for all- 11th September 2021 (7pm – 8pm)

Though we are locked down, The Chiropractic Alumni will proceed with its events on Saturday September 11 in a COVID-safe way and we are seeking your assistance in making the event successful.The imperative to connect chiropractors and friends remains, as well as the other objectives of our alumni association such as raising funds for the Macquarie Chiropractic Alumni Research Fund. We would love to see the trivia challenge as a big well supported event, and with the practice and experience of our previous nights, we can confidently offer a fun and exciting time.

May 6, 2021September 11, 2021 thechiropracticalumni

Trivia Challenge for all -5th of June 2021 (7.30pm-8.30pm)

Saturday June 5 will be our next trivia night. For those who didn’t participate last time, you missed a fun and entertaining night.

Behind this is the need to maintain fundraising for MtCaRF and the night is part of that plan. We would love you to create a team or join one.

email tCa Secretary Justin Ong: justinong@thechiropracticalumni.org.au to register.

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 thechiropracticalumni

tCA AGM 2020 – 19th September 2020 at 5pm

https://zoom.us/j/94104403137?pwd=MVFVc2wvR0V3TEk2cDhaQ2xuZlFIQT09

August 8, 2020September 11, 2021 thechiropracticalumni

Trivia challenge for all -19th September 2020 (7:30pm-8:30pm)

It’s time once again for tCa to gather our alumni from far and wide for an annual get together. This year, we’re taking advantage of travel limitations by conducting our online “trivia Challenge for all” on Saturday evening 19th September 7.30 pm.This format will give alumni flexibility to arrange teams (small to medium i.e. up to 10 people) in places that will work best for you! So you can make a team of your nearest classmates, clinic team or family and be able to compete against alumni spread far and wide. This no cost event is part of tCa goals and commitment to bring chiropractors together in a fun environment. There’s no doubt that our alumni enjoy meeting friends and classmates. We ask you to register your team and team name to tCa Secretary Justin Ong justinong@thechiropracticalumni.org.au by Tuesday September 15. Details of participation will be forwarded to you in time to be organised.

October 12, 2019August 8, 2020 thechiropracticalumni

tCa Annual Seminar 2018 – The Adolescent Spine and Health Seminar

It’s hard to believe that it’s already September and our annual tCa seminar has been and gone. On the Saturday 24th August, tCa held it’s annual seminar at the Holme Building on the city campus of the University of Sydney. It was a wonderfully sunny day outside but a group of keen chiropractors gathered inside to partake in the sharing of knowledge and they definitely were not disappointed. There was a fantastic range of speakers, presenting on a wide variety of topics that effortlessly intertwined into one thorough and cohesive story: how to provide the best care for adolescents.

Starting with insights from Dr. William Moss, who created an open discussion surrounding considerations from a GP’s perspective. Flowing into a chiropractic perspective on caring for adolescent spines with Dr. Christian Fludder, what modifications may be necessary as well as some helpful clinical pearls. The conversation then shifted gears to the ever-important topic of scoliosis. First with Dr. Jeb McAviney from Scolicare presenting on identification of and conservative management of adolescents with scoliosis, using bracing and specific exercises. This then smoothly flowed through to the orthopaedic surgeons perspective on scoliosis with Dr. Randolph Gray, with a sneak peak into the new methods of surgical correction. The topic of adolescent care was then rounded out by Dr. Talia Wahnon, who went into an in depth discussion on mental health, firstly exploring the neurology, then what chiropractors should look out for and how we can help adolescents as they navigate through this tumultuous time in their lives. The seminar was brought to a close by Dr. George Dragasevich, who reviewed common injuries in sporting adolescents and their clinical management with chiropractic. Melissa Neave is to be congratulated for her fabulous performance as Emcee for the seminar bringing insights from her own paediatric studies and research.

Overall, the seminar was a huge success again, bringing together a wonderful, interdisciplinary approach to caring for adolescents.

We were fortunate to have the eternally hilarious Michael Fogerty as the MC for the evening, and celebrated Jason Karulas, this year’s recipient of the distinguished Knox Medallion. Throughout the evening chiropractors reconnected and reminisced with colleagues as they dined and viewed a photo montage from the past and present. It was a fantastic evening and we look forward to continuing the reunion tradition. We hope to see you next year!

An enormous thank you to the whole tCa team who coordinated such a great learning experience and reunion dinner once again!

July 16, 2019October 12, 2019 thechiropracticalumni

The Adolescent Spine and Health Seminar (24th August 2019)

The Chiropractic Alumni is conducting one of its excellent multidisciplinary seminars on Saturday August 24 on ‘The Adolescent Spine and Health’. In addition to the broad panel two leading speakers are Dr Christian Fludder and Dr. Jeb McAviney.

Dr. Christian Fludder has been invited to present due to his expertise in adjusting and treating adolescents and children. For the last two years, Dr Christian has been working alongside Dr Braden Keil in a children’s only practice. It is during this time that Dr Christian and Dr Keil have produced documents and research articles supporting chiropractic paediatrics. Dr Christian has been involved in the teaching of the Diplomate program since 2015, and has also been invited to present to chiropractors, chiropractic students, and community groups across Australia. Dr. Christian will cover in-depth how to adjust and modify treatment to young people. There is so much variation within this group that there are many considerations to be managed.

Dr. Jeb McAviney is well known to chiropractors and health professionals with an interest in scoliosis. Therefore he was an obvious choice to present on this theme. Dr McAviney is the clinical director of Sydney Scoliosis Clinic, and one of Australia’s leading authorities on non-surgical scoliosis treatment. He holds Masters degrees in Pain Medicine and Chiropractic, and brings a wealth of experience in scoliosis treatment, education, and research. Dr McAviney oversees all cases and gives guidance to his clinical team. He drives research development initiatives to ensure patients get access to the latest and most evidence based procedures. Clearly Dr. McAviney’s knowledge is at its greatest in adolescent spines. You will hear the most concise and up-to date information.

To register, print and complete this form and send it to aoreilly@thechiropracticalumni.org.au

June 18, 2019July 16, 2019 thechiropracticalumni

Congratulations to the Graduates of 2018- Kareem Fawal

Congratulations to the Macquarie Class of 2018

On the 26 April the Bachelors of Chiropractic Science and the Masters of Chiropractic from Macquarie University graduated. That evening the annual chiropractic ball was hosted by The Chiropractic Alumni to celebrate the momentous occasion.

It was an intimate affair with graduates, staff, members of the profession, loved ones and close family and friends all involved. The Graduation Ball marks an achievement and a celebration for the five years (at least) worth of university studies completing and the beginning of a new chapter, as chiropractors.

The evening was masterfully emceed by Dr. Jack Sahagian, who in true neurology class style, kept the room engaged and bubbling with laughter.

Dr. Stephen Esposito introduced the graduates and presented the class with a copy of the Chiropractic Oath. The Oath was read by Dr. Mary Papatheocharous and in turn recited by the cohort. Chiropractors present were invited to join the Class of 2018 in taking the Chiropractic Oath. The Oath serves as a reminder to be loyal to the profession and to practice dutifully and honourably for our community and the communities in which we serve.

Dr. Rosemary Giuriato, Head of the Chiropractic Department at Macquarie University, addressed the audience with an inspirational speech and encouraging words. Her dedication and commitment over the past five years will always be remembered. This was followed by the keynote address by Dr. Ken McAviney, who shared his insight to the development of the profession and valuable lessons in collaborating with others and the importance of being the best versions of ourselves or as he so eloquently said “be the good Dr, Dr.”

Dr. Hilary Conroy delivered the graduates response, providing the student’s perspective on a very challenging journey filled with many tears, laughter, OCAs and assignments. With a heartfelt thank you to our teachers, colleagues and loved ones who without their help we wouldn’t have been able to achieve everything we have so far.

Achievements were celebrated by the presentation of Academic awards. The awards category was cleaned up by the Dux of Macquarie University Masters of Chiropractic class of 2018 Ingrid Dunkerley, who received The ACA Award for Student of the Year, the Chiropractic Education Australia Award for Clinic internship, ACA X-ray Excellence Award and the Gary Stavrou Award for excellence in chiropractic technique.

The Ed Devereaux Award was awarded by Dr Anthony O’Reillly President of tCa to Kareem Fawal for contributions to the Student Body. Dr. John De Voy Vice President of ACA awarded the ACA Academic Excellence Award for First Year Masters to Hung Jae Lee who also received the COCA Award for proficiency in Preclinical Studies from Dr. Mike Swain of the Chiropractic Australia Executive.

A heart-felt thank you to our guest speaker Dr. Ken McAviney and Dr Hilary Conroy for your graduate response.

Drs Anthony O’Reilly, Aron Downie, Madeline Morrison and the tCa team of Justin Ong, Danielle Sclatrito, Mark Hamer, George Portelli and Jack Sahagian are thanked for organising such a tremendous event.

To the Class of 2018 that could not attend, you were missed and I hope to cross paths in the near future.

Congratulations new chiros!

Kareem Fawal

MUCSA President 2018