PAEDIATRIC TRAINING COURSE IN
THE ASSESSMENT OF SUSPECTED PHYSICAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN (APAC)
THE ASSESSMENT OF SUSPECTED PHYSICAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN (APAC)
Programme - Tuesday 18 August 2026
8.00am-8.15am Arrival Refreshments
8.15am-8.30am Welcome Back, Mihi Whakapuare
8.15am-8.30am Welcome Back, Mihi Whakapuare
8.30am-9.30am Head Injuries
- Professor Lori Frasier, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center and Children's Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA
- Dr Patrick Kelly, Paediatrician, Te Puaruruhau
- Moderator, Kayla Wells
9.30am-10.00am Morning Tea Break
10.00am-11.00am Neglect - 3 concurrent rooms
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NEUROLOGY ROOM
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11.00am-11.15am Mini Break
11.15am-12.15pm Medical Child Abuse - 3 concurrent sessions
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12.15pm-1.15pm Lunch Break
Our moderator for all sessions in the Auditorium is Kayla Wells
1.15pm-2.15pm Multidisciplinary Investigation
- Senior Constable Kiri Grant, Specialist Child Interview Team, NZ Police
- Dr Patrick Kelly, Paediatrician, Te Puaruruhau
- John Mathieson, Detective Sergeant, NZ Police
- Tyler Lynch, Social Worker, Te Puaruruhau
- Anna-Maria Devries, Hospital Liaison Practice Leader, Oranga Tamariki
2.15pm-2.30pm Afternoon Tea
2.30pm-2.45pm Introduction to Giving Evidence in Court
- Dr Patrick Kelly, Paediatrician, Te Puaruruhau
2.45pm-3.45pm Reality Court - 3 concurrent sessions
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HENLEY ROOM
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3.45pm-4.45pm Giving Evidence in Court, Panel Discussion
- Dr Patrick Kelly, Paediatrician, Te Puaruruhau
- Professor Lori Frasier, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center and Children's Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA
- Gareth Kayes, Manukau Crown Solicitor
- Dr Susana Pereira, Paediatrician, Te Puaruruhau
4.45pm-5.00pm Final Q & A, Mihi Whakamutunga & Thank You
