Beginning informally in 1997, staff from the Australian Catholic University and Griffith University in Brisbane liaised to optimize laboratory clinical experiences for students and lecturers. Resident experts' willing to share expertise and resources were identified. In sharing resources, information, anecdotes, and semester survival techniques, we have built a sense of rich community. ACU McAuley will host the December 2000 forum, central focus to be a one day Wound Simulation Workshop on the second day. Contact for agenda information.
Interstate partnerships are an important part in the aim of a national association.
In February 2000, University of Technology, Sydney hosted TechTrain 2000, a national conference for technical staff in tertiary institutions at which QNLG presented. Links were renewed with the NSW clinical laboratory association. This website hosted by University of Southe rn Queensland, Faculty of Sciences. WebExpress v3.01 designed site.