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ANZ Branch Webinar: Mental Wellbeing in Forensic Radiography
2024-07-31 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Join the ANZ Branch of IAFR for another fantastic Webinar: Mental Wellbeing in Forensic Radiography presented by Courtney Steels
Being healthcare professionals and forensic radiographers, we have to empathise with our patients without getting too attached, be present for them whilst we have many other things going on around us and manage the confronting things we see along the way in our roles, putting on a brave face and carrying on. We can be left feeling stressed or overwhelmed at times or even just find ourselves being wound up, with a need to pause and hit the reset button. This presentation aims to bring awareness to the importance of mental health in radiographers and in particular forensic radiographers. It will discuss how to recognise a decline in wellbeing, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and outline how Mindfulness and other tools can improve and maintain good mental health. The practice of Mindfulness is about being in the present moment and gaining skills which allow us to remain calm, reduce stress and achieve the best focus and mental performance. I will also provide valuable resources and lead the group through a brief mindfulness meditation session.
Courtney Steels has been a radiographer for 10 years after graduating from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia. She was an inaugural member of the ANZ-IAFR branch and has completed DVI training and a post grad certificate in Forensic Radiography. Her love for travel has led to working briefly in the Northern Territory and then the UK where she worked in major trauma centres throughout
the pandemic, in postmortem CT and with mobile CT scanners. Discussions around the importance of mental health are close to Courtney’s heart, as she has dealt with anxiety since she was a child and a bout of depression in late high school. Courtney is a big advocate for mindfulness practices and opening up discussions around mental health.
Register via the IAFR eLearning platform :
https://iafr-elearning.thinkific.com/courses/Mental-Wellbeing-in-Forensic-Radiography

Hybrid training day and AGM
2024-08-17 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | CV4 7AL, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
UK-IAFR are thrilled to give details of a hybrid study day and AGM.
For those attending in person this event will be held in the lovely University of Warwick.
On the day timings

9:00- 09:30 Registration, tea and coffee
09:30-10:30 Forensic micro-CT (Charlie Primeau, Warwick University)
Tea break 15 min
10:45-11:30 Forensic 3D surface scanning (Mike Donelley, Warwick University)
11:30-12:30 Tour of the facilities (3 groups, 15min each at micro-CT, 3D surface scanning, 3D printing)
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:30 AGM
14:30 – 15:30 Forensic post-mortem CT Children (Aladdin Speelman, Cape Peninsula University)
Tea break 15 min
15:45 – 16:45 Forensic Post-mortem CT Adults (Claire Robinson, Leicester pathology unit)
16:45-17:00 round up, certificates and goodbyes

If attending online links will be sent closer to the time. This event is open to everyone so please feel free to share but in person spaces are limited and only IAFR members are able to attend the AGM.

It is sure to be an interesting day however you join us. If you have any questions or queries please contact uk@iafr.org.uk

Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-09-21 07:00 - 08:00 UTC | Online
The IAFR Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held online Saturday September 21st, 2024 at 07:00 UTC (00:00 PTD, 03:00 EDT, 08:00 UK, 17:00 AEST). The meeting link and documents has been provided via email to all members – and can be accessed via the newsletter section of the Members Only area of our website (login required).
Resolutions:
Members wishing to submit a resolution to the AGM must give notice in writing, supported by the signatures of 20 full members of the IAFR, to the Honorary Secretary (secretary@iafr.org.uk) no later than 12:00 UTC on 31st July. Emergency resolutions may be submitted up to five working days prior to the AGM; the Committee shall determine whether such resolutions are valid.
Election:
Any Full Member of the IAFR may stand for election to the committee and must be nominated in writing by three Full Members of the IAFR. A statement from the nominee must accompany the nomination expressing their willingness to stand for election. Nominations shall be received by the Honorary Secretary (secretary@iafr.org.uk) no later than 12:00 UTC on 31st August.
Members may be co-opted onto the committee to fill casual vacancies that arise during the committee year, by simple majority vote of the committee. They will hold office until 30th September and shall be eligible to seek re-election.
Thank you for your continued support of the IAFR. We hope to see you in September!

ANZ Branch Webinar
2024-09-25 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Join the ANZ Branch of IAFR another fantastic Webinar, this presentation will be live and not recorded! Don’t miss out!
25 September 24 @ 2000 AEST / 1100BST
“I have seen my death” by Dr Lené Burger.
Forensic pathologists use their medical skill and knowledge to determine the cause of death in
people who died suddenly or in suspicious circumstances. In recent years, medical imaging has
been added to our toolbox, in some cases allowing us to avoid invasive autopsies and in other
cases allowing us to plan our approach to cases before the start of the autopsy.
In this presentation Dr Burger will discuss the role of the forensic pathologist in the 21st century, and how forensic radiology can help us work smarter.

A bit about Dr Burger:
Dr Lené Burger obtained her specialist qualification in 2006, and started her career as a forensic
pathologist in Cape Town, South Africa. She moved to Sydney in 2016, where she now works as a
senior staff specialist and the Forensic Pathology Training Coordinator for NSW Health Pathology.

This is not a webinar to be missed!

30th October - UKIAFR Webinar
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
Save the date as our final webinar of the year approaches…

ANZ Branch Webinar: The utilisation of postmortem CT scanning in disaster victim identification
2024-11-27 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Join the ANZ Branch of IAFR for the last Webinar of 2024 with Dr Sarah Constantine. LIVE ONLY!!
Postmortem CT can be a valuable tool in the identification of the unknown victim. Anthropological techniques can be used to estimate the age, height, sex and ethnicity of victims. Quality CT scanning and specialised views are necessary to assist in these techniques. This presentation will discuss some anthropological techniques and the ways in which the CT radiographer can assist.
Dr Constantine is a specialist radiologist. She obtained her MB BS from University of Adelaide in 1998 and was awarded FRANZCR in 2005. Dr Constantine undertook a fellowship in Perinatal Imaging in 2005 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in South Australia. She has a long-standing interest in Dental Imaging and is a member of The International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology. Dr Constantine was a Founding Fellow of the Faculty of Post-Mortem Imaging with The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in 2021. She has been a Forensic Radiologist for SA since 2020 and the NT since 2022. Dr Constantine provides reporting services for the dental hospitals in SA and Victoria and participates in the radiology meeting for the world-renowned Craniofacial Unit in Adelaide.
Note: Webinar will not be recorded. LIVE ONLY!!

ANZ Branch Webinar : DNA identification of the HMAS Sydney unknown sailor - an 80 year mystery solved
2025-02-26 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
The ANZ Branch of IAFR is proud to present the first webinar of the year , DNA identification of the HMAS Sydney unknown sailor – an 80 year mystery solved by Associate Professor Jeremy Austin.
Following a battle with the German raider HSK Kormoran in November 1941, the Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) was sunk claiming the lives of all 645 crew on board. Only one sailor was recovered deceased in a life raft three months later and buried in an unmarked grave on Christmas Island in February 1942. In October 2006, an archaeological team recovered the ‘Unknown Sailor’s’ remains in order to forensically examine and identify them. This quest finally came to an end on the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney. Assoc. Prof. Jeremy Austin will discuss his 14-year search and use of ancient DNA technologies, including the multidisciplinary and multiagency approach to identify the sailor in Australia’s biggest maritime mystery.
Associate Professor Jeremy Austin is an evolutionary biologist working in the fields of ancient DNA, molecular ecology, conservation genetics and forensic biology. He received his PhD from the University of Tasmania in 1995 and has worked at the Natural History Museum (London), University of Queensland (Brisbane), Museum Victoria (Melbourne) and the University of Adelaide. Since 2007 Jeremy has applied ancient DNA techniques to allow forensic identification of highly degraded human remains – murder victims, missing persons and war dead. In this area Jeremy’s group has provided a service to the Australian Defence Force, Australian Police and humanitarian agencies to assist with the identification of human remains.
IAFR Members – Free
Non IAFR Members – $15 US
Register now!

NAI Workshop for Radiographers - Adelaide
2025-03-26 | LUMIS IMAGING, 65 Charles street, Norwood, South Australia, 5067, Australia
Online and In person!
The purpose of this course is to provide further education on the medicolegal aspects of non-accidental injuries (NAI) in paediatrics, the importance of the radiographic projections required, tips for positioning and documentation.
This workshop includes approximately 2-2.5 hours of online content for you to learn prior to arriving at the course to put your learning into practice!
Multiple 1.5 hr, in person, workshops will run on the day starting from 8.30am
IAFR Member – $150
ASMIRT / NZIMRT Member – $250
Non Member – $350
For registration visit https://www.trybooking.com/CXHTH 50c Booking fee applies

ANZ Branch Webinar: Compassion amongst the chaos
2025-04-30 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
The ANZ Branch of IAFR is proud to present the Webinar: Compassion amongst the chaos by Noelle Sweeney-Smith.
The Forensic Medicine Social Work Team provide a unique and specialised support service to the families and friends of deceased persons whose death has been referred to the NSW Coroner. The state wide service operates from three Forensic Medicine facilities to provide timely transparent information, grief and bereavement support and the practical facilitation of the formal
identification process as well as spending time with their deceased family member if required. The Social Work team sit within the greater Forensic Medicine multidisciplinary health team while working closely with stakeholders in Justice, Police, health systems and ongoing community support services. The work is compassionate, fast paced, varied, brave and appreciated by the families who encounter this team.
Noelle is a Forensic Medicine Social Worker with Forensic Analytical Science Service NSW Australia. She is enjoying being an empty nester, loves to travel and makes the most of living on the coast swimming, outrigging and running. Her work experience includes positions in Juvenile Justice, The Cerebral Palsy Alliance, The Motor Neurone Association, TAFE educator and Paediatric Rehabilitation. The extremely rewarding nature of her current role is what sustains her, she has worked at Forensic Medicine Newcastle for 8 years. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Graduate Certificate in Mediation and a Masters of Teaching.
IAFR Members – Free
Non IAFR Members – $15 US
Register now!

IAFR 2025 EGM
2025-05-24 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Dear IAFR Members,
The IAFR Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be held online Saturday May 24th, 2025 at 07:00 UTC (03:00 EDT, 08:00 UK, 17:00 AEST).
Attendees of the EGM are eligible to attend a draw – two lucky members win either a IAFR hoodie or a t-shirt! The draw is held live at the end of the EGM.
Check your email for the invitation link and more details!

ANZ Branch Webinar: Detecting drugs in suspected body packers
2025-07-30 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
The July ANZ Branch Webinar is fast approaching.
This is a LIVE ONLY event!
Join Mariana Podesta-Diverio discussing, ‘Detecting drugs in suspected body packers’
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of a select few locations in Australia that provides imaging to detect concealed drugs in body packers (also called “swallowers” or “couriers”). The practices surrounding the management of these cases have not been documented as ardently as other imaging pathways. A key reason for this is that these patients are brought in by the Australian Federal Police and therefore bypass the traditional Emergency Department admission process. Suspected body packers are monitored for toxidromes rather than invasively examined, and abdominal imaging is performed in order to confirm the presence of concealed foreign bodies. The protocol used at RMH exists to ensure suspected individuals are assessed with their consent.
Mariana Podesta-Diverio is a radiographer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in the Emergency Radiology leadership team. Before starting clinical work, Mariana worked as a research assistant in evidence-based practice. She predominantly works in MRI and CT, and has a strong interest in trauma-informed care. Her background is in humanities and her practice is influenced by a sociological understanding of healthcare access and provision.
Members – Free
Non members – $15 USD
Register now! https://iafr-elearning.thinkific.com/courses/anz-branch-webinar-july-2025

UK Branch AGM
2025-08-09 10:00 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us at 10am (BST) on the 9th of August for the UK Branch AGM.
This will just be the AGM, there will be no speakers/webinars.
Link to be available closer to the date

SORSA-IAFR 2025 Congress
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 | Century City Conference Centre, 4 Energy Ln, Cape Town, Century City, 7446, South Africa
The Society of Radiographers of South Africa (SORSA) and the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) are excited to invite you to the SORSA–IAFR 2025 Congress. This international joint initiative will be hosted from 5-7 September 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre (CCCC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
This congress will cater for all disciplines of radiography, exposing delegates to the latest technological advances and the most informative and stimulating academic engagements. Whilst the programme will be hybrid in nature with both face-to face and virtual attendance (no live-streaming) and presentations, we encourage as many of you to attend in person in order to take advantage of this unique international networking opportunity.
Highlights of the programme include both General and Forensic Radiography tracts comprising the following themes; Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Imaging, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), Ethics and Medico-legal Implications in Radiography, Education and Training – environmental sustainability, Research, Advances in Nuclear Medicine and Combination Therapy in Oncology, Radiation Protection, Back to Basics in Forensic Radiography, Paediatric Forensics, Forensic Radiology of Inflicted Trauma, Role of Forensic Imaging in Human Rights Investigations, Unexpected Applications of Forensic Imaging and Emerging & Future Technologies in Forensic Imaging.
The IAFR will hold it’s 2025 AGM during the Congress, more details to follow!

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Century City Conference Centre, 4 Energy Ln, Cape Town, Century City, 7446, South Africa
The IAFR Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in-person in Cape Town and online via Zoom on September 6th at 13:00 South African time (11:00 UTC).
The meeting link and documents have been provided via email to all members – and can be accessed via the newsletter section of the Members Only area of our website (login required).
Resolutions:
Members wishing to submit a resolution to the AGM must give notice in writing, supported by the signatures of 20 full members of the IAFR, to the Honorary Secretary by five working days prior to the AGM (September 1st 2025); the Committee shall determine whether such resolutions are valid.
Proxy forms:
Members who are eligible to vote under the current constitution and are unable to attend the meeting may appoint a proxy by completing and returning the proxy form to the Honorary Secretary. Proxy forms must be submitted no later than midday (GMT) September 5th.
Election:
Any Full Member of the IAFR may stand for election to the committee and must be nominated in writing by three Full Members of the IAFR. A statement from the nominee must accompany the nomination expressing their willingness to stand for election. Nominations shall be received by the Honorary Secretary no later than 12:00 UTC on 31st August. The nomination form has been sent to IAFR members via email.
Members may be co-opted onto the committee to fill casual vacancies that arise during the committee year, by simple majority vote of the committee. They will hold office until 30th September and shall be eligible to seek re-election.
Thank you for your continued support of the IAFR. We hope to see you in September!

ISRRT Webinar WHO’s World Patient Safety Day “Safe care for every newborn and every child”
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
The 2025 theme for the WHO’s World Patient Safety Day is “Safe care for every newborn and every child”, with the slogan “Patient safety from the start”. In support of this day, the ISRRT has teamed up with the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) to run a webinar on the topic of recognizing and imaging of suspected child abuse, which will be presented by Edel Doyle from the IAFR.

ANZ Branch AGM
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
The ANZ-IAFR branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held online via Zoom on 24th September at 19:00 AEST (Sydney time).
The meeting link and documents have been provided via email to all members.
Webinar : The AGM will be followed by a webinar at 20:00 AEST (Sydney time). Barry Callinan will be presenting ‘Cashel Man Bog Body: Experiences Scanning 4000 Year Old Remains’. Registration via https://forensicradiography.com/
Resolutions : Members wishing to submit an emergency resolution to the AGM must give notice in writing, to the ANZ Secretary (anz@iafr.org.uk) up to five working days prior to the AGM (17th September 2025); the committee shall determine whether such resolutions are valid.
Proxy forms : We encourage members who are eligible to vote under the current constitution and are unable to attend the meeting to appoint a proxy by completing and returning the proxy form to the ANZ Secretary. The proxy form can be found in the 2025 AGM documents link. Proxy forms must be submitted no later than midday (AEST) 22nd September 2025.
Thank you for your continued support of the ANZ branch of the IAFR, we hope to see you in September!

ANZ Branch Webinar: Cashel Man Bog Body: Experiences Scanning 4000 Year Old Remains
2025-09-24 20:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
ANZ Branch presents
Webinar: Cashel Man Bog Body: Experiences Scanning 4000 Year Old Remains by Barry Callinan.
Barry Callinan is currently CT Tutor for Hunter Imaging, with 27 years experience, most of that in CT. He has worked as clinical
specialist in CT in Ireland, and for the last 10 years as a CT tutor in Australia. Barry will detail his experiences scanning remains found in a bog in Ireland, the unique challenge it presented, and
how the imaging helped form a theory of how this person died.
Members – Free
Non members – $15 USD
Register Now!

CANCELLED: UKIAFR - Webinar - PMCT Radiologist
2025-10-30 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Online

IAFR EGM
2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The IAFR Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be held on Saturday 8th of November at 09:00 UTC/GMT / 20:00 AEDT / 4:00 EST via Zoom. If you cannot attend, please submit a Proxy – your vote counts!
The meeting link and documents have been provided via email to all members – and can be accessed via the newsletter section of the Members Only area of our website (login required).

UK - IAFR Study day
2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Birmingham
UKIAFR Study day – 6th December – Birmingham, UK

Tickets here

Limited in person tickets available for the UK IAFR study day on December 6th are now available to purchase starting at £65 (virtual attendance £55)
with a full line up of speakers including Dr Richard Shepherd (renowned forensic pathologist) and Professor Catherine Mason (senior coroner for Leicester City and South Leicestershire)
Dr Shepherd, who has authored best selling books “unnatural causes” and “the seven ages of death” is on tour at the moment and is kindly joining us to discuss his career in forensic pathology
There will also be a social event following the study day where we will raise a glass to 20 years of the IAFR!
Line up below with more to be announced!

Dr Richard Shepherd
Author of Bestselling books ‘Unnatural Causes’ and ‘Seven
Ages of Death’ – With more than 23,000 autopsies to his name, Dr Shepherd has
become a household name in the world of forensic pathology. Some of his notable
cases include – The Spy in the Bag (Gareth Williams), the Hungerford Massacre,
the sinking of the Marchioness, Joy, Gardner, the Princess Diana Inquiry, 9/11
terrorist attack, Jo Cox MP, London Bombings, Russian assassination squads and
more. From serial killers to DVI and to uncovering the truth of unthinkable
events, his work has pioneered forensic investigations and bought justice to
those who need it.

Professor Catherine Mason
Professor Catherine Mason was appointed Senior Coroner for
Leicester City and South Leicestershire in March 2009. In this role, she
oversees the independent investigations of approximately 1700 deaths and
conducts around 250 inquests each year. Her primary role is to find the cause
of a sudden or unnatural death by asking witnesses, public bodies and
pathologists questions in court and may make recommendations to prevent similar
deaths in the future. She has also been the incident coroner for mass fatalities
such as MH17 (the Malaysian Aircraft shot down over Ukraine), the Sri Lankan
Easter terrorist attacks and the helicopter crash at King Power Stadium in
Leicester. She pioneered post-mortem CT scanning and championed organ donation.
Her career has been defined by compassion, innovation, and an unwavering
commitment to justice – a legacy that has transformed the coroner’s service and
touched countless lives. She has also been awarded outstanding achievement by
the National Muslim Community Service Awards for her work in less/non-invasive
Post Mortem examinations.

Dr Mark Viner
Dr Mark Viner has over forty years’ experience as radiographer, radiology manager and senior manager in major London hospitals. He is currently Senior Tutor in radiography at Queen Mary University of London and Senior Lecturer in Forensic Radiography at Cranfield University, as well as working part-time as a radiographer at Lymington Hospital in Hampshire and PMCT radiographer at the East London Forensic Centre.
He is internationally recognised for his work in forensic radiography and has published many scientific papers, textbooks and textbook chapters. He gained his PhD by Published Work in 2020 in the development of standards and standard operating procedures in forensic radiography.
He is a founder board member of both the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) and the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI) and a founder editorial board member of the Journal of Forensic Imaging. He holds the Diploma of Forensic Medical Sciences and the Diploma of Forensic Human Identification and is a member of the Chartered Forensic Science Society, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the British Association for Forensic Odontology. He was awarded a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship and the Fellowship of the College of Radiographers in 2005 and the Gold Medal of the Society and College of Radiographers in 2010.

Dr Charlotte Primeau
Dr Charlie (Charlotte) Primeau is an Assistant Professor in Forensic Imaging and leads the forensic micro-CT department at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick. Her current practice is exclusively focused on forensic post-mortem micro-CT imaging. Dr Primeau’s expertise supports homicide and serious crime investigations across UK police forces, in cases involving child and vulnerable adult abuse, sharp and blunt force trauma, strangulation, and dismemberment. Her research interest is particularly centred on forensic imaging in the context of child and elder abuse. She has a dual background as a diagnostic radiographer and as a certified forensic anthropologist (FA Level III) with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) of the UK. Dr Primeau serves on the committee of the UK Branch of the IAFR, where she currently holds the role of Treasurer.

Laura Knight
Laura is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Diagnostic Radiography & Medical Imaging at the University of Portsmouth. Clinically, Laura is a Specialist Paediatric Radiographer with over 10 years’ experience in dedicated children’s imaging centres. Laura also holds an MSc in Forensic Imaging from Teesside University, and has extensive experience with both living & deceased paediatric forensic & Post-mortem imaging. Laura Co-directs the Portsmouth Child Death Immersion Programme- a multidisciplinary event bringing together medical & law enforcement professionals to investigate a child death in an immersive simulated environment. Laura is also the previous Chair of the UK Branch of the IAFR and sits on the International Guidance for Suspected Physical Abuse (IGSPA) group- aiming to update and publish internationally appropriate guidelines for the radiological investigation of child abuse & maltreatment.

Dr Claire Robinson MBE
Claire is a Consultant Radiographer in forensic imaging in Leicester, UK where she runs the forensic imaging services. She has been involved in forensic imaging and research for over 20 years during which she has helped develop coronary PMCT angiography and the use of PMCT in DVI.

Family and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Course for Radiographers
2026-02-21 - 2099-02-21 | Online
TASTER SESSION LIVE NOW!
Who
Dr Bharti Khurana is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and an Emergency Radiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA. She is the Founder and Director of the Trauma Imaging Research and Innovation Center (TIRIC) and an NIH-funded physician-scientist specialising in trauma imaging, family and intimate partner violence, and the application of machine-learning tools to support early recognition of injury patterns.
Dr Khurana’s clinical and research expertise aligns directly with the recently updated MRPBA Professional Capabilities, which now emphasise the responsibility of Medical Radiation Practitioners to recognise, respond to, and act on suspected family, domestic, and sexual violence. Her work focuses on accurate image interpretation, medicolegal documentation, and the critical role radiographers play in identifying non-accidental injury within emergency and acute care settings.
The ANZ branch of the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) are honoured to have Dr Khurana assist in developing modules for a new course which includes Intimate Partner Violence and Safeguarding of Adults. This course is designed to support MRPs in meeting contemporary professional, ethical, and regulatory expectations through practical, evidence-based learning led by an internationally recognised expert in forensic and trauma imaging. This course will supplement the IAFR’s existing course and practical workshop on the Radiological Investigation of Suspected Physical Abuse of Children (SPA/NAI).
Module 1: Role of Radiology
This first module will introduce the learner to the core concepts of intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasising its widespread prevalence across all socioeconomic, educational, racial, and cultural backgrounds. Learners will learn how radiology can play a pivotal role in detection by identifying injury patterns that are disproportionately associated with IPV. These include characteristic fracture types, facial and extremity injuries, old or healing fractures. The module will highlight how careful review of both current and prior imaging can uncover subtle but important clues that may otherwise go unnoticed.
By the end of this module, the learner will understand the epidemiology of IPV, the clinical and public health importance of early recognition, and the unique opportunity radiologists and radiographers have to identify at-risk patients and help connect them with appropriate support services.

Stay tuned via our Facebook Page!

ANZ Branch Feb Webinar: Forensic Radiographers - Giving Evidence in Court
2026-02-25 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
ANZ Branch presents two webinars:

Radiographers being a Witness in court by Michael Proudfoot
During Michael’s career, he has had to act multiple times as an expert witness for the NSW Police and/or the NSW Coroners Department and on two occasions act as the principal witness for the Plaintiff appearing before the Health Care Complaints Unit and the NSW Supreme Court. He wishes to share these experiences, some of which were confronting, to give you a better understanding of how the process works and what you may possibly encounter. The world of Forensic Radiography and Imaging in general can encompass many situations in which we may be called upon to participate in situations that may become confronting. This not only involves the imaging involved and how best to perform them, the necessary documentation but also if we to appear before the regulatory body to act as either expert witnesses, or a witness for the Plaintiff if we are present at an unforeseen event.

So you have been asked to be an Expert Witness- what to consider before you say yes!
Christine is a senior practicing radiographer with a long history in lecturing, CT scanning, student supervision, accreditation and fluoroscopy. She is currently employed as a senior radiographer at Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania, Australia. Being asked to act as an expert witness means you are recognised as having specialised knowledge or expertise in your field. In this webinar, Christine explores what this role truly involves—from reviewing records, reports, and documentation, to applying best practice standards, professional norms, and evidence-based methodology.
This session will discuss:
– What it means to be an expert witness
– Time commitments and professional responsibilities
– Reviewing documentation and requesting additional information
– The possibility of court appearances and cross-examination
– The professional challenges and rewards of expert witness work
While the role can be time-consuming and demanding, it is also intellectually engaging, professionally rewarding, and often a powerful learning experience that can influence and improve future practice.

IAFR member: Free
Non-member: $15
Register now via Thinkific link: https://iafr-elearning.thinkific.com/courses/radiographer-expert-witness-25-february-2026

Back to Basics of Forensic Radiography - HOBART, TAS
2026-03-25 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Hobart) | The Old Woolshed, 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
‘Back to Basics of Forensic Radiography’ is designed to educate attendees on the basic of forensic imaging in adults and paediatrics, starting with how forensic imaging differs from clinical imaging, purposes of forensic imaging, adaptive techniques, legal aspects, record keeping, standards, and documentation of forensic imaging.
The course has 2 parts:
1. An online component is required to be completed at least 48 hours prior to the workshop and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The link to the online component will be emailed to you upon registration. Please ensure you give yourself adequate time to complete the theory component, as you will not be able to attend the practical workshop without completing it!
2. The practical workshop will be held in the Old Woolstore in Hobart (TAS) on Wed 25 March 2026. Please note the workshop is approximately 1.5 hours long. The workshops will be spaced throughout throughout the day, starting at 8am. You must attend 15 minutes prior to the start of your workshop for registration.
Book Now via link provided!
Back to Basics of forensic Radiography

NAI Workshop for Radiographers - Hobart, TAS
2026-03-25 13:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Hobart) | The Old Woolshed, 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
The ‘NAI Workshop for Radiographers’ is designed to provide further education on the medicolegal aspects of non-accidental injuries (NAI) in paediatrics, the importance of the radiographic projections required, tips for positioning and documentation.
The course has 2 parts:
1. An online component is required to be completed at least 48 hours prior to the workshop and will take approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete. The link to the online component will be emailed to you upon registration. Please ensure you give yourself adequate time to complete the theory component, as you will not be able to attend the practical without completing it!
2. The practical workshop will be held in the Old Woolstore in Hobart (TAS) on Wed 25 March 2026. Please note the workshop is approximately 1.5 hours long. The workshops will be spaced throughout throughout the day, starting at 1300. You must attend 15 minutes prior to the start of your workshop for registration.

Book now via link provided!
NAI for Radiographers Hobart

SoR x UK-IAFR
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Online
UKIAFR is pleased to be co-hosting a joint webinar with the Society of Radiographers on Paediatric Forensic Skeletal Surveys.

A bit about our speaker, Georgina (UK Branch Paediatric Officer) –
Georgina is a senior radiographer at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, which includes the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Having worked there for over 15 years, she has extensive experience in live SPA cases and paediatric post mortem SPA and SUDI. She completed her PgC in forensic radiography in 2011 and MSc in MSK radiographic reporting in 2021.

UK IAFR@IAFS
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-30 | Sofia, Bulgaria, National Palace of Culture, Sofia, 1463, Bulgaria
Join fellow forensic radiographers and other forensic professionals from across the globe at the 24th Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences.
The IAFR will have a dedicated session (the particular day yet to be decided!) for radiography professionals.
More information to follow!
25th – 30th May 2026 – Sofia, Bulgaria
Abstract Submission is open and closes on November 15th!

Abstract Submission here

IAFS website

ANZ Branch Webinar
2026-05-27 21:00, 2026-07-29 20:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney)
ANZ Branch presents: Webinar
Details TBC
