ANZ Branch
The ANZ Branch of IAFR covers Australia and New Zealand
ANZ Branch
The Australian and New Zealand branch of the IAFR was formed in 2018. There is little known about the scope of forensic radiography practices in these countries and there is limited awareness of how forensic radiography cases are managed and recorded. We aim to promote awareness of forensic radiography throughout Australia and New Zealand and provide a network for radiographers to seek support and education within this field.
What We Do?
The branch is working to:
- Establish current forensic radiography practices in Australia and New Zealand
- Develop guidelines for best practice in forensic radiography
- Provide opportunities for professional development and education in this field
- Create a network of radiographers undertaking forensic radiography
- Establish a Forensic Radiography Response Team of trained forensic radiographers to be deployed within Australia or New Zealand, in a disaster situation should Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) processes need to be carried out
ANZ Branch Courses
Online: Radiological Investigation of Suspected Physical Abuse of Children (SPA/NAI)
About the Course
This two-part course provides radiographers with further education on the medico-legal aspects of suspected physical abuse (SPA) in paediatrics (formerly known as non-accidental injury, NAI). Participants will gain an understanding of the required radiographic projections, positioning techniques, documentation, and the radiographer’s role in supporting these cases.
- Part 1 – Online Learning: Complete the self-paced online module (approximately 2–2.5 hours) at your convenience.
- Part 2 – Practical Workshop: An optional 1.5-hour hands-on workshop is offered periodically by the ANZ Branch of the IAFR, typically in conjunction with the ASMIRT Conference.
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Online: Safeguarding Adults for Radiographers
About the Course
This online course consists of five modules:
- Role of the Social Worker – Dr Felicity Moon
- Introduction to Safeguarding Adults – Lindsay Batty-Smith
- The Role of the Radiographer in Safeguarding Adults – Lindsay Batty-Smith
- An international account of Safeguarding Adults – Lindsay Batty-Smith
- Case Studies: Safeguarding Adults – Lindsay Batty-Smith
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Online: Imaging of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) for Radiographers
About the Course
A four-part educational series equipping radiographers with the knowledge and skills to recognise, escalate, and respond to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in clinical practice.
- Role of Radiology – Dr Bharti Khurana
- Contextual Features – Dr Bharti Khurana
- Automated IPV Risk Support – Dr Bharti Khurana
- Role of the Radiographer – Edel Doyle
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ANZ Branch Events
All upcoming IAFR events can be found from here.
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street
Auckland, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
ANZ Branch Research
- Typical median effective radiation doses using an anthropomorphic bone fracture phantom for initial radiographic skeletal surveys in the investigation of suspected physical abuse (Doyle et al, 2022)
- Can low-dose whole-body computed tomography replace a radiographic skeletal survey when investigating paediatric non-accidental injury?
- Guidelines for best practice: Imaging for age estimation in the living (Doyle et al, 2019)
- Is AXR or CT of the abdomen the most appropriate imaging modality for the detection of illegal substances concealed, taking into consideration the sensitivity, specificity and radiation dose? (Lan & Doyle, 2019)
- Keeping Children Still in Medical Imaging Examinations - Immobilisation or Restraint: A Literature Review (Ng & Doyle, 2019)
- A literature review of ‘best practice’ for radiographers when imaging suspected non-accidental injury or physical abuse of children in Australia and New Zealand (Doyle & Vuong, 2019)
- Is PMCT-calculated coronary artery calcium score (PMCT CaSc) a predictor of sudden death due to coronary ischaemia in younger persons i.e. males <50 years of age and females <60 years of age? (Jayasooriya & Doyle, 2019)
- Radiographic skeletal survey for non-accidental injury: Systematic review and development of a national New Zealand protocol (Phillips et al, 2015)
ANZ Branch Committee
The branch has a committee, elected from the membership, that works within its constitution.
Nick is a diagnostic radiographer and clinical educator with over 10 years’ experience across general radiography, CT, and MRI. He is a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at Monash University, with experience in imaging protocol development, radiation safety governance, and clinical education. Nick’s key interests include image optimisation, forensic radiography capability
development, Artificial Intelligence and data integrity, and strengthening professional education to support advanced practice readiness across emerging and specialised imaging contexts.
Nicholas Crawford
BSc
BSc
Edel is a founding member of the ANZ branch. She led the introduction of the post-mortem CT service in Darwin. She is currently enrolled in a PhD at Monash Uni investigating the use of low-dose CT in suspected physical abuse of children. She has organised DVI and NAI workshops, webinars and multiple study days in Australia on behalf of the IAFR.
Edel Doyle
BSc (Hons), MSc, MSc, MSc, Prof.Cert.
BSc (Hons), MSc, MSc, MSc, Prof.Cert.
Originally from Malaysia, Faye is now based in Queensland. She has experience across general radiography, theatre imaging, dental cone beam and CT. She currently works full-time in a private radiology practice. With a strong interest in forensic imaging especially in post-mortem angiography, she has presented at a number of conferences and forums and is keen to complete her Masters of Forensic Radiography. She has also served as the ANZ branch Secretary for 3 years.
Faye Jong
BSc (Hons)
BSc (Hons)
Sandra is a Canadian trained Radiographer, living on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She currently works part-time for a private radiology practice, as well as casual imaging shifts at a medical research facility. Sandra has always had an interest in the forensic world.
Sandra Dixon
BSc
Lynda is an experienced radiographer across general radiography and CT, with a focus on paediatric imaging. Lynda is also a branch committee of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT). She is actively involved in quality improvement and clinical education. Her professional interests include paediatric imaging optimisation, trauma imaging, and post-mortem radiology.
Lynda Sheath
Bsc
Contact Us
For any specific queries relating to the ANZ Branch, please e-mail us. You can also like our Facebook Page and join our Facebook group for further information and discussion on forensic imaging.
ANZ Branch
anz@iafr.org.uk