AUSTRALIAN MICROTIA & ATRESIA CONFERENCE 2026

Our conferences provide current, up to date information to support families in making informed decisions for their children with microtia and atresia.

We will be hosting an in-person conference in 2026, as well as a virtual version for those unable to attend in person. This year’s Australian Microtia and Atresia Conference will be held in Brisbane, and our keynote speaker is Dr Youssef Tahiri.

Our Australian Microtia and Atresia Conference includes a full day of presentations relevant to microtia and atresia on Saturday. There will also be a Family Picnic on Sunday afternoon, providing a unique opportunity for children with microtia and atresia and their families to meet, connect and support each other.

DATE: Saturday, September 12

TIME: 8.30am – 5.00pm

VENUE:

Hear and Say

29 Nathan Avenue

ASHGROVE QLD 4060

PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:

Porous Polyethylene Implant Ear Reconstruction by Dr Youssef Tahiri
Q&A Session with Dr Tahiri
Custom Ear Reconstruction in Australia by Dr Joe Dusseldorp
Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
Patient Panel

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

Dr Tahiri will also be offering a strictly limited number of individual appointments for families who attend the conference. These will be on a first come, first served basis. These appointments are approximately 10-15 minutes in length and are meant to be a brief introduction for families attending the conference and interested in ear reconstruction.

FAMILIES WITH NDIS PLANS

The Australian Microtia and Atresia Conference is accessible with NDIS funding for parents who have children with self or plan-managed NDIS plans, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost for parents. This conference requires 8.5 hours of Capacity Building funds.

Your registration includes attendance at the conference for up to two parents. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included.

If your plan is agency-managed, please contact us to discuss options for accessing this conference.

FAMILIES WITHOUT NDIS FUNDING

Subsidised registration is available. Contact us for more information or apply for subsidised registration HERE.

About Dr Tahiri:

Dr Youssef Tahiri is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a subspecialty in craniofacial surgery. He is a world leader in ear reconstruction.

Dr. Tahiri embraces the most innovative, cutting-edge technique available in craniofacial and microtia surgery. In addition to Microtia, he performs complex craniomaxillofacial procedures including Cleft Lip and Palate, Cranioplasty, Craniosynostosis Surgery, Jaw surgery, among others.

Dr Tahiri is a highly respected pediatric craniofacial surgeon who was hand selected by Dr. John Reinisch to partner and continue his practice of Microtia reconstruction.

REGISTRATION

Registrations for the 2025 Australian Microtia and Atresia Conference will open in March.

For Parents and Patients

The Australian Microtia and Atresia Conference is an invaluable event for parents of children with microtia and atresia. The conference aims to provide quality, up to date information to provide a deeper understanding of microtia and atresia and the latest treatment and management options.

For Health Professionals

Our Australian Microtia and Atresia Conference is also suitable for health professionals including Medical Professionals, Audiologists, Teachers of the Deaf, Advisory Visiting Teachers, Speech Pathologists and other health specialists.

For Audiologists – you can claim CPD points through the non-endorsed activity pathway, by submitting a reflective statement and activity log.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM – Coming soon

FAMILY FUN DAY

DATE: Sunday, September 13

TIME: 12.30pm – 3.30pm

VENUE:

Hear and Say

29 Nathan Avenue

ASHGROVE QLD 4060

Our Family Fun Day is a wonderful opportunity for children with microtia and atresia and their families to connect, support each other, and make new friendships.

This is a free event but you must register to attend. You can register during the conference registration or register separately below. You do not have to attend the conference to come along to the Family Picnic.

Registrations opening soon

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