BRISBANE MICROTIA & ATRESIA CONFERENCE 2024
Our conferences provide current, up to date information to support families in making informed decisions for their children with microtia and atresia.
Our Brisbane Microtia and Atresia Conference includes a full day of presentations relevant to microtia and atresia on Saturday (October 19). This conference will have a focus on school-aged children with microtia and atresia. There will be various presentation topics relevant to children in this age group to assist families supporting their children.
We will also host a Family Fun Day on Sunday afternoon (October 20), providing a unique opportunity for children with microtia and atresia and their families to meet, connect and support each other.
DATE: Saturday, October 19
TIME: 8.30am – 5.00pm
VENUE: Hear and Say (auditorium)
29 Nathan Avenue,
Ashgrove QLD 4060
PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
- Hearing loss in the classroom
- School bullying
- Assistive technology for the classroom
- Department of Education support
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Advocacy at school
- Oticon Medical devices for children with atresia
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Cochlear devices for children with atresia
- MED-El devices for children with atresia
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Ear reconstruction including custom 3D implants
- Su-Por ear implants
- Children and parent speakers
FAMILIES WITH NDIS PLANS
The Brisbane 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.
Includes attendance at the conference for up to two parents. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included.
FAMILIES WITHOUT NDIS FUNDING
If you do not have an NDIS plan or have insufficient available funding, then there will be an out of pocket cost to attend this conference. Subsidised registration is available for families who may need assistance. Click here to contact us for more information and to apply for subsidised registration.
REGISTRATION
Register for the Brisbane Microtia and Atresia Conference
For Health Professionals
Our Brisbane Microtia and Atresia Conference is also suitable for health professionals including audiologists, TOD, Advisary 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.
BRISBANE CONFERENCE PROGRAM
BRISBANE FAMILY FUN DAY
DATE: Sunday, October 20
TIME: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
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 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 Fun Day.
This event is supported by Deaf Children Australia.
Register for the Brisbane Microtia and Atresia Family Fun Day
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