2012 National Conference

24 - 27 June 2012, Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Register Now!!!

 

 


24 – 27 June 2012 Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

 

 

The Conference Planning Committee(CPC) is pleased to announce
the online conference brochure and registration is now open for the
2012 National Conference. The following links will take you to the
various conference information areas.

Should you experience any difficulties through the online registration
process please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call Pamela Richards, National Conference Manager Ph 9642 4899
or Regional Tollfree 1300 368 835.

Conference Program & Online Registration

Keynote & Invited Speakers

Accommodation / Air Travel / Tours / Airport Transfers

Sponsorship & Exhibition

Conference Committee and National Conference Manager

About Hobart & Tasmania

Conference Proceedings

Presentation Preparation Guidelines and FAQs

 

 

Conference Program
&
Online
Registration


The Speech Pathology Australia Communicate: Our natural state 2012 National Conference program and online registration is now available.

It is recommended you read through the program before proceeding to the online registration process. By doing so you will have the opportunity to view what is on offer, each day, prior to making your selection. Some sessions will be limited to room size.

The Conference Planning Committee (CPC) together with the Scientific Program Sub-Committee (SPSC) have endeavoured to put a program together that will be beneficial and enjoyable to everyone.

 

2012 Online Conference Brochure.pdf

      Please ensure you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed
to view the Conference Registration Brochure,
or download the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader via this link below.
Adobe Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ 

2012 Online Registration Link

 

NOTES AND QUICK TIPS FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Member
Registration Fee

Remember to renew your SPA membership (or if you are not a member, please consider doing so), to obtain the member registraton fee. Our system automatically determines the registration fee from your membership status.

Credit Card
Payments

Credit Card payment is the only form of online payment offered. The tax receipt and confirmation of registration will be emailed to you within one hour of registration.

Social events included within  payment of your
Registration Fee

 1.

Full Practicing member and Non member registrations automatically include the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner.

 2.

Full registrations for Full-time post graduate students, re­–entry, non practising and students (entry level ie: Graduate entry masters and UG bachelor students) automatically includes the Welcome Reception only.

 3.

Tickets for the Conference Dinner or additional Welcome Reception tickets can be purchased online with your registration.

Trouble-shooting
the Register key!

Once in the online registration screen....  Please note that if the Register key is "greyed out" (See A.) you have not logged in successfully.  Once you have logged in correctly, the Register key will revert to "normal / active" (See B.) and you can then proceed.

 

Trouble-shooting
scrolling during selection of
Conference
Sessions

Conference sessions need to be selected during the registration process. Please note that after each heading selection the screen will revert to the top and you will need to scroll down. If you click  the information regarding the presentation will appear at the top left side of the screen. In some instances you will need to scroll up.

Associate Professions
may access
Member rates

Associate Professions = Working outside of Australia and a member of an associate profession.

If you have attended a previous Speech Pathology Australia Conference, you will already have a Username and Password. If you do not remember this information, at the Events page, click the Create a New Account link and follow the process. Associate Professions attending the Conference for the first time can follow the same process. Either way the relevant information will be provided. Following this process, Associate Professions will be offered the Member rates.

However, if you are currently working in Australia and not a SPA member, please contact Pamela Richards, National Conference Manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before you proceed to the online Conference registration.

Instructions-for-Associate-Professions-to-register-for-SPA-conference.pdf

If you require
special assistance
or have a dietary requirement...

Please ensure you complete the relevant section on the online registration. To assist with your request the information will be passed onto a third party.

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Keynote
& Invited
Speakers


Abstracts of the presentations for our Keynote and Invited Speakers are available from the below link. 

Professor Bruce Murdoch and Ms Kelly Weir will be presenting Master Classes on the Sunday prior to pre-registration. Their abstracts are also available to view.

Keynote & Invited Speakers. 

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Accommodation/ Air Travel/ Tours/
Airport Transfers


OzAccom has again been appointed to work with all 2012 Conference Attendees. 

Please click here to be taken to the online booking service.

Airport Transfers  have been organised with Tasmanian Redline Coaches for 2012 Conference attendees. Tasmanian Redline Coaches is offering a discounted one way transfer of $12.00 per person or $22.00 per person return. Usual cost is $15.00 per person each way. 

If you wish to avail this offer and make an online booking, please click this link

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Sponsorship
& Exhibition

 


Speech Pathology Australia invites companies and organisations with an interest in speech pathology to consider becoming a sponsor or exhibiting at the 2012 National Conference in Hobart.

Please refer to the Sponsorship and Exhibition Invitation to read about the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.

Via link: Sold Exhibition Stands  Click this link to view the participating exhibitors and also the remaining stands.

Via link: Current Sponsorships Available   Click this link to view the available sponsorships.

On behalf of the 2012 Conference Planning Committee and Speech Pathology Australia we would like to thank our sponsors.

2012 CONFERENCE SPONSORS


Conference Dinner Sponsor

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Conference Lanyard Sponsor


Internet Café Sponsor

 

 

Conference Satchels Sponsor

Online Program & Registration Brochure Sponsor

 

 

Conference Committee
2012

&

 

National Conference Manager


We look forward to communicating with you in Hobart
for the Speech Pathology Australia 2012 National Conference.

Tennille Burns, Conference Convenor
Gudrun Barratt-Peacock, Scientific Program Sub-committee Chair
Rowena Conway
Danielle Le Rossignol
Robin Wilson

 

National Conference Manager Pamela Richards
Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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About Hobart
and Tasmania



Tasmania’s capital, Hobart, is a vibrant city nestled in the foothills of the majestic Mount Wellington. Take this opportunity to explore World Heritage listed forests, untouched coastlines, Australia’s highest sea cliffs, picturesque beaches and the popular Salamanca Markets.

Come and indulge in our fine wines, fudges and chocolates, award-winning cheeses and unique dining experiences.  All while breathing some of the cleanest and purest air on the planet.  Via link About Hobart and Tasmania provides further information.

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Conference Proceedings

 


High quality research papers will be considered for publication in the Proceedings of the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference to be published in the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology www.informahealthcare.com/ijslp

Notes for Manuscript Submission to International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (IJSLP).

  • Manuscripts are due to be submitted online to Manuscript Central:   http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tasl and received not later than Friday 13 July 2012.
  • Manuscripts should be between 7,000 – 8,000 words including references, appendices, and tables.
  • Information for authors is on the journal website.
    Go to www.informahealthcare.com/ijslp and click the tab 'instructions for authors'.
  • Submitted manuscripts will undergo international peer review. Only a small number of quality papers will be published.
  • For further information contact Professor Sharynne McLeod, Editor IJSLP, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Alternatively, you may wish to submit a research paper to the
Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (JCPSLP).  

Notes for Manuscript Submission to Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (JCPSLP).

  • Manuscripts may be submitted anytime to Speech Pathology Australia,
    Publications Officer via email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   
    Please refer to Speech Pathology Australia's JCPSLP link regarding submission deadlines.
  • Full Manuscripts should be no longer than 3,500 words, including references, appendices, and tables. Research Notes should be no longer than 2,500 words, including references, appendices and tables.
  • Even though JCPSLP is theme-based, research submissions related to other topics are always welcome.
  • Select this link for:  alt  Information for JCPSLP Authors
  • Manuscripts submitted to JCPSLP will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • Publication of the manuscript is subject to a satisfactory peer-review process.
  • For further information including submission of clinical papers,
    please contact the Editors:
    Dr Marleen Westerveld Editor JCPSLP   Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
    Kerry Ttofari Eecen, Editor JCPSLP      Email:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Presentation Preparation Guidelines and FAQs

Instructions for Presentation

It is recommended that you read these Instructions before you proceed to the online submission process. 
The information outlined will assist you in understanding the process.

  Guidelines for Poster Presentations


FAQs

alt Frequently asked questions about presenting at conferences

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