Non Association Events
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Calendar 2012:
Non-Association Events
& Announcements
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Announcement 2012 |
Caroline Bowen announces the new www.speech-language-therapy.com This is to advise the launch of my new web site (December 2011): http://www.speech-language-therapy.com Caroline Bowen PhD CPSP
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Announcement 2012 |
SPAR (Speech Pathologists in Adult Rehabilitation) advise change of contact: Anna Black (Epworth Rehabilitation) advises the new 2012 SPAR Convenor will
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mid - late Jan 2012 |
Research Project: Call for Volunteer SPs Liza Bergström
is an Australian-trained Speech Pathologist who is doing a research
project with the Gothenburg University, Sweden. Liza would like to
recruit volunteer SPs experienced in dysphagia (and cervical auscultation) management. Time Frame:
The rating is expected to take between 1.5 - 2 hours. Samples will be
sent For more information, contact Liza Bergström by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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27 - 29 Feb 2012& 2 Mar 2012 |
Two workshops presented by Engaging Your Senses: 1. Making Sense of the Senses - Perth 27-29th February 2012. Gillian Griffiths (nee Fowler), Occupational Therapist. 2. Mealtime Matters: A workshop for professionals supporting families of infants and children with feeding/mealtime difficulties - Perth 2nd March 2012. Gillian Griffiths (nee Fowler), Occupational Therapist together with Dr Denise Stapleton, Accredited Practising Dietitian. Places are limited, so please register ASAP.
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29 Feb - 2 Mar 2012 |
It Takes Two to Talk® Workshop for Speech-Language Pathologists: 29th February - 2nd March 2012 Venue: Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Level 3, 7-11 Bridge St, Coniston NSW 2500 Registration is limited to only 14 SLPs
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22 - 25 Mar 2012
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Key Word Sign Australia (Victoria) Expression of Interest: Presenter Training 2012 22 - 25 March 2012 | Venue: Multicultural Hub, Elizabeth St, Melbourne Three and a half day workshop. Cost: $750 Pre-requisite: Must have attended Basic Key Word Sign Workshop. If you are interested in applying for this fantastic 3 1/2 day course please forward your details to Karen Bloomberg (see below). Please note: places are limited. Upon request, an application form will be forwarded. Applications Close Monday 20 February 2012. For more information please contact: Karen Bloomberg PH 613 9843 2003
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TBC April 2012 |
Jane Styer-Acevedo PT, C/NDT - two workshops in April: Expressions of Interest to cohost these workshops. 1. Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach to Paediatric Gait (2 days). 2.
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Based Therapeutic Aquatics for Paediatrics (3 days). We are calling for expressions of interest to co-host these workshops. Please contact Chris Porter if you would like more information about what will be involved with assisting us to present these workshops.
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1 - 3 Apr 2012 |
The National Allied Health Conference: Strengthening Health Outcomes 1 - 3 April 2012 | Hotel Realm, Canberra Abstracts Closed Friday 11 November 2011 however, registrations are now open!
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11 - 13 Apr 2012& 18 - 20 Apr 2012
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Sensory Connections Workshop: The Action is in the Interaction. A Workshop for those working with children with neurodevelopmental challenges including autistic spectrum disorders. Presented by: Mari Caulfield, Speech and Language Pathologist, Galway, Ireland and Kathy Walmsley, Occupational Therapist, Perth, Australia, DIR ® Training Faculty.
Overview: The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based model - DIR (R), a theoretical and applied framework for comprehensive intervention, examines the developmental capacities of children in the context of their unique biologicallly based processing profile, their family relationships and interactive patterns. Floortime (TM) is the tool a the heart of a DIR (R) program and is the process of interacting, following the child's lead, establishing a foundation of shared attention, engagement, simple and complex gestures and problem-solving then to bring the child into the world of ideas and abstract thinkingl Mari and Kathy have been co-facilitating training sessions in Ireland and Australia since 2008. For online registration and more information, visit: www.sensoryconnections.com.au/events.php or contact: Kathy Walmsley Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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13 Apr 2012 |
2012 Tracheostomy Basic Skills Development Workshop Friday 13 April 2012 | Austin Campus Education Precinct Registrations are now open! Register online www.tracheostomyteam.org or download the attached registration form and fax to 9496 3280.
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11 - 12 Sept 2012 |
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist's 2012 Conference 11-12 September 2012 | The Midland Hotel, Manchester Call for submissions. Deadline 30 April 2012. For more information, go to website: http://www.rcslt.org/news/events/rcslt_2012_conference_submissions
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4 - 6 Oct 2012 |
International Standard Neuromuscular Conference: Advances in the treatment and research of inherited neuromuscular conditions. 4-6 October 2012 | Bond University Gold Coast, Queensland Our next biennial conference will be held October 2012 in partnership with MDA QLD. We stage a medical conference with a strong focus on the neuromuscular disorder, Duchenne. Calls for submission of Research Posters is now open. Please review Sydney 2010 presentations held in partnership with the neuromuscular research institute of the Children's Hospital at Westmead. For more information, please contact Deborah Robins (Conference Committee) T: 07 4057 5731 M: 0407438965
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7 - 10 Oct 2012 |
15th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference The 15th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference will be held in Melbourne October 7-10, 2012.
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27 - 28 Oct 2012 |
Asia-Pacific Laryngology & Dysphagia Conference 2012 27-28 October 2012 | Hilton on the Park, Melbourne
An excellent group of
international speakers from the otolaryngology and speech pathology
professions will cover a wide range of issues in the specialties of
laryngology and swallowing disorders. You should achieve an in depth
understanding of several topics in laryngology, including neurolaryngology, vocal fold paralysis, various laryngeal
investigative techniques including stroboscopy, EMG and high speed photography,
phonosurgical techniques, reflux and much more. In dysphagia the following, amongst
others will be covered comprehensively: transnasal oesophagoscopy, the neurology of swallowiong, other investigative
techniques including videofluroscopy, FEES, and manometry. There will be
extensive input and cross fertilization from the field of gastroenterology and
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3 - 6 Dec 2012 |
Speech Science & Technology Conference 2012 3 - 6 December 2012 | Macquarie University, Sydney
Call for papers: http://clas.mq.edu.au/sst2012/call.html The 14th Australasian International Conference on Speech Science and Technology will be held in Sydney from 3-6 December 2012. Organizers are now accepting 4-page papers and 1-page abstracts on issues in speech science including audiology, clinical phonetics, L1 and L2 acquisition, and pedagogical technologies for speech, among other topics. For more information, please visit the conference website at http://clas.mq.edu.au/sst2012, or contact the organizing committee directly via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
General
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course - Online
Centre for Cultural Competence Australia is accredited by TAFE NSW, Royal Australian College for General Practitioners, and the Australian College for Rural & Remote Medicine. Our webpage is www.ccca.com.au Contact number is 1300 24
- Auslan Rhyme Time
The Corner, Level One
State Library of Queensland Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, Southbank
Last Thursday of every month. Free
- Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® training subsidies for new graduates
Each year The Hanen Centre has several subsidies available to newly trained speech pathologists in Australia, who want to attend the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® training workshop.New graduates can access the information and application form to apply for the subsidy by going to the weblink below:Or, if they go to the Hanen website www.hanen.org, then click on Membership for Professionals, then Membership for Graduating students,then Next Steps on the bottom of that page, and then it says 'click here' to download the application form
- TRAMS Education
- LifeTec Queensland
LifeTec Queensland is a leading provider of information and specialist advice on a range of assistive technology. LifeTec provides talks, displays and practical demonstrations of assistive technology for community groups and exhibitions throughout Queensland.For further information including the Education and Training Calendar go to www.lifetec.org.au
- Paediatric Workshops
Paediatric Workshops facilitate and provide post-graduate training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT US) and Sensory Integration Therapy (SI).Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) is an advanced therapeutic approach practised by experienced Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists. More about NDT. Our workshops have been developed for OTs, PTs, and SLPs who treat children with neuromotor and sensory processing impairments. The workshops are taught by experienced, qualified therapists and combine theory and 'hands-on' experience.
Our overriding goal is to facilitate improved functional outcomes for children who have developmental disabilities, enabling them to participate more fully in daily life activities. We promote a holistic and family-centred approach to therapy.
http://www.paediatricworkshops.com.au/workshops.htm - Primary Health Business Development Course
Eastern Ranges GP Association is pleased to offer a range of Business Management courses to primary health care providers and their staff, to help individuals contemplating setting up their own business make informed decision to give their business the best chance of success. For further information, go to ergpa.com.au/programs-services/primary-health-business-development-program/ To register, go to ergpa.com.au/events /primary-health-business-development-program/ or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For further enquiries, contact Lisa Houston at Eastern Ranges GP Association on 9871 1000
- Pyramid Educational Consultants of Australia P/L
Pyramid Educational Consultants offers a wide range of workshop and consult services for carers and educators of individuals with autism and related disabilities. Pyramid is an international consortium of highly educated professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality care. Andrew S. Bondy, Ph.D., and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP, established Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. in 1994, and Pyramid Australia is the subsidiary responsible for provision of services within Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. For further information please visit our website www.pecsaustralia.com or contact Erin Hobbin on (03) 9391 6122, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- The Shepherd Centre - Giving Deaf Children a Voice
A number of professional development events will be run throughout 2011. www.shepherdcentre.com.au Workshops are held at The Sydney Shepherd Centre, University of Sydney, 391-401 Abercrombie Street, Darlington NSW. For more information contact Anne Fulcher on 02 9351 7897 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- VHIA
VHIA conduct a number of courses throughout the year. For further information please visit www.vhia.com.au
ON-SITE TRAINING
All training seminars can be delivered on-site. To arrange for a quote or to discuss your training needs, contact the VHIA Training Unit on 9861 4000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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