Speak Out December 2015

Abstract reviews

Current exhibitors Current exhibitors include: Autism Association of Western Australia, DIPL, ELR Software, Flavour Creations, Guild Insurance, HICAPS, IOPI Medical, Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition, Pearson Clinical Assessment, Pro-Ed Australia, Reading Doctor and Wise Words Australia. If you know of any company or organisation that would benefit from exhibiting at the 2016 National Conference, please pass on their details to conference@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. Accommodation The National Conference Manager has organised with Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade for delegates to be able to make their bookings for their accommodation via an online website. Visit the Conference web site and the Accommodation link to make your booking. If you are interested in what other accommodation options are available, from the Conference website you can also view a location map. Airport transfers Speech Pathology Australia has organised with Connect – Perth Airport Shuttle, to assist delegates in booking their transfers from Perth Airport to their hotel and return. Connect is offering SPA delegates a discounted rate of $10 one way or $15 return (cheaper than the advertised rate). If you are interested in making a booking, visit this website, www. perthairportconnect.com.au/bookings.html and follow the questions.

The CPC together with the Scientific Program Sub Committee Chair SPSC would like to thank the reviewers for their thorough process. Each submission was independently rated by two reviewers against a strict set of criteria. With 221 submissions, we are confident this will ensure a program of the highest quality, variety and interest for our profession. All authors will be notified on 14 December 2015 whether they have been successful or not. Program development The CPC and SPSC are currently finalising the structure of the 2016 Conference program. We will continue with the concurrent sessions of oral, workshop and poster presentations. Plenary sessions will be scheduled for each day. The pre-registration and welcome reception will be on the Sunday evening, and the Conference dinner will be on the Wednesday evening. The SPA AGM will be held on the Monday, with the restaurant night on the Tuesday evening. How to register... We are currently working through the information needed for inclusion in the online registration brochure and Conference registration form. The Conference flyer will be included in the February 2016 Speak Out, which will have an overview of the program format. Early bird registration will commence on Monday 8 February 2016 , so please ensure you have renewed your membership to avail the cheaper membership rate. To view all the above information please visit www. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au and the link to the National Conference 2016.

Sponsor and exhibitor update

Happy festive season!

The CPC would like to welcome and thank our new sponsor Guild Insurance who will sponsor the Conference dinner and photo booth .

On behalf of the CPC, we wish you a safe and happy festive season and look forward to bringing you more National Conference news in 2016.

Michelle Quail 2016 Conference Convenor Pamela Richards National Conference Manager

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