26th November: Listening and Sharing session
“Apps for Therapy for Children with Disabilities” Join us in our free listening and sharing session. 26th November 2025, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Australian EDST Topic information: A series of studies...
The Oceania Academy of Cerebral Palsy and other Childhood-onset Disabilities (Oceania Academy) aims to provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and to promote excellence in research and best practice clinical care for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities.
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Participate in the Current Practice Survey of Aquatic Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Aquatic therapy is growing in popularity among people with cerebral palsy in Australia. But there is currently wide variation in how it is implemented by clinicians. This short survey seeks...
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- For a seamless conference experience, we encourage delegates to book accommodation through the Conference Secretariat. Enjoy exclusive rates, convenient locations, and peace of mind. Don’t miss out—reserve your room today! #OceaniaAcademy2026 http://www.oceaniaacademyconference.com
- Participate in the Current Practice Survey of Aquatic Therapy This short survey seeks to understand current practice among Australian physiotherapists and exercise physiologists who work in the pool with people who have CP aged 15 years and over. monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
- Pre-Conference Workshops at Oceania Academy 2026 are in high demand. Book early through the conference secretariat to guarantee your place and make the most of these hands-on, expert-led sessions. #OceaniaAcademy2026 http://www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
- Interested in Therapy Apps for kids? Join us for our free listening and sharing session on "Apps for therapy for children with Disabilities". 📆 Wed 28th November 2025 Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- Last call for award nominations. Don’t miss your chance to recognise people who promote knowledge and awareness of cerebral palsy and developmental disability. The curtain will close on nominations Monday the 27th of October. Visit http://www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
- Time is running out to send in your nominations for the Advocacy, Mentor, Person with Lived Experience, Local Hero and Transformative Practice Awards. If you haven’t sent in your nominations, what are you waiting for? Visit http://www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
- 🗓️ Save the date: Nov 7, 2025! Join IAACD’s Global Listening & Sharing sessions—24 hours of voices, stories & insights from around the world 🌍 Theme: Moving into adulthood: Finding and navigating support pathways Free & open to all → Register here iaacd.net/kh-home/list...
- Nominate a colleague for their Transformative Practice – the person who intentionally empowers change through exploring new perspectives and ways of doing things to benefit all with disability and those who care and work with them. Visit http://www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
- The call for abstracts is closing in 48 hours! Don't miss out! #OceaniaAcademy2026 http://www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
- We’re “calling out for a Hero” with cerebral palsy or developmental disability who gives their all for the local Hobart community. Nominate that person who selflessly gives to others, brightens everyone’s day and is a genuine legend! Visit http://www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
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