Oceania Academy
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Committed to advancing understanding & awareness of evidence based practice for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset conditions
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📣The AusACPDM are excited to announce our new name & logo.🎉
We are now named: The Oceania Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Childhood-onset Disability (Oceania Academy)
www.oceaniaacademy.org
📧 [email protected]
We are now named: The Oceania Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Childhood-onset Disability (Oceania Academy)
www.oceaniaacademy.org
📧 [email protected]
Join us for our July 2026 Listening and Sharing Session:
Advances in Care for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
Presented by Nicole Thomas
Chairperson: Megan Reading
29th July, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Advances in Care for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
Presented by Nicole Thomas
Chairperson: Megan Reading
29th July, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Join us for our July 2026 Listening and Sharing Session:
Advances in Care for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
Presented by Nicole Thomas
Chairperson: Megan Reading
29th July, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Advances in Care for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
Presented by Nicole Thomas
Chairperson: Megan Reading
29th July, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Do you want to be involved in a research study?
The cpThrive team is looking for parents of children and young people (0-17 years) with CP to be involved in a research study investigating the benefits of the cpThrive App.
For more information, please visit cerebralpalsy.org.au/cpthrive/
The cpThrive team is looking for parents of children and young people (0-17 years) with CP to be involved in a research study investigating the benefits of the cpThrive App.
For more information, please visit cerebralpalsy.org.au/cpthrive/
cpThrive | Cerebral Palsy Alliance
An app to make treatment information for cerebral palsy simple, accessible and easy to understand. Find out more and join the study.
cerebralpalsy.org.au
May 27, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Do you want to be involved in a research study?
The cpThrive team is looking for parents of children and young people (0-17 years) with CP to be involved in a research study investigating the benefits of the cpThrive App.
For more information, please visit cerebralpalsy.org.au/cpthrive/
The cpThrive team is looking for parents of children and young people (0-17 years) with CP to be involved in a research study investigating the benefits of the cpThrive App.
For more information, please visit cerebralpalsy.org.au/cpthrive/
Registrations are now open for the General Movement Assessment ADVANCED Training Course in Perth, Western Australia
Dates: Mon 27 - Thurs 30 July 2026
Location: Perth Children’s Hospital
Bookings via www.trybooking.com/DFYJQ
Enquiries: [email protected]
Dates: Mon 27 - Thurs 30 July 2026
Location: Perth Children’s Hospital
Bookings via www.trybooking.com/DFYJQ
Enquiries: [email protected]
May 22, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Registrations are now open for the General Movement Assessment ADVANCED Training Course in Perth, Western Australia
Dates: Mon 27 - Thurs 30 July 2026
Location: Perth Children’s Hospital
Bookings via www.trybooking.com/DFYJQ
Enquiries: [email protected]
Dates: Mon 27 - Thurs 30 July 2026
Location: Perth Children’s Hospital
Bookings via www.trybooking.com/DFYJQ
Enquiries: [email protected]
We've got another exciting Listening and Sharing Session for May:
Stem cell therapies for cerebral palsy: Facts, myths, and uncertainties, presented by Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson
27th May 2026, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
REGISTER HERE us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Stem cell therapies for cerebral palsy: Facts, myths, and uncertainties, presented by Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson
27th May 2026, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
REGISTER HERE us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
May 8, 2026 at 7:22 AM
We've got another exciting Listening and Sharing Session for May:
Stem cell therapies for cerebral palsy: Facts, myths, and uncertainties, presented by Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson
27th May 2026, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
REGISTER HERE us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Stem cell therapies for cerebral palsy: Facts, myths, and uncertainties, presented by Dr Megan Finch-Edmondson
27th May 2026, 4.30-5.30pm Australian EST
REGISTER HERE us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A Global Listening and Sharing 2026. - 28th May
Join a 24-hour global celebration Honouring siblings and young carers around the world.
Follow the link for more info on how to register and attend
events.zoom.us/eo/Aud2BdJgl...
Join a 24-hour global celebration Honouring siblings and young carers around the world.
Follow the link for more info on how to register and attend
events.zoom.us/eo/Aud2BdJgl...
May 5, 2026 at 12:42 AM
A Global Listening and Sharing 2026. - 28th May
Join a 24-hour global celebration Honouring siblings and young carers around the world.
Follow the link for more info on how to register and attend
events.zoom.us/eo/Aud2BdJgl...
Join a 24-hour global celebration Honouring siblings and young carers around the world.
Follow the link for more info on how to register and attend
events.zoom.us/eo/Aud2BdJgl...
Don't miss out! This months FREE listening and sharing session on "From colonial policies to community well-being: exploring the organization of services for First Nations children, lessons from two Canadian provinces"
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
April 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Don't miss out! This months FREE listening and sharing session on "From colonial policies to community well-being: exploring the organization of services for First Nations children, lessons from two Canadian provinces"
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Have you checked out the Breakfast sessions lined up for this years #OceaniaAcademy conference? Its not too late to add some breaky sessions to your registration!
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
February 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Have you checked out the Breakfast sessions lined up for this years #OceaniaAcademy conference? Its not too late to add some breaky sessions to your registration!
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Interested in learning about early detection and early intervention in CP?
Or are you interested in practical interventions, or assistive technology? These are just some of the topics in focus in our pre-conference workshops!
#OceaniaAcademy
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Or are you interested in practical interventions, or assistive technology? These are just some of the topics in focus in our pre-conference workshops!
#OceaniaAcademy
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Pre-Conference Workshops | Oceania Academy 2026
Explore Oceania Academy 2026 pre-conference workshops. Join expert-led sessions in Hobart or online to deepen your skills in disability and CP care.
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Interested in learning about early detection and early intervention in CP?
Or are you interested in practical interventions, or assistive technology? These are just some of the topics in focus in our pre-conference workshops!
#OceaniaAcademy
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Or are you interested in practical interventions, or assistive technology? These are just some of the topics in focus in our pre-conference workshops!
#OceaniaAcademy
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Early bird registration for the Oceania Academy Conference 'Transforming Care Across Oceans' ends in 2 days (Sat 31st Jan)!
Join us on the 4–7 March 2026 in Hobart, Tasmania in person, or online from anywhere around the world.
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Join us on the 4–7 March 2026 in Hobart, Tasmania in person, or online from anywhere around the world.
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Early bird registration for the Oceania Academy Conference 'Transforming Care Across Oceans' ends in 2 days (Sat 31st Jan)!
Join us on the 4–7 March 2026 in Hobart, Tasmania in person, or online from anywhere around the world.
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Join us on the 4–7 March 2026 in Hobart, Tasmania in person, or online from anywhere around the world.
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Working in cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities across Oceania? Feeling isolated or looking for fresh ideas?
Introducing Oceania Connect - new Oceania Academy initiative to link health professionals & researchers across the region.
For info, visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/oceani...
Introducing Oceania Connect - new Oceania Academy initiative to link health professionals & researchers across the region.
For info, visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/oceani...
Oceania Connect - Oceania Academy
Building Stronger Links for Better Care Cerebral palsy and other childhood-onset disabilities require coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Across Oceania, professionals working in this field may face…
www.oceaniaacademy.org
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Working in cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities across Oceania? Feeling isolated or looking for fresh ideas?
Introducing Oceania Connect - new Oceania Academy initiative to link health professionals & researchers across the region.
For info, visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/oceani...
Introducing Oceania Connect - new Oceania Academy initiative to link health professionals & researchers across the region.
For info, visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/oceani...
Early bird registrations for Oceania Academy closes this month! Don't miss your chance to register now to save $$$.
A range of registration types are available, find out more at link #OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
A range of registration types are available, find out more at link #OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Early bird registrations for Oceania Academy closes this month! Don't miss your chance to register now to save $$$.
A range of registration types are available, find out more at link #OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
A range of registration types are available, find out more at link #OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Happy Holidays from the #OceaniaAcademy2026 Conference.
We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year!
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU
We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year!
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Happy Holidays from the #OceaniaAcademy2026 Conference.
We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year!
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU
We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year!
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU
Time to meet some of our fantastic Keynote Speakers for #OceaniaAcademy2026 oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Time to meet some of our fantastic Keynote Speakers for #OceaniaAcademy2026 oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
The program is now live for #OceaniaAcademy2026!!
Check out what we have in store for you... (and dont forget the pre-conferenece sessions!)
oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Check out what we have in store for you... (and dont forget the pre-conferenece sessions!)
oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The program is now live for #OceaniaAcademy2026!!
Check out what we have in store for you... (and dont forget the pre-conferenece sessions!)
oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Check out what we have in store for you... (and dont forget the pre-conferenece sessions!)
oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
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
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com
Enjoy exclusive rates, convenient locations, and peace of mind. Don’t miss out—reserve your room today!
#OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com
Enjoy exclusive rates, convenient locations, and peace of mind. Don’t miss out—reserve your room today!
#OceaniaAcademy2026
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_...
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_...
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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_...
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
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Book early through the conference secretariat to guarantee your place and make the most of these hands-on, expert-led sessions.
#OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
Book early through the conference secretariat to guarantee your place and make the most of these hands-on, expert-led sessions.
#OceaniaAcademy2026
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...
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...
November 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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...
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
October 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
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 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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
Visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
October 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
Visit 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...
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...
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🗓️ 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...
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
Visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
Visit www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
The call for abstracts is closing in 48 hours! Don't miss out!
#OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
#OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The call for abstracts is closing in 48 hours! Don't miss out!
#OceaniaAcademy2026
www.oceaniaacademyconference.com/en-AU/pages/...
#OceaniaAcademy2026
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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 www.oceaniaacademy.org/about/awards
Join us for our next (FREE) Listening and sharind session
"Sustainable Model of eARly intervention and Telerehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy (SMART CP)"
📆 29th October 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Australian EDST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
"Sustainable Model of eARly intervention and Telerehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy (SMART CP)"
📆 29th October 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Australian EDST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Join us for our next (FREE) Listening and sharind session
"Sustainable Model of eARly intervention and Telerehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy (SMART CP)"
📆 29th October 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Australian EDST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
"Sustainable Model of eARly intervention and Telerehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy (SMART CP)"
📆 29th October 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Australian EDST
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...