JOIN US FOR THE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC PAEDIATRICS 2024 CONFERENCE IN MELBOURNE.
REGISTER HERE TODAY TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS!
WHEN: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th August 2024
WHERE: InterContinental Rialto, Melbourne
This year's conference will focus on “Young Infants” and we have secured a range of reputable and engaging keynote speakers focusing on this topic.
Following much feedback - this year we will also be adding an OPTIONAL 3rd day to the conference agenda (Monday 5th August 2023) for a DACCP Module Refresh.
Download the Conference Agenda Here: ACCP 2024 Conference Agenda
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW:
SATURDAY 3rd August:
8:30am: Registration
9am - 5pm: Conference Sessions
5:00pm: AGM
7:00pm: Conference Dinner (partners welcome)
SUNDAY 4th August:
9am - 4.30pm: Conference Sessions
OPTIONAL:
MONDAY 5th August:
9am - 3pm: DACCP Refresh Module for previous students
There will be a conference dinner held on the Saturday evening for delegates (and their partners who wish to attend). This is a fun evening and provides a wonderful opportunity for further interaction with your peers, the ACCP board as well as presenters.
CONFERENCE PRICING
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Early Bird Pricing
(ends 1st May 2024)
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Standard Pricing
(2nd May - 30 July 2024)
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ACCP Member: 2 day Conference
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$650
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$800
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ACCP Member: 2 day conference + 1 day DACCP refresh module
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$1050
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$1200
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Non ACCP Member: 2 day Conference
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$850
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$995
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Non ACCP Member: 2 day conference + 1 day DACCP refresh module
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$1250
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$1395
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DACCP Refresh Module ONLY
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$550
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$550
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Student: 2 day Conference
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$450
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$450
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Conference dinner (per person)
Note: Conference price does not include dinner
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$160
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$160
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TRAVEL and ACCOMMODATION:
We have also secured discounted accommodation at the InterContinental Rialto Melbourne.
Classic Room $290 per night- room only. Pre booked breakfast $35 per person per night.
Room rates available 2 nights pre and post conference.
LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNTED RATE SO BOOK EARLY!
Click here to book our discounted accommodation rates: Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics Annual Conference
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
DR ELISA ROUGH
MBBS, FRACP
Clinical Core Course Specialist (Pediatrics)
Elisa is a general paediatrician with a special interest in nutrition,supporting young people educationally and health and well-being. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1995.Elisa has worked extensively in paediatric hospitals in Victoria and interstate, and currently has a private practice, as well as teaching medical students through the University of Oceania. She aims to practice from an integrative whole team paediatric medicine approach, with a special focus on helping children and families thrive.
She works with allied and integrative health professionals, as well as education professionals to coordinate care for families.
Dr Rough will present 2 sessions:
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Diagnosis and symptoms of allergies and FPIES
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Appropriate referral pathways, management and best treatment option
DR SAM NASSAR
FRACP -Specialist in General Paediatrics
Dr Nassar completed his medical school at Kaunas Medical Academy, Lithuania. He was then awarded Certificate of Specialisation as a Paediatrician from the reputable Lebanese University in Beirut. Dr Nassar continued further training at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead – Sydney and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) -Specialist in General Paediatrics.
Dr. Nassar worked in various tertiary hospitals. He relocated to Sydney and has worked as a Paediatric doctor at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead for 10 years. He gained extensive experience and skills in managing children particularly with: behavioural concerns, developmental issues, newborn conditions, asthma, allergies, constipation, bedwetting, skin rashes and seizures.
DR GENEVIEVE DHARAMARAJ
B.SC., M.CHIRO (PAEDS), FIBFN-CND
Genevieve Dharamaraj is a pioneering healthcare professional specializing in functional neurology. With a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Chiropractic, she holds a Fellowship in Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Genevieve is a published co-author, focusing on neuroplasticity in children. She's known for her case study on autism published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal. Genevieve is also an accomplished triathlete and trail runner. As the owner of Nurturing Brain Potential, she leads a team dedicated to unlocking cognitive potential. Genevieve's journey includes being the first female chiropractor in Malaysia and completing an Ironman. She has advanced training in autism management and has shadowed experts internationally. Under her leadership, Nurturing Brain Potential has seen remarkable success in helping nonverbal individuals transition to verbal communication.
Session 1: Understanding Neurodevelopment
Title: Navigating Childhood Neurodevelopment: Unraveling the Right and Left Brain Dynamics
Session 2: Empowering Neurodiversity Through Innovation
Title: Harnessing Neuroplasticity: Empowering Nonverbal Autistic Children
Learn more about Dr Dharamaraj and her upcoming sessions here!
LUKE STEWART
Luke graduated from Latrobe University in 2016 with a Masters Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. He has since been working at Orthokids as a paediatric clinical orthotist, specialising in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Pectus Carinatum, Developmental Dysplasia of the hip (DDH), Plagiocephaly and many other conditions.
MIRANDA MENZEL
Miranda Menzel is a Mental Health Clinician based in Port Lincoln, SA working in private practice within a clinic dedicated to Antenatal patients. She takes a special interest in antenatal therapy, having completed significant professional development and training in this area. Miranda takes a very laid-back yet directive approach in therapeutic settings, believing the only way to make someone feel comfortable is by creating an environment where they feel like they are at home with an old friend.
Miranda’s PhD investigated the impact of pornography use within the family and its relationship wider impacts on the partners of the user. Her passion for relationship and family therapy is extended to the wider community in Port Lincoln which has seen great rapport within the community.
Miranda has recently worked at the University of Adelaide in rural medical research and works alongside her husband in developing and building sustainable homes on the Eyre Peninsula. They share one son, Arie, and have another child due in early May.
For any questions - please contact our Event Manager Maree Symonds via mareesymonds@gmail.com
See you there!
