Events

29
Oct

AusACPDM Listening and Sharing session: October 2025

Sustainable Model of eARly intervention and Telerehabilitation for children with Cerebral Palsy (SMART CP)

Join us in our free listening and sharing session.
29th October 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings time
Topic information: The Sustainable Model of Early Intervention and Telerehabilitation for Children With CP (SMART CP) was tested in a cluster randomized trial in rural Bangladesh. The model integrated referral networks, caregiver peer groups, community-based centres, and telerehabilitation. Among 968 children with CP, service uptake rose from 70% to 99% in the intervention arm, compared with minimal change in controls. Children in the intervention group accessed rehabilitation earlier, had more therapy sessions, greater assistive device use, and reduced out-of-pocket costs. While no clinical outcome differences were observed, SMART-CP demonstrated effectiveness in expanding access to early CP care and offers potential for global scale-up.
Speakers: Dr Mahmudul Al Imam, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Global Low-and Middle-Income Country Cerebral Palsy Register (GLM CPR)
The session will be facilitated by: TBC

Date: 29 October - 29 October

Location: Zoom, Register for the link

06
Nov

Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination workshop- QLD

Join Dr Carly Luke on November 6 from 8 am till 2 pm @CCHR in south Brisbane, Queensland.

The Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) is a simple, standardised, and scoreable clinical neurological examination that can be used to assess infants from 2-24 months of age to identify infants with a high probability of cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental delays.

Six-hour workshop that will provide standardised training in the HINE,
All items in HINE will be presented with the correct approach of administration and scoring,
Infants aged between 4-24 months will be used to train the participants in small groups and accurate scoring and administration of the HINE,
Morning tea and lunch included

Updated resource booklet and key readings included.

Date: 6 November - 6 November

Location: CCHR - South Brisbane, Queensland

07
Nov

2025 Global Listening and Sharing event- Moving to adulthood: Finding and navigating support pathways

On the 7th of November 2025, the Global Professional Education Committee (GPEC) of the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD) will be hosting our Global Listening and Sharing sessions.

This is a 24 hour event where we hear the voices, experiences and new knowledge from people throughout the world. Our topic this year is “Moving into adulthood: Finding and navigating support pathways.”

Below are our sessions from Australia and New Zealand

GMT

Country

Country time

Topic title and format

Language

Host and presenter/facilitator

Zoom link

1230am

New Zealand

130pm NZ

“Making the connections: Practical pathways into Adulthood in Aotearoa New Zealand”

Young adults, their families and clinicians will share their reflections followed by open chat – asking how can we make connections that matter most while pushing for a stronger, more supportive future

English

Amy Hogan

amy@cpsociety.org.nz

Anna Mackey

anna@cpsociety.org.nz

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85738392357

1am

Australia

12 noon AEDT

“Young adult experiences of transitional care: Adapting models for community-based settings”

Panel discussion with young adults and service providers from hospital and community settings

English

Stacey Cleary

S.Cleary@latrobe.edu.au

https://latrobe.zoom.us/j/82553859214

Download the Download the full timetable and links here

Date: 7 November - 7 November

Location: Online- register for the zoom links for the sessions you would like to join

20
Nov

AusACPDM Listening and Sharing session: November 2025

“Shaping Our Future Together: Oceania Academy of Cerebral Palsy and other Childhood-onset Disabilities Strategic Planning” Presenting Case Studies in 2024

Join us in our free listening and sharing session.
20th November 2025, 11:00am – 1:00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings time
Topic information: This interactive AusACPDM Listening and Sharing session will be about reflecting on progress made since our last strategic plan, workshopping our updated purpose, and shaping priorities for our 2026-2030 strategic plan. This session is open to all, regardless of if you are a member. Come share your ideas, experiences, and aspirations as we continue partnering across lived and learned experience to lead change in childhood-onset disability.

This session will be of interest to clinicians, researchers, students, people with lived experience and all who are interested in the future of the Oceania Academy of Cerebral Palsy and other Childhood-onset Disabilities.

Speakers: Alicia Spittle, Sarah McIntyre, Amy Hogan, Georgina Clutterbuck, Petra Karlsson, Fi Graham

The session will be facilitated by: Petra Karlsson

Date: 20 November - 20 November

Location: Online

26
Nov

Oceania Academy Listening and Sharing session: November 26th 2025

“Apps for Therapy for Children with Disabilities

Join us in our free listening and sharing session.
26th November 2025, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Savings time
Topic information: A series of studies exploring the effectiveness of mobile health technology on adherence, goal attainment, performance and engagement with home programs. A trial of commercially-available platform and the development and feasibility of a gamified therapy prescription app for children with cerebral palsy and other neurodisabilities are highlighted, with opportunities to explore the role of gamification and behavioural science in intervention design.

Speakers: Dr Rowan Johnson, Manager Kids Rehab WA Perth Children’s Hospital

The session will be facilitated by: Dr Sian Williams, Senior Lecturer Curtin University

Date: 26 November - 26 November

Location: Online

04
Mar