14th
National
Conference
Perth
2023
This page provides you information about our conference.
We will update this page regularly with additional information.
Last updated 26th September 2023
What is the theme of the conference?
"Moving Forward"
When is the conference?
Monday 6th of November
Tuesday 7th of November
An additional research event for Wednesday 8th of November is being planned. The research day will be at Curtin University. Save the 8th as an additional date if you want to know more about aphasia research.
Who is the conference for?
People with aphasia
Family
Supporters
Health Professionals & Students
Where is the conference in Perth?
Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre
36 Dodd Street Wembley WA 6014.
The building is accessible for people with physical disabilities.
Who are the keynote speakers?
Dr Sarah Wallace and Gopal Sinh
AphasiaFit – Supporting People with Aphasia to Manage their own Aphasia Treatment
Who are the keynote speakers?
Professor Deborah Hersh
What are your rights when you have aphasia?
Who are the keynote speakers?
Dr Cathleen Taylor-Rubin and Natalie Ive
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Have you heard of PPA?
Can I watch the conference on the internet?
Yes! The conference will be live streamed.
How much will it cost to watch the live-stream?
What is included?
Venue tickets include catering and access to recordings after the event.
All tickets includes access to the recordings after the event.
Where can I stay if I come to Perth?
There is no accommodation at the venue.
The venue is 10-15 minutes by car from most Perth CBD hotels. The closest is the Vibe Hotel Subiaco which is 3km away.
See the below for some information about Hotels you might be able to book
You can find information about getting around here
Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth- 3km from Venue
Vibe Hotel Subiaco is about 3km from the Venue.
Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth
9 Alvan Street, Perth Western Australia 6008
Get a 20% discount off by using Promo code: NAAAC2023 (See example next page)
Get the discount by booking directly and clicking here
The hotel has 5 accessible rooms but please call to confirm this option.
Quest Mounts Bay Road - 7 km from Venue
Quest Kings Park - 5km from Venue
Quest Kings Park
54 Kings Park Road
West Perth WA 6005
Phone: (08) 9420 8700
Email: sales.questkingspark@questapartments.com.au
4 accessible Rooms at Quest Kings Park
Quest Mounts Bay Road
130 Mounts Bay Road
Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9480 8100
Email: sales.mountsbayroad@questapartments.com.au
3 accessible rooms at Quest Mounts Bay Road
Get a 15% discount off by using Promo code: APHASIA (see example next page)
Get the discount by booking directly and clicking here
email: conference@aphasia.org.au