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"

Moving forward, daring to take the step

When is the conference?



2023 calendar-November
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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.




Camera taking live video streaming at event

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

(08) 6282 9000



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