The Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, fortunately shortened to AusACPDM is hold its biennial conference in NZ for the first time, and Christchurch's Convention Centre is the venue.

The Conference is medical and research focused. It is targeted at looking at the latest research from the Australasian area and significant developments from around the world. Academics, Researchers, Specialist and Physio/OT's would make up 90% of those attending.

The registration costs for the 3 day conference is $A595, or for attending just one of the days $A325 (provided one registers prior to the 29th January). For a link to their website click here

The exciting part for Society members is the Cerebral Palsy Family Fun Day, that will be held on Sunday the 7th March.
See the flier below.

I will be attending the conference with Amy Hogan. Amy will be presenting to the Conference on the Saturday. The Society is also sponsoring Dr Joanne Kurtzberg, from Duke University, to the conference. After Amy's presentation on Saturday Dr Kurtzberg will then be addressing the conference on cord blood re introduction, a topical subject at the moment.
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(Dr Kurtzberg will be presenting to the Auckland membership of the Society on Friday evening, the 5th March, at 7:30pm at Yarnton House, 14 Erson Avenue. Keep this evening free, a flier will be coming out in the next few weeks)

Amy and I will also be attending the Fun Day so we look forward to seeing you there.

Regards..... Harvey Brunt