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Annual NZAS conference information
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NZ Audiological Society
32nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008
Theme 'Beyond the Noughts and Crosses'
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Christchurch
Wednesday 9th July to Saturday 12th July 2008
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32nd Annual Conference Information
The Conference Sub-Committee of the New Zealand Audiological Society would like to invite you to attend the 32nd Annual Conference. This will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Christchurch from Wednesday 9th July (NZAS Business Day) to Saturday 12th July. The Hotel is centrally located in Christchurch and is offering very favourable room rates for conference delegates.
Registration and Programme
If you wish to have a copy of the abstracts and/or the programme these can be downloaded here. Please be aware that the programme may change slightly before conference but the substance will remain the same. Registration is only available on-line but various payment options are available Ð credit card, on-line banking or you can mail in a cheque.
If you would like to register on-line for conference, please use the following link.
Register
Wednesday Night Drinks and Nibbles
The committee is arranging a Drinks and Nibbles commencing at 5.00pm on the Wednesday night, in the trade display area. In the past, we have had comments from people who have not had enough time to visit all the trade areas and the committee feels that this will give people time to visit trade displays, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner is being held on Thursday night at the Millennium Hotel which is a short walk from the Hyatt. The cost of the dinner is $65 per person, which includes a 3 course meal and beverages. Partners, children and non-delegates are welcome at the conference dinner provided you pay the $65 cover charge for each person.
Poster Sessions
If you would like to display a poster at the conference, there is still plenty of space available so please feel free to contact the sub-committee via email mail@audiology.org.nz
Trade Displays
Extra information for exhibitors has been sent separately to Trade Display Companies. If you are interested in a trade display, and have not received this information, please contact mail@audiology.org.nz
Silent Auction
As usual we will be running a silent auction to raise funds which are used, in memory of late members of the NZAS, to benefit audiology in general. Please give generously to this worthy cause.
Accommodation Options
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Conference deals at the Hotel Grand Chancellor are Standard room for $155 and a Superior Room for $195. A booking form can be downloaded here.
Millennium Hotel
This five star property is the epitome of luxury and style and is located in the heart of Cathedral square,. With views of the cathedral, an award winning restaurant and some of the largest rooms in inner-city hotels the Millennium Hotel Christchurch ensures a relaxing and luxurious stay.
Speical conference room rate of $165 plus GST is offered to delegates.
There are also various other options close the hotel for accommodation.
Workshops
These will be run on Saturday morning and there are a limited number of places (30) in each work shop. In the event the workshops are oversubscribed, there will be an informal ballot done by the Executive Officer.
Workshop with Andrew Thompson
The Tear in the Eye -
The evidence and the art of communicating with families. Part Two
Building on the previous session this will be a workshop in its true sense so please come prepared to work and to talk about your experiences with families.
We will be exploring;
¥ Establishing a rapport with families
¥ Talking about the test and results
¥ Explaining the real life impact of a hearing loss
¥ How to deal with different parent reactions
¥ How to manage your own feelings
¥ Identifying your own plan
We will also be working on guidelines to assist Audiologists when they communicate with families. This workshop is open to experienced and newly qualified Audiologists and will be recorded (audio only) and transcribed.
Workshop with Peter Huggard is entitled 'Running on Empty'.
This workshop will focus on the experience of clinicians of compassion fatigue, the meaning of these experiences, and ways in which to mitigate what is probably a normal response to the suffering of others. Participants will undertake compassion fatigue and self-care audits. Strategies we employ to manage these experiences will be explored. Organisational and self-care strategies, including ways in which to create the boundaries and appropriate separation between our professional and private life, will be developed.
MEMBERS INFORMATION - AGM AND SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS
The 2008 AGM will be held at 3.00pm on Wednesday 9th July.
MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: We would like as many members as possible to attend the AGM and the earlier presentation of the Sub Committee Reports. If you have a burning issue you wish discussed that requires a Constitutional change, please get a REMIT in as soon as possible.
All remits for 2008 AGM must be in by Tuesday 3rd June 2008.
Nominations for the next Exec Council close on FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2008.
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Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to announce that we have Dr Martyn Hyde as our keynote speaker for our 2008 Conference.
Martyn Hyde holds the following posts:
¥ Professor, Departments of Otolaryngology; Public Health Sciences; Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto, Canada
¥ Director of Research & Development, Hearing, Balance & Speech Department, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
¥ Consultant, Infant Hearing Program, Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services
Further information on Dr Hyde can be downloaded here
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