The Brisbane edition of ATSA Independent Living Expo to return in 2015 with a brand new education program

The popularity of the inaugural event in 2013 will see the education program return in 2015, featuring 24 new sessions spread over four rooms throughout the day. These seminars are designed to support the ongoing professional development of therapists and equipment prescriber, and new to 2015 will be additional sessions especially for people with disability and their family and friends, as well as parents of young children.

Highlights in the Brisbane program include a presentation of breakthrough technology from Kristee Shepherd at Making Strides, a discussion on the challenges of AT choices from Emily Steel at University of QLD, as well as Lloyd Walker from Tech4Life with a presentation on what to do when technology fails.

The clinical program will continue to be an excellent opportunity for Allied Health Professionals including Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to contribute to their professional development, as attendance at the program can qualify for CPD points.

Visitors to the exhibition will enjoy seeing more than 50 exhibitors displaying the widest range of products and services in assistive technology, mobility solutions, pressure care, employment support, disability care, accessible recreation/holiday ideas, modified motor vehicles and a lot more.

Those that will most benefit from attending this free event includes allied health professionals, people with disability and their family and friends, staff of retirement villages, nursing homes, home care services and community health, as well as interested members of the public.

KEY FACTS:

·         Free to attend | Free parking – only for visitors who pre-register online | 24 sessions in the clinical education program over two days | 50 exhibitors | 600 expected visitors | 7^th May 2015 – Brisbane, International Convention Centre

For more information, visit www.atsaindependentlivingexpo.com.au or call 1300 789 845.