Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy Workshop (GPRA) 2019
Date and time
Location
Princess Alexandra Hospital
199 Ipswich Road Woolloongabba, QLD 4102 AustraliaRefund Policy
Description
****SORRY! THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!***
Dinner tickets for guests are still available.
WAITLISTS:
A waitlist is available for Speech Pathologists, just go to the register page and click "Join Waitlist". You will be notified if a spot opens up.
For all others who would like to go onto a waitlist, please email Sandra at the PA Research Foundation with your name, contact details, and which ticket you'd like to waitlist for.
The Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy (GPRA) Workshop aims to provide participants with current trends and practices in post-laryngectomy rehabilitation, including voice, pulmonary and olfaction rehabilitation.
This two-day course is composed of a series of lectures, cadaver demonstrations and patient demonstrations. It is of interest to anyone wishing to expand clinical knowledge of the laryngectomy patient.
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Otolaryngologists / Head and Neck Surgeons / Residents
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Speech Pathologists
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Head and Neck Oncology Nurses
The registration fee includes attendance at the two-day workshop, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea during official programmed breaks, an equipment sample pack, one ticket to attend the official workshop dinner on Thursday 31 October 2019, and return transfers to the MERF centre (for cadaver demonstration) on Friday 1 November from Princess Alexandra Hospital.
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
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Dr Richard Dirven
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Dr Scott Coman
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Prof Theo Gregor
For additional information about the speakers and workshop please see the GPRA Academy and Metro South Health GPRA Workshop websites and the GPRA Flyer.
ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS
Quest Hotel Woolloongabba - 130 Logan Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Phone: (07) 3873 3000 / Quest Email / Quest Website
A discount off the current rates is given to attendees/guest speakers of a PA Research Foundation event. Book via phone or email and mention the PA Research Foundation to receive the discounted rate of $135 to $255; secure parking, wi-fi, and bottled water upon arrival are included.
Other local accommodation options - Booking.com Website
The Mantra South Bank / The Wellington Apartment / Hotel Chino
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For more information please contact Kelli Hancock, Speech Pathology Department, email / 07 3176 7425.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Transport and/or parking costs getting to the Princess Alexandra Hospital on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November are not included in the registration fee. Additional information: How to get to the PA Hospital and Parking.
The registration fee DOES include return transportation from the Princess Alexandra Hospital to the MERF Centre on Friday 1 November.
How can I register and pay?
Register through Eventbrite and pay with a credit card, cheque, or direct deposit.
- Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard/Amercian Express): Register and pay online via Eventbrite and pay with a credit card.
- Cheque: Register via Eventbrite and at the payment dropdown menu select "pay by cheque". Make cheque payable to "PA Research Foundation" and on the reference/memo line include "TFSpeechPth Participant Surname". Please post to: PA Research Foundation, PA Hospital, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102.
- Direct Deposit: Register via Eventbrite and at the payment dropdown menu select "pay by cheque". Pay via direct bank deposit to: Account Name: PA Research Foundation Operation Account / BSB Number: 064-000 / Swift Code: CTBAAU2S / Account Number: 10393277 / Reference: "TFSpeechPth Participant Surname".
**Please note that your registration will not be completed until the PA Research Foundation has received the funds.
What's the cancellation / refund policy?
If you have to cancel your registration, you can do so through Eventbrite, or by contacting Sandra at the PA Research Foundation: email / 07 3176 2359. Refunds will be processed using the same method of payment used to pay for the registration.
- Registrations cancelled on or before 31 September 2019 will receive a full refund.
- Registrations cancelled between 1-18 October 2019 will receive a 50% refund.
- Registrations cancelled after 18 October 2019 are not entitled to a refund.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No need for a printed ticket. Just save the ticket to your mobile to have scanned at the registration desk upon arrival.
Organised by
Organiser of the BRISBANE GPRA workshop 2023 in conjunction with Global Postlaryngectomy Rehabilitation Academy and The Netherlands Cancer Institute:
Kelli Hancock email / 07 3176 7425.