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Riding the Wave 11th Biennial National Conference 2014

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CONFERENCE HANDBOOKWednesday 27 - Saturday 30 August 2014

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia

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Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) 2014

CONTENTSWelcome Address from National President ..................................................................................................................................5Welcome from Conference Committee ........................................................................................................................................6Conference Sponsors ...................................................................................................................................................................8 Exhibitor Listing ...........................................................................................................................................................................9Conference Opening ..................................................................................................................................................................10Pauline McGregor Memorial Address ........................................................................................................................................11Keynote Speakers ......................................................................................................................................................................13National Speakers ......................................................................................................................................................................14Exhibition Floor Plan .................................................................................................................................................................16Conference Program .............................................................................................................................................................17-22

General Program Poster Presentations Post-Conference Workshops

Social Functions .........................................................................................................................................................................23General Information .............................................................................................................................................................24-25

Registration Desk Exhibition Trade Display Name Badges Catering and Dietary Requirements Conference Abstracts Conference Sessions Photographs Poster Presentations Speakers’ Preparation Room Social Media Messages Mobile Phones Child Care Conference Accommodation

Venue Information ....................................................................................................................................................................26

Venue Maps ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29, 31

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WELCOME ADDRESS FROM NATIONAL PRESIDENTWelcome,

On behalf of Early Childhood Intervention Australia, I would like to warmly welcome you to our 11th Biennial National Conference with the theme ‘Riding the Wave: Navigating the Tide of Change’. It is also a time for us to celebrate the achievement of reaching the 20th anniversary of ECIA being a national entity.

The National body of ECIA was built by committed and passionate individuals who had a vision for national collaboration and information sharing. This energy continues 20 years later with this Conference demonstrating the ongoing commitment of State and Territory Chapters to having a national voice.

Since the theme was decided upon two years ago, there have been ongoing developments and challenges experienced and, in many instances, overcome in the early childhood environment at both federal and state levels. This is an exciting time for the disability sector, as with change, comes opportunity.

With the commencement of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in all States (except Queensland), this is a prime time for us to meet to share research and experiences, to take up a renewed challenge to continue to provide quality services in all aspects of our work with children with disability or developmental delay, and their families. Quality practice must continue while we navigate the waters of the unknown and assist in the plotting of the course for both current and future children and their families. ECIA has made a commitment to support the organisations involved in the trial sites of the NDIS and has built a strong relationship with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to ensure that the quality early intervention field we are proud of here in Australia, and the children and families we support, have a voice at the table where critical decisions and changes are discussed.

It is pleasing to note that Early Childhood Intervention Australia’s National Conference is now considered one of the key professional development opportunities for practitioners working with young children with disability or developmental delay, and their families.

High calibre international and national Keynote speakers have been carefully selected to meet the need for up-to-date information on areas of current early childhood intervention practice as well as initiatives such as the NDIS. The changing environment of the early childhood intervention sector highlights the need for organisations and individual practitioners to continue to learn from the lessons of others, to ensure sustainability and the capacity to adapt. It is vital for families to have a clearer understanding of quality early childhood intervention to enable them to make informed choices, and for the capacity of mainstream services to be built to ensure the inclusion and participation of children with disability and developmental delay. Papers targeting all of these areas are woven within the conference program.

I hope that you enjoy all aspects of the conference, from keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, posters and workshops to meetings and networking opportunities and that it will stimulate your thinking, engage you in rich discussions, provide opportunity to reflect on your own practice and recharge your passion for the area.

I would like to extend my thanks to the ECIA (Queensland Chapter) Conference Committee for their hard work and dedication in bringing you such a high-quality professional development experience.

I look forward to sharing this time with you, learning with you and being available to discuss areas that you would like ECIA to further advocate on your behalf.

See you in Melbourne in 2016!

Denise Luscombe National President - Early Childhood Intervention Australia



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WELCOME FROM CONFERENCE COMMITTEEThe ECIA (Qld Chapter) welcomes you to the 11th Biennial ECIA National Conference 2014 and to the beautiful sunny city of Brisbane Queensland.

In August 2012 at the 10th Biennial ECIA conference, it was announced that Brisbane would host this biennial national event in 2014. Queensland last hosted this conference in 2000 where I was a participant and somewhat younger. It has been a busy two year journey for the ECIA conference committee who have worked tirelessly to bring this conference to you on this special day.

Since 2012 the conference committee has met regularly to ensure that this conference will be a memorable and rewarding experience for every delegate.

As time has passed we have been able to successfully tick off jobs from our ‘to do list’. Our list was expansive and we are proud to say that we have done our best to have:

üHigh quality, enthusiastic, entertaining, thought provoking, innovative international and national speakers

üAmazing exhibitors and trade table displays that are friends and families of the ECIA community with a demonstrated strong commitment to support our community

üSecured a highly acclaimed world recognized venue for this event. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) was named Australia’s best venue at the Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) Conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 9th 2014.

üPartnered with a number of organisations who have a strong identity with Early Childhood Intervention Australia and have become sponsors of this conference.

üOver 80 highly acclaimed national and international professionals in the field of early childhood intervention who will present their work and research

üAn amazing ultimate dining experience for our delegates. BCEC Executive Chef, Martin Latter’s lifelong ‘fresh is best’ philosophy is the inspiration behind the Centre’s award winning catering. The Centre makes a priority of sourcing only the highest quality of local, seasonal produce, working personally with local farmers and produce specialists to deliver an excellent dining experience for our guests.

ü A fun and entertaining social events program where our interstate and national visitors can experience the relaxed lifestyle and sun soaked beauty of Brisbane while connecting with old friends and meeting new ones from the ECIA community.

üArranged a wide range of stylish accommodation options for our delegates to choose from to ensure their stay in Brisbane is comfortable and relaxing.

üCreated a stimulating and versatile program with diversity of ideology and practice that will reinvigorate, recharge and renew your passion for early childhood intervention.

So we are now ready to launch:

The 11th Biennial ECIA National Conference for 2014. Riding the Wave – Navigating the Tide of Change Are you ready?

Our Conference Committee look forward to meeting with each of you over the coming days and may you all enjoy The 11th Biennial ECIA National Conference: 27th – 30th August 2014 from Brisbane Australia.

We invite you to rise to the challenge and “Ride the Wave.”

With fond regards Sandra SchuptarChair of the Conference Committee


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Conference Organising Committee

About Early Childhood Intervention Australia

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) provides a national focus and forum, promotes the public profile of early childhood intervention, facilitates effective liaison and advocacy in the community, and fosters quality information and service provision. Services include organisation of seminars and workshops and a national conference every two years.

ECIA has a chapter in each state and the ACT. The National Council coordinates activities across Australia with two representatives from each chapter.

You will find information on how to join ECIA at www.ecia.org.au.

National Councillors

ACT Sue Davies Maryanne Pease

NSW Trish Hanna Susan Macgillycuddy

QLD Sandra Schuptar Deb Smith

SA Ros McAuley Linda Williams

TAS Rowena Wilkinson Tracey Deayton

VIC Anoo Bhopti Sue Hall

WA Denise Luscombe Louella Frost

Sandra Schuptar

Deb Smith

Darren Greenway

Melissa Farrell

Bernie Dickson

Neal Vickers

Katie Bartholomaeus

Tracy Cronin

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CONFERENCE SPONSORSThe ECIA 11th Biennial National Conference 2014 Organising Committee would like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors.

Conference Dinner Sponsor - KPMG

KPMG is proud to support the Early Childhood Intervention Australia 11th Biennial National Conference. With extensive experience across the human services sector, we work with governments and community bodies to help shape the development and delivery of policy and services supporting the most vulnerable members of our community. Our local experience and expertise is enhanced by KPMG’s extensive global networks, providing access to cutting-edge ideas and innovative thinking across the human services domain.

Contact: Liz Forsyth, National Sector Leader - Health, Ageing and Human Services Address: 10 Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Tel: +61 2 9335 8233 | Fax: +61 2 9335 7001 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.kpmg.com/au

Session Sponsor of Families and ECI professionals - as collaborative learners Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

Our department aims to enable vulnerable Queenslanders to improve their lives by investing, providing and partnering in effective and innovative services. In doing so, we will help realise the Queensland Government’s commitment to be Australia’s best public service.

To achieve better outcomes for the community, we will provide and fund support and services to people most in need. Our priorities include:

• strengthening Queensland families and protecting at-risk children • strengthening disability services • linking support services for seniors, youth and women • driving reforms that deliver value for money and manage public investment well • reducing red tape and making it easier to do business with the department.

Tel: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) Website: www.communities.qld.gov.au

Session Sponsor - Dianne Fuglsang

The Mount Ommaney Special School /ECDP Parents and Citizens are proud to support the 11th Biennial ECIA National Conference. The parents acknowledge the remarkable work that ECIA is involved in in raising the profile of families with young children with disabilities and the necessity for increase knowledge and understanding when working with families.

Mount Ommaney Special School and the ECDP are proud to display the outstanding art work of the students of their school for the enjoyment of the delegates of this conference.

Tel: 3717 6888 Website: www.mtommanespecs.eq.edu.au

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EXHIBITOR LISTING by Booth Number

1 Technical Solutions Australia2 Apikali3 Swingz n Thingz

4 & 5 Leave it to Leslie6 Wilkins International Pty Ltd7 Down Syndrome Association of QLD8 Hawker Brownlow Education9 Noah’s Ark

10 TUH11 CAP Educational13 Sensory Matters14 Educational Experience15 Cerebral Palsy Alliance16 Education Program for Infants and Children Inc.17 Autism Behavioural Intervention Queensland

EXHIBITOR LISTING by Company Name in Alphabetical Order

17 Autism Behavioural Intervention Queensland2 Apikali

11 CAP Educational15 Cerebral Palsy Alliance7 Down Syndrome Association of QLD

14 Educational Experience 16 Education Program for Infants and Children Inc.8 Hawker Brownlow Education

4 & 5 Leave it to Leslie 9 Noah’s Ark

13 Sensory Matters 3 Swingz n Thingz1 Technical Solutions Australia

10 TUH6 Wilkins International Pty Ltd

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CONFERENCE OPENING

MC - Mark Hunter

Mark Hunter is the World Champion of Public Speaking for 2009. He won this title at the Toastmasters International Convention held in Connecticut (USA). This competition attracts over 35,000 competitors from around the world. Mark comes from Brisbane, Australia. A Toastmaster since 1994, he is passionate about Toastmasters, believing in the organization’s capacity to provide personal and professional development in communication and leadership.

Mark was a school principal for 32 years. Now he owns a business as an executive coach and trainer. He trains organizational leaders in the science of coaching for performance development. He also presents keynotes, workshops and educational sessions for organizations at home and abroad as well as training in the area of public speaking and presentation skills for individuals and small groups. He has recently published his book on Leadership which is available on http://www.vividpublishing.com.au/voiceofthebonsai/ .

Mark had a water skiing accident in 1975, and has since used a wheelchair. He is a strong advocate for people with a disability, particularly children. He has just completed his second term as a member of the State Disability Council (QLD).

He has persisted when times were tough, and persevered when those around him would have him do otherwise. He is both an optimist and a risk taker. He has travelled the world, is passionate about life and lives it accordingly.

For more information about Mark, visit www.markhunter.com.au.

Opening Welcome

Hi my name is Kunal Nimkar, I am 13 years old and half way through Grade 8 at Runcorn State High School. My hobbies include gaming, eating and watching videos on YouTube.

I have travelled to various cities with my family such as Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mumbai, Agra, Sydney and Melbourne. I have Cerebral Palsy but this has not stopped me from travelling around the world. I have always had a deep fascination for cars. My favourite TV shows are Top Gear and Master Chef. My goal is to get a University Degree that will help me live an independent life. I am often judged by my physical disability and I love to prove people wrong with my academic achievements.

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PAULINE McGREGOR MEMORIAL ADDRESSThe Pauline McGregor Memorial Address was first established at the 7th ECIA Biennial National Conference in Adelaide in 2006. Pauline McGregor was one of the founding members of Early Childhood Intervention Australia and was the convenor for the 2006 conference at the time of her sudden death. ECIA has chosen to remember and to honour Pauline’s contribution to early childhood intervention by inviting the ECIA Presidents to have an address at each biennial conference that explores the history and development of early childhood intervention in Australia.

In• 2006: Christine Johnson: The theme was ‘robust hope’• 2008: Tim Moore: Early Childhood Intervention in a new universal early

childhood service system• 2010: John Forster: The challenge of belonging; early childhood intervention

at the crossroads of parenting, early childhood and disability services• 2012: Dr Tim Moore - Rethinking early childhood intervention services:

Implications for policy and practice• 2014: Denise Luscombe: What’s in a Word?

What’s in a word? The 2014 Pauline McGregor address will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the development of the national body of ECIA by reflecting on the past, present and future of one word. One word that is often misunderstood. One word that can have multiple meanings. One word that can look different but actually be the same. One word that can bring professionals together but just as easily divide them. One word full of questions . One word that creates answers. One word that continues to offer opportunity and challenge in the future of early childhood intervention.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Professor Barry Carpenter, OBE, PhD

Professor Barry Carpenter is Honorary Professor at the Universities of Worcester (UK), Limerick (Ireland), Hamburg (Germany), and Flinders, (Australia). He holds the International Chair in Special and Inclusive Education.

In a career spanning more than 30 years, Barry has held the leadership positions of Academic Director, Chief Executive, Principal, Headteacher, Inspector of Schools and Director of the Centre for Special Education at Westminster College, Oxford. In 2009, he was appointed by the Secretary of State for Education as Director of the Children with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Research Project. Since completing that research, Barry has overseen the development of a national project developing on-line training materials for teachers of children with severe, profound and complex learning disabilities.

The author of over 100 articles on a variety of topics in special educational needs, he has won the prestigious Times award for his co-edited book ‘Enabling Access’. With Jo Egerton and Carolyn Blackburn, he has prepared the first British and European text on the education of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. He is currently writing a book on “Children with Complex Needs.” Barry lectures nationally and internationally. In 2013, he gave lectures in Kuwait, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Russia and Norway. He is currently acting as Lead Consultant to the South Australian Department of Education and Children’s’ Services.

He has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Societies of Arts and Medicine, and was awarded an O.B.E. by the Queen for services to children with special needs. Barry has 3 children – one a teacher, one an occupational therapist, and a daughter who has Down’s Syndrome and now has a home of her own.

Mark S. Innocenti, PhD

Mark is Director of the Research and Evaluation Division at the Center for Persons with Disabilities, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and an Associate Professor in Psychology in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University. Mark has over 30 years of experience working with infants and young children at-risk and with disabilities and their families through multiple research and model demonstration projects.

He has served as Principal Investigator on a number of research projects including the ten-year Longitudinal Institute on the Effects and Costs of Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities, the Bilingual Early Language and Literacy Support (BELLS) Project, and the Cache County site of the National Children’s Study. Mark has worked on demonstration and training projects that have examined areas such as social interaction, child transition, naturalistic intervention, parent-child interaction, and service systems. He has conducted research and evaluation on various aspects of home visiting and preschool intervention services.

Mark is an author of the book “Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners.” Mark is one of the developers of the PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) parent-child interaction observation measure and the HOVRS (Home Visit Rating Scales) an observational measure of home visiting practices. Mark is a past President for the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and served on the Board of Directors for CEC and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). He is a member of the Academy of Zero to Three Fellows.



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Professor Manfred Pretis, MSc, PhD

Born in 1961, Manfred Pretis has studied psychology and special education (PhD) in Austria. He has many years experience working in the field of parent guidance in Early Intervention and within (governmental) diagnostic settings for vulnerable children (which families are eligible for which service).

Manfred is a Professor of Trans disciplinary Early Childhood Intervention at Medical School Hamburg (www.medicalschool-hamburg.de), a member of the Board of the European Association on Early Childhood Intervention (Eurlyaid- EAECI) and a member of the coordinating board of the International Society on Early Childhood Intervention (ISEI).

He is a coordinator of several European projects in the field of Early Childhood Intervention and is specifically interested in 3 areas:

a) Professional training (www.precious.at, www.ebiff.org, www.early-intervention.eu) b) Children in the context of mentally vulnerable parents (www.strong-kids.eu) c) Implementation of ICF-CY in early preventive services (www.icf-training.eu)

Manfred is also an author of many books of diverse topics (www.reinhardt-verlag.de).

NATIONAL SPEAKERS

Dianne Fuglsang

Dianne is the mother of four daughters, the youngest of whom has an undiagnosed, severe intellectual disability.

She is a Life and Founding Member of the Association for Children with Disability, Tasmania (ACD Tas) and served on their Board for twelve years. Since retiring as President of the Board two years ago, she has continued to take a keen interest in and advocate informally for families of children and young adults with disability.

She represented Tasmania on the Steering Committee of Children with Disability (CDA) which is the national peak body representing children and young people with disability and their families.

Much of her time is devoted to the issues affecting families of young adults with disability. She has served for eight years on the Board of Montagu Community Living, the accommodation service which manages the home in which her daughter lives. She is at present Vice President of Montagu.

Apart from her children and her six grandchildren, other interests include helping others gain confidence in public speaking through Rostrum Australia. She is at present Secretary of her local club and is a representative on the State Council of Rostrum Tasmania.

Other interests include spending time hibernating with her husband on the east coast of Tasmania at their holiday house, reading, playing mah-jong, and walking the couple’s chocolate labrador - Albert. She also admits to an unhealthy obsession with the puzzle sudoku.


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Professor Suzanne Carrington

Suzanne has lectured in undergraduate and postgraduate education at University of New England, Armidale and QUT, Brisbane. She led the Staff College, Inclusive Education in Education Queensland (2002-2004) while on secondment from QUT. In her role as Director of the Staff College, she led and facilitated professional learning to support the development of a more inclusive approach to culture, policy and practice in schools. She regularly presents at education conferences in Australia and internationally and has a range of publications. She leads a number of research and consultancy programs in schools in Australia and overseas. She is passionate about working with teachers, students and parents to develop more inclusive and ethical approaches to teaching and supporting children in their school communities.

Bruce Sullivan

Renown author of “Rippa! How To Have The Energy Of A Four Year Old Almost Every Day” and “Hannah’s Christmas Gift,” Bruce Sullivan is a father to two teenage children. His life is evidence of what he teaches from the platform, with his time shared with family and friends, business and the community (and in that order).

Second to his family, his personal passions centre on education and making a positive difference through his work in both business and in the community. He is one of only a few speakers in the world who is currently an owner of businesses outside of speaking, bringing that direct experience to the conference platform and to the boardrooms of private and public sector organisations in Australia and around the world.

By combining his experiences with family, business and the community, Bruce brings a refreshing and practical response to the issues that affect all three and their impact on each other.

Professor Cate Taylor BAppSc, PGradDipHlthSc, PhD, FSPA

Cate has a joint research appointment at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and The University of Western Australia. She has extensive professional experience in the health, higher education and research sectors and holds national advisory roles in the development and evaluation of early childhood services. She works in partnership with government agencies and the community to create and share knowledge that improves services and supports for positive child development, confident and capable families and strong supportive communities.

Cate began her career as a speech pathologist, working primarily with young children, whose language impairments were largely unexplained. Her motivation for choosing this career was her belief that children’s ability to communicate is one of their most important developmental achievements. It builds a foundation for everything that is to come; their personal relationships, their education, their careers and their ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities that life presents. Some 30 years later, Cate and her colleagues are at the forefront of research in children’s language development and language impairment.

In her keynote address, Cate will share the latest research in language development and language impairment and what it means for prevention and intervention in early childhood services and supports.



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CONFERENCE PROGRAMThe following program is current at the time of printing and is subject to change.

1000-1500

1500-1700

1700-1900

0730-1730

0830-1030

0900-0940

0940-1020

1020-1030

1030-1100

1100-1240

1A - Inclusion: In Schools,

Childcare and Kindergarten

Programs

Room: Plaza Auditorium

Chair: Katie Bartholomaeus

1B - Natural Settings for

Intervention for Young Children

Room: Meeting Room P6

Chair: Rosalyn McAuley

1C - Capacity Building of the

Sector Workforce


Chair: Sue Davies

1D - Capacity Building of the

Sector Workforce


Chair: Susan Macgillycuddy

1E - Access and Participation in

Community


Chair: Darren Greenway

1F - Capacity Building of the

Sector Workforce (International)


Chair: Tracy Cronin

1G - Families and ECI

Professionals as Collaborative

Partners

Sponsored by Department of

Communities, Child Safety and

Disability Services


Chair: Rowena Wilkinson

1100-1130

Generic behavioural support

planning for children with

Autism transitioning to school

Dr Wendi Beamish, Griffith

University

Conceptual framework guiding

routines-based intervention

practice and evaluation

Nicole Mahar, EPIC Centre

Title and speaker to be

announced

Bridging the Research Practice

Gap: Therapy Interventions - Is

our practice evidence based?

Anoo Bhopti, La Trobe University

Joining in - everybody's

business: Capacity building for

inclusion

Jennifer Kemp & Ethel McAlpine,

Lifestart Cooperative Ltd

Developing the diagnostic

protocol for infant and toddler

abuse and neglect

Professor Cecilia Essau,

University of Roehampton, United

Kingdom

Early intervention for mental

health

Celia Rae, Hunter Insititute of

Mental Health

1135-1205

Transition of children with

disabilities into early childhood

education and care centres

Dr Jane Warren, University of

Wollongong & Include Me, Big Fat

Smile

Natural Models for Intervention

for Young Children. Using

Intensive Interaction as an

approach to supporting young

children in developing

communication and

understanding communication in

an early childhood development

program

Janee Williamson, Education

Queensland

Partnership and the NDIS - What

it means for ECI and the way we

work

Anna McCracken, Early Childhood

Intervention Australia (VIC

Chapter)

Early intervention services

training and mentoring: A

dynamic person centred

approach to maintaining a high

standard of service

Helen Griffiths, Autism

Association of Western Australia

Early Childhood Intervention: An

integrated and multi-disciplinary

approach

Karen Adcock, Caboolture Child

Health & Annemarie Dawkins,

Caboolture Early Years Centre

Capability building on

community early intervention

program for infants and children

in Singapore

Dr Winnie Goh, KK Women's &

Children's Hospital, Singapore

Collaboration for improved

outcomes: How early childhood

professionals can work in

partnership to support children's

mental health and wellbeing

Amanda McAtamney, Hunter

Institute of Mental Health

1210-1240

One vision: Building consensus

about inclusion across multiple

stakeholders

John Forster, Noah's Ark Inc.

Parents' values and opinions of

early storybook reading and

current home reading practices

Michelle Brown, University of

Canterbury

Maintaining and utilising

expertise and the NDIS: Not so

much robust hope as robust

need!

Associate Professor Christine

Johnston, University of Western

Sydney

Back to basics: Increasing

awareness of Autism in

indigenous communities in

Western Australia

Rebekah Renwick, Autism


Partners in change: Achieving

more inclusive outcomes for all

Ellen Dubber, Early Childhood

Intervention Australia (NSW

Chapter)

The importance of training,

motivating and validating

Paraeducators

Teresa Haney, Tracy Infant Center

Investigating attachment and

young children with complex

needs

Samantha Bernardo, University of

Sydney

1240-1340

1340-1510

1340-1420

1420-1500

1500-1510

AFTERNOON KEYNOTE SESSION

Room: Plaza Auditorium, Plaza Level

Chair: Mark Hunter

** Please note: Conference Program is subject to change

WEDNESDAY, 27 AUGUST 2014

REGISTRATION & TRADE EXHIBITION

Room: Plaza Auditorium Foyer, Plaza Level

WELCOME RECEPTION

Venue: Plaza Auditorium Foyer, Plaza Level

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE OPENING


Chair: Mark Hunter

MORNING TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION


KEYNOTE PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST 2014

0830-0900

CONFERENCE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION, WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND OPENING ADDRESS

MC: Mark Hunter

Speakers:

Sandra Schuptar, ECIA Conference Chairperson

Denise Luscombe, National President, Early Childhood Intervention Australia

Kunal Nimkar

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN


Developmental Parenting: Effective strategies to engage parents in supporting their children's development

Mark S. Innocenti, Utah State University



Riding the wave of Inclusive Education: Views from the parents

Professor Suzanne Carrington, Queensland University of Technology

LUNCH, POSTER PRESENTATION & TRADE EXHIBITION



It’s all about us: One family’s story of developing successful partnerships with professionals

Dianne Fuglsang

Ten surprising discoveries about typical and atypical language development in the first decade of life

Professor Cate Taylor, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

ECIA 11th Biennial National Conference 2014 Conference Program (last updated 19-08-14)

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMThe following program is current at the time of printing and is subject to change.


1510-1540

1540-1720



Programs


Chair: Melissa Farrell

2B - Natural Settings for

Intervention for Young Children


Chair: Anoo Bhopti


Sector Workforce


Chair: Darren Greenway

2D - Families and ECI


Partners


Chair: Tracy Cronin

2E - Access and Participation in

Community


Chair: Deb Smith

2F - Inclusion: In Schools,


Programs





Partners



Disability Services


Chair: Rowena Wilkinson

1540-1610

Home is where the heart is:

Strengthening the guiding

relationship to remediate ASD

Nerida Maclean & Bronwyn

Parsons, Connect and Relate for

Autism Inc.

Doing research in 'real settings':

Evaluation of the implementation

of the Routines-Based Early

Childhood Intervention (RBECI)

Dr Carolyn Hughes-Scholes,

RMIT University

Support, learn and grow: A

graduate's journey in community

based early childhood

intervention

Carla Jaffe & Samantha Tavrou,

EPIC Centre

Parents: True partners and

participants in learning

Teresa Haney, Tracy Infant Center

NDIS: The first 12 months.

Noah's Ark's experience in the

Barwon region

Val Johnson, Noah's Ark Inc.

The experiences of teachers

teaching children with Down

Syndrome in the early years of

schooling

Amanda McFadden, Queensland

University of Technology

Maximising both the efficacy and

the 'take-up' of services: A

framework for early childhood

intervention service delivery

Dr Tim Moore, The Royal

Children's Hospital

1615-1645

Creating opportunities through

partnerships for community

inclusion

Charmaine Atkins, Family Insight

Inc., Robyn Callinan, Weston

Public School & Teineka Silva,

Hunter Prelude

Contemporary Applied

Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for

Children with Autism Spectrum

Disorders

Melissa Mackay, Autism

Partnership

Developing key worker skills

and knowledge in early

childhood intervention

Stacey Alexander, Noah's Ark Inc.

Sing and Grow Together:

Powerful collaborations between

professionals and families in

early intervention

Allison Fuller, Sing & Grow

Australia

Disability funding in an

individualised, market-based

environment: Lessons from the

Department of Social Services'

early intervention programmes

Kerrie Delves & Paul Miller, The

Department of Social Services

The importance of belonging

Ally Bruce, Noah's Ark Inc.

Possibilities and potential:

Collaboration at first point of

entry to ECIS

Jackie Brien, Department of

Education and Early Childhood

Development

1650-1720

Distracted Body, Distracted

Mind: Keeping distracted kids

engaged in the classroom

Dr Fiona Jones & Erin Kelly, OCC

Therapy

Working with young children

with ASD in natural settings in

the ACT

Jude Griffiths & Elise Jordaan,

Autism Service Therapy ACT

Improving home visit practice:

The HOVRS tool

Mark S. Innocenti, Utah State

University

Growing Together: The working

partnership between parents and

professionals in an early

intervention program for

children with hearing loss

Jessica Balfour-Ogilvy & Carolyn

Fitzgibbon, Hear and Say

The social inclusion of children

in everyday activities: A novel

approach to measurement and

its application for children with

hearing loss

Dr Gabriella Constantinescu, Hear

and Say & First Voice

Inclusive food exploration and

cooking for children with Autism

Carly Nickerson, Autism


I need you to give me more than

blowing bubbles: What parents

want from Autism therapists

Amelia Edwards, Flinders

University

1900-2300

0800-1700

0830-1030

0830-0835

0835-0900

0900-0940

0940-1020

1020-1030

1030-1100

Family centredness in Early Childhood Intervention: From myths towards evidence

Professor Manfred Pretis, Medical School Hamburg

Changing Children - Changing Services? The moving landscape of Early Childhood Intervention

Professor Barry Carpenter, University of Worcester


OPENING ADDRESS AND KEYNOTE SESSION


Chair: Mark Hunter

WELCOME AND HOUSEKEEPING

MORNING TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION


AFTERNOON TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION


CONFERENCE DINNER

Venue: Kookaburra River Queens



FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST 2014

PAULINE McGREGOR MEMORIAL ADDRESS

Denise Luscombe, National President, Early Childhood Intervention Australia




1100-1240



Programs


Chair: Melissa Farrell

3B - Inclusion: In Schools,


Programs


Chair: Anoo Bhopti


Sector Workforce


Chair: Susan Hall

3D - Families and ECI


Partners


Chair: Denise Luscombe

3E - Families and ECI


Partners



3F - Universal Access to Home,

Education and Care Settings


Chair: Neal Vickers



Partners



Disability Services


Chair: Sandra Schuptar

1100-1130

Learn through play and routines

Sue Davies, Education and

Training Consultant

The iPad: Is it just a Fad?

Phillipa Enright, Education

Queensland

Linking schools and early

childhood: An overview of the

Peninsula Early Learning

Strategy - Pilot Project

Felicity Day & Marilyn James,

Education Queensland

Getting the best from

individualised funding: Families,

information and decision making

Associate Professor Christine

Johnston, University of Western

Sydney & Dr Fiona Papps,

Australian College of Applied

Psychology

Are we forgetting parent

occupations?

Anoo Bhopti, La Trobe University

Making the inclusion of all

children in child care and early

learning services a reality

Marlene Fox, Early Childhood

Australia (VIC)

1210-1240

A child's sense of self and

inclusion in early childhood

settings

Dr Karen Stagnitti, Deakin

University

Leading change: iPad

integration in an early childhood

setting

Sarah Thomas

Community, Connect,

Collaborate. Oi! Oi! Oi!

Suzanne Becker & Lilly Wicks,

Lifestart Cooperative Ltd

Community approaches to

responding to the Australian

Early Development Index

Lynden Lauer & Dr Mary Lincoln,

Office for Early Childhood

Education and Care

Overcoming the challenges of

collaborative planning with

families

K. Braithwaite, North West

Specialist Services & Celeste

Clancy, Scope

Tele-Practice: Delivering early

intervention and audiology

services to families in rural and

remote areas

Michelle Ryan, Hear and Say

1240-1320

1320-1600

1320-1400

1400-1545

1545-1600

1600-1700

0930-1045

1045-1115

1115-1230

1230-1330

Improving the learning outcomes for young children with Fetal

Alcohol Spectrum Disorders


Overcoming the tyranny of

distance: Delivering services to

families of children with ASD in

rural and remote locations

Dr Jill Ashburner & Valerie

Preston, Autism Queensland

Making services transparent: The usage of ICF-CY as a tool of

participation


Using the PICCOLO tool to support strengths-based parenting


Secret Men's Business... A

father's perspective on

parenting

Bruce Sullivan

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Drama as pedagogy in early

childhood

Belinda Berrington, The Song

Room, Tracy Cronin, Lynda

Fincham & Jim Green, Mount

Ommaney Special School

Involving families in designing

changes to ECI services

Sarah Watt, Noah's Ark Inc.

When it comes to goal setting,

professionals shouldn't hold all

the cards: The Family Goal

Setting Tool - ASD Version

Judy Jones, Autism Queensland

1135-1205

Supporting the use of

iPads/tablets in schools and

community settings for

individuals with ASD

Sarita Slater, Autism Association

of Western Australia

PANEL DISCUSSION

Professor Barry Carpenter, Dianne Fuglsang, Mark S. Innocenti, Professor Manfred Pretis, Bruce Sullivan & Professor Cate Taylor

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CLOSING


Chair: Mark Hunter

LUNCH

Don't forget the siblings

Dianne Fuglsang

Making services transparent: The usage of ICF-CY as a tool of

participation




Improving the learning outcomes for young children with Fetal

Alcohol Spectrum Disorders


MORNING TEA

0930-1230

LUNCH, POSTER PRESENTATION & TRADE EXHIBITION


Your Best You... With the attitude, energy and resilience of a four year old almost everyday!

Bruce Sullivan, Your Best You

Workshop 1


Workshop 2


SATURDAY, 30 AUGUST 2014

Workshop 3


CLOSING DRINKS & TRADE EXHIBITION


CLOSING REMARKS

Mark Hunter, World Champion Speaker, Trainer and Coach

Using the Coach Approach in

early intervention

Jacqui Snider, Scope Victoria


support learn grownEPIC Inc

EPIC Training at a Glance:Below is a snap shot of some of the training options that EPIC can tailor to your organisation

The The Routines-Based Interview (RBI) and Participation Based Outcomes Training Module has been designed to support Early Childhood Intervention agencies and Key Workers to complete the The Routines-Based Interview with families. Key Workers will be supported in translating information produced from RBIs into participation based outcomes/goals for families’ Individual Family Support Plans. Fidelity with McWilliam’s model (2010) is clearly examined in the context of case studies featuring audio-visual demonstrations and transcripts. Embedded within this training is a focus on reflective practice.

The Reflective Practice and Documentation Training Module has been designed to support Early Childhood Intervention practitioners and Early Childhood Educators to build on their reflective practices processes and documentation. Reflective practice at an individual and team level will be explored. Agencies will be supported to identify quality improvement questions related to effective reflective practice within their own context.

The Child and Family Outcome Training Module has been designed to support Early Childhood Intervention agencies and Key Workers carry out efficiently and effectively the collection of Child and Family Outcomes. These outcomes are conceptually and empirically posited to be directly associated with child and family participation in early childhood intervention programs. Additionally, agencies are supported to identify quality improvement and accountability questions related to child and family experiences and outcomes. Embedded within the Child and Family Outcomes Training is a focus on reflective practice within a trans-disciplinary Key Worker model.

Is your organisation thinking about ways to change ahead of theNDIS to demonstrate alignment with evidence-based practice, and state and national frameworks?

Is your organisation looking to sharpen tools to promote effective transdisciplinary practice in the context of working within families’ everyday routines?

Are you concerned about the ways you assess quality in your service and how you document and deliver outcomes for children, families, communities and practitioners?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, EPIC can support you with bringing urgency and purpose to your organisation! EPIC will provide training and support tailored to your organisation’s individual landscape.

Alongside our research partners at RMIT University, we have an ongoing commitment to evaluation and training/consultation in the context of a Routines-Based Early Childhood Intervention (RBECI) model of practice. All training has been developed and tested by a team of psychologists with clinical and educational/developmental expertise.

For more information visit www.epic.edu.au

Making the most of every encounter to promote positive child, family, community

and practitioner outcomes.

Childhood Intervention:Routines-Based Early


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POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Poster Title Presenter

Using the VEYLDFs in an early intervention setting with a group therapy focus - A quality project Paula Antonio & Tania McGuire, Irabina Childhood Autism Services

Toilet Training. A systematic approach for young children with a developmental delay Debbie Atkins, Disability Services - Child and Youth Service

Toilet Training. Management of difficulties for young children with a developmental delay Debbie Atkins, Disability Services - Child and Youth Service

Building Resilient Children and Families: Perspectives from an early intervention program for children with hearing loss Jessica Balfour-Ogilvy, Hear and Say

The Goannas Group: A 'School Readiness' program for pre-schoolers with ASD Alexander Brown, Autism Association of Western Australia

Facilitating language and social communication in children: Can early childhood educators improve their skills with training?

Halina Campbell & Trudy Van Meggelen, Royal Children's Hospital & Aspasia Stacey Rabba, University of Melbourne

Building blocks for learning success Belinda Fisher & Vikki Rose Graydon, CHI.L.D. Association

Sensory patterns in children and strategies for learning Christina Hamilton, Mount Ommaney Special School

Governance in early childhood intervention services: A parent's perspective Kylie Kaletta

Addressing perceived determinants to improve early childhood care for development (ECCD) practices of caregivers of 0-5 year children in a rural community in Anuradhapura district: Evidence based health promotion interventions in Sri Lanka

Jhddr Kumara, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

A collaborative approach to self regulation in the classroom using the Sensory MATEs framework Emma Lewis & Justine Morgan, Therapy Focus

Developmental outcomes and predictors for a community-based early intervention preschool in Singapore Jackie Li Pui Wing, THK (Thye Hua Kwan) EIPIC Centre

Naturalistic functional skill-building, learning opportunities interventions for special education children in Botswana

Dr Nonofo Losike-Sedimo & Kerileng Dorothy Mpuang, University of Botswana

Professional training in Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI) Nerida Maclean & Bronwyn Parsons, Connect and Relate for Autism Inc.

Outcomes of consultancy efforts to build capability to enhance transdisciplinary practices in Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children in Singapore Mythra Mahesh, National University Hospital, Singapore

Animal Fun: Improving the motor skills and social skills of young children Sue McLaren, Curtin University

Readiness to change Mary McLennan, Fielding Graduate University

Partnering for improved outcomes - An ECIS capacity building initiativeAnna Ng, Manningham Community Health Services Ltd, Melanie Roberts, EACH Social and Community Health & Nadine Wendt, Biala Box Hill Inc.

Supporting and extending your child's communication Sue O'Brien & Danielle Simpson-Saxil, Woody Point Early Childhood Development Program

Development, readiness and vulnerability - Findings from the AEDI Anne O'Donnell-Ostini, University of New EnglandIs it Autism? Educating and empowering early childhood teachers and educators to identify signs of Autism in young children Miranda Over, Autism Association of Western Australia

Music helps us shine - Collaborations between music therapists and early childhood educators Melina Roberts, Dianella Community Health

Nurturing Firm Foundations: Cultivating caregiver attachment in infants with hearing loss Dr Andrea Simpson, Taralye & La Trobe University

Outcomes of consultancy efforts to build capacity to enhance family-centered practice in Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children in Singapore

Dr Chi Mei Soong, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, Singapore

The importance of partnerships between families and early childhood professionals Dr Jane Warren, University of Wollongong & Include Me, Big Fat Smile

Music helps us shine - Collaborations between music therapists and early childhood educators Melina Roberts, Dianella Community Health

Nurturing Firm Foundations: Cultivating caregiver attachment in infants with hearing loss Dr Andrea Simpson, Taralye & La Trobe University

Outcomes of consultancy efforts to build capacity to enhance family-centered practice in Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children in Singapore

Dr Chi Mei Soong, KK Women's & Children's Hospital, Singapore

The importance of partnerships between families and early childhood professionals Dr Jane Warren, University of Wollongong & Include Me, Big Fat Smile

Drama as Pedagogy in early childhood Tracy Cronin and Jim Green – Mount Ommaney Special School

Intensive Interaction and Phatic Communication Louise Ruzic, Mount Ommaney Special School



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POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - Saturday, 30 August 2014The post-conference workshops are optional and must be booked in addition to the conference registration. If you are interested in attending, please enquire at the Registration Desk in regards to availability as some workshops may be fully subscribed.

Making services transparent: The usage of ICF-CY as a tool of participation

Time 9:30am - 12:30pm (morning tea and lunch will be provided) Venue Meeting Room P6, Plaza Level, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Facilitator Professor Manfred Pretis, Medical School HamburgBased on the UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disability most western countries expressed their political will to implement the “International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability”. Most professionals and stakeholders welcomed the ICF or ICF-CY (for children and youth) as it allows an interdisciplinary view on a more holistic “Picture” (e.g. compared to ICD X) especially the aspects of activities/participation and environment facilitated new perspectives of support. However the unclear purposes, the number of items and coding processes still represent significant thresholds towards the implementation in Early Childhood Services. Within the seminar an electronic tool (www.icf-training.eu) is presented and concrete exercises are performed, as to how ICF-CY description, coding, assessment, documentation of processes and evaluation can be combined. As parents also have the right to use this tool and see the documentation process related to Early Childhood Intervention, the full participation of parents - using ICT-Tools - is discussed.

Based on training videos, the participants will be able to exchange knowledge about coding, assessment and evaluation processes based on ICF-CY.


Time 9:30am - 12:30pm (morning tea and lunch will be provided) Venue Meeting Room P7, Plaza Level, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Facilitator Mark S. Innocenti, Utah State University

This workshop builds on the keynote session that discussed Developmental Parenting. In this workshop you will learn:1. How to assess positive developmental parenting using the PICCOLO tool.2. How to score the PICCOLO.3. How to incorporate the PICCOLO into your practice.4. How by observing what parents already do to support early development you can improve your practices to better support strengths-based parenting.

Early parenting interactions are so strongly related to children’s development and later academic success (Bornstein, 1998; Hart & Risley, 1995) that many interventions focus on parenting interactions. To better understand early parenting and to guide and evaluate parenting interventions, a practical measurement tool is needed. The Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO™) was designed as a practical tool, quickly learned and easily used, with strong psychometric properties. The PICCOLO measures “developmental parenting” behaviours that predict children’s long term outcomes, both for typically developing children and for children with disabilities (Innocenti et al., 2013; Roggman et al., 2013).

The PICCOLO is a checklist of 29 observable, developmentally supportive parenting behaviours with children ages 10-47 months in four domains. It is a positive, practical, versatile, culturally sensitive, valid and reliable tool for a practitioner that shows what parents can do to support their children’s development. PICCOLO helps practitioners observe a wide range of parenting behaviours that help children develop over time — an approach known as developmental parenting. Parenting strengths - what the parent already believes is important to do and is comfortable doing with his/her child - are a valuable resource for increasing the developmental support available to young children. Incorporating PICCOLO into your practice will increase your focus on parenting strengths to help you expand your practice and that will lead to improved parenting and child outcomes.

Improving the learning outcomes for young children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Time 9:30am - 12:30pm (morning tea and lunch will be provided) Venue Meeting Room P8, Plaza Level, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Facilitator Professor Barry Carpenter, University of WorcesterCurrently there is little guidance available to teachers and early childhood interventionists, on how to educate and develop young children with FASD. This lack of guidance and training means that learning goals remain largely ill-matched to the unique learning profile of young children with FASD.

The presentation reports a study undertaken at the University of Oxford, which identified that teachers were ‘pedagogically bereft’ in relation to students with FASD. The study gave starting points for profiling personalised learning in this child group, and illustrated how key strategies, rooted in evidence based, inquiry focused practice, can offer a helpful framework for planning learning.

This study builds on an earlier piece of research specifically focused on Early Childhood settings (Building Bridges to Understanding) for which the presenter was the Director, and Carolyn Blackburn the researcher.

Both studies are now blended as part of the first international text which looks specifically at classroom teaching of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Blackburn, Carpenter & Egerton, 2012). More specifically the interdisciplinary nature of intervention with children with FASD is fully considered in a new book, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Carpenter, Blackburn and Egerton, 2013) launched in Australia in October 2013. Extracts from both texts will be incorporated in this workshop.


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SOCIAL FUNCTIONSWelcome Reception

Date Wednesday, 27 August 2014 Time 5:00pm - 7:00pm Dress Code Smart Casual Venue Plaza Auditorium Foyer, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Cost One ticket is included with Full Registration categories only Additional tickets can be purchased for $55.00 per person at the Registration Desk

The Welcome Reception promises to be a relaxed, informal opportunity for the conference executive to welcome you to the conference. It will be an excellent opportunity to network with other delegates and speakers as well as being able to visit the exhibition, enjoy the remarkable art work from the students of the Mount Ommaney Special School and enjoy canapés, drinks and entertainment.

Entertainment by Ian Lynch Ian Lynch is an internationally recognised classical guitarist. He is originally from Liverpool and has performed for and delighted many with his music at varied events around the world.

Conference Dinner

Date Thursday, 28 August 2014 Time 7:00pm for 7:30pm departure Dress Code Smart Casual Venue Kookaburra River Queens Departure from Eagle Street Pier at Eagle Street, Brisbane Cost Tickets can be purchased for $90.00 per person at

the Registration Desk

The Conference Dinner is the perfect opportunity to network and socialise with colleagues and peers whilst enjoying a unique view of Brisbane City aboard one of Brisbane’s iconic attractions.

Enjoy the spectacular and memorable experience of a luxury evening river cruise aboard an authentic paddle-wheeler. Combining elegant dining, live entertainment, and undeniably the most breathtaking views of Brisbane, cruising with Kookaburra River Queens is an unforgettable experience.

Entertainment by Jay Karhunen & Richard Oddie Jay has been singing and playing guitar since his teens. He has been involved with various CD projects and musical ventures. He also writes and co-writes material.

Richard Oddie started playing guitar at age 17 and primarily studied Classical music. He has recorded many albums over the years and is involved extensively in Gospel music. His repertoire includes Contemporary, Fingerstyle, Classical and Jazz.

Richard and Jay have a wide repertoire of music covering artists from the Beatles to U2, Fleetwood Mac to Carole King as well as various other artists and their own original material.

The ECIA Conference Committee invites all our presenters and delegates to join us for a relaxing dining evening on the Kookaburra Queen. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet and talk with our keynote speakers during this unique and spectacular dining experience.



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GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration Desk

The Registration Desk is located in the Plaza Auditorium Foyer, Plaza Level of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Registration Desk Hours

Wednesday, 27 August 2014 3:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday, 28 August 2014 7:30am – 5:30pm Friday, 29 August 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday, 30 August 2014 9:00am – 1:00pm

The Conference Secretariat can be contacted on-site on 0458 298 120 during the above desk hours.

Exhibition Trade Display

The exhibition area is located in the Plaza Auditorium Foyer, Plaza Level of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Exhibition Hours

Wednesday, 27 August 2014 3:00pm – 7:00pm Thursday, 28 August 2014 7:30am – 5:30pm Friday, 29 August 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm

Name Badges

All conference attendees are required to wear their name badges at all times during the conference. Access to the conference sessions, the exhibition area, refreshment breaks and Welcome Reception will only be permitted to those delegates wearing an ECIA name badge as this is your official entry pass.

Catering and Dietary Requirements

Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas will be served in the exhibition area during the conference. If you have pre-arranged special dietary requirements, they will either be catered for in the main catering choices or a special plate will be made available to you.

Conference Abstracts

Conference abstracts from presentations featured in the Conference Program are available to download from the conference website at www.eciaconference2014.com.

Conference Sessions

All plenary and concurrent sessions will take place in the Plaza Auditorium and Meeting Rooms P6-11, Plaza Level of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please refer to the venue floor plan and conference program for further details, as well as signage displayed throughout the conference area.

Photographs

Please be aware that photographs taken during the conference may be used in future ECIA publications.

Poster PresentationsPoster presentations will be on display for the duration of the conference within the exhibition trade display in the Plaza Auditorium Foyer, Plaza Level of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Poster presenters will be available during lunch breaks to discuss their posters and address any queries.

http://www.eciaconference2014.com


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Speakers’ Preparation RoomThe Speakers’ Preparation Room is located on the Concord Level of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is important that all speakers check-in to the Speakers’ Preparation Room no later than two (2) hours prior to the commencement of their speaking session. An audio visual technician will be available to assist with presentations and advise of any further instructions.

Social MediaConference delegates are encouraged to utilise social media throughout the conference. Don’t forget to use the conference hashtag #ECIA.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/eciaq Facebook: www.facebook.com/eciaqld

MessagesA message board is located adjacent to the Registration Desk. All conference attendees are asked to check the message board at regular intervals for messages and announcements as they will not be personally delivered.

Mobile PhonesAs a courtesy to others, please ensure your mobile phone is switched off or on silent mode when you are in sessions.

Child CarePlease note that no official arrangements have been made for child care during the conference. Please check with your hotel as they may be able to assist you with babysitting services during your stay.

Conference Accommodation

Hotel ibis Brisbane

27-35 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3237 2333

Mantra South Bank Brisbane

161 Grey Street, South Bank QLD 4101 Tel: +61 7 5665 4450

Oaks Casino Towers

151 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Tel: +61 7 3017 4900

Oaks Festival Towers

108 Albert Street, Brisbane QLD 4001 Tel: +61 7 3027 8800

Rydges South Bank Brisbane

9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Tel: +61 7 3364 0800

Please note that delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements between these hotels, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at South Bank and the Kookaburra Queen at Eagle Street Pier. Please refer to pages 29 and 31 for venue maps and for more information on public transport.

Names and phone numbers of taxi companies: Yellow Cab Co – 13 19 24 Black & White Cabs – 133 222

https://twitter.com/eciaq

http://www.facebook.com/eciaqld



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VENUE INFORMATIONBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Corner of Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Grey Street Entrance. South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia Tel: +61 7 3308 3000 Fax: +61 7 3308 3500 Website: www.bcec.com.au

Parking

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre provides undercover parking for 1,500 vehicles with direct lift access to the centre’s convention and exhibition facilities. Car park entrances are via Merivale Street and Grey Street.

The automated parking system allows you to enter and exit the car park using your credit card. The fast pay initiative works by inserting your credit card on entry, then again on exit through the automated exit lanes. This makes exiting the car park an easier, faster process.

Public Transport

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s central city location is convenient for visitors with easy and direct access to an efficient citywide transport network of buses, trains, taxis and the river’s high-speed regular catamaran service. The city to airport Airtrain operates from the South Brisbane train station, adjacent to the Convention Centre.

Taxi

The international and domestic airports are only a 20-minute taxi ride from the city centre and the Convention Centre. Dedicated taxi ranks are centrally located at the arrivals area in front of the Brisbane Airport international and domestic terminals. Expect to pay around AUD40.00 for a trip from the airport to the Convention Centre.

Train

There are two train stations within a five-minute walk of the centre. South Bank Station is accessed from Tribune Street and South Brisbane Railway Station is adjacent to the Convention Centre in Grey Street.

Airtrain

Catch the Airtrain from South Brisbane station to Brisbane’s international and domestic airports. Tickets are available for this service from the Client and Visitors Services Centre located in the main foyer.

Bus Services

South Bank is serviced by two bus stations: The Cultural Centre Station on Melbourne Street and the South Bank Busway Station corner of Colchester and Tribune Streets, South Bank. A free city loop bus service circles Brisbane’s CBD including South Bank.

Wheelchair Access

All meeting rooms within the centre are wheelchair accessible. There is access to all levels by ramp or lift. Temporary ramps are available for access to stages if required. Please advise the Registration Desk if you require temporary ramps.

Wireless Internet

All conference attendees can stay connected to the web and emails via the free wireless internet service which is available throughout the venue.

Casual wireless internet is available at no cost to ECIA 11th Biennial National Conference 2014 attendees. For access, please connect to the BCEC Link, no password will be required. Please note the access is designed for web browsing and checking web-based email. It is not designed for accessing VPNs or downloading large files.

http://www.bcec.com.au


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ECIA Queensland Chapter wishes to sincerely thank all the presenters and delegates for your enthusiastic participation and committed attendance at the 11th Biennial ECIA National Conference.

We look forward to seeing you all again at the 12th Biennial ECIA National Conference which will be held in Melbourne, Victoria, 2016.

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