
Welcome to THRIVE 2021

Don't just survive... THRIVE!
How do you overcome challenging times? What does it take to start to thrive?
In this post-COVID world, we need to establish and ingrain new and innovative ways to live, work and relate to each other.
The APA is proud to announce our newest conference, THRIVE 2021, which will provide a multi-faceted program to help you not just survive, but THRIVE in your professional life.
Our program
The APA Conference, NEXT 2018, will consist of a program combining three main themes, calling for abstracts in the following areas:
Practice—application or use of an idea, belief, or method within the practise of physiotherapy.
Business—the business of physiotherapy, focusing specifically on management and leadership within a physiotherapy business or workplace.
Education—building expert skills in the areas of learning, teaching, supervision and research with a focus on both patient and professional education.


Program Snapshot
01
20 October
- Pre-conference workshops
- Exhibition build and bump in
02
21 October
- Exhibition opens
- Opening and keynote address
- Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
- Welcome Reception
03
22 October
- Group breakfasts
- Exhibition
- Keynote addresses
- Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
- College graduation
04
23 October
- Exhibition
- Keynote addresses
- Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
- Closing plenary
- Conference Dinner

SPEAKERS
Keep an eye out for further speaker details as they are announced.
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REGISTER
With an expected audience of over 1500 and an exhibition of 100+ sponsors and exhibitors, THRIVE 2021 will bring together industry professionals from across Australia and promises to be an excellent learning and networking opportunity.
Registration will open on 1 March 2021.

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
The APA is excited to invite you to partner with us in presenting THRIVE 2021 Australia’s pre-eminent physiotherapy conference. Learn more about how and why you should sponsor or exhibit at THRIVE 2021 below.
Principal Partner

Where to stay during the conference
Looking for the right place to stay during the conference? We have got you sorted.
Ozaccom+ are the approved booking agency for accommodation and travel for this years’ conference. We have hand-picked a range of conference hotels available at a discounted rate for delegates, which are only available through Ozaccom+
Please click here for further information.

VENUE & LOCATION
Venue
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre opened in 1995, BCEC is owned by South Bank Corporation on behalf of the Queensland Government and is proudly managed by ASM Global. BCEC is one of Australia’s premier venues for events, exhibitions and conferences.
Find out more about the Centre and how to get there:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane 4101, Queensland Australia
- Telephone +61 7 3308 3000
- www.bcec.com.au
Places to visit in Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland– Australia’s second largest state by area. In addition to being the third most populous city in Australia, Greater Brisbane is the largest of Australia’s six capital cities by geographic area, occupying 15,842 sq km across South East Queensland. Find an inspiring collection of places to explore in and around Brisbane. From the natural pleasures of parklands to the urban appeal of art galleries – it’s right here. Wining and Dining. Urban village hotspots. Nights out on the town. Beds and boutique hotels, shopping and cinemas and everything in between.
Networking during the conference
The conference provides many opportunities to network and catch up with colleagues and friends.
Two highlights are the Welcome Reception and the Conference Dinner, a chance to dance the night away!