Welcome to THRIVE 2021

Welcome

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.

Abstract submissions now open

About NEXT 2018

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

Wednesday
20 October
  • Pre-conference workshops
  • Exhibition build and bump in

02

Thursday
21 October
  • Exhibition opens
  • Opening and keynote address
  • Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
  • Welcome Reception

03

Friday
22 October
  • Group breakfasts
  • Exhibition
  • Keynote addresses
  • Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
  • College graduation

04

Saturday
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.

Layne Beachley

Closing Keynote Speaker

    Gihan Perera

    Opening Keynote Speaker

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      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!

      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.

      Thanks to our sponsors

      BEARTRAP

      Platinum Partner

      Major Partner

      Gold Partner

      Maurice blackburn

      Silver Partner

      ELASTOPLAST

      Bronze Partner

      Lounge and Coffee Cart Partner

      App and Tech Partner

      SLEEPMAKER

      Stationery Partner

      Volunteer

      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.

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      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:

      BCEC

      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

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