Neuro-Oncology Rehabilitation Workshop

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Key topics
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Highlights

Expert presenters from across Australia
Current neuro-oncology research and clinical practice
Interactive workshops and practical learning
Networking with peers and industry experts
Insights into multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation
Program Highlights

Key topics include

Neurosurgical updates on brain and spinal cancer
Management following radiation therapy
Cognitive rehabilitation
Brain tumour rehabilitation
Bladder and bowel care in spinal cancer rehabilitation
Lived carer experience
Exercise and cancer rehabilitation workshops
Pain management
Natural therapies in cancer care
Vestibular management

Workshop Agenda

Times are Gold Coast, Queensland (AEDT)

Time	Item
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM	Registration
09:00 AM - 09:15 AM	Acknowledgement to Country and Welcome to Southern Cross University Fiona Naumann, Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University
09:15 AM - 09:45 AM	Neurosurgical Update on Brain and Spinal Cancers Dr Christian Schwindak, Neurosurgeon
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Practical Management of Issues Post-Radiation Therapy Associate Professor Siddhartha Baxi Radiation Oncologist
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM	Sponsor presentations
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning tea
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	NDIS Natalie Albores, Disability Network Manager, St Vincent's Health NSW / Speech Pathologist
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Cognitive Rehabilitation Dr Kerryn Pike, Neuropsychologist
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM	Brain Tumour Rehabilitation Dr Krystal Song, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM	Bladder & Bowel Care in Spinal Cancer Rehabilitation Dr Lily Ng, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM	Sponsor Presentations
12:45 PM - 02:00 PM	Lunch, Networking and Sponsor Exhibitions
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM	Unmet Needs of Carers & Lived Carer Experience Diana Jones, Cancer Care Nurse and Dr Anuka Parapuram Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM	Workshop: Exercise for Cancer-related Peripheral Neuropathy Kellie Toohey, Clinical Exercise Physiology Rotating workshops: 30mins per room
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM	Workshop: Benefits of Exercise in Brain and Spinal Tumours Sarah McGuigan Exercise Physiologist Rotating workshops: 30mins per room
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM	Workshop: Gait Assessment and Spasticity Management in Cancer Rehabilitation Gabriela Fabri, Physiotherapist Rotating workshops: 30mins per room
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM	Afternoon Networking Refreshments To close off the day, we invite you to get to know one another while enjoying a beverage and some light canapes.

Times are Gold Coast, Queensland (AEDT)

Time	Item
09:00 AM - 09:35 AM	Natural Therapies in Cancer Associate Professor Janet Schloss, Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopath
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Pain in Cancer Professor Steven Faux, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Vestibular Management Dr Jacinta Foster, Vestibular Physiotherapist
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Morning tea
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Speech and Swallow Dr Emma Finch, Speech Pathologist
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	AFRM Fellow & Trainee Case Presentations, followed by Panel Discussion Dr Anuka Parapuram, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist, Dr Evangeline Yang, Rehabilitation Advanced Trainee and Dr Dhuvi Muraliharan, Rehabilitation Advanced Trainee
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM	Workshop Wrap-Up, Closing Remarks and Feedback Dr Anuka Parapuram Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist and Dr Krystal Song, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist
12:45 PM - 01:00 PM	Farewell and Boxed Lunches Provided

Discounted accommodation offer

To support attendees travelling to the workshop, we are pleased to offer access to a special accommodation room rate at Rydges Gold Coast Airport, conveniently located just minutes from Southern Cross University's Gold Coast Campus.

Once you have completed your workshop registration, you will receive information on how to access the discounted accommodation offer, including booking instructions and any applicable promotional code.

We encourage attendees to secure their accommodation early, as availability is limited and subject to demand.

View the details on pricing below.

Booking options

Ticket Category	Price (AUD)	Coupon
RMSANZ Member Fellows (Member number required)	500.00	RMSANZ_M
RMSANZ Trainees (Member number required)	325.00	RMSANZ_T
Allied Health and Nursing (Ahpra registration number required)	250.00	ALDH_APA
Non-Members and General Public	650.00	PUBLIC
University Students (student ID required)	175.00	STUDENT
Southern Cross University Academics (staff ID required)	175.00	SCU