Who is hosting this Conference?
This online Conference is a collaboration between Audiology Australia and the New Zealand Audiological Society.
Where and when will this Conference be held?
This is a virtual Conference that you will be able to access from home – giving us the opportunity to bring together professionals from all over the world. We recommend you use a computer or laptop to access the Conference (see question 5 below for more information on technology requirements).
The Conference will be held between 20 April – 21 June 2020. Each week will have a new program, which you will be able to view on the Conference website.
What is the format of this Conference?
The Conference will be held between 20 April – 21 June 2020. Each week will have a new program that will showcase a variety of Sessions you can virtually attend.
Sessions will be made up of individual presentations, as detailed on the program. For information about how long each presentation will go for, please click here to view the program. Each presentation will differ in length and will be in the format of either live and/or pre-recorded lectures, seminars, workshops, panel sessions, journal clubs and grand round discussions.
If a presentation is live, the time will be available in the program. Pre-recorded presentations will be available between 9am Monday - 11pm Sunday (AEST time), unless otherwise specified.
Workshops that are on offer throughout the program will have limited space available to enable an interactive experience. If a workshop books out, you will be added to a waitlist and advised if we are able to repeat the workshop at another time.
How do I access this Conference?
Once you register for the Conference, you will be sent online access details for the Trans-Tasman Online Conference 2020. The online platform will be where you can access pre-recorded presentations, recordings of live presentations and associated assessments.
Live presentations will be held through the Zoom presentation, and invitations to join live presentations will be sent through to your email by 5pm the day before. Please make sure you check your spam folder for this email!
What technology do I require to participate in this online Conference?
You will need to have access to the internet to participate in this Conference.
If you have access to a computer or laptop, it is recommended that you use these devices to enhance your virtual Conference experience.
For live presentations, you will need access to the Zoom program. If your internet connection drops out, simply use the same Zoom link to join the relevant presentation again. You will not be required to have a camera on your device, as participants will just be required to have access to audio settings.
Once you register, you will be sent further information about what you will need to do to access the online Conference Sessions.
Zoom tips and tricks
We will be working with speakers to ensure we can provide the best online outcome for participants while using the Zoom program; however, unfortunately we are unable to control your internet.
If you are having issues with your internet connection while using Zoom, please try the following:
How do I access the pre-recorded presentations?
Once you register for the Conference, you will be sent online access details for the Trans-Tasman Online Conference 2020. The online platform will be where you can access pre-recorded presentations, recordings of live presentations and associated assessments.
What time zone is the Conference being held in?
The Conference will consist of a combination of pre-recorded and live presentations to make up different Sessions. The pre-recorded presentations can be accessed anytime during the week that the associated Session is being held.
The times of live presentations will be clearly outlined on the program, detailing the time for New Zealand as well as all states in Australia.
NZST = New Zealand time
ACST = NT / SA / Yancowinna County time
AEST = ACT / NSW (except Yancowinna County) / QLD / TAS / VIC time
AWST = WA time
What if I can't join a live presentation?
A recording of the live presentation will be made available within 24 hours of the live presentation end time, and this recording will be made available until the end of the week of the associated Session.
How can I ask questions during this Conference?
If the presentations are live in Zoom, there will be time allocated for Q&A. If your questions are not answered during the live presentation, the speaker will answer them via email post-presentation. Please email any unanswered content-related questions to events@audiology.asn.au.
If the presentation is pre-recorded, content-related questions can be sent through to events@audiology.asn.au.
Do I register for the entire Conference or for a single Session?
You can choose to register for the entire online Conference or an individual Session.
If you register for the online Conference, you will be able to choose which Sessions you will be attending when you register. Sessions will run between 9am Monday - 11pm AEST Sunday, and you must be registered by 3pm AEST on the Friday of a Session week to ensure we can add this Session to your registration.
Do you have group pricing for this online Conference?
You can purchase a staff development package for 10+ staff. Please email events@audiology.asn.au to find out more information.
What if I miss out on a spot to attend a Workshop?
The Workshops have a limited space available to enable an interactive experience. If a workshop books out, you will be added to a waitlist and advised if we are able to repeat the workshop at another time.
I am an AudA member, can I use my online learning vouchers for the online Conference?
Please note, you will not be able to use your vouchers for this online Conference.
Can I sponsor this Conference?
Yes! Contact events@audiology.asn.au if you are interested.
How many CEP/CPD Points can I obtain for the Conference?
CEP/CPD Points are calculated on the basis of 1 point per hour.
The number of CEP/CPD Points you earn is based on the number of presentations you complete and on completion of relevant assessments including discussion groups, quiz and reflective statements.
What do I need to do to obtain my CEP/CPD Points?
To obtain CEP/CPD Points, you are required to do the following:
1. Engage in a minimum of 75% of each live/recorded presentation you are viewing
2. Complete relevant assessments, including reflections and quizzes, by 11:59pm (AEST time) on the Sunday of the associated Session week. Where a quiz is the assessment, you must complete the quiz with a 75% pass rate.
Please note, no extensions or exceptions are permitted if you are unable to complete the relevant assessments within this time frame.
Do I need to watch all presentations in a Session to obtain my CEP/CPD Points?
No, you do not need to watch all presentations in a Session to receive CEP/CPD Points. You will just need to complete the relevant assessments for the presentations you would like to obtain points for.
I've watched a live presentation on Zoom, how do I find the associated assessment?
You will need to log on to the online platform with your access details to find the associated assessment - assessments will not be emailed to you.
I've watched a pre-recorded presentation on the online platform, how do I find the associated assessment?
You will need to make sure you have played pre-recorded presentation videos through the online platform (rather than through YouTube). Once you have played this through the platform, the assessment will appear for you.
When are the assessments for each week due?
Please see the following deadlines for each Session's associated assessment due date.
Teleaudiology (available for full conference): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 21 June 2020
Cochlear implantation decisions (Week 3): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 10 May 2020
Children with multiple disabilities (Week 3): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 10 May 2020
Advanced amplficiation (Week 4): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 17 May 2020
Working with older adults (Week 5): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 24 May 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Week 5): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 24 May 2020
Complex cochlear implant cases (Week 5): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 24 May 2020
Vestibular assessments (Week 5): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 24 May 2020
Amplification and cognitive decline (Week 6): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 31 May 2020
Infant diagnostics (Week 6): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 31 May 2020
Paediatric counselling (Week 6): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 31 May 2020
My Hearing explained (Week 6): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 31 May 2020
Holistic hearing care across the life span (Week 7): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 7 June 2020
Children and hearing loss: amplification and education (Week 7): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 7 June 2020
Speech perception assessments (Week 7): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 7 June 2020
Addressing the psycho-social impacts of hearing loss (Week 7): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 7 June 2020
Effective tinnitus management (Week 8): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 14 June 2020
Empowering your clients (Week 8): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 14 June 2020
Reimagining aural rehabilitation (Week 8): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 14 June 2020
Auditory Processing Disorder (Week 9): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 21 June 2020
Business planning post COVID-19 (Week 9): assessments due by 11:59 AEST on Sunday 21 June 2020
When will my CEP/CPD Points appear in my CEP/CPD Diary?
AudA Members
CPD Points will be uploaded into your diary within 10 business days of completion of a Session.
NZAS Members
NZAS Members will be required to upload supporting evidence within the NZAS website to obtain CEP Points. Please note, certificates of participation will be provided by the end of July 2020. The certificate of participation will be a single document that outlines all Sessions you have completed.