Where and when will this conference be held?
InspirED 2021 will feature a range of online educational sessions between Monday 30 August to Wednesday 8 September. This will be complimented by a single day in-person event on Saturday 4 September across hubs in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Melbourne and Sydney hubs will be held online.
A full list of the conference sessions can be viewed on the conference program.
What if I can't join a live presentation?
All online sessions will be made available as a recording, unless otherwise specified on the program. Recordings will be made available within 24 hours of the live presentation end time, and this recording will be made available until 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 31 October 2021.
What sessions can I attend?
The majority of sessions are available to all participants; however, a handful of sessions are limited to selected registration types:
Mock Interviews: This session is open to First Year Students, Second Year Students and Newly Graduates only. Find out more information by clicking here.
ConnectED: This session is open to Early Career Audiologists and Interns only. Find out more information by clicking here.
How do I access this conference?
Once you register for the conference, you will be sent online access details for the InspirED 2021 Portal. The portal will be where you can access live presentations, recordings of live presentations and associated assessments.
Further details about the in-person event day will be sent closer to the date.
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.
Once you register, you will be sent further information about what you will need to do to access the online conference sessions.
You will need to use Google Chrome as your internet browser for the InspirED 2021 Portal.
Internet tips and tricks
We will be working with speakers to ensure we can provide the best online outcome for participants; however, unfortunately we are unable to control your internet.
If you are having issues with your internet connection while using the InspirED 2021 Portal, please try the following:
What time zone is the conference being held in?
The times of online live presentations are in AEST time (ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC/TAS). The InspirED 2021 Portal will be updated to the time zone you choose upon login.
In-person event days are in the time zone of the relevant location.
How do I access recorded presentations?
Once you register for the conference, you will be sent online access details for the InspirED 2021 Portal. The portal will be where you can access recordings of live presentations and associated assessments.
How can I ask questions during this conference?
If the presentations are live, there will be time allocated for Q&A. Please email any unanswered content-related questions to events@audiology.asn.au.
If the presentation is recorded, content-related questions can be sent through to events@audiology.asn.au.
I am an AudA member, can I use my online learning vouchers for InspirED 2021?
Please note, you will not be able to use your vouchers for this online conference.
If I am a CPD Advantage subscriber, do I have access to this conference?
Yes! CPD Advantage subscribers will receive a discount on registration rates. Please click here to view registration details.
Can I sponsor this conference?
Yes, we welcome your support. Contact events@audiology.asn.au if you are interested.
I am an Audiology Australia student member, do I need to obtain CPD points?
AudA student members do not need to obtain CPD points. If you would like to receive a certificate of attendance, you will need to complete the assessments associated with sessions you attend.
I am an Audiology Australia intern member, do I need to obtain CPD points?
AudA intern members do not need to obtain CPD points. If you are completing your internship within the July 2021 - June 2022 cycle, you can request a certificate of attendance to submit towards your CPD points once you have completed your internship. If you would like to receive a certificate of attendance, you will need to complete the assessments associated with sessions you attend.
How many CPD Points can I obtain for this conference?
CPD Points are calculated on the basis of 1 point per hour.
The number of CPD Points you earn is based on the number of presentations you complete and on completion of relevant assessments including quizzes and reflective statements.
What do I need to do to obtain my CPD Points?
To obtain CPD Points, you are required to do the following:
1. Engage in a minimum of 75% of each session you are viewing
2. Complete relevant assessments, including reflections and quizzes, by 11:59pm (AEDT time) on Sunday 31 October 2021. 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 to obtain my CPD Points?
No, you do not need to watch all presentations to receive CPD Points. You will just need to watch and complete the relevant assessments for the presentations you would like to obtain points for.
I've watched a live presentation, how do I find the associated assessment?
You will need to log on to the InspirED 2021 Portal with your access details to find the associated assessment once you have watched a live presentation - assessments for live presentations will not be emailed to you. Further information on accessing these assessments will be sent to you with your InspirED 2021 Portal login details.
I've watched a recorded presentation on the InspirED 2021 Portal, how do I find the associated assessment?
Assessments for recorded presentations will be located in the InspirED 2021 Portal. Further information on accessing these assessments will be sent to you with your portal login details.
When will my CPD Points appear in my CPD Diary?
CPD Points will be uploaded into your diary in two rounds:
Will I receive a certificate of attendance if I am not an Audiology Australia Member?
If you are not an Audiology Australia member, you will receive a certificate of attendance to be provided by the end of November 2021. If you would like to receive a certificate of attendance, you will need to complete the assessments associated with sessions you attend. The certificate of attendance will be a single document that outlines all sessions you have successfully completed assessments for.