Supporting people with 22q11.2 Deletion or 22q11.2 Duplication Syndrome.
Awareness, Education, Community & Support
Celebrating 30 years
Sat, 25 Nov
|Nedlands
22q Family Meeting and Conference Perth Children's Hospital
22q Family Meeting and Conference Perth Children's Hospital $20pp for catering
Time & Location
25 Nov 2023, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Nedlands, 15 Hospital Ave, Nedlands WA 6009, Australia
About the event
Join us for the 22q Family Conference and Meeting at Perth Childrens Hospital. The day is an opportunity to hear from medical professionals, listen to lived experience stories and participate in breakout sessions.
$20pp for catering
9:00AM Registration
9:30AM Welcome - Dr Natasha Moseley (22q Clinic PCH)
9:45AM 22q Overview - Associate Professor Honey Heussler (22q Clinic QCH)
10:15AM General Paediatrics - What to look for, assessments etc - Dr Vinita Prasad (22q Clinic Brisbane)
10:40AM Morning Tea
11:00AM Lived experience plus education and schooling – Rhi Sugars, The Atypical Educator
12:00PM Anxiety, Mental Wellbeing - Associate Professor Linda Campbell (22q Minded Clinic)
12:40PM Q & A
12:45PM Immunology- Dr Natasha Moseley (22q Clinic PCH)
1:05PM ENT - Dr Hayley Herbert (22q Clinic PCH)
1:20PM Q & A
1:30PM Lunch and Breakout
- People with 22q Facilitated discussion
- Care4Parents (Dr Campbell) an open discussion
2:50PM Transition to Adult services - Rachel Collins (Transition Services PCH)
3:10PM Cardiology - Dr Steve Shipton (PCH)
3:30PM Speech & Language considerations - Dr David Gillett & Corina Gill (PCH)
4:00PM Genetic Counselling - Stephanie Broley (PCH)
4:20PM Q & A
4:45PM Close