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Audiology Australia WA Conference to cover various topics and have a WA focus

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Six professional headshots in a grid: three men and three women, several wearing glasses, against neutral and brick backgrounds.
✦ PlateSix professional headshots in a grid: three men and three women, several wearing glasses, against neutral and brick backgrounds.

Speakers at AudA's 2026 WA Conference are, from left, top, Professor Michael Gluth, Prof Louise Hickson and Glenn Johnson. Bottom, from left, Hannah McPierzie, Wenbo (Chris) Zhou, and Myriam Westcott. Images: AudA. Audiologists will explore practical clinical challenges, emerging evidence and multidisciplinary approaches at the Audiology Australia WA Conference in Perth in December ....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a conference announcement; clinicians interested in professional development should note the event for CPD planning.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Regional professional gatherings like this help Australian audiologists stay current with clinical advances and build peer networks, which can indirectly improve patient care standards.

✦ Key Points ✦
  1. 01Audiology Australia's 2026 WA Conference has a Western Australia regional focus.
  2. 02Confirmed speakers include Prof Michael Gluth and Prof Louise Hickson, both internationally recognised in audiology.
  3. 03Programme will cover practical clinical challenges alongside emerging topics in the field.
  4. 04Event is relevant to audiologists and hearing practitioners based in or connected to Western Australia.
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