Registrations open for Audiology Australia Online Conference to attendees at home and abroad

Dr Sophia Kramer, Professor of Auditory Functioning and Participation at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery of the Amsterdam University Medical Center will present at the online conference. Images: Audiology Australia. Registrations are open for the 2026 Audiology Australia Online Conference, which can be attended by members and non-members in Australia and internationally....

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✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable change — this is a conference registration announcement; clinical value depends on the sessions attended.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

An internationally accessible online conference format lowers barriers for audiologists worldwide to access continuing professional development and emerging research.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Audiology Australia 2026 Online Conference is now open for registration to domestic and international attendees.
02Dr Sophia Kramer (Amsterdam UMC) is a confirmed presenter; her work focuses on hearing function and everyday participation.
03Online format removes geographical barriers for Australian and overseas audiologists.
04No programme details, dates, or CPD credit information were provided in the announcement.
05The conference is organised by Audiology Australia, the national professional body.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

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The Audiology Australia 2026 Online Conference is open to registrants both in Australia and internationally.

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