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Reflexology Association of Australia

National Conference 2022

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Program

RAoA Conference

All times are stated in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Brisbane

Friday, 21 October 2022

16.00pm to 17:30pm

Registrations Open

Level 1 The Waterview Room, Komo Hotel, Redcliffe

17:30pm to 19:30pm

Welcome Reception
(included in the full delegate registration)
Level 1 The Waterview Room



Saturday, 22 October 2022

07:30am to 08:00am

8am to 8.15am

OPTIONAL Qi Gong

Welcome to Country


Both on Suttons Beach

08:00am to 08:45am Registration and Trade Tables Level 1 The Waterview Room

09:00am to 09:30am

Opening Ceremony
Welcome to conference and housekeeping
Level 1 The Waterview Room

09:30am to 10:30am

GREG TREVENA
Introducing Mango Myrtle and Pineapple Myrtle - 2 new Australian essential oils
Level 1 The Waterview Room
10:30am to 11:00am Morning Tea and Trade Tables The Waterview Room
11:00am to 12 noon ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
RAoA Board
Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
12:00pm to 13:00pm Lunch and Trade Tables The Waterview Room
13:00pm to 14:00pm DR CAROL SAMUEL
Pain clinical reasoning - A nerve reflexology perspective
Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
14:00pm to 15:00pm

MARGIE BRAUNSTEIN (via Zoom)
Peace in Practice

Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
15:00pm to 15:30pm Afternoon Tea and Trade Tables The Waterview Room
15:30pm to 16:30pm KRISTY HOLLIS
Herbs for Health & Healing
Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
16:30pm to 17:30pm

JOHN BANCROFT 

Body Reflexology

Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
17:30pm to 17:40pm Closing of Day Lvl 1 The Waterview Room

 


18.45 for 19.00 to 22:00 Dinner (optional extra)
The Komo
Level 1 The Waterview Room
Woody Point, Redcliffe


 Sunday, 23 October 2022

08:00am to 09.00am Registration and Trade Tables  Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
09:00am to 09:30am  Welcome & Housekeeping  Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
09:30am to 10:30am SUE EHINGER
Experiences with Facial Reflexology
 Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
10:30am to 11:00am  Morning Tea and Trade Tables  The Waterview Room
11:00am to 12:noon

MARIA VOULGARAKIS (via Zoom)
Forearm and hand care, and protection

Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
12:00pm to 13:00pm Lunch and Trade Tables The Waterview Room
13:00pm to 14:00pm

SONIA BAILEY (via Zoom)
Metamorphosis 

Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
14:00pm to 15:00pm GREG BANTICK
Caring for the care giver
Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
15:00pm to 15:30pm Afternoon Tea and Trade Tables The Waterview Room
15:30pm to 16:00pm Major Raffle Draw and Prizes, Trade Tables close 4pm Lvl 1 The Waterview Room
16:00pm to 16:30pm Closing Ceremony  
17:00pm Conference handover and farewell Lvl 1 The Waterview Room

 

Continuing Professional Training (CPT) Activity 4

CPT points will be awarded to delegates for attendance at the Conference, up to 20 points for the two days participation.

Full two days including AGM

20 CPT

Full two days excluding AGM

15 CPT

One day including AGM

10 CPT

One day excluding AGM

5 CPT

AGM only (in person)

AGM only (virtual via Zoom)

5 CPT

2 CPT

Pre and Post Conference workshops will also earn CPT points, see workshop information for specific details.

PRE and POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP - 20th and 21st October 2022

Title of workshop - Pain management in female reproductive health

Trainers: Dr Carol Samuel and Barbara Scott

Carol SamuelTime: 9:00 – 17:00 hrs both days

Venue: Women’s Space, 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate, 4017

My colleague, the world-renowned specialist and infertility expert Barbara Scott and myself Dr Carol Samuel, holder of the first and only PhD in reflexology and pain management will offer a joint workshop combining our 50+ years of experience.

Together we will review the painful aspects of female reproductive health, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and ovarian cysts. We will offer you an insight into the causes, symptoms and diagnosis together with both medical and reflexology approaches to its management, including a combination of both classic and nerve reflexology.

Cost of the workshop: AU$ 460

To register for this workshop: https://www.reflexmaster.co.uk/courses


ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Registration

Conference registration will open from 4.00pm to 5.30pm Friday, 21 October 2022 at the Komo Hotel Redcliffe, Brisbane, and 8.00am Saturday for anyone not able to attend Friday.

All Conference registration payments MUST be paid in full by closing date (29 September) of the Conference through the online registration process or by contacting RAoA Accounts This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No payments will be accepted at the venue for registration.

Delegates are encouraged to sign-in at the registration table as early as possible to have their name confirmed on the registration list, collect lanyard name badge, delegate bag and Conference handbook.

Delegate Identification

Delegates are required to wear their lanyard name badge at all times during the Conference and show the badge when entering the event.

Trade and Exhibitor Tables

Trade and exhibitor tables will be available over the two days of the Conference, including the opportunity to purchase RAoA merchandise. Put aside time during morning and afternoon tea breaks or lunch to browse and shop.

8:00am – 5:30pm Saturday, 22 October 2022
8.00am – 4.00pm Sunday, 23 October 2022

Located at Level 1 – The Waterfront Room, Komo Hotel, Redcliffe

Annual General Meeting (AGM) – RAoA Chair and Board Directors

The Chair and Directors will report to members on current initiatives, financial status and management of actions/events impacting members. Opportunity for questions and answers.

Where applicable the appointment of Board/Director positions will be advised.