The Educators of Deaf Students Association Inc (EDSA Inc) on behalf of The National Association of the Australian Teachers
of the Deaf Inc. (NAATD Inc.) invites you to Brighton Beach, Sydney, during the 10th to 12th July 2009 to participate in
the 25th "Australian and New Zealand Conference for Educators of the Deaf"(ANZCED). The venue is the Novotel, Brighton Beach
overlooking Botany Bay, 18km from the Sydney CBD and 5 minutes from Sydney Airport surrounded by beach, cafes and restaurants.
The ANZCED 2009 Organising Committee has been working to ensure that a comprehensive and stimulating program, that has significant
practical relevance, is presented to cater for all professionals and parents associated with the education of Deaf and Hearing
Impaired children. We are sure you will be pleased with the program format which includes specialist workshops on the Friday
and keynote addresses and concurrent paper presentations on the Saturday and Sunday.
We would like you to contribute to the conference by submitting a paper for the concurrent
sessions, prepare a poster or contribute to the trade exhibition.
We encourage you to come to Sydney in July 2009 and enjoy the company of your colleagues and friends from both Australia,
New Zealand and from overseas. Join us on the Friday following the workshop sessions for the Welcome Reception and then
join all participants on the Saturday morning for a wholesome breakfast with the Opening and Keynote presentations – and
the good news is that all of this is included in the registration fee. Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch will also be provided
on the Saturday and Sunday. An optional dinner will be held on the Saturday evening.
The Organising Committee firmly believes presentations will demonstrate to educators how to achieve "Real Learning - Real
Outcomes, Foundations for Life" (our theme for ANZCED 2009), for our deaf and hearing impaired students.
A warm welcome awaits you at beautiful Brighton Beach next July for ANZCED 2009.
ANZCED 2009 Conference Goals
The National Association of Australian Teachers of the Deaf (NAATD) has set the following goals for the ANZCED 2009 conference:-
- To provide opportunities for conference participants to explore current practical experiences, knowledge and research associated
with the education of deaf and hearing impaired children,
- To present a topical conference that features expert national and international presenters who will present on best practice
related to the education of deaf and hearing impaired children and that promotes and reflects the diversity of our field,
- To provide a forum for professionals and parents from both New Zealand and Australia to engage in professional networking,
- To encourage and direct new research and enquiry into deaf education in Australian and New Zealand,
- To promote the need for all deaf and hearing impaired students to have access to Teachers of the Deaf who meet the NAATD
Competencies,
- To provide a mid-year conference when most teachers in New Zealand and Australia are on school holidays, and
- To keep conference registration costs at an affordable level to attract a maximum level of participants whilst still maintaining
a high quality conference.
ANZCED 2009 Conference Organising Committee
- Robin Birchell, ANZCED 2009 Convenor
- Glenda Murray, itinerant Teacher, Catholic Education Office, Sydney Diocese (EDSA President)
- Dr John Paterson, Principal, Sir Eric Woodward School (EDSA Treasurer)
- Sue Benzie, Manager, RIDBC Early Childhood Services (Hearing Impairment)
- Prof. Greg Leigh, RIDBC Renwick Centre, RIDBC/The University of Newcastle
- Anne Fulcher, Training Coordinator, Shepherd Centre
- Bronwyn Geoghegan, Advisor - Sensory Programs
- Steve Crook, Assistant Principal-Hearing, Penshurst PS.
- Mark Burfield, Parent Representative, PCDE
- Kate Ramsey, Psychologist
- Sandra Carter, EDSA Secretary
- Louise Cullen, SEO Sensory, Department of Education & Training
Novotel, Brighton Beach
The Novotel, Brighton Beach, Sydney is located opposite the beautiful white sands of
Brighton Beach, with sweeping views across Botany Bay. situated only 15km from Sydney's central business district and five
minutes from Sydney Airport. There are 296 spacious rooms with a private balcony and modern décor. There are a variety of
leisure facilities, including an indoor pool, steam room, gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool, spa, and Revive Day Spa.
The hotel also caters for your conferencing needs with 11 meeting rooms, accommodating up to 550 delegates.
Trade Displays
You are encouraged to participate in the trade display for the duration of the Conference.
View and print the ANZCED 2009 Trade
Display Registration Form
View and print the ANZCED 2009 Sponsorship Information
Form
- Trade Booths will be available for trade displays for $1,000 per booth plus the payment of the conference registration for
each person who will be working within the booth.
- Trestle / Poster Board with power are available for trade displays for $500 each plus the payment of the conference registration
for each person who will be working within the booth.
- It is an expectation that the trade booths will remain operational until the end of the conference.
If you are interested in a trade display please
contact Glenda Murray.