Audiology Unchained 2025: Full Scope, Real Impact

Audiology Unchained 2025: Full Scope/Real Impact

Mooloolaba, QLD | 17–18 October 2025

Full program for Friday's lecture sessions and Saturday's Masterclass streams are here!

Get ready for sun, sand, and CPD this October! Join us on Queensland's Sunshine Coast for Audiology Unchained 2025, where independent mindset meets clinical excellence in Audiology. Hosted by Independent Audiologists Australia (IAA), this two-day event is packed with knowledge, inspiration and hands-on experience, all set against a stunning coastal background.

Evening Celebration

After the learning is done on Friday, relax and connect at our gala dinner overlooking the marina at Wharf Events Mooloolaba – with exceptional food, waterfront views, and plenty of stories to share. Then select your learning pathway for Saturday, a day of hands-on workshops and deep-dive masterclasses presented in two curated streams:

All full registrations include complimentary attendance at our stunning gala dinner Friday evening!

Friday 17 October – Clinical Lecture Day

Kick off with a powerful keynote by Rachael Robertson, Australia's youngest ever Antarctic expedition leader, sharing how she built a culture of collaboration, integrity and trust with a diverse group of complete strangers in the most hostile of environments.

Then dive into a carefully curated lecture program featuring:

Professor Emeritus Louise Hickson AM delivering a round-up of UQ's recent research covering stigma, social connectedness, ACE My Hearing, and inclusive services for clients from CALD backgrounds.

Professor Harvey Dillon AO on separating the causes of listening difficulty.

Mini Gupta unpacking hyperacusis and misophonia in real-world clinical practice.

Professor Antonio Lopez-Escamez on genetics in Audiology: when, how and why to refer, plus implications for Meniere's patients.

Dr Signe Steers making the case for routine OAEs in the generalist clinic; how and why you should include this often-overlooked measurement in every assessment.

Dr Ian O’Brien on best-practice hearing care for musicians - prevention, assessment and rehabilitation.

Patrick Bowers and Dr Peter Carew on lifelong learning for health professionals, and the future of Audiology in the age of AI.

Saturday 18 October – Interactive Workshops and Masterclasses

Day two is a full-day of practical workshops and Masterclasses, with topics in two concurrent streams including:

• Dr Dayse Tavora-Vieira - Single-sided deafness and best-practice clinical care supported by MED-EL

• Grant Collins - Vestibular screening and functional assessments

• Dr Tegan Keogh - Clinical APD assessments: Testing to interpretation

• Dr Jacqui Truter - Mental health first aid in the allied health clinic

• ENT panel discussion

• Dr Ian O'Brien & Terry van Dijk - Hearing protection and case-specific custom solutions supported by Pacific Ears

• Mini Gupta - Pulsatile and somatosensory tinnitus

• Plus UK special guest Neel Raithatha with the Australian launch of the WaxScope!

Tickets & Access

All are welcome! IAA members are welcome to register up to 4 guests (staff or independent colleagues) at member rates! Students are warmly invited to register at discounted rates, with day registrations and additional dinner tickets available by arrangement.