ISPO Australia

Welcome

The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) is a truly multidisciplinary organisation that promotes high quality care to improve the lives of all persons whom may benefit from prostheses, orthoses or other assistive devices.

Like National Member Societies all over the globe, we are working toward a world where all persons have equal opportunity for participation in society.

It was in 1973 that ISPO Australia held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) chaired by Dr Bob Klein. Since this time, ISPO Australia has worked to promote high quality care that improves the lives of all persons with physical disability whom may benefit from prostheses, orthoses and other assistive devices.

Our 40th year provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our many accomplishments and celebrate.

ISPO2013 Instructional Course

We're delighted to bring our Advanced Instructional Course on the Multidisciplinary Management of Children and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy to our colleagues in Perth from the 31st October to the 2nd November, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency, Perth.

The course will appeal to a multidisciplinary audience and will be of value to speech therapists, rehabilitation specialists, pediatricians, orthotists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists as well as others interested in developing a better understanding of Cerebral Palsy and its management.

Faculty include national and internationally renowned experts including Professor Kerr Graham and Professor Christine Imms.

Details about the program are available here.

Update on Kiribati appeal

The ISPO Outreach Committee continue to work with Motivation Australia to reestablish the Tungaru Rehabilitation Service (TRS) following devestating fires late last year.

The response to our appeal for donations has been overwhelming with materials, tools, equipment and consumables all ready to go off to Kiribati. We would like to particularly like to acknowledge and thank: Algeos, Reis Orthopaedics, Gadean Footwear, Law Comfort Pty Ltd, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Ossur Asia/Pacific.

We still require some donations to finalise our inventory. If you think you can help, please contact Andrew Jolly (0403 532 980) or Kylie Mines (08 8556 6703) to discuss.