NZAS members may claim CEP points for attendance at the conference equal to 1 point per hour up to 5 points per full day. Evidence of attendance or a reflective practice statement is required as evidence of participation  – see the NZAS Continuing Education Scheme Policy and Procedure 2023.

Since 2001 the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference has served to showcase best practice in newborn hearing screening and related services. The Conference has played an important role in the development and improvement of such programs across Australia and New Zealand.

The inaugural Conference gave rise to the National Consensus Statement on Newborn Hearing Screening which was a most significant part of the lobbying effort to introduce programs of UNHS in Australia. The conference continues to play a role in ensuring that standards of coverage and standards of quality in the delivery of screening and associated services around Australasia are maintained and continuously improved.

The theme for the 13th Australasian Early hearing detection and intervention Conference is ’One Journey, Many Partners, Stronger Together’.

– 2027 Australian Newborn Hearing Screening Conference Committee

Important Dates

Call for Abstracts Open
July 2026
Registration Open
September 2026
Call for Abstracts Close
September 2026
Early Registration Discount Closes
January 2027
Conference Starts 
10 March 2027
Conference Closes
11 March 2027

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Venue

Te Pae Convention Centre

Address:
188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, New Zealand

Description:
Te Pae Christchurch is the city’s gathering place — an architectural and social landmark designed as a welcoming heart in the centre of the city.
https://www.tepae.co.nz/

Destination

Visit Christchurch

While you’re at the conference, take this opportunity to explore beautiful Christchurch.

For more information on things to do and discounted tickets to a wide range of attractions, check out the Visiting Ōtautahi Christchurch page.

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About the Association

Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee

The Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee (ANHSC) aims to foster the establishment, maintenance, and evaluation of high-quality programs for the early detection of permanent childhood hearing impairment and associated early intervention throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The ANHSC is a Committee of Deafness Foundation.

The Deafness Foundation

Deafness Foundation was established in 1973 to act as an umbrella organisation, forum and information exchange and speak with a united voice for the deaf and hard of hearing in the community. The Foundation has evolved over the years however our focus has remained the same, to support the deaf and hard of hearing in the community.