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We are thrilled to announce we are returning to North Queensland in 2025!

After the Success of the 2022 Forum, we’re coming back!

This time bigger and better. We have a weekend lineup designed for the whole team with three streams focusing on the school aged child, the sporty child and the practice leadership stream. We’d encourage you to come along, bring your CAs and get ready for another great weekend of learning in Sunny Queensland


Keynote Speakers


Luke Nelson

Luke is a titled Sports & Exercise Chiropractor, Running Coach, and Strength Coach with over 20 years of experience in private practice in Melbourne. He has lectured extensively across Australia and internationally on sports injuries. As an avid fitness enthusiast, Luke has completed 9 marathons, an ultra-marathon, and two Ironman triathlons. In recognition of his expertise, Luke was awarded Fellowship status by the Australasian Institute of Chiropractic Education in 2019, inducted as a Fellow of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation in 2024, and honoured as the 2022 ACA Chiropractor of the Year for his contributions to the profession.



Christian Fludder

Dr Christian completed his Masters of Chiropractic from Macquarie University in 2005, and since then has completed several post-graduate seminars and certificates in a range of fields - paediatrics, kinesiology, neurology, nutrition and methylation, and most recently has attained the Diplomate of the Australian College of Chiropractic Paediatrics. For the last few years, Dr Christian has been working alongside Dr Braden producing documents and research articles promoting chiropractic paediatrics. Dr Christian has been involved in the teaching of the Diplomate program since 2015, and has also been invited to present to chiropractors, chiropractic students, and community groups across Australia and internationally. Somewhere in between all that, he has created the Paediatric Chiropractic Masterclass series, hosts a podcast and has recently relocated back to Brisbane and opened a practice!



Braden Keil

Dr Braden Keil graduated as a chiropractor in 1987 and then completed a Master degree in chiropractic paediatrics. Dr Keil is one of only a few chiropractors in Australia to have gained this qualification. Dr Keil was awarded a Fellowship by the International College of Chiropractors (FICC) during 2001. Dr Keil is the author of the world's first full time Fellowship program in Chiropractic Paediatrics and has had a paediatric only practice since 2000.

Dr Keil currently presents a 21 Module, two year Diplomate program in chiropractic paediatrics around Australia; permitting chiropractors to improve their ability to provide better care for their infant and children patients.

With four children ranging from 22 to 31 years of age, Dr Keil has had a lot of practical experience with childhood issues!


Program

Saturday 7:45 am start

Sessions include:

  • Lower Limb injuries in teenagers
  • Foot conditions in children
  • X-Rays in children, a radiology refresher
  • Nutrition over the years: feeding your school kids and your teenage athletes
  • Neurological assessment in school aged children
  • Social Media – what you can and can’t do
  • What’s changed in care of kids?
  • The importance of a good first impression 
  • Simple scripting for big success
  • Note taking – are you covering it all and are you compliant? Developing an effective template

Saturday Night Social – the Metropole Hotel

Come along for a fun Saturday evening social with your team. Enjoy a meal and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere and maybe even take out the trivia prize!

Sunday Hands On

9am Start: Case study + tutorial workshops.

We are running the Sunday morning hands on session for our Chiropractors with focus on the  assessment and management of peripheral adjustments in children and appropriate force modification. We will be starting with  case study then working through adjustments  and content we covered on Saturday. There are no CA sessions planned for Sunday however they are welcome to attend the hands on session. 

The Location: Townsville, Queensland

Basking in more than 300 days of sunshine each year and surrounded by all of Australia's most iconic landscapes, No matter what your holiday style, Townsville offers you a diverse range of historical, military, outback, island, active and tranquil experiences. Whether you find yourself in search of adventure through ancient rainforests, or are looking for a relaxing day on the water, there is something for everyone in Townsville North Queensland.

Venue

Sitting in the heart of Townsville on Palmer Street, Rydges Southbank Townsville offers business and leisure travellers alike a premium location in the Central Business District close to shopping, dining and entertainment. Our boutique Townsville accommodation is the gate to Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef and offers unparalleled views of Townsville City, Castle Hill and Ross River Marina. The Conference and Events Centre located next to Rydges Southbank Townsville is ideal for hosting any events including weddings, receptions and banquets or galas in addition to business meetings, conferences, trade shows and conventions.

The Venue has offered a discount code: please use ACCPWEB in the ‘Corporate ID’ field after selecting ‘ I have a code’



Any further questions can be sent to events@accp.asn.au


About us

The ACCP is a membership-based organisation dedicated to promoting the development and growth of the paediatric chiropractic industry.
AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC PAEDIATRICS
9 Lower Plenty Road
Rosanna, VIC, 3084

ABN: 35 611 129 527
ACN: 611 129 527

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