OMOZ Conference

03/12/2025

✨ Become an OMOZ 2026 Gold Sponsor ✨

We’re inviting organisations to join us as Gold Level Sponsors for the OMOZ 2026 Conference — a great opportunity to support the sector while gaining meaningful visibility.

Gold Sponsor entitlements include:
🌟 Standard entitlements
🌟 Two (2) tickets to the conference evening reception
🌟 Sponsor’s Certificate of Acknowledgement
🌟 Your logo featured in the conference program book
🌟 A 50-word organisation profile included in the conference program book

If your organisation is passionate about elevating allied health and supporting sector leadership, the Gold package offers fantastic value and exposure.

Interested in partnering with us? Reach out — we’d love to yarn with you.

01/12/2025

🌟 Become an OMOZ 2026 Platinum Sponsor 🌟

We’re inviting organisations to join us as a Platinum Level Sponsor for the OMOZ 2026 Conference — a high-visibility opportunity to showcase your leadership and commitment to the allied health sector.

Platinum Sponsor entitlements include:
✨ One (1) full delegate registration — including access to the conference evening
✨ Six (6) tickets to the conference evening event
✨ Opportunity for a welcome address delivered by your nominated representative
✨ Sponsor’s Certificate of Acknowledgement for your organisation
✨ Certificate of Acknowledgement for your nominated representative, including a photo opportunity
✨ Half-page advertising space in the official conference program (artwork supplied by sponsor)
✨ Promotional literature (up to A4, four-page brochure) included in all delegate satchels

If your organisation is looking to elevate its profile and support sector excellence, this is a standout opportunity.

Interested in partnering with us? We’d love to connect.

28/11/2025

💎 Become an OMOZ 2026 Diamond Sponsor 💎

We’re seeking a Diamond Level Sponsor to partner with us for the OMOZ 2026 Conference — the pinnacle sponsorship opportunity for organisations wanting to make a powerful impact across the allied health sector.

Diamond Sponsor entitlements include:
✨ One (1) full delegate registration — including access to the conference evening
✨ Six (6) tickets to the conference evening event
✨ A welcome address delivered by your nominated representative
✨ Sponsor’s Certificate of Acknowledgement for your organisation
✨ Certificate of Acknowledgement for your nominated representative, including a photo opportunity
✨ Half-page advertising space in the official conference program (sponsor to supply artwork)
✨ Promotional literature (max. A4, four-page brochure) inserted into all delegate satchels

This premium package offers visibility, connection, and leadership across the OMOZ 2026 community.

Interested in becoming our Diamond Sponsor? We’d love to hear from you.

26/11/2025

📅 Save the Date!

OMOZ 2026 is coming — and you won’t want to miss it!

Mark your calendars for an inspiring gathering of allied health leaders, practitioners, community partners and emerging voices.

✨ OMOZ Conference 2026
🗓 4–7 August 2026
📍 Meanjin (Brisbane)

More details, speakers and program announcements coming soon — stay tuned!

Hearing Australia Audiology Australia ACAUD Deadly Ears Indigenous Allied Health Australia DEAFNESS FORUM Australia Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Queensland Health Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia

24/11/2025

🌟 Sponsorships for OMOZ 2026 are now officially OPEN! 🌟

We’re excited to invite organisations to partner with us for next year’s conference — a key event bringing together leaders, innovators and practitioners across the allied health sector.

With a range of sponsorship tiers available (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver + satchel inserts), there’s an option to suit every organisation’s goals and visibility needs.

If you want to elevate your brand, connect with delegates and support sector excellence, now’s the time!

For full sponsorship details or to secure your spot, reach out to the OMOZ team.

09/11/2024

Indigenous man and immunology researcher Dr Guy Cameron has received a grant for his work developing a model of human middle ear epithelium as a platform for transforming children’s ear disease research.

31/08/2024

30/08/2024

A heartfelt thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors, and everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. We concluded with an open yarn, reflecting on the experiences and insights we’ve shared over the past four days.

A special acknowledgement goes to Prof Kelvin Kong AM for his unwavering dedication and remarkable contributions to this space. Your leadership and passion continue to inspire us all. Thank you, everyone, for being part of this journey!

30/08/2024

Highlights from the screening session:

• Bruce Allen (Allen Fisher): Developed a hearing screening system for infants in rural and remote areas using Visually Reinforced Orientation Audiometry (VROA) and other techniques, ensuring earlier detection of hearing loss through a comprehensive, bias-minimised approach.
• Elke Burgin & Sarah Steele (Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network): Launched an Ear Screening Project in NSW Juvenile and Correctional Facilities, implementing advanced guidelines and an electronic form (eform) for efficient ear health management, promoting long-term patient well-being.
• Mr Jason Gavrilis (National Acoustic Laboratories, Hearing Australia): Presented the “Listen to Learn” program, which empowers educators to recognise and act on hearing loss in children aged 3-8, highlighting poorer ear health in younger children and those in remote areas.
• Dr Karen Sparrow (Flinders University): Discussed ongoing assessments of middle ear disease in Aboriginal children in remote South Australia, showing that while there has been some improvement, middle ear disease remains prevalent in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.
• Melanie Dowling & Eura Lim (John Hunter Children’s Hospital): Reviewed the NSW Statewide Infant Screening - Hearing (SWISH) Program, emphasising its effectiveness in early detection of conductive hearing loss in Aboriginal infants and advocating for enhanced follow-up care through collaboration with Indigenous colleagues.