Invitation to Attend

Since 2001, the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening (ANHS) Conference has showcased best practice in newborn hearing screening and related services, playing an important role in the development and improvement of these programs across Australia and New Zealand.

The inaugural Conference gave rise to the National Consensus Statement on Newborn Hearing Screening, a highly significant part of the lobbying effort that led to the introduction of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programs in Australia. Since then, the Conference has continued to play a role in ensuring that standards of coverage and quality in the delivery of screening and associated services across Australasia are maintained and continuously improved.

The 13th Conference, now known as the Australasian Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (AEHDI) Conference, continues that legacy under the theme, One journey. Many partners. Stronger together. 

We invite you to join us in New Zealand, 10 – 11 March 2027, for what will be another memorable gathering of researchers, clinicians, and families united in advancing newborn hearing screening and early intervention.

2027 Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee (ANHSC)

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.

Important Dates

Call for Abstracts Open
15 July 2026
Registration Open
10 September 2026
Call for Abstracts Close
21 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 ANHSC

Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee

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

In 2018, the Australasian Newborn Hearing Screening Committee became a sub-committee of the Deafness Foundation.

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.