Please join us for the first conference of the Imperforate Anus/Anorectal Malformation community in Queensland. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children/adults born with IA/ARM and families to meet each other, as well as be presented with very important information from medical professionals who specialise in IA/ARM and those with lived experiences.

Date: Saturday 1st June 2024

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Location: Queensland Children’s Hospital Auditorium, 7th Floor, 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane

Cost: This event is free. Children are able to attend and will be under the supervision of staff in the Starlight Room accompanied by a face painter.

Facilitators: Greg Ryan OAM (Founder: ONE in 5000 Foundation; IA/ARM Adult & Author)

Medical Facilitator: Dr Bhavesh Patel MBChB FRACS CHIA (Paediatric Surgeon -

Queensland Children’s Hospital)

Presenters: Queensland Children’s Hospital Representatives from Stoma Team & Physiotherapy

Dr Carina Chow (Adult Colorectal Surgeon - Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital &

The Mater Hospital)

Eloise Rane (IA/ARM Adult & Social Worker)

Parents of IA/ARM Children

Representatives from Coloplast who will demonstrate the Peristeen® Plus System and give details on the availability of funding through the Stoma Appliance Scheme for 3-17 year olds.