The 5th International Biophilia Rehabilitation Conference, on Sep. 1, 2006
at Perth, Australia
Sponsored by:
Consulate-General of Japan at Perth
The Japanese National Foundation Association for Technical
Aids
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
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Welcome Message:
Dear Colleagues,
The Chairman and organising committee welcome you to Perth, Western Australia hosting the 5th International Biophilia Rehabilitation Conference 2006 (IBRA 2006). Biophilia : gthe connections that human beings subconsciously seek with the rest of lifeh Biophilia: The Human Bond with Other Species - Edward O Wilson 1984 We trust that the networking opportunities and connections delegates to IBRA 2006 make with each other will last for the rest of their lives. Conference speakers include internationally recognised figures in assistive technologies and rehabilitative medicines recognising biophilia.
We are delighted to have as international speakers Shigeo Takizawa, CEO
of International Division of Biophilia Rehabilitation Academy, Japan, also
Professor Takefuji of Keio University, Japan, and Marcie Roth, Executive
Director/CEO of National Spinal Cord Injury Association, USA. The Conference
programme will include other international and Australian national speakers.
Today, the Perth region remains the gateway to Australia, the Indian sub-continent,
Africa and the far east. Situated in the south western corner of Australia,
Perth lies between the inviting blue Indian Ocean with broad golden beaches
and the vast beauty of the Australian mainland. The magnificent forests
and wineries to the south of Perth are an attraction not to be missed.
The International Biophilia Rehabilitation Conference 2006 will showcase
not only speakers and rehabilitation technology, but also Perth and Western
Australia. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference, the city
of Perth and to Australia's Sunset Coast.
