Sports Medicine Conference

Sports Medicine Conference

The SA Sports Medicine Association invites all members of the Sports Medicine Community to join us at the 2027 Sports Medicine Conference.

The 2026 Conference saw 175 Medical/Allied Health, Sports Trainer, Sport and Recreation Industry and Community Members come together for a fantastic event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Keynote Speaker and Other Presenters – confirmed soon.

Excellent networking, education and collaboration opportunities for all attendees.

  • DATE: Sunday 28th February
  • TIMES: 9:00am – 5:00pm (approx.)
  • VENUE: Crowne Plaza Hotel Adelaide

2027 Conference Program

Details and Program for the 2027 Conference will be confirmed soon.

Dr Sue Mayes AM

“Not a simple ankle sprain: a call to action to prevent the most common injury in sport”

Dr Sue Mayes AM is a senior lecturer in physiotherapy at La Trobe University and an internationally renowned Physiotherapist and specialist in managing ankle and foot injuries, especially in elite ballet dancers and athletes.

In 2020, her contribution to professional dancers’ health was recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to physiotherapy. Sue was the Director of Artistic health and Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet from 1997 to 2025.

With Emeritus Professor Jill Cook, she established and has led an industry research partnership between La Trobe University and The Australian Ballet since 2017. The research partnership, now co-led with Dr Ebonie Rio, won a La Trobe Excellence in Research and Innovation Industry Engagement Award.

Sue was appointed an Adjunct Associate Professor in 2024 and awarded a Distinguished Alumni award by La Trobe in 2018. Sue has presented at international conferences and lectures regularly throughout Australia and internationally.

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Tickets

Conference tickets are discounted for SASMA Members, however we encourage the wider Sports Medicine Community to join us, there are membership packages available if you would like to join our Multi-D community!

Early Bird Tickets available until August 31

Medical and Allied Health Professionals
SASMA Professional* Member$185.00
Non-Member Professional*$385.00
Students & Recent Graduates
SASMA Student Member$75.00
Non-Member Student$95.00
Recent Graduate$135.00
Sports Trainers and Community Sport & Fitness
SASMA Accredited Trainer$130.00
Sports & Fitness Community$240.00

Testimonials

Sensational conference. Will definitely be back next year. I would like to bring some of the other trainers and coaches.

Thank you SASMA for another great day well worth the 4hr drive!

Well done SASMA for organising an excellent presentation on Concussion and Dr Michael Makdissi, who presented an excellent session on the new guidelines. Great effort for all the sports trainers who took the time to attend and especially those who travelled from regional South Australia.

It was great to hear from diverse health professionals and different industries

FAQs

One joint Members and Sports Trainers conference per year, plus industry and community members are invited.

Yes, if you sign on to become a member, you automatically receive subsidised pricing for professional development.

At times we will record key presentations or the whole conference to support regional people or those unable to make it. Contact the SASMA office to discuss, 8234 6369.

By exception this is a possibility, please contact the SASMA office to discuss.

There is early bird pricing offered for a set period. Student pricing is available.

 

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