Keynote Address

Mark Pullen  Patent & Trade Mark Attorney the Watermark Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys Organising Committee Chairman

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 : “the connections that human beings subconsciously seek with the rest of life” 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. 

Kind Regards