National Amputee Conference

28 - 29 March 2025 | SA - Adelaide

AMPed Up! 2025
Limbs 4 Life is thrilled to host the 2025 AMPed Up! National Amputee Conference to be held in the stunning city of Adelaide 28 – 29 March 2025.
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Why you should come to AMPed Up!

AMPed Up! is a wonderful opportunity to bring together the Australian amputee community; meet and network with peers, and make lifelong friendships.

The AMPed Up! Conference will educate, encourage and empower you.  

This conference boasts a huge exhibitor hall and will showcase the latest prosthetic products, assistive technology solutions, virtual reality techology, accessible vehicles and much more!

You will leave feeling empowered to make choices and decisions about your life, have new networks and make lifelong friendships.  

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Conference program

We are thrilled to release the two day conference program. We have a range of exciting and engaging presenters, panel sessions and a few fun surprises to keep everyone entertained and engaged. 

You can download a copy of the two day program here.

For the first time, Limbs 4 Life will also be hosting a session for Healthcare providers. This session will take place during the lunch break on Day one of the conference. Healthcare providers will be presenting on their research and programs that they run for the amputee community. 

You can download the Healthcare provider program here.

The Welcome Event

If you are attending AMPed Up! you'll love our official 'Welcome Event' held at the conclusion of day one. The Welcome Event is a chance to chat to everyone, enjoy drinks and canapes, listen to our very own band 'Missing Bits,' and best of all, this event is included in the price of your ticket!!! 

Location

The Adelaide Convention Centre is a purpose-built accessible venue, conveniently positioned 15 minutes from Adelaide airport and only a brief walk from the Adelaide train station and CBD.

You can download a copy of the venue map here.

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Funding support and payment options

Limbs 4 Life has been successful in obtaining a funding grant from the Department of Social Service's 'National Disability Conference Initiative.' If you are ineligible for NDIS support and you'd like to attend AMPed Up! funding assistance may be available to you. 

Limbs 4 Life may fund:

  • Conference registration (ticket costs) for up to 30 individuals (amputees and their partner/carer) who are currently receiving the Disability Support Pension, Age Pension or who are holding a Health Care Card
  • Travel or accommodation costs subsidised for 15 interstate attendees (up to $200 per person)
  • Travel costs subsidised for attendees residing in regional South Australia (up to $100 per person)

If you meet one of the above criteria, please complete and return an Application Form

Applications will close on Monday 16 December OR EARLIER if funding has been exhausted. 

NDIS

If you are supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) you may be able to include the cost of registration for AMPed Up! in your participant plan. Registration costs come under the ‘Capacity Building Supports’ or ‘Core Supports’ categories.

If you are NDIS plan or agency managed, contact your support coordinator to request that conference registration costs be funded through your NDIS Plan. Limbs 4 Life can issue a Tax Invoice upon request. 

Payment plan

Limbs 4 Life can offer a payment plan to assist you to attend. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our office.

 

 

 

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Adelaide accommodation map

Accommodation

Adelaide boasts a wide range of accommodation options close to the venue. Should you require an accessible room, or you have specific requirements, make sure that you speak with hotel booking staff before making your reservation.

We suggest that you secure accommodation as early as possible to avoid disappointment. See the map below for hotels near to the venue or download a copy of the accommodation map here.

Hotel offers

Limbs 4 Life have secured some special rates and offers from hotels and properties in the vicinity of Adelaide Convention Centre! Start your search today and lock in your accommodation for AMPed Up! 2025.

EOS by Sky City

Hilton Adelaide

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide

Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites

Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites

Oval Hotel

Sofitel Adelaide

*Limbs 4 Life takes no responsibility for accommodation bookings or accessible hotel accommodation. Hotels listed on the Limbs 4 Life website are a guide only. You are advised to check with the hotel when making a booking to determine if it meets your needs.

Major conference partners

OPC Health
Ossur
Ottobock

Conference partners

Brazier Mobility
Massons
Novita Tech Australia

Conference supporters

Access Fitness
Enable Fitness Centre
Laser Bloom
Maurice Blackburn
MPOT
NeuRa
Niagara
Orthotic SA
Osseointegration
Paralympics Australia
Taska Prosthetics
Virtetic

AMPed Up! Conference Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions here.

 

28 - 29 March 2025 | SA - Adelaide