Conference Agenda

Parasites are a part of everyone’s life; they infect our pets, the meat and crops we eat, and us. They also infect our iconic marsupial wildlife and the fish in our unique oceans and reefs, sometimes with devastating consequences. Australia, like everywhere else, also has a large number of common, human parasites, particularly in our remote communities. Some of these can be chronic, incapacitating and even life-threatening. Bernard Lee Singleton’s magnificent painting, Gula Guri mayin (which means “Heal the body”), explores themes of parasites and health. The Australian Society for Parasitology is known for its inspirational and groundbreaking outreach programs over the past two decades using games, art and technology to encourage new and innovative ways of engaging with audiences in the science of parasites. ASP researchers have developed and delivered hands-on activities to engage audiences in science and communicate about parasites and their impact on people in Australia and around the world. In this presentation audience survey data collected over 20 years will be presented to investigate changes in themes, styles and audiences of the ASP outreach program. Be inspired, delighted and maybe you'll be reminising along with the presenter, and finish with some hands-on fun!