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Company Name: Australasian Society for Tongue & Lip Tie (ASTLiT) Ltd.
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2026 ASTOT Symposium - Digital Registration Available Face to face attendance approved for CERPs: 6 L; 0.75 E & 5.25 R
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Thank You for Attending the 2026 ASTOT Symposium
On behalf of the Australasian Society of Tethered Oral Tissue (ASTOT), thank you for joining us in beautiful Bali for the 2026 ASTOT Symposium on Tongue-tie, Breastfeeding, and Interdisciplinary Care.
Held at the stunning Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa on 28-29 August 2026, the symposium brought together clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders from across Australasia and around the world. Guided by our theme, "Islands, Culture and Care," we celebrated the richness of place, the diversity of professional practice, and our shared commitment to improving outcomes for infants and families.
The enthusiasm, expertise, and generosity of everyone who attended helped create a truly memorable and collaborative event. We were privileged to welcome professionals from dentistry, speech pathology, lactation, osteopathy, medicine, midwifery, nursing, mental health, allied health, and many other disciplines, all contributing valuable perspectives to the conversation.
Over two inspiring days, we explored emerging evidence, clinical insights, and innovative interdisciplinary approaches to care, fostering connections and collaborations that will continue long after the symposium has concluded.
Thank you for your participation, engagement, and commitment to advancing excellence in care for infants and families. Your contribution made this symposium a success, and we hope you leave with new knowledge, meaningful connections, and renewed inspiration for your practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to a future ASTOT event.
Dr Sharon Smart Chair Australasian Society of Tethered Oral Tissue (ASTOT)
Held at the stunning Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa on 28-29 August 2026, the symposium brought together clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders from across Australasia and around the world. Guided by our theme, "Islands, Culture and Care," we celebrated the richness of place, the diversity of professional practice, and our shared commitment to improving outcomes for infants and families.
The enthusiasm, expertise, and generosity of everyone who attended helped create a truly memorable and collaborative event. We were privileged to welcome professionals from dentistry, speech pathology, lactation, osteopathy, medicine, midwifery, nursing, mental health, allied health, and many other disciplines, all contributing valuable perspectives to the conversation.
Over two inspiring days, we explored emerging evidence, clinical insights, and innovative interdisciplinary approaches to care, fostering connections and collaborations that will continue long after the symposium has concluded.
Thank you for your participation, engagement, and commitment to advancing excellence in care for infants and families. Your contribution made this symposium a success, and we hope you leave with new knowledge, meaningful connections, and renewed inspiration for your practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to a future ASTOT event.
Dr Sharon Smart Chair Australasian Society of Tethered Oral Tissue (ASTOT)
Webinar Series 2026
ASTOT Webinars are back in 2026 with a fantastic lineup of topics and speakers.
Future Webinars
Carole Dobrich — Wednesday 11th November 2026 — 7pm AEDT
- Carole Dobrich will be presenting a Webinar on: “Ethical Decision Making Related to Tongue-Tie and the Importance of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach”
- This Webinar is free for current ASTOT Members with a fee of $40 for non-members.
ASTOT
Australasian Society for Tethered Oral Tissues (ASTOT) is a not-for-profit organisation integrating multi-disciplinary health professionals and sharing up to date clinical experience, research and resources.
Membership Benefits
Yearly membership benefits:
- discounted registration fees to our events such as: conferences and webinars
- quarterly newsletter
- access to our members-only area which includes previous newsletters and a list of useful resources and latest research
- support for ASTOT’s overall mission and the opportunity to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Two types of membership are available:
- Full Membership Rate - $137.50 plus GST
- Student Membership Rate - $60.50 plus GST
Our Board
Chair: Sharon Smart
Secretary: Kirsty Greenwood
Treasurer: Anna Walton
Conference Coordinator: David Todd
Events & Education: Philip Hand
Board Member: Louise Duursma
Board Member: Marijke Eastaugh
Co-Opted Board Member: David Grayson (NZ)
Co-Opted Board Member: Agustina Santi (Indonesia)
Co-Opted Board Member: Asti Praborini (Indonesia)