Audrey Vernick, Director of Patient and Family Advocacy at the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance (PESA), will be the keynote speaker at the Hemispherectomy Foundation Australia's HemiCon Australia 2025. Audrey will present “Understanding Medical Trauma and
Audrey Vernick, Director of Patient and Family Advocacy at the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance (PESA), will be the keynote speaker at HemiCon Australia 2025, hosted by Hemispherectomy Foundation Australia. Drawing from her personal and professional
For parents and caregivers of children with neurological conditions, the emotional impact of medical trauma is often unrecognized but deeply felt. In this insightful event, Jennifer Nunes, author of Making It to Monday, and a panel of parents will explore PTSD, anxiety, burnout, and the importance of trauma-informed care. Discover practical tools for healing and the power of peer support in navigating life after a medical crisis. Hosted in collaboration with the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance, the International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke, the Child Neurology Foundation, and the Courageous Parents Network.
