The Perrin Technique workshop registration terms and conditions

 

The Perrin Technique workshop registration terms and conditions

The Perrin Technique Workshops	herewith referred to as workshop/s.
Osteopathy Australia	herewith referred to as the event organiser.
Dr Raymond Perrin	herewith referred to as the workshop facilitator or facilitator.

1. Registration

1. The Perrin Technique workshop is suitable for osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists, cranial sacral therapists and chiropractors with knowledge and experience in basic cranial techniques. Applicants should read the syllabus found here prior to registering to ensure the workshop is fit for their learning needs.

 

2. Osteopathy Australia requires that its members must hold individual professional indemnity insurance at the time they attend the workshop and that tickets are purchased only by registered health professionals.

 

3. By registering for a workshop, you waive any right to claim against the event organiser, Osteopathy Australia, for any medical or health related loss, injury or condition you believe arises from your participation or presence at the workshop.

 

4. By registering for a workshop and seeking to attend the event, you agree to these terms and conditions.

 

5. Applicants must register for the workshop using the processes established by the event organiser click here

 

6. Registrations and payments must be received by the event organiser before any advertised close off time.

 

7. Registrations in person on the day of a workshop, may not be available without the event organiser being notified and authorisation given. Payment must be received in full by the event organiser before a prospective participant can join a workshop .  

 

8. Workshop places are allocated according to the date that registration and payment are received by the event organiser, unless otherwise indicated in the event advertisement. Advice regarding the number of places remaining in any workshop does not guarantee a place in that workshop.

 

9. No digital or hard copy tickets will be issued to registrants. Registrants will receive an acceptance email and digital a tax receipt. If you do not receive confirmation of your registration, please email cpd@osteopathy.org.au

 

10. All information for registrants/participants will be sent electronically to the email address that is provided at the time of registration. It is the responsibility of the registrant to inform the event organiser if they change their email address from the time of their registration.

 

11. By registering on behalf of someone else, you undertake to inform them of these terms and conditions and any other terms and conditions received by email post registration.

 

12. The event organiser does not allow registrants to on-sell their registration to another party without prior consent given by the event organiser.

 

13. The event organiser is the only authorised ticket seller for The Perrin Technique workshops held in Australia in November 2025.

 

14. Catering will be provided at the workshops. As such, the event organiser will request from each registrant known dietary requirements. It is the registrant's responsibility to inform the event organiser of known dietary requirements.

 

15. Whilst workshop information is correct at the time of publishing, the event organiser reserves the right to make changes to the program and locations without prior notice. Such alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any consequential loss arising from such changes.

 

2. Cancellation and refunds

1. Except where required by law, the event organiser works off a no refunds policy. However, exceptions to this may arise due to extenuating circumstances.

2. Where extenuating circumstances present, a registrant who wishes to withdraw from a workshop must do so in writing and notify the event organiser by emailing cpd@osteopathy.org.au

3. Where extenuating circumstances present and a request has been sent to the event organiser requesting a refund, the refund may incur a 25% cancellation fee at the discretion of the event organiser. This is dependent on individual circumstances. 

4. A registrant who wishes to withdraw may, with prior authorisation given by the event organiser, transfer their registration to another person. However, a member of Osteopathy Australia cannot transfer their registration to a non-member. Transfers of registration void the right to any refund.

5. The event organiser reserves the right to cancel a workshop where there is an insufficient number of workshop registrations. Where this is the case, registrants will be refunded the registration cost in full, and no administrative charges will apply. The event organiser will endeavour to give all registrants as much notice as possible, however, in some instances, factors beyond our control may prevent us from giving notice of a workshop being cancelled within a reasonable amount of time.

6. If a workshop is cancelled, advice of any known workshop cancellation will made by email to each registrant as soon as practicably possible.

7. Where a cancellation may occur on the day a workshop is scheduled, the event organiser will strive to inform all registrants as soon as practicably possible. Notification may be given by phone, email or text message.

8. If a workshop is cancelled, the event organiser will allow registrants to transfer their registration to another workshop in one of the other participating capital cities.   However, the transfer of registration can only happen where there is availability and prior authorisation from the event organiser is given. If the workshop you have registered for is cancelled and you wish to transfer, please email the event organiser at cpd@osteopathy.org.au

8.1 When a registrant transfers their registration to another workshop, the registrant is responsible for all costs incurred with the transfer. The event organiser will not be responsible for any expenses associated with or because of transferring.

8.2 When a registrant wishes to transfer their registration, the registrant acknowledges that workshop days differ from State to State and cannot be matched with the same days of the workshop being cancelled.

9. The event organiser cannot give partial refunds on partial workshop attendance. If a participant is unable to attend all three workshop days, they are to email the event organiser at cpd@osteopathy.org.au for CPD certificate validation purposes. However, no pro rata refunds will be issued.

10. If an attendee is unable to attend all three workshop days, they cannot transfer their registration to another person without authorisation given by the event organiser.

11. The event organiser is not responsible for any expenses incurred or to be incurred by the registrant where the registrant has travelled to the workshop and the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

3. Workshop attendance

1. Views expressed by the workshop facilitator are their own. The event organiser disclaims any liability for advice given, or views expressed, by any guest speaker at a workshop or in any documentation provided by them.

2. The event organiser strongly recommends that all workshop participants hold current Personal Professional Liability Insurance, particularly if the workshop includes practical components.

3. When the registrant attends the workshop each day, they will need to have their name checked off by a representative of the event organiser.

4. The event organiser prohibits the recording, filming and photography of any workshop session and its participants. Participants who wish to record, film or photograph any workshop session or participant, must first seek and receive express written consent from the workshop facilitator and the event organiser. The event organiser may, for promotional purposes, take photos of participants, however, patients will not be photographed.

5. The workshop facilitator will ask workshop participants to pair up for the workshop practical sessions. Participants may or may not have a say with who they may or may not want to pair up with.

6. Workshop registrants are to familiarise themselves with the web page Preparing for your workshop prior to attending the workshop. This web page may change over time, and it is the responsibility of the registrant to review it.

7. A consenting patient will be used for this treatment and workshop participants are under no obligation to model for the examination or treatment. The Perrin Technique treatment protocol will be taught with practical sessions on the second day of the workshop. This examination and treatment requires exposure of the whole breast tissue that must be done with underwear removed. If you would like to volunteer as a model full information and a consent form will be provided prior to the course.

8. The event organiser is not responsible for the loss or condition of any personal belongings owned by a workshop participant. Workshop participants are responsible for their own personal belongings at all times.

9. The event organiser reserves the right to exclude any person or organisation from participating in a workshop. In addition, we may remove any person or organisation from the workshop if we believe, in our sole discretion, that your participation negatively impacts the event or other participants. Workshop refunds may not be honoured where a participant has been asked to leave or is removed.

 

4. The Perrin Technique licensing

1. On completion of The Perrin Technique three-day workshop, participants are qualified to register as a licenced 'Perrin Technique' practitioner.  This gives the practitioner the right to list themselves as a registered 'Perrin Technique' practitioner on their personal or work website. The cost for registration as a licenced 'Perrin Technique' practitioner is £250 per calendar year.

2. Any process relating to The Perrin Technique licensing is between the participant and the facilitator. The event organiser is not responsible for the licensing process.

3. The event organiser cannot provide advice on The Perrin Technique licensing process.

 

5. Privacy statement

1. The event organiser acknowledges and respects the privacy of its members and customers. The information that you provide in this registration is “personal information” as defined by the Privacy Act 1988. This information is being collected for the purpose of processing your registration and keeping you informed about other upcoming events. The intended recipients of the information are Osteopathy Australia and/or service providers engaged by Osteopathy Australia. The provision of this information is voluntary but if this information is not provided, we may be unable to process your registration. You have the right of access to and alteration of personal information concerning yourself in accordance with the Privacy Act. The information is being collected by our association and will be held by Osteopathy Australia. Direct any enquiries you may have in relation to this matter to Osteopathy Australia.

2. No photography, videoing or recording is permitted during a workshop.

3. The Osteopathy Australia website may contain links to external websites and this privacy statement does not extend to external websites. Osteopathy Australia is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites.

 

6. Changes to these terms and conditions

We may amend these terms and conditions from time to time by updating them on our website.

Terms and conditions are correct as published on 4 March 2025.