Australia & New Zealand
Australasia's voice in global cleft care.
The only multidisciplinary professional body dedicated to cleft lip and palate care across Australia and New Zealand, connecting clinicians, advancing research, and supporting families.
Cleft 2029
16th International Cleft Congress
The world's cleft community comes to Brisbane.
ACLAPA is proud to host Cleft 2029 five days of research, collaboration
and shared progress. 3–7 September 2029.
Australasian Cleft Lip and Palate Association
Who we are
ACLAPA connects surgeons, speech pathologists, orthodontists, nurses and other health professionals across the region. A multidisciplinary forum for research, clinical practice and collegial exchange, and a steady source of support for the families navigating cleft treatment.
For Clinicians
Join the ACLAPA Community
A network of multidisciplinary cleft specialists across Australia and New Zealand, sharing research, clinical practice and ongoing education
For Families
Information & Support
Trusted resources and support groups, Medicare and Cleft Palate Scheme guidance, and help finding a cleft unit or specialist near you.
For Clinicians
ACLAPA proudly hosts Cleft 2029
ACLAPA welcomes the world’s cleft and craniofacial community to Brisbane for the 16th International Cleft Congress.
Dates
3–7 September 2029
Venue
Brisbane, Australia
Latest
News & Events
18 June 2026 · Announcement
Save the Date: ACLAPA Conference in Auckland, NZ, 15-16 October 2027
Members are invited to Auckland for the ACLAPA New Zealand
2 May 2026 · Membership
Owen Cole Memorial Scholarship awarded in Kyoto
The 15th International Congress on Cleft Lip, Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies was held in Kyoto, Japan
14 April 2026 · Resources
Brisbane to host the 2029 International Cleft Congress
Brisbane to host the 2029 International Cleft Congress this coming 2029