Societ y for Paediat r ic Anaesthes ia in New Zealand and Austra l ia

R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D CO N F E R E N C E P RO G R A M

WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS TO DATE

CONFERENCE VENUEThe Meeting venue is The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, which features some of the best views in the city and overlooks the Derwent River and Constitution Dock. The hotel is just steps from popular attractions like Salamanca, Battery Point and the Central Business District, offering the perfect opportunity to explore the city during the SPANZA 2014 Meeting. The hotel itself offers a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an indoor heated pool and sauna, perfect for relaxing after a busy day in sessions. Meet for drinks in The Atrium Lounge or reserve a table at the fashionable Restaurant Tasman, where magnificent harbour views meet contemporary cuisine. Hobart boasts a wide range of accommodation options close to the conference venue to suit all budgets.

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS SPANZA 2014 Conference Secretariat

PO Box 180 Morisset NSW Australia 2264

Tel: +61 2 4973 6573 Fax: +61 2 4973 6609

Email: spanzaconf@willorganise.com.au Website: www.spanza.org.au/conference2014

Photos courtesy of Dr Roger Wong, Tourism Tasmania @ Devil’s Creek, Devils @ Cradle, Tourism Tasmania and Richard Eastwood.

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INVITATION TO ATTENDThe organising committee of the 2014 SPANZA Annual Scientific Meeting invites you to Tasmania for the 17th ASM of the society. The ‘Gems of Wisdom’ meeting will be held in Hobart from 16 – 19 October 2014 and will be the first SPANZA ASM held in Tasmania.

The meeting is aimed at both the specialist paediatric anaesthetist and the general anaesthetist with a paediatric interest. It presents the opportunity to experience both an excellent scientific program and all that Hobart and Tasmania has to offer.

It will be held in Hobart’s historic harbour area with river and mountain views and close to Salamanca Place and its Markets. Local historic and active tourist pursuits are within easy reach including day trips to historic Port Arthur and the iconic Bruny Island coastal wildlife cruises.

The meeting will include the topics of regional anaesthesia, latest developments in the medical management of common childhood conditions, difficult airway management, ventilation and issues with retrieval of children from regional centres.

The international invited speakers are Jerry Lerman (USA), honorary fellow of ANZCA (1997) and PA Lonnqvist (Sweden) who are both widely published, excellent speakers and international leaders in paediatric anaesthesia.

The highlight of the social program will be the meeting dinner which is to be held at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) after a ferry ride on the Derwent River. The dinner will include the opportunity to view the MONA art works. MONA has become a draw card for tourists from all over the world.

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

DESTINATIONWith so many amazing and recognised world-class experiences throughout the island to choose from, it is little wonder Tassie is on most people’s ‘must visit’ holiday list.

Engage with the wilderness and wildlife. Explore convict stories and the rich sandstone heritage at World Heritage Convict sites. Discover places that have remained unspoilt for thousands of years. See works of art that will challenge you. Find yourself amongst landscapes that are the most stunning in the world. Lose yourself in the delights of the small cities and towns. Play golf, fly-fish, walk along cloudy white beaches, relax in luxurious resort spas or relish the fine food, wines, beers, whisky and ciders renowned the world over.

Tasmania offers culture, wilderness, adventure, gourmet and historic experiences. It has something for everyone.

Hobart is Tasmania’s small, scenic capital, famous for its Georgian buildings and crisp air. Browse bustling Salamanca Market and run your hands over the sandstone buildings in Salamanca Place. Climb craggy Mount Wellington for sweeping views over Hobart and the wide Derwent River. Do a ghost tour in Battery Point, walk across Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond and visit the cute coastal hamlet of Kettering. Wind past forest and farmland to the cool-climate wineries of the Coal Valley. See bright spinnakers on the water and dine on fresh seafood from one of Hobart’s waterside restaurants.

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INVITED SPEAKERS

JERROLD LERMAN Jerrold Lerman MD, FRCPC, FANZCA is Clinical Professor of Anesthesia, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, SUNY at Buffalo and University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.  Dr. Lerman completed his anesthesia residency at the University of Toronto in 1982 and a

research fellowship in the Cardiovascular Research Institute at UCSF from 1982-1983.  Dr. Lerman joined the staff at the Hospital for Sick Children in 1983, was Anaesthetist-in-Chief at the Hospital for Sick Children from 1991- 1996 and was appointed Professor of Anesthesia at the University of Toronto in 1994.  In 2002, he left Toronto and joined the Department of Anesthesia at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, NY and in 2003 took a part-time position in the Department of Anesthesia at University of Rochester.  Dr. Lerman has authored or co-authored more than 110 peer-reviewed manuscripts, more than 160 abstracts, edited two textbooks, published more than 40 review articles, 45 chapters, 10 editorials and completed more than 250 visiting professorships in 30 countries. He has been awarded 6 peer-reviewed grants and more than 25 industry-sponsored grants.  He is currently a member of the editorial board of Pediatric Anesthesia and the Journal of Anesthesia (Japan), an associate editor of Anesthesia & Analgesia and a former editorial board member of Anesthesiology.

PER-ARNE LÖNNQVISTPer-Arne Lönnqvist, MD DEAA FRCA PhD is Professor of Paediatric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Karolinska Institute; Senior Consultant, Paediatric Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & ECMO services, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.

Per-Arne Lönnqvist is a graduate of the Karolinska Instutite Medical School and has more than 25 year clinical experience in paediatric anaesthesia & intensive care. Following his PhD on paediatric regional anaesthesia in 1996, he became Associate Professor in 1997 and in 2007 he was converted to full Professor. For many years he has been an editorial board member of the BJA as well as sub-section editor of PAN. He has served a number of European societies and is currently an Executive Board member of European Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiology where he also serves as chairman for the Pain section.

JUNIOR OVERSEAS VISITOR

LASZLO VUTSKITS, SWITZERLANDLaszlo is a paediatric staff anaesthesiologist at the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland. He has a longstanding interest in developmental neurobiology and runs his laboratory at the Interface between the Departments

of Fundamental Neuroscience and Anesthesiology. The main focus of his laboratory is to elucidate the impact of general anesthesia on the developing central nervous system. To this aim, they have established several in vitro and in vivo models allowing them to study synaptogenesis in developing neural circuitry. Results obtained during the past few years in the lab reveal that general anesthetics are powerful modulators of neural plasticity.    

SPONSORED OVERSEAS DELEGATE

Since 2004, SPANZA has sponsored an anaesthetist with a strong interest in paediatric anaesthesia from a lesser developed country to attend the annual scientific SPANZA meeting. The sponsorship provides for airfares, accommodation and registration.

To date, SPANZA has sponsored anaesthetists from Uganda, Mongolia, Thailand, Bhutan, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, India and Bangladesh.

Applications (including a current Curriculum Vitae and the name of 2 referees) should be made to:

Dr George Chalkiadis         Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Children’s Hospital, Flemington Rd, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

Fax 61 3 9345 6003 george.chalkiadis@rch.org.au

To arrive no later than Monday 4th August

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTSThe Organising Committee is pleased to invite submissions of abstracts to be presented at the 2014 SPANZA Conference. Presentations may either be submitted as an oral presentation or a poster.

All abstracts must be submitted online. Please log onto the Conference website www.spanza.org.au/conference and read the submission guidelines before submitting your abstract/s. The website outlines the format your abstract must be submitted in as well as details on the online submission process.

Accepted oral presentations will occur on the Sunday morning of the meeting. The best paper and best poster will be awarded a prize by the SPANZA Committee on behalf of the Society.

DEADLINE FOR PAPERS: Monday 27th July

Please note the following instructions when submitting abstracts:

• Must not exceed 250 words

• All abstracts are peer-reviewed and ranked on the basis of scientific merit. The program committee will use these rankings to develop the final program.

• Not all abstracts submitted will necessarily be accepted for presentation

• At the time of submitting your abstract, the data must not have been presented at any other meeting nor published as a proffered paper.

• If the research presented was supported by a commercial organisation, a statement identifying this support must be submitted

• If the research involved human subjects, it must have been approved by your institutional review board or Human Ethics Committee and conform to International Standards of Human Care.

• An author of any abstract selected for participation on the program must attend the meeting and pay the relevant registration fee.

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Thursday 16 October1.00 SPANZA Open Workshops

CardiacChair: David Baines, Sydney

3.00 Afternoon tea

3.30 SPANZA Open Workshops Pain

Chair: TBC

5.30 Welcome Reception Conference Venue

Friday 17 October8.15 Opening and Welcome Ruth Matters, Hobart

CRISIS AVERTEDChair: Ruth Matters, Hobart

8.30 Critical Incidents Michelle O’Brien, Sydney

9.00 Mediastinal masses Jerry Lerman, USA

9.20 Can’t intubate Britta Regli-Von Ungern Sternberg, Perth

9.40 Can’t ventilate Paul Baker, Auckland

10.00 Morning tea

10.30 Developing World Speaker

SMALL BREATHSChair: Simon Morphett, Hobart

11.00 The Exit Procedure Hamish Jackson, Hobart

11.30 Lung Disease in Neonates Peter Dargaville, Hobart

12.00 New Technologies in Assessing ventilation

Per-Arne Lönnqvist, Sweden

12.30 Lunch

UPDATEChair: Malcolm Anderson, Hobart

1.30 Adolescent Children Michelle Williams, Hobart

2.00 Bariatric Surgery Niall Jones, Hobart

2.30 Diabetic Children Naomi Pearson, Brisbane

3.00 Caudal update Per-Arne Lönnqvist, Sweden

3.30 Afternoon tea

4.00 Workshops See Workshop page for full details

Including Research Forum Chair: Andrew Davidson, Melbourne

Free evening

Saturday 18 October8.30 Workshops See Workshop page for

full details

10.30 Morning tea

FLUIDS AND DRUGSChair: Fiona Macfarlane, Brisbane

11.00 Maintenance intravenous fluids update: the PIMS study

Sarah McNab, Melbourne

11.20 Fluids Update – Anions David Story, Melbourne

11.40 New Drugs over the horizon Brian Anderson, Auckland

12.00 SPANZA AGM

1.00 Lunch

USEFUL SKILLSChair: George Chalkiadis, Melbourne

2.00 Enduring polar bears, camels, jelly fish and awake craniotomies in children

William Morton, Melbourne

2.30 Difficult airways in uncooperative patients: Anaesthetising a Tasmanian Devil

Veterinary Biologist, Hobart

3.00 Debate Premedication: iPads are better than Drugs

Chair: George Chalkiadis, Melbourne

4.00 Afternoon break

No afternoon sessions due to early dinner start

5.30 Conference Dinner MONA

Sunday 19 October

CEREBRALChair: Andrew Davidson, Melbourne

9.00 Neuroplasticity and Anaesthesia

Laszlo Vutskits, Switzerland

9.30 NIRS Project Justin Skowno, Sydney

10.00 Free papers

11.00 Morning tea

IMPROVING OUR PRACTICE Chair: Elsa Taylor, Auckland

11.30 Teaching paediatric anaesthesia

Ben Van der Griend, Christchurch

12.00 The best tonsil anaesthetic in the world Jerry Lerman, USA

12.30 Going under and coming up

Britta Regli-Von Ungern Sternberg, Perth

1.00 Waking up well after cleft surgery Peter Howe, Melbourne

1.30 Close of Conference

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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OPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOPS Friday 17 October Saturday 18 October

Regional Anaesthesia 0830 - 1030

Neonatal and Paediatric Resuscitation Refresher 1600 - 1800 0830 - 1030

PBLD and Airway Facilitated Discussion Forum 1600 - 1730  

PBLD: Sedation outside the operating room 1600 - 1800  

PBLD: Should we transfer? 1600 - 1800  

Research Forum 1600 - 1800  

Central Venous Access   0830 – 1030

Mindfulness in practice   0830 – 1030

PBLD: How to manage your emergency case workload   0915 – 1030

What makes a great publication?   0830 – 1030

ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS  

Gourmania Local Food Producers Tour   1600 - 1800  

Real Tennis 1600 - 1800  

Gourmania Salamanca Markets Food Tour   0830 – 1030

Rock It Climbing   0830 – 1030

Guided Walk   0830 – 1030

Free time at Salamanca Markets   0830 – 1030

Cradle Mountain

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SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOPSCENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS - TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Cost: $110

Ian Smith

Consisting of some short talks and demonstrations, this workshop will highlight the concepts to develop a comprehensive vascular access program as well as teach the skills required for insertion of a range of advanced vascular access techniques. Workstations will include insertion of midline catheters, “cut to size” PICCs, “ tunnelled” CVLs , consenting issues and a method to construct a vascular access model for training.

NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC RESUSCITATION REFRESHER

Cost: $110

Jennifer Plummer

This is a hands on workshop designed to provide you with the ability to update your advanced resuscitation skills in the management of both neonatal and paediatric emergencies. We will use practical scenarios and the latest APLS guidelines in a small group format to allow exposure in a safe and non threatening simulation setting.

This workshop will be held offsite, a short walk from the conference venue.

REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA

Cost: $110

David Sandeman

This workshop will include 6 stations. Stations will be a mix of ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia and master classes. The workshop will include US guided paravertebral and rectus blocks, US guided Dorsal nerve block, wound catheters and wound infiltration equipment and US guided blocks for all other body regions.

PBLD AND AIRWAY FACILITATED DISCUSSION FORUM

Cost: $55

Stefan Sabato and Ben Turner

This workshop will include 2 PBLD’s on difficult airway scenarios that will be discussed during the 2 hour session.

Topics: 1) Airway management of a child with mucchopolysaccharidosis.

2) Clinical vignettes to scenarios where airway gadgets can help rather than hinder.

PBLD: SEDATION OUTSIDE THE OPERATING ROOM

Cost: $55

Ian Mackenzie

Paediatric practice has a large requirement for sedation outside the operating room. The requirements and solutions for providing this varies greatly in different institutions. The workshop aims to provide an opportunity for attendees to share their solutions and problems about the “who”, “where” and “how” of sedation in paediatric practice and discuss to what degree anaesthetists should be involved or set the rules.

PBLD: SHOULD WE TRANSFER?

Cost: $55

Simon Morphett

This PBLD will examine the decision-making process involved in determining which cases can reasonably be done in a regional paediatric centre and which transferred to a tertiary paediatric facility.

2 recent cases from the Royal Hobart Hospital will be briefly presented, one involving airway surgery in a small infant, the other PDA ligation. Participants are encouraged to bring along cases of their own for discussion. Some of the discussion will centre around what evidence exists to guide the decision making process.

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RESEARCH FORUM

No cost

Andrew Davidson

This forum will have two sections. In the first key international researchers will informally discuss particular issues in paediatric anaesthesia research. Brian Anderson will discuss how to best design and report studies into post-operative pain. Andrew Davidson will give an update on the Paediatric Trials Network Australia, and the demise of hypothesis testing and P values. The second half of the session will be devoted to updates on current collaborative SPANZA projects and an open forum to discuss new projects.

MINDFULNESS IN PRACTICE

Cost: $75

Pamela Lovell

What is the quality of your attention? How does your ability to pay attention effect your work, life and relationships? Could paying attention in a particular way improve your well-being?

This experiential workshop will introduce mindfulness in theory and practice. The workshop will describe mindfulness and its benefits to the body, mind and life. Participants will be introduced to mindfulness practices to enhance attention, focus and well-being. Practical suggestions for developing a personal mindfulness practice will be included.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Please come comfortably dressed, preferably in clothes that do not restrict your breathing and you can move freely in.

PBLD: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EMERGENCY CASE WORKLOAD

Cost: $55

Ruth Matters

This discussion will explore the issues related to the coordination of the emergency case workload. We will have a look at an electronic Emergency Theatre Booking System and discuss the role of a Perioperative Anaesthetist to facilitate the preparation of patients for Anaesthesia and Surgery.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT PUBLICATION

Cost: $55

Andrew Davidson

This workshop will provide an interactive session to highlight the key points that editors look for that make a study publishable; and indeed what makes the study “great”. The workshop will cover the basic aspects of a good research question as well as finer points in writing style, content, format and basic statistics. The workshop is useful for those that wish to publish or review papers; as well as clinicians that want to fine tune their skills in critical evaluation of published literature. The workshop will be lead by section editors from Pediatric Anesthesia and cover case reports, editorials, reviews and clinical trials. Attendees will get home work to do prior to the workshop!

Photo courtesy of Dr Roger Wong

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ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS

FRIDAY 1600 -1800GOURMANIA LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS TOUR

Cost $115 per person  

Incorporating a number of the hot new businesses at the top end of town you will sample deliciously prepared local produce with a range of cider, beer and wine to match.  Visiting 4 different venues and trying a different pairings at each. This could be considered a light meal.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Your choice of comfy shoes and clothing suited to the (sometimes brisk) weather and a minimum of things to carry. Sunhats are recommended. Water and sunscreen are provided (and brollies if needed).

REAL TENNIS

Cost $30 per person

Real tennis is the “original” tennis from which the lawn version was derived. First played between 1200 and 1500 AD, the game is also known as Royal Tennis, Real Tennis, and (in the US) Court Tennis. About 40 courts are in use today, the majority being in Britain. Today, the game is played in just 4 countries – the UK, US, France, and Australia. So come along and try this sport in the home of the current world champion.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes which are non-marking. You may wish to bring a warmer top as the courts can be quite cool.

FREE TIME AT SALAMANCA MARKETS

On Saturdays, Salamanca Place comes alive with the famous Salamanca Market operated by the Hobart City Council. It’s easy to see why this is rated as one of the top attractions in Tasmania, with over 300 stallholders selling fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiwork crafts from all over Tasmania, interstate and overseas. The Grand Chancellor is a short walk to the markets, so take the opportunity to enjoy the market atmosphere before sessions.

SATURDAY 8.30 - 10.30am  GOURMANIA SALAMANCA MARKETS FOOD TOUR

Cost $95 per person.

Visiting a variety of specially selected market stalls - such as a new local farm co-operative, a whisky producer, and also a few of the local providores and a restaurant, giving you the opportunity to sample a range of delights including some seafood & sparkling wine.   This tour includes breakfast & coffee.  And very importantly Oliebollen!

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Your choice of comfy shoes and clothing suited to the (sometimes brisk) weather and a minimum of things to carry. Sunhats are recommended. Water and sunscreen are provided (and brollies if needed).

ROCK IT CLIMBING

Cost $25 per person 8am onwards.

Within walking distance of the Grand Chancellor and located in Hobart’s CBD Rock it climbing offers three floors of climbing which also includes kid’s activities. Rock It climbing is run by energetic staff, all climbers themselves, who are very happy to lend a hand. Whether you are an experienced climber or just fancy giving it a go this is your opportunity to do something a little different during your time in Hobart.

GUIDED WALK ON MOUNT WELLINGTON

Cost $20 per person.

Only 15 minutes from the centre of town, Mt Wellington is a spectacular expanse of wilderness overlooking Hobart. With many walking tracks, the Wellington Park provides ample opportunity to experience a taste of Tasmanian bush. On a clear day, views across Hobart from high on the mountain are fantastic.

Guided by one of the local anaesthetists, enjoy a refreshing 2 hour morning walk on the slopes of Mt Wellington – exact location will depend very much on the weather but it may include some relatively strenuous uphill walking.

A bus will depart the Hotel Grand Chancellor at 0700, aiming to have you back by 0945.

Given that it is October in Tasmania, warm clothing (ideally with gloves and a hat), a rain jacket and stout walking shoes are essential!

10Photo courtesy of Dr Roger WongPhoto courtesy of Dr Roger Wong

INCLUSIONS FOR REGISTERED PERSONSMembers, Honorary Members, Non Members, Registrars and Technician’s• Attendance at Sessions• All Official Documentation• Morning & Afternoon Teas & Lunches as scheduled in

program• Conference Dinner• Welcome Reception• Entrance to Exhibition• GST

Day Delegates All entitlements for day of attendance only• Attendance at Sessions• All Official Documentation• Morning & Afternoon Tea & Lunch as scheduled in

program• Entrance to exhibition• GST

Retired Member• Attendance at Sessions• All Official Documentation• Morning & Afternoon Tea & Lunch as scheduled in

program• Welcome Reception• Entrance to exhibition

Accompanying Person• Welcome Reception• Conference Dinner

PAYMENT OF FEESAll prices are quoted in Australian dollars. Payment of fees must accompany all registrations and may be made by cheque or credit card (MasterCard or Visa only). Cheques should be made payable to SPANZA Conference and drawn on an Australian bank.

GSTABN: 44 639 760 994

You will be sent a tax invoice once your registration has been received. Please refer to the accommodation section for tax invoices relating to accommodation bookings.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS (REGISTRATION)Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Secretariat.

Cancellations received:

• Before 2 August 2014 will incur a A$150.00 cancellation fee.

• Before 13 September will receive a 50% refund of fees paid.• After 13 September there will be no refund.

INSURANCEThe Conference organising committee strongly recommends that you take out insurance for your travel and attendance at the Conference. The Conference cannot accept any responsibility for participants failing to arrange their own insurance.

EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIPA trade display will be held during the Conference. A list of participating companies will be provided at the Conference. Companies are also invited to take up Conference sponsorship. For more information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities contact the Secretariat on telephone +61 2 4973 6573, fax +61 2 4973 6609 or email: spanzaconf@willorganise.com.au

WHAT TO WEARSessions – Neat CasualWelcome Reception & Conference Dinner – Smart Casual

REGISTRATION Each person attending the Conference needs to complete his or her own registration, with payment. You register for the conference via the conference website www.spanza.org.au/conference2014.An email confirmation will then be forwarded. Please ensure you read all information in this brochure carefully before answering the questions on the registration form.

REGISTRATION FEES (All prices are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of GST)

Early bird On or Before 26 August

StandardOn or Before 30 September

LateRegister after 30 September

SPANZA Member $1280 $1445 $1500Non Member $1445 $1500 $1660Registrar $1040 $1090 $1140Technician, Nurse, Student* $750 $800 $850Day Registration $880 $930 $980Honorary Member ** $130 $130 $130Retired Member $360 $360 $360Accompanying Person $200 $200 $200

* This registration category does not permit access to scientfic workshop entry.** The fee charged for Honorary Members covers the cost of the conference dinner at MONA.

REGISTER ON LINE AT www.spanza.org.au/conference2014

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ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation is being offered at the HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR, HOBART.

Rates

Room type Rate Mountain View Superior $210.00 *

Harbour View Superior $245.00 *

All rooms are offered as single, twin or double use and are for room only.

* Please note, this rate is inclusive of GST and the hotel will be responsible for issuing a tax invoice for accommodation payments upon departure from the hotel.

For any alternative accommodation options, including budget accommodation and family rooms, please contact the Secretariat directly on +61 2 4973 6573.

Deposit

Hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a first night’s deposit, or credit card guarantee in order to secure your reservation. Your deposit (or credit card number) will be passed on to the hotel and you must settle the balance of your account on check out. The hotel holds your credit card as a guarantee only and by providing the card number, you are also providing authorisation for the hotel to charge this card if you fail to arrive at the hotel on the date indicated. Your credit card will not be charged until you check out (or fail to arrive), and approve the account.

How to Book

Please complete the accommodation section of the registration form. The secretariat will then book your room and send confirmation of reservation. Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Secretariat and not directly to the hotel.

Check in and check out

Hotel check in time is 1400 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival, you will need pre-register and pay for your room for the night before. If required please indicate on your registration form. Hotel check out time is 1100 hours. Many hotels do offer late check outs when asked. If you require a late checkout please indicate on your registration form. Please note however this is subject to availability of the Hotel. Please indicate on your registration form or notify the secretariat in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours. Failure to do so may result in your room being released.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMWELCOME RECEPTION

Thursday 16 October 2014

Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor (Conference Venue) Tickets: Included for registered delegates Dress: Smart Casual Additional tickets: $75 pp

Welcome to Hobart! Join us to catch up with friends and colleagues whilst enjoying the view, a relaxing drink or two and canapés

CONFERENCE DINNER

Saturday 18 October 2014

Venue: MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) Tickets: Included for registered delegates Dress: Smart Casual Additional Tickets: $140 pp

Love it or hate it, as long as you have a strong opinion and are talking about it!

MONA is the largest privately funded museum in Australia. The museum presents antiquities, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection. Walsh has described the museum as a “subversive adult Disneyland.”

From Hobart, join the MONA Ferry for a cruise up the river to MONA where you will have the opportunity for a private viewing of the Museum before sitting down to dinner. 

It is a night not to be missed.

MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)

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THINGS TO DO IN HOBART AND TASMANIA

CENTRAL HOBARTGOURMANIAOffering a range of cultural and culinary tours including;

• The City Tour A progressive feast around downtown Hobart

• Tea to Taps: An afternoon of indulgent delight• The Cafe Tour: A scrumptious survey of the local cafe scene• Saturdays at Salamanca: Taste highlights of the market

and beyondhttp://gourmaniafoodtours.com.au/

MONALove it or hate it there is plenty to get you talking at the notorious MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Renowned for hosting controversial and risqué exhibitions MONA is a must do whilst in Hobart. The Museum is open from 10-6 Wednesday-Monday and is accessible by ferry or bus from the Brooke Street Ferry Terminal in central Hobart.

If the art and exhibitions leave you wanting the museum is also on the site of Moorilla winery focusing on a small, high quality output. So when you have finished in the museum head to the cellar door for a tasting or a Moo Brew if beer is more to your taste.www.mona.net.au

TASMANIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERYOffering free guided tours at 1 and 2 pm daily and within a 2 minute walk from the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Davey Street the museum is open between 10 and 5 every day. There is plenty to see with the museum hosting both permanent and touring exhibitions some of which may incur an entrance fee.http://www.tmag.tas.gov.au/home

PEPPERMINT BAY CRUISESEnjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating and rewarding day onboard the luxurious 23 metre catamaran, Peppermint Bay II, and experience the real Tasmania.

Departing from the tourist hub of Sullivan’s Cove in Hobart, the Peppermint Bay Cruise takes in harbour and city views, the River Derwent and its magnificent estuary, slicing its way

along the stunning d’Entrecasteaux Channel, arriving in the near-pristine waters of Peppermint Bay.www.peppermintbay.com.au

CASCADE BREWERY TOURIt’s been called a must-do Hobart experience. Here you’ll learn about Australia’s oldest brewery, its finest beers, the brewing process and a little something their brewers call ‘The Feel”.

Intertwine it with some of the brewers’ stories and the beautiful ‘Woodstock’ gardens, before topping it off with a real taste of history - a fresh one directly from the taps.http://www.cascadebreweryco.com.au

LOUISA’S WALKLouisa’s Walk - is Strolling Theatre taking you down into the World Heritage listed Cascades Female Factory. Performances are at 2pm daily and last approx 2 hrs.

Her Story is a sister production to Louisa’s Walk; it takes place entirely around Yard One of the Female Factory and lasts for just forty five minutes. Her Story leaves from the Visitor Centre of the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site at 11am every morning.

http://livehistoryhobart.com.au/

HOBART HISTORIC WALKING TOURSTour options include

• Historic walk Fri at 3pm 1 ½ hrs• Old Pub Tour Fri at 5pm 1 ½ hr• Battery Point Walk sat 1pm wed 5pm 1 ½ hr

http://www.hobarthistorictours.com.au/

ELECTRIC BIKESThe wind in your hair, a gentle pace... and no effort!

Electric bike hire is an effortless, sweat free, and a very pleasurable means of transport for exploring the lane-ways and back-roads of Hobart and surrounds.http://www.motoadventure.com.au/electric-bike-hire-hobart/

Salamanca (Photo courtesy of Dr Roger Wong)

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Port Arthur

HOP ON HOP OFF BUSThe only way to experience the architectural and cultural beauty of Hobart. This fabulous tour guarantees to bring to life the history of this amazing city. Red Decker is the best way to see all that Hobart has to offer. With informative live commentary you’ll witness some of the best places in Hobart City.http://www.reddecker.com.au/

FARMERS MARKET Held from 9.00am – 1.00pm every Sunday on the corner of Melville + Elizabeth Streets– rain, hail or shine trade kicks off with the ringing of the farm bell at 9am sharp. Offering a wide range of gorgeous artisan products including a smorgasbord of cheeses, breads, baked goods, jams, relishes, Tassie wine, boutique beer and many more unexpected gastronomically pleasing delights.

http://farmgatemarket.com.au/

SALAMANCA MARKETS On Saturdays, Salamanca Place comes alive with the famous Salamanca Market operated by the Hobart City Council. It’s easy to see why this is rated as one of the top attractions in Tasmania, with over 300 stallholders selling fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiwork crafts from all over Tasmania, interstate and overseas.

http://www.salamanca.com.au/

HOBART REAL TENNIS CLUB

Real tennis is the “original” tennis from which the lawn version was derived. First played between 1200 and 1500 AD, the game is also known as Royal Tennis, Real Tennis, and (in the US) Court Tennis. About 40 courts are in use today, the majority being in Britain. Today, the game is played in just 4 countries – the UK, US, France, and Australia. So come along and try this sport in the home of the current world champion. There is a session being offered as a workshop on Friday evening from 1600-1800. Please see the workshop section for further information.

http://hobarttennis.com.au/

THE SURROUNDING AREASPORT ARTHURSituated 1.5 hr from Hobart CBD Port Arthur is a quaint village best known for the well-preserved penal colony buildings of the nearby Port Arthur Historic Site.

The Port Arthur Historic Site was established in 1830 as a timber station and was soon built into a small town designed for the housing and punishment of over a thousand of Tasmania’s most notorious convicts. Full of powerful stories of hardship and loss, it’s one of Tasmania’s most rewarding travel experiences.

http://www.portarthur.org.au/

BRUNY ISLAND CRUSIES

Departing from Hobart CBD the full day tour includes a scenic guided bus tour, ferry crossing to Bruny Island, morning tea, 3 hour wilderness cruise and lunch.

http://www.brunycruises.com.au/

BONORONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Located half an hour from Hobart Bonorong is a sanctuary for Tasmanian wildlife and offers your chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. As soon as you walk in the old wooden gate you’ll realise you’ve come to a place where animals are deeply cared for and you become part of an inspiring conservation story.

http://bonorong.com.au/

ZOODOO – RICHMOND

Zoodoo is an exciting hands-on wildlife park in Richmond, Tasmania with a large range of native, agricultural & exotic animals including Bengal tigers and rare white African lions.

http://www.zoodoo.com.au/

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