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Contact Us
Please contact the Conference Managers for further information.
Australian Asthma Conference Managers
Address:
Level 10, 51 Druitt Street,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 128, Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
Ph: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: asthma2008@tourhosts.com.au
Registration
Registration Fees & Entitlements
Online Registration
The Asthma Foundation NSW is hosting the biennial Australian Asthma Conference 2008 on behalf of the Asthma Foundations of Australia. This pivotal event will bring together the wider asthma community in a rich learning environment to help set the direction for the future of asthma management in Australia. The conference program is relevant to a wide cross section of people connected with asthma-consumers, health professionals, scientists and researchers, policy makers from State and Federal Governments and Asthma Foundations of Australia staff and highlights the prevalence of asthma as a chronic disease.
The Australian Asthma Conference 2008 is pleased to offer an Early Bird Registration fee on Full registration to delegates that register online before 19 September 2008. Early Bird registration provides a saving of $112. All registrations after this time will incur the Full registration fee. Please note that Early Bird registration is not available on Day registrations.
(Please note that all persons intending to attend the Conference must register and pay the applicable registration fee. Please read through the registration details on this page carefully before proceeding to complete the online Registration Form.)
Conference Endorsed by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)
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This Conference has been endorsed on behalf of Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) according to approved criteria. Attendance attracts 3 Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) points on day 1 and 6 Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) points on day 2 as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning program (3LP). |
Professional Accreditation:
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Australian Asthma & Respiratory Education Association (AAREA) will provide accreditation to educators Continuing Education Points: 2 points per 1/2 day for attendance and 5 points for presentation of a paper / poster. |
AAREA Professional Day 2008
Date: 22nd October 2008
Venue: Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick
Theme: A multidisciplinary approach to Respiratory Disease across the continuum
For registration information visit www.aareducation.com
Breakfast Session
Also included in our program is a Breakfast session on Tuesday 21 October from 7.30am -8.50am. As part of our Clinical Stream this session will cover the topics of asthma medications (for children, adults and older adults) and asthma pathophysiology. To secure a seat and take advantage of this session delegates are asked to purchase a ticket for an additional cost of A$33 by selecting the appropriate option from the online form.
Welcome Reception
The following event is included in the registration fee for delegates who have a full registration. If you require additional tickets, please complete the relevant section of the online Registration Form.
Monday 20 October 2008
Welcome Reception
Time: 1730 – 1930 hours
Location: Exhibition Area
Dress: Smart Casual
An invitation is extended to all delegates to attend the Welcome Reception following the conclusion of sessions on Monday 20 October. This function will be held in the Exhibition Area. This is a great opportunity to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances as we welcome you to Sydney.
Additional tickets: A$75.00
Registration Fees & Entitlements (per delegate)
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| Early Bird Full Registration (Must register before 19 September 2008) |
Full Registration (Registration after 19 September 2008) |
Day Registration (No Early Bird rate available) |
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| Program & Abstract Book | |
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NB: If you are a carer or a family member of a person with Asthma, please select a “Consumer” registration category when completing the form.
Exhibitors should refer to the Exhibition Manual for their registration details and entitlements.
To be entitled to the early registration fee you must have registered and PAID by 19 September 2008
Payment of Fees
Please Note: Registrations will not be processed or confirmed until payment in full is received.
Payment for online registrations may be made by credit card only. MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express are the only credit cards accepted at the Conference. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to Conference by THPL.
Should wish to pay by cheque, you are required to download and complete a copy of the PDF registration form. The registration form should be sent by post and must be accompanied with full payment in order for your registration to be processed and confirmed.
Cheque payments for registration and accommodation should be made payable to ‘Australian Asthma Conference 2008’ and will only be accepted up until 15 September 2008. After this date, all registrations and accommodation requests must be submitted with credit card details either by email to asthma2008@tourhosts.com.au or by calling +61 2 9265 0700.
Your name and full address should be typed or printed clearly on the back of the cheque. Cheque payments from overseas must be a bank cheque in Australian Dollars drawn on an Australian Bank. No other currency will be accepted.
You may not pay your fees by direct transfer.
Please Note: All payments by cheque will incur a $10 cheque processing fee which should be included when completing the registration form.
Acknowledgements
Your registration and payment will be acknowledged via email upon confirmation of your requirements submitted via the online form.
You will not receive any further publications before the Conference. Your letter of acknowledgment will include any further advice necessary prior to your arrival at the Conference. At the Conference you will receive the final program and book of abstracts, related Conference documentation and a list of delegates.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Managers.
Registration Fees:
- Before 19 August 2008 will incur an A$100.00 cancellation fee.
- Before 8 September 2008 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid.
- After 8 September 2008 there will be no refund.
Accommodation:
- Deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee reservation.
- Deposit is non-refundable at 15 September 2008.
Social:
Payments are non-refundable at 8 September 2008.
Entrance to Conference
Each member of the Conference will receive a name badge on registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions. The Conference Managers expect appropriate behaviour from attendees and reserve the right to revoke the badge and privileges of anyone behaving in an inappropriate manner.
Registration Desk
The Registration Desk will be located in the Bay 4 Atrium and will be operating as follows:
| Monday 20 October 2008 Tuesday 21 October 2008 |
0800 – 1730 hours 0730 – 1700 hours |
The Conference Managers will be on-site for enquiries at other times.
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the Conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Conference, or through cancellation of the Conference, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Conference Managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.
Private Functions/Hospitality Arrangements
It is requested that you advise the Conference Managers of any private /corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. The Conference Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events, or for any hospitality services that might be required.
Registration is only available online via this website. To secure your attendance at this event please complete the online Registration Form today.
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