Registration Information

Conference Location

Who can resist visiting tropical North Queensland, one of the world’s most remarkable locations. The Cairns region is located within the magnificent wet tropical rainforest of the Daintree National Park in the north to the quaint sugar village of Miriwinni in the south to the Coral Seas Coastline abutting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to the east.

Enjoy the diversity of Cairns stunning attractions, the vibrance of this modern cosmopolitan city, its spectacular scenery, its warm balmy weather with 25C the daily maximum temperature during April.

Nowhere in the world do you find two World Heritage sites located side by side: the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.  The Cairns Region is where the reef meets the rainforest. Cairns is known the world over for its unique environmental treasures.  An abundance of reef cruises, adventure tours, and cultural attractions for your to experience and explore are complemented by alfresco dinning and exciting shopping in lively cosmopolitan atmosphere.  

This is your opportunity to explore these natural wonders of the world, to see the brilliantly coloured marine life, to spot a humpback whale gracefully sailing up from the Atlantic Ocean, to marvel at the endangered sea turtles, or just enjoy the sapphire blue waters and a relaxing drink along Cairn’s famous Esplanade.

This whole region is a haven for scientists who are still unravelling the mystery of evolution, whose secrets are locked in these world heritage listed rainforests. It’s also home to the one of the oldest intact surviving Indigenous communities in the world: the Kuku Yalanji.

Cairns Convention Centre

The Cairns Convention Centre is renowned for its unique environmental design and is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and ancient tropical rainforests. Not only is the Cairns Convention Centre one of the most innovative, adaptable and flexible centres of its kind, it is also the most stunning inside and out. The spectacular award winning design is contemporary and stylish, bright, airy and very welcoming.

The venue is highly commended for its technical facilities and expertise with wireless technology, advanced audio visual and sound systems among the best in the word.  From one of the world’s best convention centres you should expect world class hospitality, service and food. The Cairns Convention Centre is world renowned for its tropical, five star cuisine featuring the freshest local produce.

How to Get There

The Cairns Convention Centre is located only 10 minutes from the airport with taxis and regular bus shuttles readily available. Cairns is easily accessible by delegates from all Australian capital cities and supported by major domestic airlines including Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar.

Conference Registration fees

*Student/Senior Registration Fees
You must be a full time student to qualify for the student rate.  Your registration form must be submitted with a signed letter confirming your full time student status on your educational institution’s letterhead by your lecturer or student administrator. Seniors should supply a copy of their Senior Citizens Card.
NOTE: The Student/Senior registration rate does not include the Conference dinner.

For seniors please fax through a copy of your seniors card Fax: 02 6292 9002.

Full Registration includes

• Attendance at Conference sessions (excludes Indigenous Workshop)
• Welcome drinks Sunday evening
• Conference dinner
• Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas as per the Conference program
• Conference satchel and materials

Student/Senior Registration includes

• Attendance at all Conference sessions (excludes Indigenous Workshop)
• Welcome drinks Sunday evening
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as per the Conference program
• Conference satchel and materials

Indigenous Workshop - ‘Success Stories to Close the Gap’

Sunday 10 April, Cairns Convention Centre

The focus of the Indigenous Workshop – ‘Success Stories to Close the Gap’ is to bring people together to identify what makes health programs and projects successful in working towards closing the gap and to investigate how we might pass on the important messages to others so that they might learn and build on that learning to enhance future programs and projects. It is anticipated that a good deal of what will learned in the workshop will be a result of sharing ideas and thoughts; building individual capacity through communication and networking; and providing opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

The workshop will provide participants with the opportunity in work in small group sessions to share and discuss specific success factors within their current projects or programs. Groups will work together to:

• Identify one or more exemplary projects that have achieved success in working towards closing the gap
• Identify critical inputs, processes and outcomes of the project/s to shape future knowledge transfer about the exemplary project, including planning for public presentations, papers and policy briefs
• Present exemplary projects back to the workshop group.
• Provide an opportunity for participants to be involved in various facets of Indigenous public health and health promotion to meet and caucus around specific issues such as capacity development, policy, research and evaluation.

All health professionals —experienced practitioners and novices alike - are encouraged to attend to network, share, communicate and enjoy this great learning opportunity.

Indigenous Workshop Program

Indigenous Workshop fees

Payment Procedures

Payment can be made by:

• Credit card – MasterCard, Visa and American Express
• Cheque – made payable to Conference Co-ordinators – AHPA Conference

Completed registration forms should be returned to:
AHPA 20th National Conference
C/- Conference Co-ordinators Pty Ltd
PO Box 139
CALWELL ACT 2905
Facsimile (02) 6292 9002 Phone (02) 6292 9000
Email ahpa@confco.com.au

Cancellation Policy

All alterations or cancellations to your registration must be made in writing and will be acknowledged by letter, facsimile or e-mail.  Notification should be sent to:

AHPA 20th National Conference Secretariat
Conference Co-ordinators
Details as above

An administration charge of $110.00 will be made to any participant cancelling before Friday 11 March 2011. 

After Friday 11 March any cancellations received will be required to pay full registration fees (NOTE: this includes cancellations of registrations and social function bookings).  However, if you are unable to attend, substitutes are welcome at no additional cost.

By submitting your registration you agree to the terms of the cancellation policy.

Registration Enquiries

For further information please contact:

AHPA 20th National Conference Secretariat
Conference Co-ordinators
Details as above

Accommodation

To book your accommodation at the rates listed below complete the appropriate section of the registration form. Bookings are subject to availability and should be made prior to Friday 11 March 2011.

All cancellations or amendments must be made in writing to Conference Co-ordinators and will be acknowledged by facsimile.

Please note your credit card details are required to guarantee your room. Neither Conference Co-ordinators nor the hotel will make any charges against your credit card unless you fail to give at least 21 days notice in writing of your cancellation or if less than 21 days prior to arrival your booking is reduced or cancelled in which case full payment will be required unless the room(s) can be resold. Full payment of your account will be required at the time of your departure.  NOTE: Some hotels may do a pre-authorisation to ensure the validity of the card supplied.

Rates quoted are per room per night GST inclusive and DO NOT include breakfast.

A map is available for you to view locations

Sebel Cairns
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland

The Sebel Cairns formerly the Cairns International is a 5 star luxury hotel, located in the centre of Cairns. The hotel rooms are comfortable and spacious, and have fabulous views of either the harbor and mountains being situated between two world heritage areas; the Great Barrier Reef, and the Daintree Rainforest.  The hotel is within easy access of the Cairns Convention Centre and the CBD.  Sebel Cairns also provides a tour desk team who are always available to help choose from the variety of activities taking place in Cairns.

$159 per hotel room per night

Il Centro
26-30 Sheridan Street, Cairns

Conveniently located only 200 metres from the Cairns Convention Centre, the Il Centro offers one bedroom apartments almost double the size of an average hotel room.  These all contain balconies with a view of the city, air conditioning, broadband internet access, kitchen, ensuite and laundry facilities.  Each apartment has separate bedroom and living areas, containing either twin or queen beds.

$155 per 1 bedroom apartment per night

Park Regis City Quay
4-6 Lake Street, Cairns

The Park Regis City Quay is located a short 100 metre walk from the Cairns Convention Centre, and is a great place to get some rest and relaxation in the heart of the city.  All the rooms are self contained one and two bedroom apartments and hotel suites.  All the rooms contain kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as spacious balconies.  The hotel offers a rooftop pool and sun deck, dry cleaning and laundry services, as well as secure undercover parking, all within easy walking distance of some of Cairns most esteemed restaurants and bars.

$145 per hotel room per night
$165 per 1 bedroom apartment per night
$215 per 2 bedroom apartment per night

Park Regis Piermonde
2-4 Lake Street, Cairns

The Park Regis Piermonde is a modern and distinctive 4.5 star luxury apartment hotel, situated in the heart of Cairns on the Harbor Foreshore.  The Piermonde is conveniently located only a short distance from the Cairns Convention Centre.  The hotel offers two and three bedroom apartments, with an outdoor swimming pool, recreational areas, kitchen and laundry facilities, as well as views from the spa and sundeck.

$265 per 2 bedroom apartment per night
$305 per 3 bedroom apartment per night