registration information

Conference Registration Fees

AHPA Member Registration Fees
Early (payment received by 24 March 2009)   $675.00
Late (payment received after 24 March 2009)   $725.00

Non Member Registration Fees
Early (payment received by 24 March 2009)   $775.00
Late (payment received after 24 March 2009)   $825.00

Full-Time Student Registration*
Early (payment received by 24 March 2009)   $375.00
Late (payment received after 24 March 2009)   $425.00

Day Registration AHPA Member
Early (payment received by 24 March 2009)   $275.00 per day
Late (payment received after 24 March 2009)   $325.00 per day

Day Registration Non Member 
Early (payment received by 24 March 2009)   $350.00 per day
Late (payment received after 24 March 2009)   $400.00 per day

Day Registration Student*        
Early (payment received by 24 March 2009)   $135.00 per day
Late (payment received after 24 March 2009)   $185.00 per day

*Student Registration
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. NOTE: Student registration does not include the Conference dinner.

NOTE: The Local Organising Committee is committed to making the Conference accessible to as many students as possible, and encourages submission of students’ work to be presented during the Conference.

Full Registration includes

• Attendance at Conference sessions
• Welcome drinks Sunday evening
• Conference dinner and Oration
• Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas as per the Conference program
• Conference satchel and materials

Full Student Registration includes

• Attendance at all Conference sessions
• Welcome drinks Sunday evening
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as per the Conference program on that day
• Conference satchel and materials
  Please note that Student registration does not include the Conference dinner

Day and Student Day Registration includes

• Attendance at all Conference sessions on the day of registration
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as per the Conference program on that day
• Conference satchel and materials

Payment Proceedures
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 18th 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

Conference venue
The Perth Convention Exhibition Centre opened in 2004, the centre is located within the CBD of Perth and only 12kms from the airport.  Several hotels are located only a short walk from the centre, including the Medina Grand, Sommerset St Georges Terrace, Parmelia Hilton and Rydges.

Social program

Registration and Welcome Reception
Sunday 17 May
5.00pm – 6.30pm
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Level 2 Foyer
Tickets included in the price of registration. Additional tickets can be purchased at $45 each.

Conference Dinner and Eberhard Wenzel Memorial Oration
Tuesday 19 May
7.00pm – 11.00pm
Bellevue Ballroom, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Tickets included in the price of registration. Additional tickets can be purchased at $120 each.

2009 Eberhard Wenzel Memorial Oration(to occur during Conference Dinner)

Presented by Dr Gauden Galea (via pre-recorded DVD)

The Eberhard Wenzel Memorial Oration was established to maintain Eberhard’s legacy of provocation and challenge. The Oration is an opportunity to present a new or challenging perspective on an issue of relevance to health promotion.  It will be a catalyst for further discussion and debate among health promotion practitioners, researchers and policy makers. 

The Oration will be presented by Dr Gauden Galea who is the Co-ordinator of Health Promotion in the World Health Organization, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr Galea is a public health physician trained in the University of Malta and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He has a special interest in Health Promotion and the prevention of non communicable Diseases. He has held posts as Regional Adviser in NCD in the Western Pacific Region of WHO and as Medical Officer (NCD) in the Pacific Island countries. In his national work before joining WHO in 1998, he headed a national Health Promotion Unit in the Ministry of Health in Malta and directed an Institute of Health Care concerned with the training of health workers. He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health of the UK.

Dinner with the Stars
Monday 18 May
6.30pm – 10.00pm
Botanical Café, Kings Park Botanical Gardens
Tickets $60 each ***Places are limited***
Enjoy a casual but intimate dinner in the company of keynote and high profile conference speakers in the spectacular Kings Park.  Guests will have the opportunity to discuss their perspectives on the field of health promotion.  Tickets include a three course meal, drink on arrival and transport from the conference hotels.

Lunch time activities
Do you need to get you body moving after being seated all morning?  Come and 'Find 30' by taking part in a laughter workshop, belly dancing, riverwalk, HeartMoves and stretching classes.  All activities are free for registered delegates and run from 1.00pm - 1.30pm outside the Convention Centre.  Check your program on the day for specific locations.

Kings Park Sunset Walk
Monday 18 May
Enjoy a leisurely 45 minute walk to the scenic Kings park where views of the City and Swan River await.  This guided walk will include a brief history of the area and its cultural heritage.  For those who do not want to walk back public transport is available to take you back to the Convention Centre.  Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.  Meet outside the main doors at 5.00pm for a 5.15pm departure.

Accommodation
To secure your accommodation at the advertised rates complete the appropriate section of the registration form.  Bookings are subject to availability and should be made prior to Friday 3 April 2009.  All hotels listed have various facilities for people with disabilities, please indicate your requirements on the registration form, or contact Conference Co-ordinators for further information.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Your credit card details are required to guarantee your room.  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.

All Accommodation Prices are Inclusive of GST

Parmelia Hilton
14 Mill Street, Perth

The Parmelia Hilton is centrally located in the heart of the city and is a minute’s walk from the Perth Convention Centre. Facilities include outdoor pool, gym and sauna, laundry service, 24 hour concierge and reception and 24 hour room service. A stylish and relaxed restaurant and bar are also open everyday until late.

$305.00 per room per night

Medina Grand
33 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

Conveniently located only 200 metres from the Convention Centre, the Medina Apartment Hotel offers studios and one-bedroom apartments. Studios are similar to hotel rooms but also contain kitchenette facilities, the apartments contain laundry facilities, full kitchenette and separate lounge and dining area. The hotel’s also offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre.

$270.00 per Studio per night
$300.00 per 1 bedroom apartment per night

Rydges Perth
Corner of Hay and King Street, Perth

Rydges Perth is a contemporary style hotel that is a 10 minute walk from the Perth Convention Centre. The 4 ½ star hotel offers 24 hour reception, room service and valet parking along with spacious rooms.

$279.00 per Superior room per night
$329 per King Executive room per night

Sommerset St Georges Terrace Perth
185 St Georges Terrace, Perth

The Sommerset Hotel is located a short 5 minute walk from the Convention Centre and is a more economical option.  All rooms contain broadband, satellite television stations, mini-bar and air-conditioning. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant that opens up onto St Georges Terrace

$210.00 per Deluxe room per night
$235.00 per Executive room per night

The Marque Hotel
24 Mount Street, Perth

The Marque hotel is a 3 ½ star property that is cost effective but still within close vicinity to the Convention Centre.    Each deluxe room has the basic facilities that you would expect including broadband internet facilities and air-conditioning with the additional convenience of a kitchenette.  The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the Convention Centre.

$242.00 per deluxe room per night

Aarons Hotel
Corner of Murray and Pier Street, Perth

Aarons Hotel Perth is a 3 ½ star property that provides a cost effective option while still only being a 15 minute walk from the Convention Centre.  The hotel facilities include: Fully licensed Bar & Restaurant, 24hr guest laundry, Room service and wireless Internet.

$145.00 per room per night

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 18th National Conference Secretariat
Conference Co-ordinators
PO Box 139
CALWELL ACT 2905

Facsimile (02) 6292 9002
E-mail ahpa@confco.com.au

An administration charge of $100.00 will be made to any participant cancelling before Friday 3 April 2009. 

After Friday 3 April 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 18th National Conference Secretariat
Conference Co-ordinators
PO Box 139
CALWELL ACT 2905
Facsimile (02) 6292 9002
E-mail ahpa@confco.com.au
Website:  www.healthpromotion.org.au