Social Program

Conference Welcome Reception
Thursday 24 September 2009
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Perth Convention Centre
Time: 17:30–19:00
Dress: Conference attire/neat casual
Cost: Included in full Conference registration. $44 for extra attendees or other registration categories
Please join us for the conference welcome reception and the opening of the trade exhibition.

Poster, Wine and Cheese Session
Friday 25 September 2009
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Perth
Convention Centre
Time: 17:30–18:30
Dress: Conference attire/neat casual
Cost: Included in full Conference registration. $25 for extra attendees or other registration categories
Join us for a drink and an opportunity to walk around and view the posters after conclusion of the day’s sessions.

Dine Around Perth
Friday 25 September 2009
Venue: Various
Time: 19:00 (meet in the PCEC foyer at the conclusion of the Happy Hour)
Cost: $60 (does not include beverages)
Dine Around Perth provides an opportunity for groups of people to experience the diversity of cuisines available in Perth. A number of excellent restaurants have been selected for this event. Groups will be limited to 10 at each restaurant. To participate in Dine Around Perth, you must pre pay using this registration form. No additional bookings will be taken at the conference. Please note that payments are non refundable.

Members Only Meet the Experts Breakfast
Saturday 26 September 2009
Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Time: 7:45–8:45
Cost: Free to APHN/PCA Members
This will be an opportunity to meet one or more of the keynote speakers from the conference. This event is only for members of the APHN or PCA and their affiliate organisations.

Conference Dinner
Saturday 26 September 2009
Venue: BelleVue Ballroom, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre
Time: 19:00–23:30
Theme: This is Australia!
Dress: Semi-formal or national costume
Cost: Included in full Conference registration. $132 for extra attendees or other registration categories
Join us for a meal that showcases the best in Australian flavours and produce, while overlooking the beautiful Swan River. Then get ready to dance the night away with great music supplied by one of Perth’s best bands. Traditionally, each Asia Pacific Hospice Conference has a cultural evening where delegates wear their national costume. Delegates are invited to wear national costume to the conference dinner if they wish to.

 

Buddy Program

Is this your first visit to Australia or Perth, or are you coming to the conference by yourself? Palliative Care Western Australia will be arranging a Buddy Program. The intent of the Buddy Program is to assist newcomers and solo attendees with getting the most out of the conference. Participants will be matched prior to the conference and will receive an email with the contact information of their assigned partner. Expectations of host buddies participating in the Conference Buddy Program:
• Arrange a time and place to meet (the Welcome Reception would be ideal)
• Attend at least one plenary session, concurrent session and/or poster viewing together
• Introduce newcomers to other people at the conference
• Sit together at one or two meals and/or social events
• Exchange contact information and stay in touch after the conference!

If you’re interested in acting as a host or being assigned a buddy, please tick the appropriate box in the registration form.

 

Pre and Post Conference Touring

Delegates are encouraged to explore Western Australia and arrange their own pre and post conference tours. Some valuable websites to visit are: www.westernaustralia.com/au and www.australiassouthwest.com