General Information

About Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria is recognised as a dynamic, exciting city where innovation and heritage mix comfortably to reflex Australia’s most cosmopolitan lifestyle. Culture, entertainment dining, fashion and sports are all important elements of the destination which includes a full range of pre and post conference leisure activities.

The three day conference program (including optional workshops on day 1), will take place at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, located in the heart of Melbourne’s central business, shopping, theatre and restaurant district. The venue is approximately 30 minutes by car or bus from the airport. It is also easily accessed by Melbourne's tram and city loop, and from Melbourne's regional and metropolitan rail link at Southern Cross Station (via city loop).

For more information on Melbourne and the surrounding areas, please visit the following websites.

www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
www.visitvictoria.com.au
www.visitmelbourne.com

Venue

Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street
Melbourne  VICTORIA  3000

This elegant hotel offers upscale accommodations with Art Deco-inspired interiors. Located at the top end of Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne’s central business, shopping and restaurant district. The venue is a 30 minute drive from the Melbourne airport and a five minute walk from the rail station.

The conference will utilise the Grand Hyatt’s world class function rooms for plenary sessions, breakout sessions, poster exhibition and a trade display area.

Insurance

Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Organisers accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to present all the information contained on this website as accurately as possible.  The Organisers do not accept any liability for any inaccuracy or misdescription, for any delay or damage, including personal injury or death, howsoever caused resulting from or arising out of reliance upon any general or specific information published on this website. The Organisers reserve the right to alter any or all of these details, including the conference  program.

 

Key Dates

Closing date for submission of abstracts
30 June 2008
Program and Registration Brochure
July 2008 - Download Registration Brochure
Notification of accepted abstracts
30 July 2008
Closing date for 'Early' Registration
15 September 2008
Conference dates
12 to 14 October 2008

Online Registration

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Sponsors


Primary Sponsor

Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing

Major Sponsor

Victorian Department of Human Services, Aged Care

Associate Sponsors

Department of Veterans' Affairs New Zealand's ACC

Contact Us

For further information please contact Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference Managers

Conference Managers
Jane Howorth, Susan Contemprée, Jayne Hindle
East Coast Conferences
Phone: +61 2 6650 9800 or 1300 368 783
Fax: +61 2 6650 9700
Postal: PO Box 848, Coffs Harbour
NSW 2450, Australia
Email: falls@eastcoastconferences.com.au
ABN 24 749 607 046

Society website: www.anzfallsprevention.org