Sponsored Overseas Delegate | Accreditation Points | Registration Desk | Insurance | What To Wear | Children

SPONSORED OVERSEAS DELEGATE

Since 2004, SPANZA has sponsored an anaesthetist with a strong interest in paediatric anaesthesia from a lesser developed country to attend the annual scientific SPANZA meeting. The sponsorship provides for airfares, accommodation and registration.

To date, SPANZA has sponsored anaesthetists from Uganda, Mongolia, Thailand, Bhutan, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

Applications (including a current Curriculum Vitae and the name of 2 referees) should be made to:

Dr George Chalkiadis
Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia and Pain Management,
Royal Children's Hospital, Flemington Rd, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
Fax 61 3 9345 6003
george.chalkiadis@rch.org.au

To arrive no later than Saturday 23rd July 2011

ACCREDITATION POINTS

The SPANZA Annual Scientific Meeting is a major ME Meeting under the ANZCA MOPS Program. Participants can claim 3 CME points per house under code 111. The approval number for this meeting is xxx.

For surgical delegates, formal recognition of CPD accreditation from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for this meeting is pending. We expect this will recognise 1 point per hour in Category 4: Maintenance of Clinical Knowledge and Skills. Formal recognition for CPD requires a participant evaluation form.

REGISTRATION DESK

The registration desk will be located in the Pavilion and will be open the following times:

  • Thursday 20 October
  • 1400 - 1730
  • Friday 21 October
  • 0800 - 1730
  • Saturday 22 October
  • 0800 - 1730
  • Sunday 23 October
  • 0800 - 1300
    INSURANCE

    The Conference organising committee strongly recommends that you take out insurance for your travel and attendance at the Conference. The Conference cannot accept any responsibility for participants failing to arrange their own insurance.

    WHAT TO WEAR

    Sessions - Neat Casual
    Welcome Reception - Smart Casual
    Conference Dinner - Very Smart Casual

    CHILDREN

    Camp Hyatt

    Camp Hyatt, run by a team of qualified childcare professionals, provides great activities for kids aged six weeks to ten years. Open from 8am to 4.30pm everyday (dependant on bookings)

    Possums Club
    Six weeks to two years - three-hour sessions
    Cost: from $55 per child

    Joeys Club
    Two to five years - four-hour sessions
    Cost: from $65 per child

    Kookaburras Club
    Five to ten years - four-hour sessions
    Cost: from $65 per child

    For more information on Camp Hyatt at Hyatt Regency Coolum, please contact Resort Hosts on: tel: +61 7 5449 3456 or e-mail: hrcoolum.resorthost@hyatt.com.

    Babysitting

    Bo Peep's Babysitting
    Phone: +61 7 5479 1240
    Email Address: bopeeps@bigpond.net.au
    Website: www.bo-peepsbabysitting.com

    Active Childcare Solutions
    Phone: +61 7 5448 7045

    Nannies of Noosa
    Phone: 1300 659 619
    Email Address: info@nanniesofnoosa.com
    Website: www.nanniesofnoosa.com

    Charges - Payment must be made directly to the above selected company of choice