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Date
7 - 9 March 2025
Location
72 Kater Rd, Sutton Forest NSW 2577Organised by
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In-personOur world is changing rapidly. Our ideas are evolving fast. Sometimes it is hard to know what is right and what is not. Come spend a splendid weekend with your old friends and meet some new ones. Listen, think, and share your ideas and dare yourself to challenge your ideologies. Let us evolve, progress, and learn from each other at the RANZCP ACT Branch 2025 Conference.
Program
Registration
Registration is now open. Early bird pricing ends on 26 January 2025.
| Full conference Registration category | Early-bird | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate* | $660 | $735 |
Early bird RANZCP Trainee / nurse/ allied health* | $535 | $560 |
| Early bird Non RANZCP psychiatrist / other, medical practitioner * | $860 | $935 |
| Early bird PIF member* | $510 | $585 |
*Includes dinner registration
| Single day registration category | Standard |
|---|---|
| Standard RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate | $212.50 |
Standard RANZCP Trainee / nurse/ allied health | $205 |
| Standard Non RANZCP psychiatrist / other, medical practitioner | $392.50 |
| Standard PIF member | $217.50 |
Conference add-on registration
| Ticket item | Price |
|---|---|
| Guest Welcome Reception ticket | $75 |
| Conference dinner (guest ticket) | $160 |
Abstracts
Abstracts are invited for the RANZCP ACT Branch 2025 Conference.
If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration by the Organising Committee, you must also intend to register for the conference.
Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your abstract is submitted correctly.
Key dates
- Abstract submission opens: Monday 12 August 2024
- Abstract submissions closes: Friday 31 December 2024
- Notification to authors: Friday 24 January 2025
- Author acceptance due: Friday 31 January 2025
Presentation type
When submitting an abstract, please indicate whether you wish for it to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. An oral presentation should include time for questions and may highlight research findings, clinical case experience, or another topic of interest to the conference theme.
PIF Poster Presentation
Eligible PIF members from ACT are able to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 ACT Branch Conference by submitting a poster abstract. To be eligible you must be:
- a current or new PIF member based in ACT who is currently enrolled as a medical student or is a postgraduate Year 1, 2 or 3+ doctor. PIF members who are Fellows and trainees of another specialty are ineligible to apply.
- commit to attending the full program.
- not have previously received a PIF scholarship to attend a ACT Branch Conference.
- PIF members who have already registered for this Conference are eligible to apply.
- Read the full PIF Sponsorship Opportunity Terms and Conditions
Oral Registrar Prize
All abstracts submitted by an ACT trainee member during the duration of abstract submission being open will be eligible to win The ACT Branch Trainee Prize. This prize is awarded for the best oral presentation made at the conference.
Rapid Fire Presentation
All abstracts submitted by an ACT trainee member during the duration of abstract submission being open will be eligible to win The ACT Branch Trainee Prize. This prize is awarded for the best rapid-fire presentation made at the conference.
Poster Presentation
Fellows and affiliates are invited to submit an abstract to present a poster at this year's conference.
How to submit your abstract
Abstract submission is a two-step process:
Step 1
Download the abstract template, save it to your desktop and complete it.
Step 2
Create an account via the abstract submission portal and upload your abstract
Please note:
- All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be re-submitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.
- Abstract submission closes at 11.59 pm AEDT on 31 December 2024.
Accommodation
Pepper Manor House
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2025
- Twin Accommodation @$370 per room including breakfast for two
- Single Accommodation @$350 per room including breakfast for one
Please contact Michelle on (02) 4860 3121. Family rates also available.
Other accommodation options
- Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral –$240 - $267 per night
- The Bowral Hotel –$173 - $260 per night
- Springs Mittagong –$165 - $230 per night
- Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa –$354 - $375 per night
- The Imperial Hotel & Motel – $223 - $230 per night
Support and exhibition
ACT Branch wishes to thank the Murrumbateman Specialist Centre - Psychiatry for their generous sponsorship for the conference welcome event.
Terms and conditions
Cancellation policy
Delegate cancellation - Change of mind
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org. Cancellations received before 7 February 2025 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.
Delegate cancellation - Medical
The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority. The RANZCP is mindful of the health risks posed by COVID-19, and the importance of following official medical advice with respect to social distancing, practicing good hygiene and staying at home when unwell. The RANZCP requests that any delegate who is feeling unwell or has cold or flu like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend the conference.
If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided; however, you may be asked to provide additional details.
Conference cancellation
If we are required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.
Health and safety
All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.
Insurance
Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the conference Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
The RANZCP will only collect personal information from individuals when it is reasonably necessary for the activities of the RANZCP, and all such collection will be subject to the RANZCP Privacy Policy and any other notifications.
