FAQS

Brisbane Airport is located 19 kilometres from the central business district, approximately a 25-minute drive. From Brisbane Airport to the conference venue, Royal International Convention Centre is approximately a 21-minute drive. For more information please visit Brisbane Airport

Royal International Convention Centre
600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills Queensland
Phone: (07) 3253 3900
Website: http://www.royalicc.com.au/

There is limited street parking in the area and from time to time is effected by road and lane closures.

Car parking is available at the Brisbane Showgrounds for a fee of $13 per day (payable by cash or EFTPOS upon entry) at various locations. Signage will direct patrons to available car parking facilities.

The members of the conference organising committee and Leishman Associates accept no liability for personal accident of loss or damage suffered by any participant, accompanying person, invited observer or any other person by whatever means. Nor do we accept liability for any equipment or software brought to the conference by delegates, speakers, sponsors or any other party. Please protect your personal property. Do not leave laptops, cameras, and other valuable items unsecured. Be conscious of individuals who appear out of place and do not wear a conference name badge. Advise Leishman Associates staff if this does not occur.

Delegates have access to complimentary WI-FI for the duration of the conference within the conference rooms and exhibition area.

The login details for WI-FI will be provided to you upon registration and signage will be provided around the venue.

PLEASE NOTE: The Internet is not to be used to view or download any illicit material, including movies, music etc.

WIFI with thanks to SAAB 

Please click on the links below to view an online copy of Brisbane visitors maps

Click here to download the Brisbane Visitor Guide

Click here to download Official Brisbane Visitor Map

The average weather in Brisbane in October is 24 degrees.

Make sure you pack a hat and a bottle of sunscreen. With 9 hours of sunshine filled days and clear blue skies.

To check the weather charts for regular weather updates, please click here

The Go Event Card provides attendees with an east way to get around South East Queensland.

Valid on all TransLink bus, train, tram and ferry services.

For just $12 you receive 3 days of unlimited travel.

For more information please contact Chelsea Saint or Click Here

The AMMA Conference is a civilian event and therefore military dress is not compulsory.

Dress throughout the day is smart casual along with the Welcome Reception.

The Conference Dinner is casual.

However, if you are being sponsored by Defence you should check with your superior officer as to what you are required to wear.

The registration desk location will be located on Level 1, Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane – 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills Brisbane, QLD, 4006.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are registered for both the Pre-Conference workshop and the conference you do not have to re-register

For those attending the Thursday workshops, you will be emailed details regarding the location of our workshop registration desk closer to the time.

The registration desk will be open on the Thursday (for workshop attendees ONLY), Friday, Saturday and Sunday – our friendly staff will be there to register you and answer any questions you have. Opening times:

Thursday 5 October – 0800 – 1200
Friday 6 October – 0700 – 1900
Saturday 7 October –  0700 – 1800
Sunday 8 October – 0830 – 1200

Please note the above times are subject to change.

Full Registration for members, non-members and students* registration includes attendance at all sessions during days of Friday 6 – Sunday 8 October 2017. Full registration also includes: one set of conference proceedings, satchel, name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon tea refreshments and entry to the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner. You can also purchase additional tickets for the social functions.

Day Registration includes attendance at sessions for the nominated day of attendance, one set of conference proceedings, satchel, name badge, lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments on the day of attendance. Day registration does not include any of the social program functions. Tickets to attend any social functions need to be purchased seperately.

*Student Registration is open to those who are undertaking a primary health care degree. Your student number and name of university must be submitted for verification when registering.

Workshop Registration includes attendance to workshop registered for, name badge, lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments.

Full Registration: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided on the Friday and Saturday, arrival tea and coffee will be provided on the Sunday. All food at each social function is included, if you are attending.

Day Registration: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided only for the day you have registered.

Complimentary Tea, coffee, water and mints are available during the conference.

It is suggested that delegates arrive at preferred sessions promptly to ensure a seat. If sessions become full then delegates will not be allowed entry. Please wear your name tag for entry into all sessions.

Any changes to the conference program will be announced during housekeeping notices each morning during the first plenary session. You may also check with Leishman Associates staff at the registration desk.

Please check your latest Registration Confirmation email, this will list all bookings. If you have misplaced this, you can request a new copy by clicking here

Welcome Reception

Date: Friday 6 October 2017
Location: Trade Exhibition Area, Royal International Convention Centre
Time: 1755 – 1930
Dress code: Business Casual
Cost: This event is included in the cost of full registrations, However, delegates MUST RSVP to indicate their attendance. Additional tickets can be purchased for $80.00

Conference Dinner 

Date: Saturday 7 October
Location: Plaza,Royal International Convention Centre
Time: 1900 2355
Dress code: Neat Casual. Please no military dress.
Cost: This event is included in the cost of full registrations. however delegates MUST RSVP to indicate their attendance. Additional tickets can be purchased for $165.00 subject to availability.

All delegates, exhibitors and accompanying partners will be provided with a name badge, which will give you access to all events that are included in your registration or that you have purchased. Please ensure you wear your name badge at all times. Otherwise present your ticket that you will receive when registered.

Yes, you can, for an additional cost. Additional guest tickets can be booked when you register online, or through the Leishman Associates office. Bookings can be made at the conference but will be subject to availability.

Further information can be found here.

You must advise the conference managers of any special dietary requirements when you register for the conference. Caterers at each function will be informed of these. During the day, there will be a buffet table offering food suitable for dietary requirements. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to ask staff at the registration desk.

IMPORTANT – If your dietary request relates to a life-threatening allergy, please ensure that you advise the organisers as soon as possible.

You can book your accommodation through the online registration form or by emailing Chelsea Saint. You will be asked to provide your check-in and check-out date as well as your credit card details to secure the booking. Payment for your accommodation will not be taken until you check out of the Hotel. Delegates are encouraged to book in advance as availability closer to the Conference date is not guaranteed.

If you have booked your accommodation when you registered, your credit card details have been transferred to the hotel you have selected – please confirm this on check in with your hotel.

The hotel will request payment on check in.  If you have arrived 24 hours later than your indicated arrival day you may find that you have forfeited your deposit.

If you will not be paying with your own credit card, and need to arrange payment before you arrive in Brisbane, the best way is via a credit card authorisation form enabling the hotel to process a third-party card. To do so, please contact the hotel you selected and they will organise with you to receive a form for you to fill out and fax, email, or bring on arrival.

Please email Chelsea Saint to cancel or change your accommodation prior to the Conference. If you need to cancel your accommodation booking within 30 days of your arrival date any cancellation fees will be subject to the hotel cancellation policy. Therefore, no accommodation refund can be guaranteed within 30 business days of the Conference. If you alter your accommodation booking after you have checked in, please deal directly with the hotel. If you arrive 24 hours later than your indicated arrival day, charges will apply.

Delegates are not permitted to use any type of camera or recording device at any of the sessions unless written permission has been obtained from the relevant speaker & Conference Managers. A professional photographer will be at the conference, if you have any issues with being photographed please notify the photographer or Leishman Associates staff.

PowerPoints will be available on the conference website following the conclusion of the conference. Speakers will be requested to sign a release form. This is not compulsory, and only presentations with approval will be published.

Please bring your PowerPoint presentation with you when you register. All presentations need to be 16:9 in ratio.

All speakers should present themselves to the Speakers Preparation Desk at least three hours prior to their scheduled presentation time, to upload their presentation.

Speakers are also requested to assemble in their session room 5 minutes before the commencement of the session if possible, to meet with their session chair and to familiarise themselves with the room and the audio-visual equipment. A technician will be present in the room at all times. There will be facilities to test and modify your presentation if required.

During the break prior to your session, it is highly recommended that speakers go to their room and introduce themselves to the chairperson of their session. Each chairperson will be in their room at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the session.

You can also check that your presentation is working correctly with the AV technician in the room.

The Speakers’ Lounge will be located on Level 1, Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane – 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills Brisbane, QLD, 4006. For directions please see the staff at the registration desk.

If you are a chairperson you will recieve chairpersons guidelines when you register at the registration desk. If you have additional questions, please contact Leishman Associates.

2017 AMMA reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.