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Sunday 2 June For delegates registered to attend the Private Practice Workshop and/or Keynote Masterclass by Professor Susan Rvachew, these will be held in room M1 of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC). Registration will open at 9.00am for a 9.30am start for the workshop and at 1.15pm for a 1.45pm start for the masterclass. Pre-registration: 5.00pm – 6.30pm Delegates are invited to collect their conference pack from the registration desk at BCEC on the Sunday evening. Visit the exhibition while enjoying a welcome drink. The winner of the Story Bridge Climb or one of four Brisbane Wheel rides will be drawn during the pre-registration, so please ensure you are in attendance. Speaker and Chairperson briefing: 5.45pm – 6.00pm All speakers and chairpersons are asked to attend the briefing on Sunday in room M1 of the BCEC. Welcome Reception: Brisbane City Hall 6.30pm – 8.30pm The 2019 Joint Conference Welcome Reception will be held at Brisbane City Hall which is one of Queensland’s most significant heritage and cultural icons and has social and historical importance for locals, particularly those whose families helped in its design and construction. Since its opening in 1930, Brisbane City Hall important role in the lives of our local community in times of war, peace, celebration and refuge and has rightly earned the title of the People’s Place. Brisbane City Hall is home to Brisbane’s civic, community, artistic and social life and has hosted many famous guests. The BCEC is situated alongside the Brisbane River (indigenous name Maiwar) and a 20 minute walk to Brisbane City Hall. Coaches will depart BCEC at 6.15pm and 6.30pm for a fifteen minute drive to Brisbane City Hall for those delegates who would prefer to ride. Finger food and drinks will be served, plus the opportunity to network informally with fellow delegates, sponsors and exhibitors. Coaches will return delegates to the BCEC at There is an abundance of restaurants near the BCEC and the 2019 CPC has decided to leave the Tuesday night as a free night for delegates to make their own arrangements and explore what this city has to offer. Details announcing various options will be included in the conference satchel and on the conference app. Guild Insurance Conference Dinner 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm until midnight Proudly sponsored by: 8.15pm and 8.30pm. Tuesday Night has been a symbol of civic pride and over the years it has become one of Brisbane’s greatest icons and community meeting places. The building has played an

called to help others, and the theme for this year’s conference dinner is ‘Unleash your superpower’ . This theme is the chance to embrace our SP/SLT superpowers and to celebrate the heroes in each of us. So why not come dressed as someone (or something) that empowers you? Or come dressed to impress as a hero that inspires you: fictional or real, past or present! You can dress as simply or elaborately as you like. Entertainment options for the night include the photobooth (sponsored by Guild Insurance) so be sure to capture your old and new collaborations here! For those trivia buffs, brush up on your general knowledge and be ready to engage with those around you for an Australia vs New Zealand quiz. Finally, get ready to be empowered with music entertainment by Chris Tamwoy. Chris is nationally and internationally recognised for his music, and after spending his childhood with his family in the Torres Strait Islands, he is now a proud ambassador for his culture and country. Chris will provide entertainment during dinner with his unique playing style and sound. After dinner, it will be time to put on your dancing shoes and bust some moves on the dancefloor with DJ Diggler. Be ready to unleash your inner superhero and embrace your speechie superpowers in a fun-filled night. The 2019 conference dinner is one not to be missed! The Guild Insurance Conference Dinner is included with all full practicing, non certified and re-entry members and non-member conference registrations. Additional tickets can be purchased for this event. However, at the time of registration if you did not select this event and would now like to attend, please email Colleen at conf2019@speechpathology.org.au and she can assist you. Sponsors and exhibitors The CPC would like to thank all the sponsors and exhibitors for their support of the SPA and NZSTA Joint Conference and encourages delegates to visit each display during the conference. There are still a few stands and smaller sponsorship opportunities available, so if you know of any company that might be interested please contact Pamela Richards, National Conference Manager. Call for student volunteers/assistants The call for student volunteers/assistants is now closed and the eight lucky students have been notified. Thank you to all the students who applied. Accommodation

Discounted rooms have been block booked by OzAccom for delegates at various hotels within close walking distance to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Please visit the conference website and the accommodation link to make your booking. Discounted air travel Speech Pathology Australia has worked with Virgin Australia to provide Australian and New Zealand delegates with best possible airfares. Unfortunately, it was not possible to include other countries. Discount available are:

• Domestic & Trans-Tasman Business: Up to 10% Virgin Australia Domestic & Trans-Tasman Business class fares • Domestic & Trans-Tasman Flexi: Up to 10% Virgin Australia Domestic & Trans-Tasman Freedom fares • Domestic & Trans-Tasman Saver Up to 10 % Virgin Australia Domestic & Trans-Tasman Elevate and Getaway fares (excluding tactical and Sale fares) For your reference the sale period is 01/02/2019 – midnight

The Guild Insurance Conference Dinner will be held in the Plaza Terrace Ballroom of the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and it will provide a superb end to the Engaging Collaborating Empowering conference. As speechies we are

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