Speak Out April 2019

Joint Conference

29/05/2019 and the travel period is 26/05/2019 – midnight 12/06/2019 All fares purchased using the event direct booking tile are subject to the fare type terms and conditions provided on the Virgin Australia website. Car Parking Delegates driving to the BCEC will be required to pay the standard carpark rates associated for the duration in which they park per day. Currently they do offer an early bird rate at $15.00 per car, per day with entry before 9am and exit between 3pm- 6pm. Car Park 1 is the closest to the entrance to the exhibition hall. From the airport terminal there are transport options to the city centre: Taxi - There is a designated taxi rank located outside of the terminal. Depending upon traffic, prices could range from $33.00 to $60.00 one way. There is a $3 levy added to fares for taxis leaving the airport. Uber - The Uber pick-up zone at the domestic terminal is located between the taxi rank to the left and the public passenger area to the right. Follow the signage for the pre-booked, ride-booking pick-up lane. Airtrain - is a quick and easy option for getting to and from the airport. Brisbane Airport is just 20 minutes by train from the city. Train services run every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak periods. The one-way adult fare is $15.00. This is their link address: airtrain.com.au/brisbane-connect Shuttle bus – We have arranged with Con-x-ion a 10% discount for conference delegates. Please use this link when making your booking to transfer from/to Brisbane airport. www.con-x-ion. com/Pages/ConferenceTransfers.aspx?pid=SPEECH19 Public transport to the BCEC – please visit this website for all transport options translink.com.au Transport tickets – this link will be helpful translink.com.au/ tickets-and-fares/buy-and-refund-tickets To view all accommodation, air travel and transport information please visit www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/ nzspaconf

Win a Story Bridge Climb or one of four Brisbane Wheel ride Don’t forget to keep a look out for Conference eNews in your email inbox. Answer the question and go into the draw to win a Story Bridge Climb or one of four Brisbane Wheel ride which will be drawn during pre-registration on Sunday 2 June 2019.

The winner must be in attendance to receive the prize. May Conference eNews will be your last opportunity to enter. Parenting while at conference The CPC recognise that some delegates will be caring for young children while at the conference. Young children are welcome, though we are unable to offer childcare. Support people are welcome to attend to help care for young children. The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre has dedicated parenting spaces, which will be available to conference delegates and we have also produced a FAQ with further details. Please visit www. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/nzspaconf/Program/ General_Information for a location map and further details. On behalf of the CPC, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and register to attend this collaborating and empowering event. We look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane. Alison Smith (SPA) and Felicity Bright (NZSTA) 2019 Co-Conference Convenors Pamela Richards National Conference Manager

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