Invitation
It is with great pleasure that I invite
you to attend the 2009 National Conference on Caring –
Building the Future with Family Carers – on the 9th and 10th of March 2009 at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold
Coast.
The conference will provide the opportunity to come
together to exchange and develop knowledge and practice
that will enhance carers’ health, well-being, financial
security and choices – now and into the future.
A stimulating and challenging program has been developed
with speakers and presenters including politicians,
policy makers, practitioners and, most importantly,
carers.
Caring currently attracts unprecedented attention from
government, services, business and the community. While
some advances have been made there remains much to do to
ensure that carers enjoy the same rights and
opportunities as other members of the community.
The program will examine the current state and future
direction of support for Australia’s carers. It will
provide a forum to understand and reflect on the
landscape of the future, outline challenges, present new
plans and showcase initiatives designed to deliver real
improvements for caring families.
Whether you are employed in carer support; disability,
health, mental health, aged or community care services;
are a policy maker; a researcher or a carer, you will be
able to engage with the subjects of interest to you.
Held in Carers Queensland’s 20th anniversary year, the
conference is also an opportune time to reflect on and
celebrate over two decades of work with and for carers.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special
occasion.
Yours sincerely
Graham Schlecht
Executive Director
Carers Queensland
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON CARING 2009 – A Summary
THE EVENT
The National Conference on Caring will take place on the
9th and 10th March 2009 at Royal Pines Resort on the
Gold Coast in Queensland.
Carers Queensland is pleased to host the National
Conference to celebrate the organisation’s 20th
Anniversary.
THE PROGRAM
The conference theme is ‘Building the Future with Family
Carers’.
The conference program will examine the current state
and future direction of support for Australia’s carers.
Provisional Program Available Here
THE DELEGATES
The conference is expected to attract upwards of 350
delegates including:
− Carer Support Workers
− Disability, Health, Mental Health, Aged and Community
Care Workers
− State and Federal Policy Makers
− Researchers
− Carers and Families.
Delegates will have the opportunity to exchange
knowledge and skills while networking with peers.
HOST VENUE – RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT
RACV
Royal Pines Resort offers an unparalleled choice of
conference facilities, accommodation, golfing, dining
and leisure facilities.
One of Queensland's largest resorts, with a choice of 331 luxury rooms, 4 restaurants, championship golf course, 7 tennis courts, world class Angsana Spa, fully equipped Health Club, and Hydrate Bar, the Resort is the perfect venue.
Special Conference Rates:
Mountain View Room - $165 per room per night
If you
wish to have a poster board at the Conference you need to submit an
abstract. Visit the submission page