Registration
Welcome to 2012 ARA Scientific Meeting registration page. We have simplified the payment options for this year.
We encourage the use of the electronic registration form. Once you have completed the registration details, you will be directed to an encrypted, secure ANZ eGate credit card payment facility. Under unusual circumstances you maybe requested to provide further details, which is a security measure imposed by the individual credit card company. If you do not wish to proceed with such, please contact the Meeting Manager, Lara Birchby on +61 8 8272 7005 to have the payment processed by other methods.
If you do not wish to make online credit card payment, please continue with the electronic registration and contact the Meeting Manager, Lara Birchby for other payment methods.
Please download the registration brochure for more details.
Register for the 2012 ARA Annual Scientific Meeting
Registration Desk
The registration desk will be located in the main foyer of the National Convention Centre outside the main plenary room and exhibition area and will be open for the duration of the meeting.
The Registration desk will be open at the following times:
Saturday 12 May 7.00 am – 6.30 pm
Sunday 13 May 7.00 am – 6.30 pm
Monday 14 May 7.00 am – 5.30 pm
Tuesday 15 May 7.00 am – 4.30 pm
REGISTRATION FEES
| Early Fee | Standard Fee | Late Fee | |
| Prior to 16 March | 17 March – 30 April | After 30 April | |
| Full ARA Member | $540 | $600 | $725 |
| Full Non Member | $690 | $750 | $900 |
| Full RHPA Member | $320 | $360 | $430 |
| Full RHPA Non Member | $480 | $510 | $600 |
| Full Time Scientist | $320 | $360 | $430 |
| Retired ARA Member Under 70 years. |
$320 | $360 | $430 |
| Trainee | $320 | $360 | $430 |
Non ARA/RHPA Member invited speakers Complimentary for the day of presentation only
Honorary ARA Member Complimentary
Retired ARA Member (over 70 years) Complimentary
(A letter of support from a Departmental Head is required for full time scientists. Please email to the Meeting Manager at lara@themeetingpeople.com.au )
Day Registration – ARA Member - $210
Day Registration – Non Member - $300
Day Registration – RHPA Member - $150
Day Registration – RHPA Non Member - $190
PRECEPTORSHIP DAY – SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012
8.00 am – 12.00 pm (includes morning tea)
Included in the registration fee for ARA Members in Training. This is open to current trainees and those within 2 years of graduation i.e. a 5 year span. Other ARA members are not eligible to attend.
N.B. A letter of support from Departmental Head is required. Please email to Meeting Manager at lara@themeetingpeople.com.au
Poster Tours
Guided tours of the basic science and clinical posters will be run from 1.05-1.55 pm on Sunday and Monday. There is no need to pre-register but you will need to collect your poster tour voucher from 7 am each morning of the meeting on the day that you wish to attend as the number of participants will be limited.
Registration Inclusions:
All ARA and RHPA Full Time Registrations will be entitled to:
• entry to all scientific sessions and displays
• programmed morning and afternoon teas and lunches from Sunday to Tuesday
• conference satchel, programme and meeting abstracts
• Welcome Reception (Saturday 12 May)
• Mother's Day Drinks (Sunday 13 May)
• Farewell Drinks (Tuesday 15 May)
All ARA and RHPA Day Registrations will be entitled to:
• entry to all scientific sessions and displays on the day/s registered only
• programmed morning and afternoon teas and lunches on the day/s registered only
• conference satchel, programme and meeting abstracts
Any of the following only if registered for that day/s:
• Mother's Day Drinks (Sunday 13 May)
• Farewell Drinks (Tuesday 15 May)
Meet the Expert Breakfast Sessions
Breakfast sessions will be held on the following mornings and attendance is limited to a maximum of 32.
Cost: $35 per breakfast
Monday 14 May
Breakfast Session 1 RHPA – eLearning modules for rheumatology nurses
Tuesday 15 May
Breakfast Session 2 Biologic therapy for children with JIA – D Lovell @$35
Extra Programmed Tours
Australian Institute of Sport Afternoon Tour
Monday 14 May 2012
1.30 pm – 4.00 pm
A tour of the Australian Institute of Sport and Mini-Symposium on Sports Medicine
will be held on Monday afternoon of the meeting. N.B. Limit on booking of 1 per person to a maximum of 70 participants.
ARA 2012 Paediatric Satellite Meeting
Hosted by the Australian Paediatric Rheumatology Group (APRG)
Venue - Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Date 16 -17th May 2012
Organiser – Davinder Singh-Grewal.
For further detailed information please contact davinders@chw.edu.au
Meeting Structure
Commencing 0800hrs on the 16th and concluding at 1400hrs on the 17th May
International guests will include -
Dr Daniel Lovell, Rheumatologists from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre in Cincinnati USA
Dr Susanne Benseler, Rheumatologist from the Hospital of Sick Children Toronto Canada
National guests will include –
Dr Craig Munns, Endocrinologist from the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney NSW
In addition to this there will be a dedicated half day break-out meeting for Allied Health and Nursing delegates
Registration Information
The Registration Fee will be $350 for each delegate with no discounts available for trainees or other groups. The registration fee will cover :
• 2 nights accommodation at The Hyatt Hotel (15th and 16th May)
• The conference dinner to be held in the Member's Dining Room of Old Government House on the evening of the 16th May
• All refreshments and lunches for both days of the meeting
Accompanying persons for the Conference Dinner will be asked to pay $100 and delegates will need to negotiate terms for accommodating accompanying family etc with the Hotel themselves and there will be additional costs payable.
All transport costs will need to be paid by delegates. A full meeting Agenda will be available to attendees in February 2012
This meeting is possible through the sponsorship of Abbott, Genzyme and Roche who will also attend the meeting.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Conference Secretariat by 16 March 2012. There is an $110 cancellation fee. Refunds will only be issued in exceptional circumstances after this date, but substitute delegates are acceptable.
Payment of Fees
Payment can be made by credit card (via secure online registration only) or by personal or organisation cheque. Please make cheques in Australian Dollars payable to: Australian Rheumatology Association.
All registrations will be acknowledged in writing. If you do not receive a written acknowledgement upon the completion of your online registration, please contact the Secretariat to ensure that your details have been received.
We suggest you make a copy of this form for your own records. Registrations will only be acknowledged once payment has been received.
Federal Goods & Services Tax (GST)
Australia has a Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Overseas delegates are not exempt from paying this tax. All fees and costs quoted in the brochure are GST inclusive. The Australian Rheumatology Association is registered for GST - the ABN is 16 002 876 520. Upon payment online you will receive a tax invoice.
Liability
In case of industrial disruption or other external events causing disruption to the meeting, the Local Organising Committee, the ARA and the Meeting Managers of the Annual Scientific Meeting accepts no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.
Privacy
Personal information, as defined under the national privacy legislation, The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2001, will be treated in accordance with the National Privacy Principles and only shared with related or third parties in accordance with those principles.
Disclaimer
The Conference Programme and registration information is correct at the time of printing. However, the organisers reserve the right to change the information where necessary without notice.
MEMBERSHIP
ARA
You can obtain further information on the Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA), membership, and membership application forms, from the ARA website - http://www.rheumatology.org.au/
RHPA
You can obtain further information on the the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association (RHPA), membership, and membership application forms, from the RHPA website - http://www.ausrhpa.com/membership.php
INDUSTRY SYMPOSIA
All symposia are complimentary. The ARA are very grateful for the support of the industry. Please ensure you support our industry by attending the symposia and the exhibition.
Platinum (Evening Symposia)
Saturday 12 May at 7 pm – Janssen Cilag
Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia
Gold (Lunch Symposia)
Sunday 13 May – Abbott
Monday 14 May – BMS
Tuesday 15 May – UCB
Silver (Breakfast Symposia) from 7.30 am
Monday 14 May - Pfizer
SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome Reception and Exhibition Opening
Date: Saturday 12 May 2012
Time: 5.15 pm – 6.45 pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall, National Convention Centre
Cost: Included with full registration. Extra tickets: $50 per ticket.
A great networking opportunity that will allow you to catch up with colleagues and mingle with delegates attending the meeting. The welcome reception will be held at the conference venue in the Exhibition Hall with the Trade Exhibition.
Included in full and student registration. Additional tickets for accompanying persons can be purchased at $50. All delegates must indicate on the registration form whether they will be attending this function.
Mother’s Day Drinks
Date: Sunday 13 May 2012
Time: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Venue: Main Foyer, National Convention Centre
Cost: Included with full registration and free of charge for accompanying persons and children.
This Mother’s Day Drinks has been designed with families in mind and there will be some child-friendly activities on offer during the networking drinks.
Please indicate on the registration form online your attendance so that we can cater accordingly.
Annual Conference Dinner
Date: Monday14 May 2012
Time: 6.30 pm - Coaches depart from the National Convention Centre, Crowne Plaza and Novotel Canberra.
7 pm for 7.30 pm - Pre Dinner Drinks
7.30 – 11.30 pm - Dinner
Venue: Great Hall, Parliament House
Cost: $120 per ticket
The conference dinner will be held in the Great Hall at Parliament House. The prestigious Great Hall is one of Australia’s most impressive settings, with a soaring ceiling and polished wood floors against a backdrop of the famous Arthur Boyd tapestry. Delegates will arrive to the spectacular Marble Hall for pre-dinner drinks before dining in one of the Australia’s must-see venues.
NB This function is not included in the full registration.
Fun Run/Walk
Date: Tuesday 15 May 2012
Farewell Drinks
Date: Tuesday 15 May 2012
Time: At the conclusion of the last session
Venue: Main Foyer, National Convention Centre
Cost: Included with full registration and free of charge for accompanying persons and children.
An opportunity to farewell colleagues at the conclusion of the meeting. Please indicate on the registration form online your attendance so that we can cater accordingly.
