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Collaboration & Partnerships

Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth WA 22-24 October 2013

ACMHN’s 39th International Mental Health Nursing Conference

Collaboration & Partnerships in Mental Health Nursing

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Contents(Just click to go directly to the page you require)

Invitation to Attend 4

Organising Committee 5

Conference Host 5

Who should attend? 5

Keynote Speakers 7

Masterclass & Workshop Sessions 10

2013 Orator College President Prof Wendy Cross 12

About the Conference 14

Registration 14

Registration Form 20



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B r o c h u r e S p o n S o r

Government of Western AustraliaMental Health Commission

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Conference at Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth WA 22-24 October 2013

the Australian Collegeof Mental Health Nurses inc.

School of nursing and midwifery, monash university

School of nursing & midwifery Faculty of health Sciences

curtin university



invitation to attendthe Australian College of Mental Health Nurses proudly presents its 39th international Mental Health Nursing Conference, to be hosted by the Western Australia branch in Perth WA from 22nd-24th october 2013.

Western Australia is one of the most extraordinary places to visit in Australia. it has the largest collection of wildflowers on the planet, two outstanding wine regions, stunning gorges and waterfalls, flaming red sunsets over the ocean, some of the whitest beaches and best surfing in the country, and a cosmopolitan but laid-back city.

this year’s theme “Collaboration and Partnerships in Mental Health Nursing” reflects the changing practice domain and the importance of partnerships to the profession. the theme will provide opportunity for speakers to address a wide range of mental health issues, ensuring the program is diverse and engaging.

the WA local committee warmly invite you to attend the conference and have a well-earned break in one of Australia’s most vibrant cities, in a state well known for its laid back atmosphere and spectacular environmental diversity.

Cappuccino strip, fremantle



organising Committeenational office

Kim ryan – Ceo Peta Marks – senior Project officer Clare Butterfield – Communications & Media officer shelley Mcgorum – finance officer Kylie Pryde – executive Assistant

Conference Hostthe Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is the peak professional mental health nursing organisation and the recognised Credentialing body for mental health nurses in Australia.

ACMHN seeks to represent the profession at all levels of government and across all health service sectors. in addition, the ACMHN sets standards for practice, supports mental health nursing research and provides a forum for collegial support, networking and ongoing professional development for its members. importantly, the ACMHN also works to promote public confidence in and professional recognition of mental health nursing.

Who should attend?this conference will be relevant to mental health nurses from all practice areas, as well as nursing students, consumers and carers, mental health professionals and other stakeholders working in, or with an interest in, mental health.

Local Committee

lee Collison – Host Coordinator Dianne Wynaden – Abstracts & Program Breda ryan – Committee member sharon Delahunty – Committee member tim rolfe – Committee member Deborah Nelson – Committee member



Mental Health Commission

Supporting early intervention and recovery

person centred services and supports

a connected whole of community and gov-ernment approach

a balanced investment in new priorities

For people to recover and have a decent life, they don’t just need medication

or specialist services; they also need support from families and friends, as well as the

opportunity to rebuild their lives and contribute to the community.

Eddie Bartnik, Mental Health Commissioner

www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au



KeYnote sPeaKeRs

Professor Pat Dudgeon – Mental Health CommissionerPat Dudgeon is acknowledged as Australia’s first indigenous Psychologist. from the Bardi people of the Kimberley, Pat is known for her passionate work in psychology and indigenous issues and her leadership in indigenous higher education. Pat is the Chair of Australian indigenous Psychologists Association (AiPA), a member of the indigenous strategies Working group, a research fellow and Associate Professor at the university

of Western Australia and a member of the Mental Health expert Working group. Pat was the first convener of the Australian Psychological society interest group: Aboriginal issues, Aboriginal People and Psychology. in 2008 she was the first Aboriginal psychologist to be awarded the grade of fellow in the Australian Psychological society. throughout her career she has been instrumental in convening many conferences and discussion groups at national levels to ensure that indigenous issues are part of the agenda in the discipline.

Pastor Keith Carmody – WA Police ChaplainKeith Carmody is one of two full-time chaplains with the Western Australia Police and has over 31 years of pastoral experience. in the 15 years of service with WA Police he has attended numerous critical incidents and tragic events requiring his experience and expertise. Keith also has a strong interest in Aboriginal youth and is currently working on a project that is developing an indigenous placement program and partnership

between the Afl and the WA Police.

Lt Col Cate McGregor – Author, journalist, thinker & political strategistCatherine Mcgregor is a graduate of the royal Military College Duntroon, which she entered in 1974 as male named Malcolm Mcgregor. After graduation she filled a number of regimental appointments as an infantry officer - commanding a rifle platoon and the Machine gun Platoon in the 8th/9th Battalion the royal Australian regiment and serving as an instructor at the Jungle training Centre Canungra. she commanded the

Australian Army training team iand served as the political adviser and translator for the Commander of Australian forces in east timor. she has filled staff appointments as the Deputy Director of strategy at Army Headquarters, and has been the speech writer to the Chiefs of the Army since 2001.



for a number of years Cate was a civilian during which time she worked in politics and the media. she was the Chief of staff to the Honourable Bob Carr and also served as a speech-writer to the Honourable Kim Beazley.

Cate commenced gender transition in June 2012 and since the 8th of July 2012 has been known as Catherine (Cate) Mcgregor. in 1985 she published a biography of Paul Mclean and in 2012 she released indian summer-reflections on Australia’s summer game. she was Awarded the order of Australia in the Military Division for exceptional service to the Australian Army on Australia Day 2012.

Professor Dawn Freshwater – Professor of Mental Health & Pro-Vice Chancellor University of Leeds

Dawn freshwater is Professor of Mental Health and Pro-Vice Chancellor for staff and organisational effectiveness at the university of leeds. she is the elected representative for Nursing in england on the Council of Deans for Nursing and Midwifery and trustee of the florence Nightingale foundation.

As a fellow of the royal College of Nursing and a health professional and academic of some 30 years experience, she has

developed a portfolio of research that spans issues of workforce strategy and practice development, leadership in organisational effectiveness and change. Her mental health expertise means that she is currently leading on a number of research grants totalling £2,350M in grant income, related to offender health and psychological therapies, has supervised 15 PhD students to completion, has 15 text books and over 50 academic papers in press. she is the editor of the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing and has recently been appointed to the Journal of Mixed Methods research. Professor freshwater has been recognised as a fellow of the royal College of Nursing for her contribution to Nursing.

Professor Eimear Muir-Cochrane – Chair of Nursing (Mental Health) Flinders University

eimear Muir-Cochrane is Chair of Nursing (Mental Health) at flinders university with adjunct professorial positions at City university london and the university of south Australia and a fellow of ACMHN. eimear is the Chair of Academic senate at flinders university (a nomination of the Vice Chancellor) and an expert member on the registered Nurse Accreditation Committee for ANMAC and the Mental Health Professional

online Development national project. As a clinician and academic eimear has been involved in teaching and research since 1983 with her first publication



in the Nursing Mirror (uK) in 1984 about the nurse as a change agent. Her career has focussed on investigating nursing practice in relation to working with people with mental health problems, in acute and community settings and across the life span. eimear has 10 completed PhD students, examined 14 theses, published over 70 refereed journal articles and attracted over $1million dollars in research income to date and several state and national research and teaching awards. in particular, her research about seclusion and restraint has facilitated policy change regarding nursing practice and increased focus on the nature of the experience of being in a psychiatric ward. educational interests have seen the development of teaching materials in virtual reality in blended learning environments, the second edition publication of Mosby’s Pocket Book of Mental Health (2014) and the development of an interactive app in mental health (2014). eimear is also currently writing a pilot MooC as part of a university initiative.

Dr Frances Hughes – Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer QHealth

frances Hughes commenced in the role of Chief Nursing and Midwifery officer for the Queensland Department of Health in March 2012. she has extensive knowledge and networks in relation to health policy particularly in the field of nursing and mental health, research, and global health issues.

for 8 years, frances held the position as the Chief Nurse for New Zealand. frances was instrumental in the development of

government policy around nurse prescribing, primary health care, health line and rural schemes, mental health and nurse practitioners. frances was the first nurse to be awarded the Harkness fellowship in Health Care Policy from the Commonwealth fund in New York. in 2004 frances was appointed as the first Professor of Nursing at Auckland university, Chair of Mental Health Nursing and established the centre for mental health policy, research and service development. from 2005 through to 2011 frances worked for World Health organisation (WHo) as the facilitator for the Pacific island Mental Health Network (PiMHNet).

frances is an established scholar and has extensive publication record, publishing her first book in 2007 “Have your say – how to influence public policy”. Her scholarship and research interests are Mental Health, Health Policy and Nursing. frances was awarded the New Zealand order of Merit in 2005 for her services to Mental Health. in 2011, frances received a fulbright senior scholarship followed by a Distinguished Alumni service Award from Massey university in New Zealand in 2013.



masteRCLass & WoRKsHoP sessions

Master Class 1: Clinical Supervision & Resistance - Dawn Freshwatermonday 21st october 2013 8am-11am

this Clinical supervision Masterclass will focus on working with resistance. Case studies will be used to illustrate examples of working with resistance to change and participants should come prepared with their own reflections and willingness to work with experiences to illuminate imaginative solutions and break throughs.

Master Class 2: How to conduct great interviews and focus groups for qualitative research - Eimear Muir-Cochranemonday 21st october 2013 8am-11am

this masterclass will explore the pitfalls and enablers of undertaking qualitative interviews and focus groups. the first part of the workshop will explore the principles of organising interviews, writing good questions and effective interviewing techniques. An overview of

data analysis techniques will also be provided. the second half of the workshop will be very hands on with participants working with real cases from completed research as well as examples of interview transcripts to establish research skills and confidence.

Workshop 1: Psychosocial Interventions – Nikki Perry and Deborah Nelson monday 21st october 2013 Part a: 8am-11am Part B: 12:30-3:30pm

this workshop will explore some of the principles of Psychosocial interventions (Psi). it will focus on meaningful engagement and therapeutic optimism, looking at how consumers may gain empowerment and responsibility, reinforcing the possibility of

‘whole’ recovery. Participants will have the opportunity to put into practice some effective Psi concepts and techniques, facilitating clients in recognising their strengths, coping mechanisms and utilisation of appropriate strategies. frank discussion will take place regarding staffs attitudes towards consumers as a result of skill acquisition, in terms of trust, involvement and collaboration.



Workshop 2: Engaging with Social Media – Clare Butterfield and Paul McNamara

monday 21st october 2013 12:30-2:30pm

social media allows Collaboration and Partnerships in Mental Health Nursing to transcend time and place: time through collaborative, asynchronous communication; place by being connected to the world’s online clinical communities. this hands-on workshop

aims to act as a launching-pad for those who want to turbo-charge the conference theme.

the workshop will be in two parts: the first, briefest part, will introduce four examples of professional use of social media, using twitter as the primary example. this part of the workshop intends to show participants the value of engaging with social media.

the emphasis will be the second part of the workshop. this will be a hands-on session that will assist participants gain confidence in using twitter. this part of the workshop intends to equip participants with skills in engaging with social media in a professional capacity. Wifi will be available. Participants are asked to bring: -• a mobile internet device (eg: smartphone, tablet or laptop computer);• knowledge (ie: the relevant passwords) on how to download apps onto

your mobile device;• for those who already have an established twitter account, the knowledge

(ie: the relevant passwords) on how to access it;• a spirit of curiosity and fun!to reinforce the learning acquired in the workshop, follow-up “skill checks” will be scheduled during conference breaks on tuesday and Wednesday. Please come along – the workshop facilitators expect it to be a dynamic, fun, enlightening masterclass in engaging with social media.



Masterclass 3: Opening Closets – Sandra Normanmonday 21st october 2013 12:30-3:30pm

gay and lesbian Community services of WA (glCs) are pleased to host a workshop aimed at sharing information and developing skills around working with lesbian, gay, Bisexual, trans* and intersex (lgBti) populations. the workshop will focus on raising awareness of the specific needs of lgBti mental health consumers and developing worker capacity to appropriately respond to clients while promoting inclusive practice. the masterclass will:

• develop understanding of the mental health impacts of homophobia and isolation for lgBti people

• outline ‘best practice’ standards for improving inclusive mental health service provision

• explore the key concepts and models for understanding diverse sexualities, sex and gender

• glCs will also provide resources and can offer follow up support for organisations and staff to develop inclusive policies and practices that best respond to the needs of lgBti people through policy coaching for mental health services.

2013 ORATORmonday 21st october, 2013, 4:00pm-5:15pm followed by the Welcome Reception until 6:45pm

the oration and investiture ceremony celebrates mental health nursing. it is a key professional and annual event for the College – where we invest life Members, fellows and new members to the organisation and to share their celebration in belonging to Australia’s peak professional mental health nursing organisation. the Mental Health Nurse of the Year and the Mental Health Nurse Achievement awards are also be awarded at this important formal official college event.

College President Prof Wendy Cross

the 2013 oration will be delivered by College President Professor Wendy Cross. All delegates are invited to attend the oration and investiture ceremony followed by the Welcome reception, and these form part of a full registration. Please ensure you indicate at registration that you will be attending both events.



about the Conferenceeach year the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses hosts an international Mental Health Nursing Conference. this is the College’s major event for the year and encompasses the:• oration and investiture - this is the formal part of the conference where new

members and fellows are invested into the College by the President and in front of the Board of Directors

• Welcome reception where members and non-members, delegates and presenters all come together to celebrate the opening of the premier annual event for the profession in Australia

• A range of national and international keynote presenters, local speakers - clinicians, researchers, consumers and others

• the Conference gala dinner and a range of other social events• A number of Pre-conference workshops• Book launches, product launches, promotional events• A range of Awards including Mental Health Nurse of the Year Award, the

Mental Health Nurse Achievement Award, the annual research Award, the stan Alchin Award, and the Poster Award

RegistrationComplete the registration form and return it to the conference secretariat with payment. registration can also be made online via the conference website.

early Bird fee Closes 13/9/13 standard fee

full registration (Member ) $780 $880

full registration (Non-Member) $1055 $1055

registration (Concession*) $580

Day registration (Member) $275 $325

Day registration (Non-Member) $325 $375



Registration Entitlementsfull registration/concession* fee includes: - All sessions- Welcome reception and oration- Daily catering- satchel- Program book

Early Bird Registrationearly discount is available for registrations received prior friday 13th september 2013.

Concession*Concession registration is available to full-time students, carers, retirees and lower-middle income countries. the Conference Committee has used the Human Development index to determine the categories of lower-middle income countries.

Non-Member Feesthe price differential between member and non-member full registrations is the cost of an ACMHN membership for 12 months. Membership of the College provides you with many benefits including subscription to the international Journal of Mental Health Nursing (iJMHN), the ACMHN ‘news’ magazine, e-bulletins, discounted access to online education, discounted access to all branch and regional conferences, opportunity to participate in special interest groups and to have input into College submissions and much more. to join visit the ACMHN website at www.acmhn.org

Paymentsonce registration is received a confirmation email and tax invoice will be issued. All accounts must be paid in full 30 days from the invoice date or 10 business days before the conference start date, whichever comes first. the organisers reserve right, without notification, to cancel outstanding accounts anytime after 30 days from date of tax invoice being sent.

All registrations received after 18th september 2013 must be paid in full by credit card only. if payment is not received prior to the conference, access will be granted only after full payment is made via credit card only.

Day registration fee includes: - sessions on one day- Daily catering- satchel- Program book

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Cancellation Policythe conference committee understands that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the event you are welcome to contact us in writing to nominate a substitute delegate at no extra charge. A full refund less a $100 service fee will be issued for cancellations received on or before 21st August 2013. registration cancellation received between 22nd August 2013 and 4th september 2013 will receive a 50% refund on the registration fees. No refunds will be issued from the 5th september 2013. Non payment does not constitute cancellation.

Insuranceit is the responsibility of delegate’s to arrange their own travel insurance. the conference does not endorse or have any arrangements with any companies. the following links are provided for information only.

www.onepath.com.au www.travelinsuranceManagers.com.auwww.travelinsuranceweb.com.au www.travelinsurancequotes.com.au Disclaimer the conference organisers reserve the right to change activities, topics and presenters where necessary. the organisers shall not be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation of the conference where such cancellation is due to force Majeure. the term “force Majeure” means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers including but not limited to War, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), terrorism, aircraft hijacking, military operation, riot, civil war, rebellion, civil commotion or unrest, Acts or regulations of government, refusal to grant visas, explosions, transport delays, transport difficulties and the insolvency of airline carriers. the organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the conference despite the intervention or occurrence of any such cause.

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Pre-Conference WorkshopDate: monday 21st october 2012

Venue: Pan Pacific Hotel, Meetings on five

Workshop/Masterclass ½ Day (Member) $60

Workshop/Masterclass ½ Day (Non-Member) $90

Workshop/Masterclass ½ Day (Concession) $40

Workshop/Masterclass full Day (Member) $120

Workshop/Masterclass full Day (Non-Member) $180

Workshop/Masterclass full Day (Concession) $80

Please note, to keep workshop/masterclass costs to a price of $20 per CPD hour for members, lunch will not be provided for any workshop/masterclass sessions. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. there are many lunch options to be found at cafes local to the Pan Pacific and ample time

has been allocated for delegates to go out for lunch.

Social Functions

oration & Welcome Reception

Date: Monday 21st october 2013time: 4.00pm – 6:45pmVenue: Pan Pacific Hotel, golden BallroomCost: inclusive for full registrations. $50.00 for additional ticketsDress: smart casual

the Welcome reception is an ideal opportunity to catch up with your interstate colleagues, exhibitors and meet other delegates attending the conference. the oration and investiture ceremony celebrates mental health nursing. it is a key professional and annual event for the College to invest life members, fellows and new members to the organisation and to share their celebration in belonging to Australia’s peak professional mental health nursing organisation. the Mental Health Nurse of the Year and the Mental Health Nurse Achievement awards will also be awarded at this important formal official college event.



Breakfast agm and members forum

Date: Wednesday 23rd october 2013time: 8.30am - 10.30amVenue: Pan Pacific Hotel, golden BallroomCost: inclusive for all delegates (but booking required if you wish to eat breakfast)

All delegates and members are invited to attend the ACMHN AgM. if you wish to have breakfast at the AgM, you must register for this. the Breakfast is a ticketed event and will not be served to those in attendance at the AgM who do not have a ticket.

Conference Dinner: Partnership and Wellbeing awards

Date: Wednesday 23rd october 2013time: 7.00pm till lateVenue: Pan Pacific Hotel, golden BallroomCost: $70 for full registrants. $140 for additional ticketsNB: ticket price includes a glass of red/white wine. Alcohol may be purchased (cash) inside the ballroom.

The DestinationPerth is one of Australia’s most vibrant cities, in a state well known for its laid-back atmosphere and spectacular environmental diversity. Perth is Australia’s only capital city where you can enjoy the beach lifestyle, relax in natural bushland, sample world-class local wines and watch an ocean sunset within just 30 minutes of the city. it’s also the sunniest state capital, averaging 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and boasting a string of 19 beautifully clean and uncrowded beaches, from iconic Cottesloe to the surf hotspot of scarborough.

regular flights to Perth depart from overseas, all state capitals and many regional locations, landing you just 20 minutes from the central business district. situated beside the swan river, Perth is a living picture postcard, with the best views of all from Kings Park and Botanic garden – one of the biggest inner-city parks in the world. larger than New York’s Central Park, there are so many ways to enjoy its 400-plus hectares of sculpted gardens and natural bushland. stroll the treetop walk, take an indigenous cultural tour, picnic among the gum trees and in spring, see the wildflowers in bloom.



Accommodation the conference is offering special rates at the following hotels. NB: to access these rates bookings must be made on the registration page.

Pan Pacific Hotel207 Adelaide terrace Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia.

room rate: superior room: $265, per room, per night, including breakfast for one person.

the superior room is an elegantly appointed room featuring a balcony and either a queen size bed or two king single beds. A work desk, fully stocked mini bar with complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are available. the Pan Pacific has 486 guest rooms and suites with thoughtful touches including high speed internet access and lCD televisions. Plush beds layered with a cushion top mattress to assure a wonderful sleep every night. Hypo-allergenic pillows and an impressive pillow menu.

Alternative Accommodation Options• Comfort Hotel Perth City – studio Queen: $185.00 per room per night• goodearth Hotel Perth – superior studio: $200 per room, per night



Registration formfull payment is required upon registration to confirm your participation in the conference.this form constitutes as a tax invoice and can be used for tax purposes. Please fill out oNe registration Per PersoN attending.

TAX INVOICE / RECEIPTABN: 880 106 066 94 required *

Personal Details

title*: first Name*: last Name*:

Badge Name (if different to above):

Position:

organisation*:

Postal Address:

suburb*: state*: Post Code:

Phone*: ( ) fax: ( )

email*:

Dietary requirements:

Registration

early Bird standard full registration Member n $780 n $880

full registration Non-Member n $1055 n $1155

Concession registration n $580 Day Registration Day Member registration n $275 n $325

Day Non-Member registration n $325 n $375

n tuesday 22nd october 2013

n Wednesday 23rd october 2013

n thursday 24th october 2013

early Bird discount is available for registrations received prior to friday 13th september 2013



Workshops/master Class sessions

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited

Please select the workshop(s) or masterclass(es) you are registering for:

n Workshop 1: Psychosocial interventions (full day)n Workshop 2: engaging with social media (half day - afternoon)n masterclass 1: Clinical suprvision and Resistance (half day - morning session)n masterclass 2: Qualitative research (half day - morning session) n masterclass 3: opening Closets (half day - afternoon session)

n Members ½ day $60n Non-Members ½ day $90n Concession ½ day $40

n Members full day $120n Non-Members full day $180n Concession full day $80

n i will not be attending a workshop/masterclass

functions and tickets

Welcome Reception and oration Please indicate whether you will be attending the Welcome reception and oration. if you do not tick this box it will be assumed that you will not be attending this function. Please notify the conference secretariat if you need to change your attendance. n i will be attending the Welcome function and oration

n Welcome reception and oration Partner ticket $50 Quantity: __________ agm and BreakfastAll delegates and members are invited to attend the ACMHN AgM. if you wish to have breakfast at the AgM, you must register for this. the Breakfast is a ticketed event and will not be served to those in attendance at the AgM who do not have a ticket.

n i will be attending the AgM Breakfast Conference Dinner

n Conference Dinner full registered Delegate $70 Quantity: __________

n Conference Dinner - Partner ticket $140 Quantity: __________



accommodation

Bookings must be accompanied with a credit card guarantee or paid in full before your arrival to the hotel.

Pan Pacific Hotel: superior room $265 per room, per night, night including breakfast for one personComfort Hotel Perth City: studio Queen $185 per room, per nightgoodearth Hotel Perth: superior studio $200 per room, per night

Arrival date: ______ / ______ / 2013 Departure date: ______ / ______ / 2013

room type single n Double n twin n

special requirements: __________________________________________________________

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Payment method

Please note your registration can not be processed /confirmed without full payment of registration and/or accommodation.

total amount Due: $_______________

n Cheque Make payable to: Ast Management Pty ltd Po Box 29, Nerang, Queensland 4211

n Bank transfer Account Name: Ast Management National Australia Bank Account Number: 58130 2399 BsB: 084 009

Please fax or email a copy of the remittance to the conference secretariat and include the delegates name(s) and conference name.

n Credit Card Please charge the total amount above to the following credit card

Mastercard n Visa n American express n

Credit Card Number: ___________________________________

expiry Date: ______ / ______

Name on Card: ___________________________________

signature: _______________________________________

Please return your completed registration form to the conference secretariat:mail: Po Box 29, Nerang, 4211 Queensland Australiafax: 07 5527 3298 email: [email protected] please email or phone 07 5502 2068

Your registration will be processed in 24 business hours of receiving your registration. If you do not receive any correspondence, email the secretariat.



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