ABOUT THE CONGRESS

The 2009 Congress theme “Building Our Healthcare System around People and their Needs” is focusing on the three sub themes of Building People, Building Services/Systems and Building Infrastructure. ACHSE has partnered with the Centre for Health Assets Australasia (CHAA), FBE, University of New South Wales to host this year’s event. This joint approach will provide a broader program with significant attraction for national & international presenters. CHAA was established in 2005 to undertake research and development work in the area of health asset and facility management. The partnership arrangement with ACHSE and CHAA will expand its typical health management focus by exploring current and emerging problems in the sustainability, design, financing and research of health facilities.

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVES (ACHSE)

Established in 1945, the Australian College of Health Service Executives is now Australia’s largest professional body representing health management. The College aims to develop and foster excellence in health service management through education and ongoing professional development for existing and potential health managers. ACHSE comprises managers in the health and related human services sector from both public and private organisations. Our vision is “the leadership and learning network for health professionals in management”.

ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR HEALTH ASSETS AUSTRALASIA (CHAA)

The Centre for Health Assets Australasia was established in 2005 to undertake research and development work in the area of health asset facility management. CHAA is hosted by the Faculty of the Built Environment at the University of New South Wales and supported by the Australasian Health Infrastructure Alliance (AHIA).

The Centre has a focus on the research and development of systems, policies and tools to advance delivery of health asset and facility management services in Australia and New Zealand. It is responsible for the development of Australasian Health Facility Guidelines which enable health facilities throughout Australasia to use a common set of base elements as a guide to best practice approach to planning, standard spatial components and flexible planning tools.

The vision of the Centre is “to be the Australasian focal point of research, knowledge creation and information dissemination for health facility asset management and to contribute to the delivery of healthcare of the highest quality through research outcomes which enhance the design, procurement and management of health facilities.”

DELEGATE PROFILE

The delegates attending this Congress will be the key decision makers for future resource and purchasing decisions in the health sector throughout Australasia. They will include CEOs, senior managers, policy makers, researchers, health planners, architects, project directors/managers, facility managers and other design/construction professionals and related professionals. Many senior clinicians and managers from the aged care and capital works sectors will be in attendance. The 2009 Congress theme will be very relevant to all of these groups. Any company or organisation wishing to promote goods and services to these sectors must seriously consider participation in this Congress.

GOLD COAST - THE HOST CITY

Surfers Paradise is the jewel of Queensland’s Gold Coast and one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia. Surfers Paradise is where you’ll find the perfect fusion of city and beach lifestyles set amidst a spectacular skyline and brilliant stretch of coast.

CONGRESS & EXHIBITION VENUE

The Congress will be held at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort Spa which is situated in the heart of the Gold Coast approximately one hour from Brisbane Airport, or half an hour from Coolangatta airport, providing easy access to pristine beaches, fashionable shopping and picturesque hinterland valleys.

The Trade Exhibition will be held in the Garden Terrace & Garden Terrace Gallery with the Welcome Reception, morning, afternoon teas and lunches served in amongst the Trade Exhibitors.

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ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL

Special accommodation rates have been negotiated and will be offered to Sponsors and Exhibitors. Accommodation needs to be booked directly with the hotel. Advise you are with the ACHSE Congress to receive the negotiated rates.

TRADE EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To view Trade Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities please click here....

RESERVATIONS

To reserve your Exhibition space please complete the Application Form and return together with your deposit.

Payment

A 50% deposit is required when booking and must be sent with the form. The balance is due by 3 July 2009.

Please note that booths will be preferentially allocated to Principal and Major Sponsors and remaining booths sold in order of receipt of booking and payment. Booths cannot be held or reserved unless a deposit is received. Where a form is received without payment any requested booth/stand locations will be released if payment of deposit has not been received within seven days of receipt of the form.

Exhibition Terms and Conditions

1. Stands will be allocated on a strictly “first -in basis”. Stands will only be allocated and participation in the exhibition confirmed upon receipt of a deposit equal to 50% of the total cost of the Booth/Stand.

2. The following payment schedule shall apply in respect of exhibition participation fees:
   
   • A deposit of 50% payable at the time of booking
   • Balance of participation fees to be paid no later than 3 July 2009

   • Any space reserved but not paid for in full by 3 July 2009 will be cancelled and any/all deposits forfeited.

3. The organisers reserve the right to alter the design, location and specification of the exhibition as circumstances may require.

4. The organisers, exhibition venue and their agents accept no responsibility whatsoever for any injury, damage or loss (property or other) suffered by any exhibitor, their staff or agents, visitors, participants or delegates in connection with the Congress and/or Trade Exhibition. Exhibitors are advised to organise their own insurance to cover these and other risks. Please supply a certificate of currency issued by your insurer.

5. Exhibitors shall be liable for any damage or loss caused by them, their staff contractors and/or agents.

6. Should an exhibitor cancel participation in the Exhibition, the following cancellation fees shall apply:
   
   • Notification 90 days prior to commencement of Congress, all monies paid refunded less an administration charge of $250.00
   • Notification less than 90 days but 60 or more days prior, 50% of full participation fees refunded
   • No refunds shall be available for any cancellations notified less than 60 days prior to commencement of Congress.
7. Exhibitors agree to comply with the exhibition schedule and other operational instructions and directions as may be made by the Organisers.

1. The Organisers make no warranty as to the number of delegates and/or visitors that may attend the Exhibition and/or the associated Congress.
2. The details contained herein were correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

Further Information and Contact Details

If you require further information on any of the Sponsorship or Exhibition opportunities available for this Congress please contact:

Carolyn Marsh or Sue Thomson
ACHSE Corporate Office
PO Box 341
NORTH RYDE NSW 1670
Telephone: 02 9878 5088
Fax: 02 9878 2272
Email: achse@achse.org.au
Web: www.achse.org.au