Conference 2013

Connect2Communicate

You are invited to the AGOSCI Conference in May 2013.

The conference theme encourages everyone to connect and communicate:

• people with complex communication needs (CCN)
• those who live, know or work with people with CCN
• the wider community

Four sub-themes will guide the content of the conference:

• connect2education
• connect2community
• connect2technology
• connect2life!

The conference messages are:

• When we communicate we make a connection.
• Everyone communicates.
• People connect and communicate in different ways. All ways are valued and respected.
• Communication is a human right. Communities need to support communication in all it’s different forms.

When we communicate, we connect and there is power in connections. When we Connect2Communicate we Connect2Life!

We may communicate using facial expression, gestures, signs, tone of voice, body language, pointing to pictures, communication books, communication devices, phones, speech… We connect and communicate in different ways. All ways are valued and respected.

We learn to communicate though connections early in life. Communication difficulties can have big effects.

Communication is a fundamental human right.

Welcome2Sydney

Sydney is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city! Get ready to enjoy our breathtaking harbour, beautiful parks, iconic Opera House, heritage arcades, shopping and cafes.

Our venue will be the Hilton Hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The Hilton Hotel has been selected for it’s excellent facilities and accessibility.

Conference Venue
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Conference Dates
Wednesday 1 May 2013 – Pre Conference Workshops
Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 May 2013 – Conference & Exhibition

Call for Papers Key Deadlines
March 2012 – Call for Abstracts Opens
July 2012 – Call for Abstracts Closes
Early September 2012 – Author Notifications Sent Out
November 2012 – Conference Program Released

Registration Key Dates
May 2012 – Earlybird Registration Opens
December 2012 – Earlybird Registration Closes

Accommodation
All Occasions Management has made reservations at a number of local hotels for you to access during your stay, including standard and acccessible accommodation rooms. To take advantage of these special Conference rates, please book through All Occasions Management during the registration process.

Accommodation rooms may be subject to limitation and allocation will be strictly on a first-come first served basis.

Hotel Booking and Deposit
To make a booking, please complete the relevant section on the registration form and read the terms and conditions carefully before submitting forms to All Occasions Management. Amounts required for each hotel differ.

Accommodation bookings will require a credit card number to guarantee the booking with the hotel. Credit card details need to be provided to All Occasions Management submitted with the original registration.

If you have any queries regarding your accommodation booking, please contact All Occasions Management, not the hotel.

Arrival Time
General hotel check-in time is 2.00pm. If you arrive prior to this time your room may not be available. To guarantee a room for an early arrival you will need to book for the previous night.

Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your booking form or notify All Occasions Management in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 6.00pm on the day of check-in. Failure to do so may result in your room being released.

The hotel will charge the card provided for guarantee should you not arrive on the date which you have booked. In this instance, your subsequent night’s accommodation will be cancelled and may be re-sold without notice. In addition you must refer to the hotel’s individual cancellation fees that may be incurred.

Check-out
Check-out time is strictly 10.00am unless otherwise indicated. Late check-out will result in the hotel’s daily rate being charged.

Rates and Terminology
All rates are in Australian dollars inclusive of GST and are for the room only unless indicated otherwise.
All rates refer to single, double or twin share unless indicated otherwise.
‘Single’ – a single occupancy room.
‘Double’ – a room with one double, queen or king bed.
‘Twin’ – a room with two beds.

Booking Alterations & Cancellation
Alteration or cancellation of hotel accommodation must be sent in writing to All Occasions Management, not to the hotel. Cancellations with less than seven days’ notice may incur a penalty. This is at the discretion of the hotel. Refer to each individual hotels cancellation terms and conditions.

Booking Terms and Conditions
The accommodation availability and prices shown in the registration brochure are current at the time of publication; however, they are subject to change without notice in accordance with the terms and conditions of each supplier. All Occasions Management accepts no responsibility for any additional costs or inconvenience incurred.

Temperature
For the month of May, Sydney’s mean maximum temperature is 19°C, the mean minimum is 11°C.

Sponsorship and Exhibition
The Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus for the AGOSCI 11th Biennial National Conference will be made available on this website shortly.

There are a number of exciting opportunities available to your company. This Conference will provide an outstanding opportunity to reach both national and international delegates.

More specifically, the benefits of sponsorship ane exhibiting at the event include:
• Acting as a vehicle for exposure of your company's brand to potential clientele;
• Raising your company's profile to those within and outside of the disability sector who are keen to learn more about the benefits of your products and services;
• Increasing awareness of your company's reputation and its contribution to people with CCN; and
• Providing a cost effective means of reaching a targeted group of delegates from the disability, health and education sectors, government, not-for-profit and private organisations.
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Should you wish to register your interest in supporting this exciting event, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Organisers.

Amy Roberts
All Occasions Management
41 Anderson Street
THEBARTON SA 5031
Phone: +61 8 8125 2200
Fax: +61 8 8125 2233
Email: amy@aomevents.com

Conference Inquiries
For further information about AGOSCI 2013, please check this website for updates.

Expression of Interest online submission will be available soon.

We look forward to meeting you at AGOSCI 2013!

Conference Organisers
All Occasions Group
41 Anderson Street
Thebarton SA 5031
Phone: 08 8125 2200
Fax: 08 8125 2233
Email: www.alloccasionsgroup.com