Venue

Fairmont Resort Leura

Located in the heart of LEURA, the Fairmont Resort Leura will host ARNA 28th National Conference.

The multi award-winning Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains which is only one and a half hours from Sydney, will create a memorable and unique event experience in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.  On the cusp of the dramatic Jamison Valley, the panoramic Fairmont Resort is the pinnacle of upscale accommodation in Leura, one of the most charming mountain villages in Australia.

  The event will be held at on 18 & 19 October 2018. This is a wonderful occasion to share knowledge and exchange ideas around clinical practice and research that provides evidence-based best practice, standardisation and innovation of key concepts around rehabilitation nursing. 

Block the dates in your diary! We hope to see you all in Leura. 

 

Speakers

Professor Tracey McDonald

Professor Tracey McDonald, AM, PhD, MSC(Hons), BHA (UNSW), Dip.Ed; RN, RM, GAICD 
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science (Hons) Public Health
Bachelor of Health Administration UNSW
Diploma Nurse Education (Cumberland College)
Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
Diploma Board of Directors (Australian Institute of Company Directors)

 

Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz

Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz, RN, GCert Cont Prom, GCertHE, MNurs-Res,PhD
Research Fellow
Deakin University Barwon Health Partnership
Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research 
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia

 

 

Louisa Hope - Guest Speaker

Louisa Hope is a survivor of the Lindt Cafe tragedy.
During the siege, Louisa was shot in the foot and abdomen. As a result, she spent three months in rehabilitation hospitals, including the Prince of Wales Hospital which launched the Louisa Hope Fund for Nurses in 2015. 

Program

 

 

 

Pricing

One Day Registration

Registrations are open!
All pricing is in AUD - Register HERE
For Terms & Conditions click here

 

Regular
Member $330
Non-Member $415

Two Day Registration

Registrations are open!
All pricing is in AUD - Register HERE
For Terms & Conditions click here

 

Regular
Member $550
Non-Member $720

Become a member of ARNA

Not a member?

There are some great benefits to becoming a member of ARNA including discounts to events and conferences. For more information and to join please visit the ARNA website by clicking this link.

Pre-Registration Nursing Student Discount

Pre-Registration Nursing Student Discount

$50 off Early Bird and Standard Registration.

Please send proof of Pre-Registration Nursing to arnaconference@nfpas.com.au to obtain discount code.

Airport Transfer

Do you require airport transport after the Conference?

Due to variability of arrival times for the ARNA National Conference at the Fairmont Resort the option to book a shuttle bus will only be available for the return trip to Sydney Domestic Airport. The shuttle bus to Sydney Domestic Airport will leave the Fairmont Resort at 5pm sharp on Friday 19th October and will be available to a limited number of people. Book early not to miss this opportunity. The cost is $25 per person.

To book, log into your account and select the airport transfer option under "add ons"

Alternatively, please contact Leah at nfpas on 08 7320 3863 who can add the transfer onto your registration. 

 

Conference Dinner

Join us for a Masquerade Dinner Party to celebrate our 28th National Conference.  The dinner will be a three course meal and more information about our Masquerade (Optional) theme will be available closer to the conference date. We look forward to you joining us on Thursday 18 October 2018 at 7:30pm. Cost for tickets are $80 and can be purchased when registering to attend the conference. 

If you require technical assistance during the registration process, please contact nfpas on 08 7320 3863 or email arnaconference@nfpas.com.au.

Bring your family!

The Blue Mountains offers an abundance of natural wonders, tours and activities the whole family can enjoy. The websites listed below may assist you in making the most of your stay in the Blue Mountains. 

 

Accommodation

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains

            

 

 

 

The multi award-winning Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains which is only one and a half hours from Sydney,
will create a memorable and unique event experience in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. 
On the cusp of the dramatic Jamison Valley, the panoramic Fairmont Resort is the pinnacle of upscale accommodation in Leura,
one of the most charming mountain villages in Australia.

 Rooms and suites in the resort showcase breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley, the Leura Golf Club or the
beautifully designed gardens and walkways.  The extensive grounds host a heated indoor pool and spa, outdoor pool
and deck, gym, library, billiard room, golf course and tennis course.

 Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains has been designed to offer the best of both worlds - a stylish and practically designed conference venue,
along with 4.5 star resort style service and amenities that make the most of the picturesque mountain setting.

 The Fairmont Resort is offering a special rate of $209/night (room only) to conference delegates,
for bookings between Sunday 14 October 2018 until Friday 19 October 2018.

To take advantage of this rate, you will need our special conference block code. 
Please contact Sue or Leah at nfpas on 08 7320 3863 for more information about the code
prior to booking your accommodation with the resort. 

To book your accommodation contact the Fairmont Resort reservations team
on 02 4785 0000 between 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday,
or by emailing reservations@fairmontresort.com.au.

For more information on the resort, please visit their website.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are opportunities for sponsorship including our Silver and
Bronze categories, Speaker Sponsorship and advertising in JARNA,
the professional journal publication of ARNA.

Click here to view the Sponsorship Prospectus.

If you would like a copy of our sponsorship prospectus, please contact Sue or Leah at arnaconference@nfpas.com.au

REGISTRATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

  1. Early Bird Registration. Payments for early bird registration must be made by 30 June 2018. If early bird fees have not been received by this date, advance fees will apply.
  2. Payment options for registration are credit card and direct deposit. ARNA and NFPAS reserve the right to cancel your registration if payment is not made.
  3. Cancellation/Refunds. Please choose carefully. Cancellations made up to 17 September 2018 will receive a full refund on registration fee minus an administrative fee of $50. Any cancellations made after 17 September will not be refunded. Cancellations must be requested in writing to arnaconference@nfpas.com.au.