Australian General Practice Network Mental Health Conference: 24-25 May 2010

The primary mental health care landscape presents exciting challenges and a wealth of opportunities for general practice networks.

The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) is proud to be hosting the third national Mental Health Conference on 24 - 25 May at The Sebel, Albert Park, Melbourne.
While sitting against the backdrop of the health reform agenda, key themes of the conference will focus on:

Nationally relevant and innovative mental health initiatives and models;
Early intervention best practice models
Innovation in the primary mental health care space
Addressing service gaps
Targeting hard to reach populations

There will be particular emphasis on the refocused Access to Allied Psychological Services program and examination of AGPN’s key mental health programs such as, the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program, the Perinatal Depression Initiative, headspace and mental health comorbidity.

Mrs Lucy Brogden, Patron of the Hunter Institute Partners in Depression Initiative will deliver a networking dinner address on the evening of 24 May. A range of invited speakers will challenge conference participants with their thought provoking addresses and share their depth of experience in the mental health landscape, both national and international.

Join us for two days of challenging and informative debate, discussion and presentations.

A draft conference program is available to download here .

Abstracts
Abstract submission for the Mental Health Conference is now open. Please click here for information on submitting an abstract. Abstracts can be submitted via the speaker zone link below.

Abstract submission closes on Monday 12 April.

Speaker zone

Registration
Delegates can register online here. Registration is due by Friday 16 April. If you are having problems with the link, please contact Emma Ryan (details below) to receive a printable version.

One delegate from each Network Member can attend complimentary. For additional delegates, registration types and costs

Registration types and costs (GST inclusive):

Registration	Cost
Two day registration (includes dinner)	$450.00
One day registration (Monday or Tuesday, does not include dinner)	$250.00
Additional dinner tickets	$65.00

Accommodation can also be booked through the registration process. Please do not contact the hotel direct.

Venue and accommodation

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The Mental Health Conference will be held at The Sebel Albert Park, 65 Queens Road Melbourne. More information on the venue can be found by visiting http://www.mirvachotels.com/sebel-albert-park-melbourne. Accommodation at The Sebel Albert Park can be booked through the registration link. Please do not contact the hotel direct.

Room types and costs (GST inclusive):

Room type	Cost
Citigate King/Twin	$168.00/night
Sebel Queen	$188.00/night
Sebel King/Twin (only available Monday 24 May)	$188.00/night

All rooms include one breakfast per night. Additional breakfasts are charged at $23.00 each. Parking is available at the hotel and is charged at $16.00 per car per exit.

Travel
Delegates are responsible for booking their own flights.

Sponsors
The Australian General Practice Network would like to acknowledge the support of the following sponsors:

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Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Trisha Wong, Events Manager on 02 6228 0835 or twong@agpn.com.au.

Contacts
For registration queries, please contact Emma Ryan, Events Support Officer on 02 6228 0846 or eryan@agpn.com.au.
For program queries, please contact Joy Thomas, Principal Network Adviser on 02 6228 0838 or jthomas@agpn.com.au.

Terms and Conditions
In registering for the Mental Health Conference, relevant details will be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates, and may be made available to parties directly related to the conference including; AGPN, Certain (host of the on-line registration facility), venues, and accommodation providers (for the purpose of room bookings and conference options), key sponsors (subject to strict conditions) and parties associated with related conferences. By completing this registration form, you acknowledge that the details supplied by you may be used for the above purposes. Should you not wish for your details to be used for these purposes, please contact Trisha Wong, Events and Member Services on 02 6228 0835 or twong@agpn.com.au as soon as possible. Any photos that include or feature you can be used to promote the Mental Health Conference.

Cancellations
Notifications of any alterations or cancellations must be sent in writing by post, facsimile or email to Emma Ryan, Events Support Officer on eryan@agpn.com.au. A full refund of all fees, less an administration fee of $50 will be paid to any delegate cancelling before Monday 19 May 2010.

After Monday 19 May, refunds for registration cancellations are possible under exceptional circumstances. No accommodation refunds will be granted after Monday 19 May.

If a registered delegate is unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome to attend at no additional cost. Substitute registrations/delegates must be advised in writing to Emma Ryan, Events Support Officer on eryan@agpn.com.au by Monday 19 May.

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