Brisbane
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd is proud to present the 6th annual Better Practice Brisbane. The conference will address how the aged care sector can improve the quality of care for residents in a financially constrained environment.
Better Practice Brisbane will be held on 5 and 6 November 2009.
A discounted early bird two-day registration rate of $550 is available for participants who register and pay by 23 October 2009, so be sure to register now!
Group discounts are available for five or more registrations. For more information on group bookings please call 1800 728 589.
Event enquiries
For any event enquiries please contact the Better Practice events team:
Tel: 1800 728 589
Fax: (02) 9687 0412
Email: betterpractice@accreditation.org.au
To download a copy of the event program, session and speaker details, a printable registration form or to register your attendance on-line, click one of the links below:
Program
Session and speaker information
Registration form
On-line registration
Please see below for further event details:
There are four main themes addressed in the plenary sessions:
- Improving resident care and lifestyle through person-centred care
- Investing to improve quality and control costs
- Improving performance through monitoring and quality indicators
- Improving the organisation through effective leadership
Workshop on person-centred care
- This interactive and practical three hour workshop on person-centred care will unpack the term ‘person-centred care’ by contextualizing the theory into practical application. It will help you develop a logical and dynamic case for introducing person-centred care to key stakeholders in your organisation.
Conference topics addressed in the concurrent sessions
- Using IT to improve outcomes
- Maximising staff through innovative models
- Promoting resident independence and physical function
- Better Practice in Aged Care Award winners
- Behaviour as communication
- Effective nutrition and oral care
- Workshop on Performance measuring and monitoring
- Realise potential of staff through workforce management and development
- Restraint free practices
- Making life meaningful for residents
Location
Hilton Hotel Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St
Brisbane QLD 4001
Tel: 07 3234 2000
Fax: 07 3231 3199
Web: www.brisbane.hilton.com
The Hilton Hotel Brisbane is ideally located between Elizabeth Street and the Queen Street Mall in the heart of Brisbane's central business, shopping and entertainment district. The South Bank Parklands, the Botanical Gardens and the Performing Arts Complex are all a short walk from the hotel.
Accommodation
Special accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Hilton Hotel Brisbane. The standard room rate is $280.00 per room per night including breakfast for one guest in the hotel restaurant. Participants should book accommodation directly with the hotel by phoning (07) 3234 2000 and quoting ‘Better Practice 2009’ as the booking reference.
Other hotels within walking distance of the event venue are:
1. The Sebel Suites Brisbane, 95 Charlotte St, Brisbane City - 1800 888 298
2. Rendezvous Hotel, Brisbane 255 Ann St, Brisbane - 07 3001 9888
3. Oaks Felix, 26 Felix St, Brisbane - 1800 048 848
It is recommended that you contact the venue either direct or through your local travel agent, or you may wish to use one of the following websites to source other venues:
www.wotif.com.au
www.lastminute.com.au
www.readyrooms.com.au
Parking
Valet parking facilities are available at the hotel for $46 per 24 hour period. Adjoining the Hilton Brisbane and with direct access is the Winter Garden Shopping Centre car park. Rates are $46.00 for 4hrs plus however an Monday – Friday early bird rate of $20.00 is available for entry between 4.00am-9.30am and exit between 3.30pm-12.00am only.
If you are catching public transport, Central train station is an approximate 10-minute walk away and city buses stop directly at the front of the hotel entrance.
Access for people with disabilities
Please contact the Better Practice events team to ensure any requirements can be met before registering.
Meals
The events organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise either via the registration form or in writing if you would like us to make alternative arrangements on your behalf.
Please Note: Dietary requirements received less than 72 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed. Kosher meals may be available, however please note this will be at an additional cost.
Registration inclusions
- entry to event sessions for the nominated day/s
- morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- event satchel
- networking function
- CD-Rom containing speaker presentations (mailed to delegates after the event)
Insurance
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd does not accept responsibility for personal accidents, injuries, theft and/or damage to the property of participants. Travel insurance is recommended for travel within Australia.
Registration desk details
Registration for the event will be available in the Ballroom Lobby from 8am each day.
Separate registrations
Each person must be separately registered for one or both days, no shared registrations are permitted.
Disclaimer
All information is correct at time of printing. The event organisers reserve the right to change speakers, topics and/or times due to unforeseen circumstances. The views of speakers presenting at the Better Practice event do not necessarily reflect those of the Agency.
General information
All correspondence regarding your registration will be sent via email or post once your registration form has been received and processed. If you register and do not receive a confirmation either by email or post within seven working days please contact the Better Practice events team.
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