Melbourne
This year Better Practice Melbourne is on 26 and 27 August 2010.
The focus for the 2010 conferences is equipping leaders and senior staff with information about the changes occurring in the sector and the influences of broader social, economic and environmental impacts. Sessions and workshops are focused on providing practical information on improvement initiatives for homes to adopt and adapt to achieve high quality care.
A discounted early bird two-day registration rate of $550 is available for participants who register and pay by 13 August 2010. Registration is also available online!
Group discounts will be 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 team:
Tel: 1800 728 589
Fax: (02) 9687 0412
Email: betterpractice@accreditation.org.au
To download a copy of the event program or a printable registration form, click one of the links below.
Program
Speaker and session information
Registration form
Online registration
Please see below for further event details:
The main topics addressed in the plenary sessions are:
- Current issues and future landscapes of key emerging issues
- Assessment: fundamental, first, fun, forensic, futuristic and FOR the resident!
- Accreditation: what the results are showing
- Taking action now for the future
- A personal perspective on aged care
- Bring it all together in a practical way
Conference topics addressed in the concurrent sessions are:
- Connecting with residents
- Workforce
- Built environment
- Better Practice in a nutshell for residents
- Maximising technology
- Safety and quality
- Measuring corporate performance and outcomes for residents
- Balancing rights with obligations
- EBPRAC – Nutrition project
- Encouraging innovation
- Leadership and facilitating change
- Watch this space - Better Practice projects
- EBPRAC – Medication management project
- Effective resident assessment
- Continuing education
- Governance
Location
Hilton on the Park
192 Wellington Parade
Melbourne VIC 3002
Tel: (03) 9419 2000
Fax: (03) 9419 2001
Email: melbourne@hilton.com
Web: www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/MELHITW-Hilton-On-The-Park-Melbourne
Hilton on the Park - Melbourne is located directly opposite the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, the MCG, as well as Melbourne Park and Rod Laver Arena.
The hotel overlooks Fitzroy Gardens and is only a short walk to the CBD and Bridge Road Richmond.
The Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Melbourne Airport with Jolimont Railway Station directly opposite.
Accommodation
Special accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Hilton on the Park Hotel. The standard room rate is $245.00 per room per night including breakfast for one guest in the hotel restaurant. Participants should book accommodation directly with the hotel by phoning (03) 9419 2000 and quoting ‘Better Practice 2010’ as the booking reference.
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.totaltravel.com.au
Parking
Valet parking is available at the Hilton on the Park Hotel at a rate of $45.00 per day, per car or self parking at the venue is available for $25.00 per day.
Access for people with disabilities
Please contact the Better Practice events team to ensure any requirements can be met before registering.
Meals
Please advise special dietary needs 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 may 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
- exclusive access to speaker presentations on our website
Insurance
We do 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 foyer 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. We 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.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list for this or any of our events, please click here and complete the online expression of interest form.
