Thank you for registering to attend the International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2009 (SFT-09) to be held from 10-11 November 2009 at the RBWH Education Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Below is important information about attending the Conference.
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Contents
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* Tuesday 10th November 2009 - Registration Information and Starting Times
* SFT-09 Conference Dinner
* Wednesday 11th November - Registration Information and Starting Times
* Getting to the Conference
* Useful Information
* Information about SFT-09
* Thank you to the Sponsors of SFT-09
* Contact Us
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Tuesday 10th November 2009 - Registration Information and Starting Times
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The
registration desk will be open from 7.30am on Tuesday 10th November
2009. Delegates are required to report to the registration desk on
arrival to collect their name badge and conference satchel. You will be
required to wear your name badge at all times as this is your 'entry
ticket' to all sessions.
The first session on Tuesday will
begin at 8.50am. Throughout the day delegates will be provided with
morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
For session times and break times please see the online program.
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SFT-09 Conference Dinner
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 When: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Tuesday 10th November
Where: Kookaburra River Queen, departing from Eagle Street Pier
Dress: Smart casual attire - gentlemen: no shorts, boardshorts, torn jeans, thongs, joggers, collarless or sleeveless shirts.
Kookaburra
River Queen welcomes you to one of Brisbane’s truly unique icons. Enjoy
the spectacular views and memorable experience on an authentic
paddlewheelers.
If you are unable to attend the conference dinner please email admin@icebergevents.com.au as
soon as possible.
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Wednesday 11th November 2009 - Registration Information and Starting Times
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The registration desk will be open
from 8.00am on Wednesday 11th November for those who have not yet
collected their name badge and conference satchel. Delegates who have
previously visited the registration desk are not required to
re-register.
The first session on Wednesday will begin at
9.00am. Throughout the day delegates will be provided with morning tea,
lunch and afternoon tea.
For session times and break times please see the online program.
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Getting to the Conference - RBWH Education Centre
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 RBWH Education Centre
Bowen Bridge Road
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Herston, Brisbane
To download a full size map of RBWH please click here.
Transport from the Airport
The
Education Centre is approximately 14 kms from the Brisbane domestic
airport and if the traffic is running well should take approximately 30
minutes by taxi. You could expect to pay a fare of around $40.00.
The
Airtrain departs the domestic and international airports regularly and
arrives at Bowen Hills Train Station in 15 minutes. The fare costs
approximately $13.50. You will then need to walk about 15 minutes to
the Education Centre. For departure times: www.airtrain.com.au.
Transport from the City
From
the city centre the Education Centre is around 4kms and depending on
traffic should take approximately 15 minutes by taxi. The fare is
approximately $15.00.
Public Transport
You can take a train to Fortitude Valley from anywhere in Brisbane and then take any bus in Brunswick Street,
Fortitude
Valley (Bus stop 211 and 212) up Bowen Bridge Road and hop off at
either bus stop 8 or 9. This will drop you outside the Royal Brisbane
and Women’s Hospital in Herston. The Education Centre is only a short
walk from the bus stop. Buses can also be caught from the city.
For further information on all public transport call Translink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au.
Car Parking
There
is limited street car parking available in the Herston area. There are
three multi-storey car parks available to the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
These are all undercover and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As
they are privately owned parking charges will apply at each car park.
The rate for 1 day casual parking is around $20 per day.
- The Metro Car Park is situated in Butterfield Street.
- Wilson Car Park (Formally Kings Car Park) is situated at the junction of Gilchrist Avenue and Herston Road
- Royal Children’s Hospital Metro Car Park is located on Bramston Terrace.
Taxis
The closest taxi rank to the Education Centre is located at the main entrance to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s
Hospital off Butterfield Street.
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Useful Information
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REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk will be located in the foyer of the RBWH Education Centre. It will be manned by the
conference organisers, Iceberg Events.
Registration Desk Operating Hours
Tuesday, 10 November: 7.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday, 11 November: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Upon
arriving at the RBWH Education Centre please report to the registration desk to receive
your delegate kit. Should you need to contact the conference organisers
outside of these hours, please call Emma Tooth on 0409 270 350.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
All
dietary requirements which we have been notified of have been catered
for. At the Conference dinner please identify yourself to the staff for
your meal.
If you have any dietary requirements and have not
yet notified Iceberg Events, please contact Emma Tooth on 07 3876 4988
or emma@icebergevents.com.au as soon as possible.
TRADE AREA OPENING HOURS
Please support our Sponsors and Exhibitors by visiting their trade displays located in the foyer of the RBWH Education Centre.
Trade Area Operating Hours
Tuesday, 10 November: 7.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday, 11 November: 8.00am – 3.30pm
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About SFT-09
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Telehealth has emerged as one of
the fastest growing areas in modern medicine. The Centre for Online
Health (University of Queensland) has had a leading role in
establishing and coordinating an internationally recognised event for
everybody interested in telemedicine, telehealth and e-health.
The
SFT conference provides a unique forum which explores both successes
and failures in telehealth. Its uniqueness as the only academic
telehealth conference in the southern hemisphere attracts prominent
national and international speakers and delegates.
It provides
an excellent program for others to learn from experts. The scientific
program will be informative and interactive and will be accompanied by
a trade show featuring the latest products and technology available in
telehealth and e-health.
For more information about the conference please go to www.sftconference.com
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Thank you to our Sponsors
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Gold Sponsor
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Contact the Conference Organisers
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If you require further information about the Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2009 Conference please see the conference website or contact the event coordinators, Iceberg Events, by phone on +61 7 3876 4988.
An initiative of
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Conference Website: www.sftconference.com
Centre for Online Health Website: www.uq.edu.au/coh |
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