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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

3-DAY IN PERSON REGISTRATION (WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY)

3-Day Registration includes all conference sessions, conference satchel and handbook, and attendance at the welcome reception. It does not include pre-conference forums.

DAY ONLY IN PERSON REGISTRATION

Day Only Registration includes conference sessions, conference satchel and handbook, and attendance at the welcome reception (Wednesday delegates only). It does not include pre-conference forums.

LIVED EXPERIENCE FORUMS

Pre-Conference Lived Experience Forums are available at an additional charge.

VIRTUAL PERSON REGISTRATION

Virtual Registration includes all virtual conference sessions on the day(s) you are registered to attend and virtual conference handbook. Approximately only 50% of the program will be virtually streamed.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration is available for 3-Day registrations received and paid by midnight AEST on 4 August 2022. Fees not paid by that date will be re-invoiced at the full fee.

CONCESSION REGISTRATION

Concessions are given to full time students, pension card holders, government beneficiaries, community services card holders (NZ), SuperGold card holders (NZ) and unemployed people only. Please forward evidence (e.g. photocopy of pension card or student card) of concession/beneficiary status to TheMHS by either fax or email.

SPEAKER REGISTRATION

Please note that it is essential for all participants including invited speakers and presenters to register for at least the day of their presentation.

Speakers are entitled to a 10% discount on 3-day registrations and Wednesday – Friday single day registrations only (does not apply to pre-conference forums).

To access the speaker registration form, please email info@themhs.org.

COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION

Complimentary registrations are non-transferable. They are only to be used by the delegate they are allocated to. Should another person be found using a complimentary pass in the name of another person, they will then be charged for the day/s in attendance.

PAYMENT

Once your registration has been received, a tax invoice will be issued within 5 days. Once payment has been received, a confirmation letter will be issued.

All accounts must be paid in full within 30 days from the date of invoice.

OR

• Payment for 'Welcome Back' registrations must be received by midnight AEST 16 June, 2022. 
• Payment for Early Bird registrations must be received by midnight AEST 4 August, 2022. 
• All other payment must be received by COB Friday, 30 September 2022.

(whichever date occurs first)

 If payment is not received prior to the conference, access will be granted only after full payment is made via credit card or cash onsite.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE

An attendance certificate will be emailed to you in the week after the conference. The certificate issued will be in the name of the registered delegate only.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

COVID-19 CANCELLATION POLICY (APPLIES TO DELEGATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR AN IN-PERSON REGISTRATION)

In the event that TheMHS is required to cancel the conference in October 2022 due to government imposed restrictions on travel or meeting size, delegates will be offered:

1. The option to attend virtually and be refunded the price difference in registration fees, or
2. Be refunded 100% of their registration fee, if they do not wish to attend virtually.

In the event that the delegate is not able to attend the conference in October 2022 due to travel restrictions imposed by their state of residence within 7 days of the conference, delegates will be offered:

1. The option to attend virtually and be refunded the price difference in registration fees, or
2. Be refunded 100% of their registration fee if they do not wish to attend virtually.

GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY

• At any point prior to the event you are welcome to contact us in writing to nominate a substitute delegate at no additional charge.
• Delegate fees will be refunded 100% (less a $AU120 administration fee) only if TheMHS Learning Network is notified in writing six (6) weeks before the annual conference – that is 30 August 2022.
• 50% of fee (less a $AU120 administration fee) will be refunded if written notification is received in writing four (4) weeks before the annual conference – that is 13 September 2022.
• NO REFUND will apply after these dates, except at the discretion of TheMHS Learning Network’s Executive Director. Late applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Director, with its decision being final.
• If a delegate from a group of 5+ cancels, thereby reducing the group size to less than the specified minimum (see Group Discount section), the group coordinator will be invoiced for the discounted amount.
• All accommodation bookings will be subject to the individual hotel cancellation policy. Please contact Ozaccom for the hotel cancellation policy.

PRIVACY

Information gathered from registration will be used to administer the Conference. Your name and contact details will be used only to notify you of future mental health related events organised by TheMHS. If you do not wish to have your details used for this purpose please email info@themhs.org.

INTENTION TO RECORD

Attendees are advised that TheMHS will record presentations during the Conference. These recordings will be made available on TheMHS resource library for 12 months after the conference. The recordings may also be used for promotional purposes.

INSURANCE

It is strongly recommended that delegates take out adequate personal insurance prior to the commencement of the conference to cover any loss of fees should you be unable to participate in the conference for any reason.

DISCLAIMER

• The information given by presenters at the conference does not represent the views of TheMHS, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. We strongly advise conference presenters to take out their own professional indemnity insurance.
• In the event of industrial action, force majeure or other unforeseen disruption, the conference organisers do not take responsibility for any loss of monies incurred by conference delegates. We strongly advise conference delegates to arrange their own personal insurance.
• The conference will not be liable for any participant failing to take out their own insurance.
• Delegates and other invitees must observe the requests and, or directions of TheMHS staff.