Victorian Collaborative Psychiatric Nursing Conference
This exciting annual 2 day conference is hosted by the Centre for Psychiatric Nursing, The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (Vic Branch), The Health & Community Services Union and the Australian Nursing Federation (Vic Branch).
The aim of this conference is to focus on the practice of psychiatric nursing and how this practice contributes to better health outcomes for the consumers of mental health services. The focus of the program is on clinical practice and related issues.
The conference also encourages and supports first time presenters to present what is happening in their clinical practice, allowing them to contribute to the promotion & advancement of psychiatric nursing practice.
Conference presenters are entitled to a discounted registration fee. If your are a presenter for the current years conference please, email us for the current years presenter registration form.
The conference is held at Moonee Valley Race Course, in the suburb of Moonee Ponds close to Melbourne's CBD and is well serviced by public transport. Ample free parking is available on site at the conference venue. Various accommodation options are available in the area or you may wish to stay in the Melbourne CBD, and commute by taxi or tram to the venue.
Please contact us at cpn@nursing.unimelb.edu.au for accommodation options if you require assistance.
For transport options, venue location and some other accommodation options you can check the Moonnee Valley Racecourse web site.
How to Submit an Abstract
To submit an abstract, please check the abstract submission instructions noted below. Use the abstract submission form provided and email it to cpn@nursing.unimelb.edu.au
How to Register
To register for the conference, print off a copy of the registration form below, complete the required details and fax the registration form to us,Fax No 03 8344 7733. If you are paying by credit card, please complete the relevant section of the registration form, or if you are paying by cheque or money order, please attach your payment to the registration form and mail it to us.
If your employer is paying for your conference registration, please note that once filled out, the registration form is a tax invoice and can be forwarded to your employers finance department for payment.
Please note that if your employer is paying please fax a copy of your registration form with the notation "Work Paying" on its so we can get you registered. Often payment and the registration form may not be received from your employer till after the conference, and if that is the case, you will arrive at the conference and find you will not be registered and catering will not been organised for you, and you may not be able to attend the conference.
Registrations open early February 2012 with Early Bird Registrations closing on Friday 25th May 2012, and all Registrations close on Friday 13th July 2012.
Your registration will be processed and a registration confirmation letter and a receipt for your payment will be emailed to you.
Please note that your correct legible email address is required on your registration form and payment must be made by the early bird closing date to receive the discounted rate. If your employer is paying for your registration, you will need to ensure that your employers payment is made either by the early bird closing date to receive the discounted rate, or by the conference registration closing date to be registered for the conference.(Dates noted above)
If you think you have registered, and you have not received an emailed letter of confirmation of registration you may not be registered and will need to contact us on 03 8344 9626 to confirm your registration.
Please note that as the last three conferences have been sell outs, it is recommended you complete & pay for your registration early to ensure you do not miss out.
13th Victorian Collaborative Psychiatric Nursing Conference - 9th & 10th August 2012
Abstract Submission Instructions
Draft Conference Abstract Booklet- Available June 2012