The conference for 2012 will, once again provide attendees with an inspiring range of topics to benefit the care of mothers and babies. The Conference Program is now available for download.

We have a great Workshop Program for the conference and we invite you to review the details and join in.

Topics and themes
Collaborative models of care
Obesity - the challenges and impacts on maternity care
Clinical rejuvenation: brushing up our old valued skills and back to basics
Understanding the choices women make
The role of ethics in future maternity care
The internet and social media - guiding choice and care?
The changing landscape of risk, malpractice and unexpected outcomes
Significant others and the role they play in birthing.

The conference committee is submitting applications to have continuing education points allocated to the conference and conference workshops with ACM, RANZCOG, ACRRM and RACGP.

PROGRAM OUTLINE
Thursday 24th May
Thursday 1st July
Workshops*
8.00am Registration desk opens8.30am – 4.30pm
**Registration for workshops is NOT included in the conference registration fee. Delegates wishing to attend these are asked to complete the appropriate section of the registration form.

 

Friday 25th May
8.00am Registration desk opens
8.30am Conference Welcome
8.50am Opening Address
9.10am Plenary
9.40am Plenary
10.30am Morning Tea
11.00am Concurrent Sessions
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Plenary
2.15pm Concurrent sessions
3.45pm Afternoon Tea
4.15pm Plenary 4
5.30pm Poster Viewing and Networking
7.00pm Conference Dinner is a ticketed event. It’s a chance to get to know you colleagues, kick up you heels to some fantastic music and all as you watch the lights of Melbourne twinkle on the Yarra.

Saturday 26th May
8.00am Registration desk opens
8.30am Plenary
8.50am Plenary
9.20am Plenary
10.00am Morning Tea
10.30am Concurrent Sessions:
11.30am Plenary
12.00md Plenary
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Plenary
3.30pm Afternoon Tea
4.00pm The conference debate
5.00pm Resolutions and Action Points - Colleges Working Together
5.20pm Conference Close

SOCIAL PROGRAM
Welcome Reception
Level Two, Crown Conference Centre
Wednesday 24th May, 5.00pm - 7.00pm

The Welcome Reception is included in the full delegate registration* fees but numbers are required for catering purposes. Delegates and their guests are welcome receptions and additional tickets can be purchased for $65. Light refreshments will be provided.
*Welcome reception is not included in Student registration

Conference Dinner
Studio 3 at Crown
Friday 25th May, 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Dress: Lounge suit

The conference dinner will be a night of fun. 3 course dinner, entertainment, dancing and drinks included! Perfect opportunity to relax and get to know other delegates in party mode. The conference dinner is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased for $125.