Detailed Information and FAQs
Conference Venue
Our conference is being held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart. The hotel is centrally located on Hobart’s waterfront and offers breathtaking views of the stunning Hobart Harbour, the cityscape, or majestic kunanyi / Mount Wellington. It’s also a short walk from the city's hotspots, including Salamanca, Battery Point, CBD & shopping precinct, and the ever-popular MONA ferry.
Travelling to the Venue
Rise share and public transport, including Taxi, Uber, and the Metro Bus Service are suitable options if staying in Greater Hobart or beyond. If you are staying on The Eastern Shore, you can take the Derwent Ferry Service from Bellerive to Brooke Street Pier and then take a 10 minute stroll to The Grand Chancellor.
Parking
There are several convenient parking options located close to the Hobart waterfront and CBD. Popular choices for conference delegates include carparks run by Sultan Parking (Market Place) and the Hobart City Council (Argyle Street, Centrepoint, and Hobart Central). These facilities are all within easy walking distance of major venues, hotels, and attractions. Daily rates and long-stay options are available, and most accept card payments. We recommend checking availability and pricing in advance.
Accommodation at the Grand Chancellor
Delegates can redeem a special rate at The Grand Chancellor for the duration of the conference. Rooms are to be booked by delegates and access to the special rate can be found by clicking the link below (ensure you scroll down and select “access special rates here”).
Expo, stallholders and poster presentations
Engage Enrich Empower is proud to provide delegates access to some amazing resources, programs and organisations as they browse our stallholders’ exhibits and poster presentations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are three streams for the conference ‘Engage, Enrich and Empower’. Our Engage theme is targeted at anyone who works in a school and/or with students e.g., educators, counsellors, psychologists, leadership staff and allied health professionals. Our Enrich theme covers topics that are more directly aligned with school psychologists. Our final stream Empower is again directed at all professionals, however it focuses on longer, deep dive, workshop formats
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Allied health, pastoral care, and school leaders are welcome to attend our conference. Sessions are best suited to those who works in schools, with students, children or young people can attend our conference. We are proud of the diverse program we have on offer and have no doubt that there will be something for everyone!
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Delegates will be directed to sign up for their preferred conference sessions when they register for their tickets.
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All delegates will receive morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea on both days of the conference. We are also holding complimentary welcome drinks on Sunday 19th October (3-5pm).
Please indicate any dietary requirements when you register for your ticket.
We are hosting a conference dinner at the beautiful Henry Jones Art Hotel on Monday 20th October. We hope to see as many delegates there as possible, however this is an optional event.
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The dinner promises to be a wonderful evening. It will be held at the renowned Henry Jones Hotel, which will showcase some of the best produce and views that Hobart has to offer. It will provide an opportunity to relax and network with your colleagues or meet some new people. The ticket price includes a delicious three course meal, array of drinks, entertainment and a few surprises.
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Full conference tickets are $800, which includes access to the full 2 days of the conference, catering, and welcome drinks on Sunday 19th October.
Single day tickets are available for $400. This enables access to 1 day of the conference, catering for this day, and an invitation to the welcome drinks on Sunday 19th October.
APACS members are eligible for discounts. Please refer to recent email correspondence to access the discount code.
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No, at this stage we are planning an in person event and will not be streaming the conference.
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Yes, we will have an expo running throughout the conference. Stalls will be set up to provide information about the latest research, programs and tools relevant to school psychologists, counsellors and other staff. You can see our range of exhibitors here.
If you are interested in hosting an expo stall please get in touch
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Yes, we are organising abstracts for a poster presentation of new and relevant research. This will be on during break times and alongside our expo stalls. You can find more information regarding the poster presentations and how to apply here.
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Accommodation is available at our conference venue with an exclusive discount for all ticket holders. The Grand Chancellor is one of the most established hotels in Hobart and offers the perfect location to learn and explore.
Hotel in Hobart, Tasmania | Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (grandchancellorhotels.com)
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Hobart offers a range of accommodation options including hotels, motels, backpackers and airbnb’s. Have a look at something central or there is a ferry from Bellerive each morning.
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Hobart is a world-class destination with captivating history, a picturesque harbour, rugged mountains, gourmet food and wine experiences, and a strong arts and cultural scene – the city has something for everyone. It has an easy to access airport and attractions in close proximity, visitors can experience the best of this beautiful region even on the shortest of stays.
Hobart is the perfect base for exploring Southern Tasmania. Take a ferry from central Hobart to visit the world’s largest collection of private art, Mona. Mount Field National Park and Bruny Island are easily accessible for day trips. Experience Tasmania’s pristine waterways by yacht, luxury catamaran or power vessel and enjoy fresh local produce, award-winning wines, whisky, spirits and craft beers at a variety of cellar doors, breweries and restaurants across the region.
If you have a few days pre or post conference, consider hiring a car to explore the island further.
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We are so proud of our state and all it has to offer. We hope that you make the most of your time here and may consider staying longer and making a holiday out of it.
We’ve compiled some top tips for your visit to Tasmania. You can find them here.
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Break Out Spaces
We endeavor to make our conference accessible and inclusive to all and will have designated break out spaces for all delegates.
There will also be a range of seating options available.
Please get in touch should you wish to discuss further.
