Well, it's that time again cysters...
POSAA 2007 Nad's PCOS Conference
The national conference this year -- sponsored by Nad's -- will be held in Melbourne.
It's on
Saturday August 4th, 2007 -- and it'll be at the RACV Club,
501 Bourke Street in
Melbourne. There is a tram line right out the front, it's close to the Bourke Street Mall, and close to Swanston St Railway Station and also Southern Cross Railway Station (Southern Cross is the new name for the old Spencer St Station).
The speakers: Dr Mandy Deeks: PCOS and Depression
POSAA delegate Rebecca Munt: my story, managing PCOS with conventional & natural therapies
Personal trainer Shane Bilsborough: Exercise
Nadine Ismiel: techniques for Removing Excess Hair
Terrill Bruere: Lifestyle & Boosting Your Fertility (Royal Women's Hospital Fertility Program)
Victorian Lorna Harris: Low GI Cooking; it's not rocket science
Dr Anne Clark: Assisted Fertility Options
Dr Manny Noakes: PCOS and the power of nutrition
Prof Helena Teede: Staying Healthy – How we can all do it – the practical tips that actually matter
Dr Mac Talbot: Teenagers & PCOS
Dr Warren Kidson: PCOS & Insulin Resistance
Robyn Jones (Gawler Foundation): Relaxation, Meditation & de-stressing
SPECIAL FORUM: Ask the doctors - Ask any PCOS question you have to Dr Mac Talbot, Dr Warren Kidson, Professor Helena Teede and Dr Mandy Deeks.
Your registration will include access to the conference, morning & afternoon tea, a low GI friendly lunch. Attendees will also receive a
conference ‘showbag’ – with a conference program and ‘goodies’. POSAA members will receive a discounted rate for entry. For those who want to bring partners and friends – we will also have a ‘guest registration’ option – but, as it is a discounted option, guests won’t be eligible for a conference showbag.
The conference starts between 8.30 & 9am for registration & welcome etc and ends at approx. 5pm. Full details of speakers & times etc are available from Posaa.
The cost to attend the conference:
POSAA MEMBERS -
Earlybird $60 (Register by June 30th, 2007)
Standard $80
Guests of POSAA Members -
(ie: partners, parents, friends, family of POSAA Members)
Earlybird $50 (Register by June 30th, 2007)
Standard $70
Non POSAA Member-
(ie: women & girls with PCOS & their supporters such as a partner, parent, friend who are all not members of POSAA)
Earlybird $100 (Register by June 30th, 2007)
Standard $120
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Accommodation in Melbourne:
You don't have to stay at the RACV Club where the conference is being held, there is no obligation to do so. Melbourne has many accommodation options available which you can find by searching online, such as caravan parks, holiday homes, budget motels & there is also a Best Western next door if you want an alternative.
RACV Club Melbourne Accommodation:
Accommodation is also available at the RACV club, if you wish to stay there.
RACV Club Melbourne room ratesRoom rate only = $195
Room rate + 1 buffet breakfast = $205
Room rate + 2 buffet breakfasts = $225
A portion of rooms has been set aside for people attending the conference at the RACV club. The rate for a standard room per night is $195. If you wish to stay at the club, book now –
and advise them that you’re attending the POSAA conference on August 4th. The Club can be contacted on
PH: 03 9944 8888. Quote POSAA conference ID Number 156990
Car parking is available at the club - the weekend rate is $12 per day, per car - subject to availability. (There are 470 car spaces.)
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2007 NAD'S PCOS CONFERENCE ARE NOW OPEN.
Registration forms for the Conference are also now available online.
http://www.posaa.asn.au/modules.php?...howpage&pid=32
Payment for the conference registration can be by Cheques & Money Orders, Direct Deposit, Credit Card.