The 13th International Mental Health Conference Outrigger, Surfers Paradise 6-8 August In association with

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1 Positive Change Investing in Mental Health Outrigger, Surfers Paradise

2 The Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association warmly invites your organisation to support the Conference as a sponsor and/or exhibitor. This important conference will be held at the Outrigger Surfers Paradise 6 8 August The packages outlined in this document offer a variety of exposure levels at the Conference. The opportunity also exists to meet with delegates through attending the conference social functions. The Conference Committee appreciates your consideration of support for this event and looks forward to the opportunity to develop a mutually beneficial partnership. THE CONFERENCE Mental health awareness and wellbeing strategies are urgent public concerns. Mental illness has the third highest burden of disease in Australia with approximately 45% of adults experiencing a mental illness at some stage of their lives, including alcohol or substance abuse disorders. will focus on the complex mental issues affecting the elderly including depression, dementia, delirium, paranoid disorders and anxiety. It will also explore the mental health issues of young Australians (aged years) struggling with schizophrenia, depression, suicidal thoughts, bipolar, anxiety disorders and drug use and drug induced psychosis. With 7% of Australian children and adolescents (aged 0 17 years) experiencing mental health problems and only one in four receiving professional health care, a positive change is long overdue. The conference will examine state, federal, international and COAG initiatives, early intervention strategies, validated treatments, suicide prevention and the effectiveness of mental health preventive measures. Featuring Australia and New Zealand s finest clinical practitioners, academics, and mental health experts, the conference will motivate and inspire professionals (and future professionals) by sharing information about: on-going research and findings, policies and organisational models development of new knowledge and the implementation of programs and strategies effective use of scarce resources THE CONFERENCE STREAMS WILL INCLUDE Multi-level Government Initiatives and Policies Early Interventions Recovery Treatments Prevention Treatments (including suicide) In the case of those in the workforce; how should re-integration be best conducted? What treatments are most efficacious, for whom, and when? DELEGATES WILL COME FROM Public & Private Health Services Nurses Psychologists Allied Health Professionals Psychiatrists Educational Institutions Local/State/Governments Non-Government Organisations Commonwealth Government Family Therapists Emergency Room Personnel Law Enforcement Personnel Agencies and educators from all across Australia, New Zealand and Internationally Enable your organisations representatives to mix informally with Australia and New Zealand s finest clinical practitioners, academics, and mental health experts. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Prof Philip LP Morris, President, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Mr Peter Sugg, CEO, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association Dr Janine Stevenson, Westmead Hospital Ms Etty Matalon, NCPIC, (National Cannabis Prevention & Information Centre) Dr Angelo Cacciato Waikanae Health Centre New Zealand Angela Stuart Secretariat, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association

3 THE DESTINATION THE GOLD COAST The Gold Coast is indisputably Australia s most popular holiday destination. Gold Coast City is Australia s sixth largest city with a population of approximately 425,000. This is expected to grow to in excess of 500,000 over the next decade. The Gold Coast offers a wide array of beachfront accommodation, with a great selection of Gold Coast hotels, Gold Coast holiday apartments and Gold Coast resorts. With its signature 52 kilometres of golden surfing beaches, world-class accommodation resorts, award-winning dining, amazing shopping and thrilling attractions, the Gold Coast has something for everyone and is a popular family favourite. The subtropical climate is ideal for taking advantage of the myriad of leisure activities all year round. The Gold Coast is famous not just for its beachfront accommodation, but also for its theme parks Movieworld, Dreamworld, Seaworld, White Water World and Wet n Wild all offer great entertainment for visitors of all ages. The Gold Coast boasts fantastic shopping and many attractions such as the observation deck of its tallest building, Q1, in Surfers Paradise. The Gold Coast is a well known heaven for surfers, welcoming the Quicksilver Pro every summer. Meanwhile, the beautiful backdrop of the Gold Coast the hinterland offers arts and crafts boutiques, stunning walks in National Parks, and wine tasting in charming properties. HOST VENUE OUTRIGGER SURFERS PARADISE (FORMERLY HOLIDAY INN SURFERS PARADISE) At Outrigger Surfers Paradise, guests can experience everything the Gold Coast has to offer, right at their fingertips. Where the only decision required is what to do first. Beaches, attractions, shopping, nightlife or dining are just moments away. While guests might find it hard to leave their deluxe hotel room and private balcony with fabulous ocean, hinterland or city views, all the fun and excitement of Surfers Paradise beckons below. Just a one minute walk to the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach, or one block from the dining and entertainment hotspots found on Cavill and Orchid Avenues, guests can discover why Outrigger Surfers Paradise is the perfect base to explore everything the Gold Coast is famous for. The hotel features 411 spacious hotel rooms offering a large flat screen television, work area with high speed internet, in room safe and private balcony with sweeping views of Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Ocean. Featuring a spacious pool area, spas, tennis court, day spa, gymnasium, business centre and conference facility, Outrigger Surfers Paradise is the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. CONFERENCE RATES To take advantage of these Special rates you will need to book your accommodation on the Conference Registration Form. City View Room - $ per night (room only) City View Room - $ per night (inclusive of breakfast)

4 INVITED/CONFIRMED KEYNOTE PRESENTERS The Hon Mark Butler MP Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform Ms Robyn Kruk AM Chief Executive Officer of the National Mental Health Commission Professor Ian Hickie AM Executive Director at University of Sydney s Brain and Mind Research Institute Professor Julio Licinio Managing Director The John Curtin School of Medical Research, The Australian National University, Canberra Mr Robert Wells Director of the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute and Menzies Centre for Health Policy at ANU Mr John Mendoza Director ConNetica Consulting Professor Daniel O Connor Head at Monash University s Aged Mental Health Research Mr Robert Troy Principal Clinical Advisor (Mental Health) Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Directorate

5 REGISTRATION DETAILS CATEGORY $AUD Full Registration Early Bird (Member) 755 Full Registration Early Bird (Non Member) 855 Full Registration Standard (Members) 855 Full Registration Standard (Non Member) 955 Concession Registration Early Bird 655 Concession Registration Standard 755 Speakers Registration 655 Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists (Member) 675 Day Only Registration Early Bird 425 Day Only Registration Standard 475 Exhibitor Pass 300 Additional Welcome Function Ticket 55 REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS Full Registration (Standard and Early Bird) incl FREE Workshop valued at $ Full registration will include all conference sessions, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, conference materials including satchel and handbook, conference welcome function. Includes the half day workshop. DAY ONLY REGISTRATION RATE Day Rate Registration will include conference sessions, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea for nominated day, conference materials including satchel and handbook. Does not include conference functions or workshops ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR PASS Additional Exhibitor Pass will include entry to the exhibition area, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea for nominated day. Does not include conference materials including satchel and handbook or entry to conference sessions. CONDITIONS Please note that it is essential for all participants including invited speakers, delegates and presenters to register. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Early Bird Registration is available for registrations received and paid before COB Friday 6 July Registrations not paid by that date will be re-invoiced at the standard rate. CONCESSION REGISTRATION Concession Registration Rate is available for Carers, Full-time Students and Non-working delegates only NB: May be required to produce concession ID at conference PAYMENTS Once registration is received a confirmation and tax invoice payable within 30 days (or prior to the conference) will be issued. All conference and function payments must be paid in full prior to the conference. All registrations received after the 6th July 2012 must be paid in full by credit card only. If payment is not received prior to the conference, access will be granted only after full payment is made via credit card on arrival. CANCELLATION POLICY AST Management understands that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the event you are welcome to contact us in writing to nominate a substitute delegate at no extra charge. Alternatively, a full refund less a $100 service fee will be issued for cancellations received before the 6 July We are unable to issue a refund after this date however cancellation credits towards the 2013 conference (less a $100 service fee) can be issued for cancellations advised prior to 14 May Non-payment does not constitute cancellation. All refunds and credit notes will be issued after 23 May, 2012.

6 REGISTRATION BOOKING FORM Company name:... Contact name:...position:... Address:... City:...State:... Postcode: Mobile:... Fax: ( )... CATEGORY Full Registration Early Bird (Member)... $755 Pacific Rim College Of Psychiatrists (Member)...$675 Full Registration Early Bird (Non Member)... $855 Day Only Registration Early Bird...$425 Full Registration Standard (Members)... $855 Day Only Registration Standard...$475 Full Registration Standard (Non Member)... $955 Exhibitor Pass...$300 Concession Registration Early Bird... $655 Concession Registration Standard...$755 Speakers Registration... $655 Additional Welcome Function Ticket...$ 55 The first 100 registrations will have the option of booking a Workshop at NO charge. Please indicate if you are attending a workshop: I will be attending a workshop I will not be attending a workshop CHOOSE YOUR WORKSHOP Workshop 1: Exploring Headspace Clinical Services Workshop 2: Mental Health Wellbeing, Information, Skills & Education Workshop 3: Beyond the Clinic Door: The role of Community Health Social Work in Health Promotion, Early Intervention, Treatment and Recovery Workshop 4: Proactive Management of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace Workshop 5: Mental Health Movements: strengthening the recovery workforce and understanding community-based care. ACCCOMMODATION Outrigger, Surfers Paradise ROOM TYPE RATE PER NIGHT CHECK IN CHECK OUT NO. OF ROOMS TOTAL COST City View Room (room only) $ City View Room $ (inclusive of breakfast) NB: A credit card authorisation form will be required by the hotel. This will be forwarded to you with your tax invoice.

7 PAYMENT DETAILS All payments must be made in Australian DOLLARS only. Payment can be made via cheque, direct transfer or credit card. Please contact the conference Office for all payment details and conditions. A tax invoice will be issued upon receipt of application. ABN: Full payment is required within 30 days from the date of the Tax Invoice. Bank: National Australia Bank Account Name: ANZMH ASSOCIATION Account Number: BSB Number: Swift: NATAAU 3303M I wish to pay by credit card and hereby authorise you to charge the amount of $... to my credit card. Please charge my: Master Card Visa Amex Diners Card Number: Expiry Date:... /... Card Holder Name:...Card Holder Signature:... AUTHORISATION I/we are authorised to sign documents on behalf of the company and acknowledge that the company will pay all costs as details on this application and agrees to be bound by and comply with the guidelines, rules, regulations and policies as contained in the Registration Brochure. Name:...Signature:...Date of Application:... /.../...