Caring for those in our community who conduct themselves bravely to save life, property or the environment and thereby experience physical, emotional or personal hardship. (Vice-Patrons: Keith Payne VC, AM; Darrell Tree CV; Victor Boscoe CV; Allan Sparkes CV, OAM; Tim Britten CV; Richard Joyes CV; and Doug Baird, father of Corporal Cameron Baird VC, MG) AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE CANBERRA 8-10 FEBRUARY 2019 PROGRAMME FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2019 6.00pm - 8.00pm. OFFICIAL RECEPTION AND WELCOME TO CANBERRA Royal Australian Mint, Denison Street, Deakin Cost: $25 Finger food, beer, wine and champagne provided. Dress: Smart casual and medals. 8.30pm till late. INFORMAL DINNER at the Hellenic Club, Matilda Street, Woden Cost: Pay as you go Menu: The menu at the Bistro includes an all you can eat pasta, soup and salad bar, steaks and fresh seafood, a children s menu, vegetarian options, daily roasts and meals for those with special dietary requirements. 1 Version: 25 December 2018
SATURDAY 9 FEB 2019 9am - 12pm. AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION AGM Hellenic Club, Matilda Street, Woden Note: Please arrive and register by 8.45am. Members wishing to vote are asked to register with the National Secretary 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the AGM. Afternoon. FREE TIME to either catch up with relatives and friends who may reside in Canberra, do some shopping, visit some sites, go for a walk or have a rest. 2 Version: 25 December 2018
4.30pm - 5.15pm. LAST POST CEREMONY Commemorative Courtyard, Australian War Memorial 6.30 for 7.00pm. ANNUAL BLACK-TIE DINNER ANZAC Hall, Australian War Memorial Pre-Dinner Drinks in Poppy s Café from 5.45pm 6.30pm Guest Speaker: Dr Brendan Nelson AO, Director of the Australian War Memorial Cost: $125 Dress: Black Tie/Mess Dress/Lounge Suit for gents, After 5 Wear for ladies, with miniature medals. Presentation of the A/Prof Geoffrey Boyce - Brave Youth of the Year Award and the Dennis Lever ABA Award. 3 Version: 25 December 2018
SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2019 10am-11am. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE Australian Bravery Garden, Government House, Yarralumla Arrive by 9.30am to clear security. Dress: Suit or Jacket and tie for men and day wear for ladies. Full size medals to be worn. 12pm-1.30pm. INFORMAL LUNCH & FAREWELL Queen s Terrace Café, Parliament House Cost: Pay as you go Informal Tour: Peter White MBE MCS, ABA National Vice-President - ACT has also offered to take attendees for a walk around the Parliament House building after lunch. 2.00pm. Dispersal. 4 Version: 25 December 2018
TRANSPORT A bus will be available throughout the conference to transport attendees between the Abode Woden and venues. If you plan to make use of the bus, please indicate so on the Registration Form below. Cost: $10 per person for the weekend. Bus Schedule Departure Time From Destination Friday 8 Feb 5.30pm Abode Woden Royal Australian Mint 8.00pm Royal Australian Mint Abode Woden Saturday 9 Feb 4.00pm Abode Woden Australian War Memorial 10.45pm Australian War Memorial Abode Woden Sunday 10 Feb 9.00am Abode Woden Government House, Yarralumla 11.15am Government House, Yarralumla Queens Terrace Café 2.00pm Queens Terrace Café Abode Woden Note: Times may be subject to change on the day. Attendees will be notified of any changes. SUGGESTED ACCOMODATION The ABA recommends the following two hotels for accommodation. Members are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation. Please book via phone or online through the hotel website or other accommodation booking websites. 1. Abode Woden 10 Bowes Street, Phillip The Abode Woden is a new hotel that offers all the amenities of home and great Abode prices, but, rather than being a brand new hotel, is a refurbishment of the historic Juliana House in Woden's Town Centre. It is within walking distance to the Woden shopping precinct, cafés, restaurants, clubs and retail therapy. It is a few minutes walk from the Hellenic Club. Website: https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ 2. The Woden Hotel Cnr Launceston & Melrose Streets, Woden The Woden Hotel offers spacious rooms with modern facilities including affordable dining, bar and club facilities. It is 5-10 minutes walk to the Adobe Hotel and Hellenic Club. Website: https://www.thewodenhotel.com.au/ Enquiries about the National Conference may be directed to: Andrew Kendall National President Mobile: 0412 446 459 Email: andrew.kendall@forbravery.org.au Australian Bravery Association Website: www.forbravery.org.au ABN: 69 283 023 920 5 Version: 25 December 2018
REGISTRATION FORM ABA National Conference 8-10 February 2019 Please tick events you will be attending. 1. Member Email: Phone Number: Black Tie Dinner Australian War Memorial $125.00 2. Member/Partner Black Tie Dinner Australian War Memorial $125.00 6 Version: 25 December 2018
3. Guest Black Tie Dinner Australian War Memorial $125.00 4. Guest Black Tie Dinner Australian War Memorial $125.00 5. Child Under 12 Black Tie Dinner Australian War Memorial $55.00 7 Version: 25 December 2018
6. Child Under 12 Black Tie Dinner Australian War Memorial $55.00 GRAND TOTAL: Please email or post registration forms to: Andrew Kendall Australian Bravery Association 17 Pavilion Drive Stanthorpe QLD 4380 Payments can be made by direct debit or cheque as follows: Direct Debit: Bank: Westpac BSB: 034-122 Account Number: 688064 Account Name: Australian Bravery Association Reference: ABA Conference & Your Name (Eg. ABA Conference John Brown) Cheque: Made out to Australian Bravery Association Enclosed with registration form. Due Date: Registration and payments should be made by 7 January 2019. 8 Version: 25 December 2018