BREAKING BOUNDARIES, BRIDGING GAPS
The Australian Society for Psycho-Social Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ASPOG) 2024 conference will be held between 9am Fri 3rd May – 5:30pm Sat 4th May at the University of Melbourne.
In “Breaking Boundaries, Bridging Gaps”, we have an exciting line-up of keynote speakers covering a range of topics:
Prof Cassandra Szoeke
Perinatal strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma
Susan McClean
The University of Melbourne, located in Parkville, is a truly unique environment. We’re creating a range of sustainable facilities and precincts to enable ground-breaking discoveries, now and into the future.
Parkville is located just north of the Melbourne central business district, with North Melbourne to the west, Carlton to the east and Brunswick to the north. It incorporates the attractive and wide tree-lined boulevards of Royal Parade and Flemington Road.
Parkville contains only small pockets of residential areas. The precinct along the western side of Royal Parade is the oldest part of Parkville and includes terrace homes and apartment blocks. In Parkville's north-western corner, off Oak Street, is Parkville Gardens. This modern housing and social development is situated on a former psychiatric hospital site that later became the athlete's village for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
The majority of Parkville is taken up by huge expanses of parkland, sporting facilities, several hospitals and a number of educational institutions.
Royal Park, which occupies 170 hectares and thus a significant area of Parkville, is home to the Melbourne Zoo, the Royal Park Golf Course, the State Netball Hockey Centre and many sporting ovals. There are also sections of native bushland, wetlands, an Australian native garden and a large circular native grassland which has Melbourne's towering CBD skyline as its backdrop. Royal Park features an extensive network of walking and bicycle tracks as well as a tram line which connects the city centre to the zoo.
Melbourne University, one of Australia's most prestigious educational institutions, is located within Parkville and features a large range of student residential colleges grouped centrally around the University Cricket Ground. The University, which opened in 1854, has grown significantly since then, now spilling over into neighbouring Carlton around the central courtyard of University Square.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration Standard Registration
Before 16 April 2024 After 16 April 2024
Full Registration
ASPOG Member $590 $690
Non-member $695 $795
Nurse Registration $480 $535
Non-salaried Student $375 $430
Day Registration
ASPOG Member $370 $432
Non-member $435 $495
Nurse Registration $300 $335
Non-salaried Student $235 $270
Full ASPOG Registration includes entry to all ASPOG sessions and displays; Friday and Saturday sessions, Networking Reception, Panel Breakfast, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.
Student Registration is only available to those that provide evidence of their full-time, non-salaried student status. Includes entry to all sessions on Friday and Saturday, Networking Reception, Breakfast Panel, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.
Day Registration includes morning and afternoon tea, Networking Reception or Breakfast Panel, lunch on day of registration.
ASPOG 2024 Venue
The University of Melbourne
The Woodward Centre
Level 10, Melbourne Law School
185 pelham Street
Carlton, VIC, 3053
Networking Reception
Friday 3rd May 2024
Time: 5.30-7.30pm
Venue: The University of Melbourne
An opportunity to network with colleagues and friends after the first day has closed. Canapés, as well as a beverage will be offered for 2 hours.
Ticket: Included in full registration fees, Extra Ticket at $65 per person (day delegates and accompanying persons)
Breakfast Panel
Saturday 4th May 2024
Time: 0800-0845
Venue: The University of Melbourne
A discussion around birth trauma with obstetrician and RANZCOG Council Member Dr Nisha Khot, midwife Dr Rakime Elmir, and perinatal psychiatrist Dr Jo Power. Light Continental Breakfast will be provided, coffee, juice, fruit and pastry.
Ticket: Included in full registration fees. To confirm catering please register your attendance on the form.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be made in writing to the Secretariat. Cancellations received prior to 30 March 2024 will be refunded less an administration fee of $110.00. Cancellations made after this date will not be eligible for a refund, although registrations are transferable.
Payment of Fees – ASPOG is not registered for GST
All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and do not include GST as ASPOG is exempt from charging GST and is not registered to do so. All hotels will provide a tax invoice for accommodation on departure.
Payment options – online with credit card.
The ABN for the ASPOG is ABN 66 168 702 936. Tax invoices will be issued to all registrants following receipt of the registration form. Unless otherwise requested in writing the Tax Invoice will be in the name of the registered delegate.
Acknowledgement
All registrations will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of requirements as indicated on your Registration and will be accompanied by a tax invoice and receipt for any payment received. If you do not receive written acknowledgement within 5 business days, contact the Meeting Manager. Please check your confirmation letter carefully and notify the Meeting Manager immediately of any changes required.
ACCOMMODATION
Arrow on Swanston, 488 Swanston St, Carlton
Serviced apartments – 9min walk from Venue
Finding the perfect home away from home is key to a relaxing and productive travel experience, whether you’re in Melbourne for a night, a week or longer. Located on Swanston Street in Melbourne City, the serviced apartments are surrounded by the City’s top venues for live music, theatre and sporting events, as well as must-see tourist attractions. The apartment building is also within the City’s university and hospital precincts. The Queensberry tram stop is just outside. It is a ‘Super Stop’ with raised platform for wheelchair access and a tram every 1-2 minutes. The busy Central Station is just a 10-min walk away and the new State Library Station (a Metro Tunnel underground station) will be even closer (available from 2025).
Essence Hotel Carlton, 609 Swanston St, Carlton
9min walk from Venue
The Essence Hotel Carlton offers cosy, modern accommodation located near some of the city’s best sightseeing and attractions.
Stay in a comfortable room in Melbourne CBD. Relax and unwind in one of our stylish and modern rooms after a day’s exploration. We have everything you need to make your stay easy, comfortable and stress-free. Our hotel features 24-hour reception, daily housekeeping, guest laundry, complimentary high-speed WiFi internet. On-site facilities include gym, recreation area, BBQ facilities and much more.
T: +61 3 8346 5600
CLLX Apartments and Hotels, THE EMINENCE APARTMENTS
145 Queensberry Street, Carlton VIC 3053,
Nestled in the heart of Carlton and just outside of the Melbourne CBD, The Eminence offers stylish and spacious self-contained accommodation for both leisure and business travellers.
T: +61 3 9347 7788
The Park Hotel Melbourne
701 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
10 min walk from Venue
A luxurious 4.5-star hotel set in a prime location in the centre of Carlton. Guests of the hotel will have easy access to RMIT University, University of Melbourne and State Library of Victoria. Old Melbourne Gaol, Royal Exhibition Building and City Centre Carlton are also not far away.
CPD PROGRAM FOR GPs
From 1 January 2023, the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) requires GPs to log 50 hours of CPD each year.
Refer to the RACGP website (https://www.racgp.org.au/education/professional-development/cpd/2023-triennium ) for information about the new-look CPD program for GPs.
Activities for CPD
CPD activities are required across three activity types:
Educational activities
Measuring outcomes
Reviewing performance
Some activity examples are available at this link: https://www.racgp.org.au/getmedia/4319e931-5027-4736-9593-a68aa0e2df87/Activities-for-your-CPD.pdf.aspx
As relevant, log your hours of educational activity, measuring outcomes and/or reviewing performance in your myCPD Home: https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/myCPD
ACCRM CPD
ASPOG will provide a certificate of attendance for you to use when reporting/self-upload your activities to ACCRM in the online portfolio.