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Date
14 - 15 June 2024
Location
RACV Healesville Country Club and ResortOrganised by
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In-personThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists’ (RANZCP) Section of Perinatal and Infant Psychiatry 2024 Conference will focus on the theme ‘New Frontiers & Clinical Challenges’.
The conference will be held across one and a half days at the RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort in Healesville, Victoria from Friday 14 June to Saturday 15 June 2024. Nestled in the beautiful Yarra Valley just over an hour from Melbourne, RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With two exciting restaurants and bars to enjoy, experience exquisite food and world-class wines right at your fingertips. Unwind with a One Spa treatment, play a round of golf on our Michael Clayton designed 18-hole course, and treat the kids to a day of fun on our playground, there's something for everyone.
With plenty to do for families and couples alike, make the most of your visit by visiting the region’s award-winning wineries and restaurants, exploring gardens and parks, and hiking along local trails.A selection of what the region has to offer can be found here.
There will be a welcome function at the venue on the evening of Friday 14 June.
Program
The scientific program will explore latest developments and updates in the field of perinatal and infant psychiatry, including updates on prescribing in pregnancy and lactation as well as updates across managing perinatal and infant mental health. Several excellent speakers will present key findings from their work including Keynote Speakers Mount Sinai Professor Veerle Bergink, an internationally recognised leader in the management of bipolar and postpartum psychosis in the perinatal period and WA Professor Andrew Whitehouse who is leading ground breaking research into prevention and early intervention for autism spectrum disorder in infants utilising an attachment-based intervention.
The program is now available to view online. The scientific program will run from Friday 14 June – Saturday 15 June 2024.
Program
Family Violence Psychiatry Network Workshop
Before and during the first thousand days; protecting precious lives
Following the conference, a half-day workshop will be held on the morning of Sunday 16 June 2024, from 9am – 1pm, with morning tea included. The workshop is being hosted by the Family Violence Psychiatry Network Committee and will focus on the role of psychiatrists in protecting precious lives during and post pregnancy. Registration for the workshop is available via the button below.
Cost $60
We’re currently welcoming abstract submissions for the workshop, that offer insight into (but not limited to) the areas below:
- Enhancing early detection of family violence during the perinatal period.
- The multidimensional effects of family violence on the mother, their baby/s, and their interpersonal relationships during each perinatal stage.
- Managing family violence during pregnancy.
- Development of intervention strategies, evaluation techniques, and/or risk assessments.
- Navigating challenging conversations with patients around being a perpetrator.
- Identifying cyclical and intergenerational behavioural patterns as a feedforward control strategy in family violence prevention.
Questions about this event, and workshop abstracts can be directed to events@ranzcp.org
Abstract submissions for the workshop are due by Sunday 12 May 2024.
Registration
Early bird rates available until 19 April 2024.
| Registration type | Early-bird | Standard registration |
|---|---|---|
| RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate | $780 | $880 |
| Non-RANZCP Fellow- Psychiatrists and other medical practitioners | $830 | $930 |
| RANZCP trainee | $370 | $470 |
| Retired Fellow | $460 | $560 |
| Allied Health | $530 | $630 |
| University student (medicine/psychology) | $370 | $470 |
Conference registration includes:
- Access to all conference sessions on Friday and Saturday
- Refreshments and lunch on all conference days
- Conference name badge and handbook
- One (1) ticket to the welcome reception on Friday, drinks and substantial canapés will be served.
*Attendance to the workshop is a standard $60.
Location and accommodation
The conference is being held at:
RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort
122 Healesville-Kinglake Road,
Healesville VIC 3777
Discounted accommodation rates are available at the conference venue and bookings should be make directly with the hotel via this link.
Alternative accommodation options
Conference support
The Organising Committee is pleased to offer various support packages which will maximise your company's visibility at the 2024 conference. To discuss support opportunities please email events@ranzcp.org.
You can view the conference support prospectus here.
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Terms and conditions
Cancellation policy
Delegate cancellation - Change of mind
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org. Cancellations received before 12 June 2024 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.
Delegate cancellation - Medical
The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority. The RANZCP is mindful of the health risks posed by COVID-19, and the importance of following official medical advice with respect to social distancing, practicing good hygiene and staying at home when unwell. The RANZCP requests that any delegate who is feeling unwell or has cold or flu like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend the conference.
If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided; however, you may be asked to provide additional details.
Conference cancellation
If we are required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.
Health and safety
All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.
Insurance
Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the conference Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
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