The Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand, the 2022 RMSANZ Conference Secretariat, DCC&A, and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Queensland is focused on ensuring the health and wellbeing of all conference delegates. While we are very excited to finally be connecting in person again, we want to remind all delegates that some parts of the conference will look a little different than the last time we met face to face.
Please note, these protocols will undergo regular review and will be updated in line with Government recommendations.
Before attending RMSANZ 2022
All delegates are required to monitor their own health and wellbeing. If you are feeling unwell, have been in close contact of a confirmed case, have the slightest of symptoms or are COVID-19 positive, please do not attend RMSANZ 2022.
If you are unable to travel between Tuesday 7 - Friday 10 June due to you being COVID-19 positive or being considered a close contact, the RMSANZ will offer a credit towards registration for RMSANZ 2023. Please provide documentation in support of your claim e.g. from your GP or employer, to the Conference Secretariat.
Onsite at RMSANZ 2022
Delegates Responsibilities
Mask Wearing
We strongly encourage all delegates to wear masks throughout the conference. Additional masks are available from the registration desk if you forget yours or need a replacement throughout the week.
What to do if you become unwell during RMSANZ 2022
We strongly encourage all delegates to bring a few Rapid Antigen Tests with them. If you become unwell during your time in Queensland, please do not attend the conference or visit the RMSANZ 2022 Registration Desk.
Getting tested in Queensland
If you feel unwell, please get tested immediately. For further information on accessing RATs and PCR tests in Queensland please click here.
The closest PCR testing clinic to the GCCEC is:
Medlab Bundall
88 Bundall Rd, Bundall
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
GP referral needed: Yes
COVID-19 Positive Delegates
What to do first
Firstly, please do not leave your hotel room and do not come back to the conference.
Delegates who test positive to COVID-19 whilst in Queensland must isolate in suitable accommodation for 7 days from the date of their positive test. They must call the Queensland Public Health on 134 COVID (134 268) to register their case.
Guest staying at Avani Broadbeach, Dorsett Gold Coast and Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel
Should hotel guests tested positive during their stay at any of the three hotels above, they will be required to self-isolate in their room pending accommodation availability and advise the hotel immediately. The hotel will provide all assistance to those guests completely contact free until they are able to relocate home or choose to move to a government isolation facility.
Accommodation is subject to availability and will be at guests own costs.
Guest still need to contact Queensland Public Health on 134 COVID (134 268) to register their case.
Other Local Hotels
Delegates who have booked accommodation elsewhere, will need to contact their hotel directly to find out if they can continue to stay on there, or if they will need to be moved to a dedicated quarantine hotel.
Quarantine Hotels
If COVID-19 positive delegates are unable to secure suitable accommodation, then they need to contact Queensland Public Health to be placed in a designated quarantine facility.
For further information on quarantine hotels please click here.
Medical Support
Queensland offers a self care checker to check your symptoms, for further information on available medical support in the state, please click here.
Further Information
For up-to-date information please visit the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 website: www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns in regard RMSANZ 2022, please contact the Conference Secretariat via rmsanzconf@dccam.com.au or on +612 9954 4400