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2023 Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand

2023 Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand6th Annual Scientific MeetingSunday 10 - Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, TAS

General Conference Information

Conference App

The conference app has everything you need for RMSANZ 2023!

Download it today via the Apple App Store or Android Play Store to view the program, build a personalised schedule, connect with other delegates, and start planning your conference experience.

To download the app please search The Event App by EventsAir in your smartphone or tablet app store.
For Apple Devices please use this link.
For Andriod Devices please use this link
To use your web browser please use this link

Once the Event App is opened, please type rmsanz2023 into the search by event name bar, the PIN has been emailed to you. If you do not know the PIN please contact the Conference Secretariat or see the registration desk for assistance.

Program

Conference Program

A one-page program is available to download here. For a full program and further information please download the conference app today using the above instructions.

Additional Sessions

Add to your conference experience by attending a pre-conference workshop or a sponsored session. Explore the following links to discover all the additional sessions that are available to you:

If you wish to add a paid or sponsored session to your registration please contact the Conference Secretariat, either via email before the conference, or at the Registration Desk once onsite.

Onsite/Venue

Venue Address

The Hotel Grand Chancellor is located at 1 Davey Street, Hobart. For further information please visit the website by clicking here

Registration Desk

The Registration Desk is located in the Mezzanine Foyer adjacent to the Federation Ballroom entrance.
The opening times are as follows:
Sunday 10 September: 7:00am - 6:00 pm
Monday 11 September: 7:00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 12 September: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 13 September: 8:15am - 2:00pm

Staff at the registration desk will be happy to help with any queries.

Registration Entitlements

Full Registration Entitlements Include:
Admission to all sessions, access to the conference app, attendance e-certificate, morning/afternoon teas and lunches on each of the day of the conference, and one ticket to the Welcome Reception on Sunday 10 September 2023.

Day Registration Entitlements Include:
Admission to all sessions on the day of your registration, access to the conference app, attendance e-certificate and morning/afternoon teas and lunch on the day of your registration. This registration type does not include a ticket to the Welcome Reception. If you would like to attend the Welcome reception, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Exhibition Opening Hours & Break Times

The conference exhibition and all catering breaks will be held in the Exhibition Hall, Federation Ballroom.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday 10 September 2023

Catering breaks will be held just outside the workshop rooms in the Mezzanine Foyer.

Exhibition Hall – First Look

The exhibition will open for the first time on Sunday 10 September, from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for the Welcome Reception.

Exhibition Opening Hours

Sunday 10 September: 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Monday 11 September: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Tuesday 12 September: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 13 September: 8:15am - 12:30pm

Catering Break Times

Monday and Tuesday
Morning Tea: 10:30am – 11:00am
Lunch: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Afternoon Tea: 3:00pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday
Morning Tea: 10:00am – 10:30am
Lunch: 11:45am – 12:30pm

Dietary Requirements

If you have not already done so, please advise the Conference Secretariat of any specific dietary requirements and/or food allergies. If you have advised of special dietary request, please make yourself known to the banqueting staff at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in order to collect your special meal. Vegetarians will be catered for within the standard catering package.

Conference Information

Name Badges

All delegates are provided with a name badge included in the registration pack, delegates are required to wear their name badges for the entire conference; they are your official pass to sessions and meal breaks.

Speaker Preparation Room

Located in Chancellor 4, the Speaker Preparation Room will be open from 7.00am on Sunday 10 September until 12.30pm on Wednesday 13 September. All presenters must visit the room at least 2 hours prior to their session start time. Presentations should be brought on either USB or memory stick. Speakers wishing to use their own laptop for their presentation are still required to visit the Speaker Preparation Room.

Poster Display

The poster display will be located in the Exhibition Hall, Federation Ballroom. Access to the poster boards will be available from 5.00pm on Sunday 10 September 2023. Posters should be in place by 10.30am, Monday 11 September 2023 and will be displayed for the duration of the conference. Posters must be printed in A0 portrait, presenters as asked to bring their own ‘hook and loop’ Velcro to affix their posters to the display wall.
Digital versions of the posters are included in the RMSANZ 2023 conference app, alongside a copy of the poster authors abstract.
Poster presenters will be standing by their hard copy poster to answer any questions during the poster viewing sessions. Details are as follows:

Poster Viewing Times

  • Monday 11 September, 12:45pm – 1:30pm – Odd Number Poster Authors to stand by their posters
  • Tuesday 12 September, 12:45pm – 1:30pm – Even Number Poster Authors to stand by their posters

Poster authors must remove their poster by 12.30pm on Wednesday 13 September if they wish to take their posters with them. Any posters remaining after this time will be disposed of.

CPD Points/Certificates of Attendance

The attendance certificate will note the number of educational hours completed. You will need this certificate to apply for CPD accreditation points through your chosen college. We recommend delegates self-record as colleges differ on their professional development point systems. 

Conference Feedback

You will be emailed a link to the evaluation and the conclusion of the conference; your participation would be appreciated. Feedback is important to ensure changes and improvements are made to future conferences. Delegates who complete the evaluation can go into the running to win a complimentary registration to RMSANZ 2025. 

Travel and Accommodation

Getting to the Venue

Parking
If you are driving to the Hotel Grand Chancellor there is undercover parking available for short-term parking. Ticketed hourly rates start from $3.00 per hour. $16 Early bird rate available with entry before 9.00am and exit before 6.00pm. Clearance height is 1.9 metres. Entrance on Macquarie Street. For more information click here.

From Hobart Airport
Travelling from Hobart Airport to Hotel Grand Chancellor will take approximately 20 minutes. Skybus Hobart City Express offer direct services every 30 minutes, daily between the Hobart Airport and Hobart City. The bus stops on Macquarie Street, between The Old Woolstore and the Hotel Grand Chancellor (Stop 6). Learn more here. Travel by Uber or Taxi for approximately $35 - $55. 

Accommodation

If you have booked your accommodation through the Conference Secretariat your reservation has been confirmed with the hotel. Any amendments to bookings must be sent via the Conference Secretariat. Should you wish to contact the hotel directly for any other queries, please use the following contact details:

Hotel Grand Chancellor
Phone: 03 6235 4535
Email: reservations@hgchobart.com.au

The Old Woolstore
Phone: 03 6235 5355
Email: reservations@oldwoolstore.com.au

The Tasman
Phone: 03 6240 6000
Email: reservations.thetasman@luxurycollection.com

Contact Us

Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Conference Secretariat on +61 2 9954 4400 or at rmsanzconf@dccam.com.au.