The Victorian Autism Conference
9-10 August 2012
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The theme at VAC 2012 is ‘Knowledge, Understanding, Awareness – Across the Spectrum’ with the aim to increase knowledge, improve understanding and generate more awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The program includes speakers from Australia and overseas with world authorities on Autism Spectrum Disorder, covering topics right across the spectrum in 4 streams – Early Childhood, Primary School Years, Adolescence and Adulthood.
Live Across Victoria
Using the latest technology, VAC 2012 will be streamed live from the Sebel Albert Park to
8 regional venues from Mildura to Traralgon and from Albury-Wodonga to Warrnambool, making it a truly state-wide event.
This technology was tried for the first time at our 2010 conference with excellent results: all 4 streams ran live at all 9 venues with opportunities for those at regional venues to ask questions of the speakers via live linkup through the regional coordinators.
Read more about our regional partners
Who Should Attend?
VAC 2012 is targeted at professionals, families and individuals with an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders. The following groups will find the conference beneficial:
Individuals & Families:Individuals with an ASD Professionals:Psychiatrists The Education Community:Pre-school and kindergarten staff and volunteers |
Government/Services:DHS, DEECD Staff The Disability Sector:Employment services The Corporate SectorHR & employment professionals |
And anyone else who would like to find out more about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Conference Prices (all prices include GST)
All Regional Venues |
Early Bird Price (up to 31 May 2012) | Standard Price |
| Full Price | $320 | $375 |
| Pensioner/Concession* | $290 | $335 |
| Member of Autism Victoria trading as Amaze: Professional | $255 | $295 |
| Member of Autism Victoria trading as Amaze: Individual/Family (per person)/Concession* | $225 | $260 |
| One day only | $195 | $195 |
Melbourne |
Early Bird Price (up to 31 May 2012) | Standard Price |
| Full Price | $495 | $600 |
| Pensioner/Concession* | $445 | $540 |
| Member of Autism Victoria trading as Amaze: Professional | $395 | $480 |
| Member of Autism Victoria trading as Amaze: Individual/Family (per person)/Concession* | $345 | $420 |
| One day only | $295 | $295 |
*Concession prices are available to holders of a pension or DVA concession card (CRN required) and to full time students only.
Multiple people from one organisation: if you have a substantial number of people who wish to attend from one organisation, please contact us for special pricing consideration.
Conditions of Registration
Cancellation
Any cancellations received prior to 31 May 2012 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received on or after 1 June 2012 will not be refunded. All cancellations must be made in writing to jacqui@theconferencemanager.com.au. Name changes are permitted and requests are to be made in writing.
Conference Sessions
All conference sessions will be presented in English and no translation services will be provided. Please refer to the website for information on topics and session times.
Regional Conferences
Please note that all speakers at the conference are presenting live in Melbourne (not in the regional centres). Regional centres will be provided with a live stream of the presentations being shown in Melbourne. There will be an opportunity for those at regional venues to forward questions to speakers for a response.
Children and Families
Due to the nature of the conference and venues, no arrangements will be made for child minding/caring facilities. Delegates are asked to make alternative arrangements for their children during the conference days.
Delegate Comfort
Please be aware that we are expecting a high number of delegates at each location, so some delegates may find the level of activity and noise overwhelming. While the committee will make every effort to arrange for a quiet space to be available at each venue, not all venues have the capacity to offer a separate room for this purpose. At some venues, the quiet space may be a public area such as a garden, foyer or courtyard. Please consider this when registering for the conference.
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