Expression of Interest

If you are interested in attending the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia 12th Winter Congress, Heart Mind and Voice: A Shared Vision and would like further information, please register your interest on-line. Please fill in your details below and click on the 'Subscribe' button below.

Timetable and Deadlines

Abstract Submission Closed
Early Registration: 29 April 2009
Social Program: 29 April 2009
Accommodation: 15 May 2009
Congress Opens: 18 June 2009
Congress Closes: 20 June 2009

Congress Managers

Tour Hosts Pty Limited
ABN 28 000 386 676

Tour Hosts Pty Limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Conference Organiser). Tour Hosts is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Congress and look forward to working with the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and all its members to produce one of the best Congresses in its history.

Address for Communications

Please contact the Congress Managers at the address below for further information.

Cancer Nurses Society of Australia 12th Winter Congress Managers
Address:
Level 10, 51 Druitt Street,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 128, Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
Ph: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: congress2009@tourhosts.com.au

Airport and Transportation

Getting to the venue

By Road - If approaching from the south, the F3 freeway from Sydney will have you arriving in Newcastle in just 2 hours.

By Air - Newcastle airport (Williamtown) is the major regional airport and is located 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre. Many direct flights are available on a daily basis from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

By Rail - Newcastle is part of the CityRail Network. There are frequent return services daily. Countrylink trains connect Newcaslte to Sydney, Brisbane and other country centres.

Transport in Newcastle

Fare Free Bus Zone

State Transit buses (blue and white buses operating in Newcastle City) are free within the inner city zone along Hunter Street from the Catholic Cathedral to Newcastle Railway Station, and as far south as Bull Street on Darby Street. This fare free zone operates between 7:30am and 6:00pm seven days a week. Normal fares apply for travel outside of this zone. Please ask the bus driver if you are unsure of the route or destination.

Ferry

Timetables for the Stockton Ferry (passengers only) and Newcastle Buses are available online at www.newcastlebuses.info

Airport

Newcastle Airport is not accessible via State Transit Buses. Port Stephens Coaches service runs between Newcastle Airport from Newcastle Station 11 times a day during the week, and 5 times a day on weekends. For further information on timetables and services, contact Port Stephens Coaches on 02 4982 2940 or www.pscoaches.com.au
The congress venue is in close proximity to public transport, the CBD and parking.

General Information

Eating Out

Various bistros, restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee shops are available within walking distance of Newcastle City Hall.

Shopping

Shops open from 0900 to 1730 hours during the week with late night shopping on Thursday. On Saturday, most shops open from 0900 to 1600. The Hunter Mall is also nearby to the Congress venue and easily accessible.

Time

In June, Newcastle is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and uses Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Dress Code Recommendations

Newcastle in June is on average between 9°C -16°C, and is generally cool and dry, so ensure you bring clothes suitable to this climate. The Congress will welcome professionals from numerous focal areas and associations so we request that delegates dress in smart casual or professional wear when attending the Congress.