Convention dates: 

Sunday, 3 October to Saturday, 9 October

Venue: 

Point Walter Recreation and Convention Centre

1 Stock Road, Bicton

http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/pointwalter

The site is only 20 minutes from the city and five minutes from Fremantle's heritage architecture, fantastic restaurants and hotels.

The centre was built specifically as a recreation and conference centre, so the facilities and programmes fit together perfectly. The stunning views of the Swan River and city, the beauty of the property, the modern and functional accommodation, the swimming pool and the well maintained grounds make Point Walter a magnificent venue.  TV and video/DVD facilities are available.

The Point Walter Recreation and Convention Centre is designed to meet disability access standards and the centre includes hard surface paths, ramps, and disabled shower/toilet facilities in all accommodation and meeting room areas.

Accomodation and facilities:

The accommodation consists of 31 rooms that have a maximum capacity of four beds per room (bunk beds). Some rooms have an additional single bed. Some rooms have ensuites. The rooms to which we will have access will depend on the number of people who attend.

Linen is provided, including sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases and towels. The beds are steel bunk beds (2 per room) that conform to Australian standards and mattresses have hospital grade mattress protectors to ensure good hygiene and cleanliness.

Dining:  We have contracted catering company Accolade. They will provide great food in a comfortable atmosphere (with a great view). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are supplemented by morning, afternoon tea and supper. Coffee, tea, cordial and fruit are available. Meals are all cooked on site using the freshest ingredients. The catering company also caters for special diets.

http://www.accoladewa.com.au/

You may be required to purchase occasional meals when we are out on our travels. We are still determining these details.

General information:

The centre is located on the river cliff escarpment and has magnificent river and city views from its broad acre parkland environment.  Parklands surround the centre and include the Point Walter Public Golf Course, the Point Walter Reserve and the Swan River where there are dual use paths for walking and cycling.

Facilities on site include 4.5 hectares of parkland cleared grounds, 2 hectares of natural bush land, 25 metre swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, volleyball court, gazebo and a grassed and terraced amphitheatre.

Transport/Getting there:

At this early date it is difficult to let people know exactly what transport arrangements there may be from your arrival point to the convention centre.  However, given the restrictions with the time we can access the centre it may be best where possible to organise your arrival to Perth to occur in the afternoon. Otherwise, people may wish to make their way to the city or Fremantle for some sightseeing prior to making their way to the centre.  I am sure we can help with luggage storage if needed.

2010 Travel Allowance allocation (for short-statured SSPA members):

Below is listed the Travel Fund subsidies by SSPA to short statured members to attend this year’s Convention. 
The subsidy will be deducted from the balance of the amount for accommodation etc. when you pay the W.A. Convention Treasurer, on arrival.  

Registration forms:

To register for the 2010 Convention, please print and fill out the attached 2010 Convention registration forms. Also included is a form for those not staying full-time during the Convention week, as well as a Temporary Guardian & Medical Release form.

Please read all instructions very carefully when filling these forms out.

2010 Provisional Convention programme:   

2010 SSPA NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAMME

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

(Provisional - June 2010)

Sunday, 3 October

Arrivals on site from 3.00pm; rooms available from 5.00pm (possibly earlier depending on previous site occupants). Tea and coffee will be available.

·         6:00pm     Dinner

·         7:30pm     Official opening by Senator Alan Eggleston  – nibbles, wine and  soft drinks provided

Alan Eggleston is a member of the Senate and represents the people of the North West of
Western Australia in the Federal Parliament. Alan is currently the Deputy Chair of the
Senate Economics Committee and is a member of the Joint Committee on Migration.
                                                                                                                                                                                     
 

Monday, 4 October

·         8:00am     Breakfast

·         9:00am     Medical Morning with members of the SSPA Professional Advisory Board: Professor David Sillence, Dr Jenny Ault and others

·         12:30pm   Lunch

·         2:00pm     Workshops: TBA

·         6:00pm     Dinner

·         7:30pm     Quiz Night

*Child minding and activities will be available during the medical morning and the workshops. Plenty of sporting facilities are available on site.              

 
Tuesday, 5 October

·         8:00am     Breakfast

·         9:30am     Consultations onsite with medical specialists (TBC)

OR

Visit to AQWA with a scenic drive along the coast

The Aquarium of Western Australia is home to many examples of Australia’s brilliant sea life. There is much to do, including interacting with live animals in the touch pool, travelling underneath 3 million litres of water containing amazing species whilst not even getting wet, and watching playful seals perform tricks.

·         12:30pm   Lunch

·           2:30pm   Sports afternoon with Life Be In It  activities and

Tai Chi demonstration

·           6:00pm   Dinner

·           7:30pm   Disco: Bling theme

Wednesday, 6 October

·           8:00am   Breakfast

·           9:00am   Free time onsite (pool, sport etc)

·         12:00pm   Lunch

·           1:30pm   Swan River Scenic Cruise – departing from Barrack Street Jetty (details to be added)

OR

Perth Tram Tour (under 18s)

This is a fun and unique, hop on hop off, sightseeing tour that takes place onboard wooden replica trams that resemble the first trams that ever operated in Perth. Places visited include Kings Park, the Botanic Gardens, Barrack St Jetty, the Swan Bell tower and Perth Mint.

·           6:00pm   Dinner

·           7:30pm   Free time and photo sharing
 

Thursday, 7 October

·            8:00am  Breakfast

·            9:30am  Annual General Meeting

·         12:30pm   Lunch

·           2:00pm   National Councillors’ Meeting

*Child minding and activities will be available. Plenty of sporting facilities are available on site.

·           6:00pm   Formal Dinner Dance (13yrs+) being held at the Esplanade River Suites site of the historic Pagoda

                        Ballroom. Bus leaves at 6.00pm.

*Supervised activities at camp for under 13s and babysitting as required.

 
Friday, 8 October

·           8:00am   Breakfast

·           9:30am   Sightseeing around Fremantle including the markets.

Established in 1897, the Fremantle Markets are a must see destination. They are an icon; an enticing collection of all that makes Fremantle so fantastic.

Maritime Museum in Fremantle which showcases all of WA’s sea-related history with interactive displays and more. It provides exhibitions on shipwrecks discovered off the Western Australian coast and WA’s maritime endeavours.

·           1:00pm   Picnic lunch (location to be advised).

·           2:00pm   Kings Park and Botanic Gardens

Kings Park and Botanic Gardens is visited by over six million people each year. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic gardens, the park is WA’s most popular visitor destination. The total area of the park is 400.6 hectares and it is located adjacent to the Swan River, approximately 1.5km from the Perth CBD.

·         6:00pm     Dinner

·         7:30pm     Karaoke

 
Saturday, 9 October

·         8:00am     Breakfast

·         9:30am     Pack up and clean up. Farewells

·         12:00pm   Depart camp. See you all next time!

Further information:   

If you have any queries or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact:  

Contacts:                             Jo Bracknell                        jobracknell@hotmail.com
                                            Anne Battista                       anne_battista@bigpond.com
                                            Chris Jaques                        chrisjaques@arach.net.au