2024 National Conference
Program

Tuesday 15 October

13:00 – 19:00 Registration Desk Open
16:30 – 17:00 Saltwater Ceremony
17:00 – 19:00 Official welcome drinks

Wednesday 16 October

Day 1Session TitleLocation
7:00 – 17:00Registration Desk OpenRegistration Desk, Darwin Convention Centre
8:45 – 09:15Official Conference OpeningPlenary | Auditorium
9:15 – 10:15

Plenary Session | FOCUS | presented by Ethan Glessich

Our jobs demand more concentration, precision and lateral thinking than ever before, but it has become almost impossible to focus at work these days. And it’s only getting worse. Social media giants now employ armies of engineers, psychologists and scientists aimed at finding new ways of keeping our attention in their apps. Collaboration tools have exploded, unleashing an avalanche of notifications and robbing us of deep focus. As marketers relentless test new ways capturing our concentration and influencing our behaviour, it’s no wonder we end each day feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated and exhausted.But today, we level the playing field. Today, we strike back. Today, we help you use the same science these corporations have been using against you—the science of focus—to give you unprecedented access to this critical cognitive function to unleash your full potential.

Take a breath and join us on a journey into the intricacies of your brain’s focus system. Be ready for a few surprises as we push your attention to its limits, reveal the true capabilities and constraints of concentration, and offer practical brain-based tools that you can apply immediately to transform your focus, your business, and maybe… your entire life.

It’s time to focus on focus.

Plenary | Auditorium
10:15 – 10:30

Award presentations

Join us as we announce the 2024 National Practice Manager of the Year, the 2024 AAPM Scholarship winners and your peer membership presentations.

 Plenary | Auditorium
10:30 – 11:00Morning Tea + Networking Exhibition Hall
11:00 – 11:45

MyMedicare | Incentives | Department updates

presented by the Department of Health and Aged Care

 Plenary | Auditorium
11:50 – 12:35

Concurrent Session 1 | Governance obligations and records

presented by Avant Practice Solutions PracticeHub

 
12:35 – 13:15Lunch + Networking 
13:15 – 14:00Concurrent Session 3 
14:05 – 14:50Concurrent Session 4 
14:50 – 15:15Afternoon Tea + Networking 
15:15 – 16:00Keynote Presentation 
16:00 – 17:00Annual General Meeting 
17:00 – 19:00Networking 

Thursday 17 October

Day 1 Session TitleLocation
7:00 – 17:00 Registration Desk Open
8:45 – 9:00 Conference Welcome and Opening Day 2
9:00 – 9:45 Plenary Session
9:50 – 10:35 Concurrent Session 5
10:30 – 11:00 Morning Tea + Networking
11:00 – 11:45 Concurrent Session 6
11:55 – 12:55 Keynote Presentation
12:55 – 13:45 Lunch + Networking
13:45 – 14:30 Concurrent Session 7
14:35 – 15:20 Concurrent Session 8
15:20 – 15:55 Afternoon Tea + Networking
15:55 – 16:55 Keynote Presentation
17:00 – 19:00 Networking

Friday 18 October

Day 1 Session TitleLocation
7:00 – 17:00 Registration Desk Open
9:00 – 09:15 Conference Welcome and Opening Day 3
9:15 – 10:30 Plenary Session
10:30 – 11:00 Morning Tea + Networking
11:00 – 11:45 Concurrent Session 8
11:50 – 12:35 Concurrent Session 9
12:35 – 13:30 Lunch + Networking
13:30 – 14:30 Keynote Presentation
14:30 – 14:40 Conference Summary and Close
18:00 – 00:00 Pre-Dinner Drinks and Gala Dinner

Darwin experiences

While you’re in Darwin for the AAPM National Conference, consider soaking up the stunning landscape with one of these adventures. 

You can book a tour as part of the conference registration process, or email events@aapm.org.au.

Litchfield Full Day Tour
It’s time to explore the Top End! On this day tour you will visit Litchfield National Park by air-conditioned coach. You will see the termite cemetery, Florence Falls, waterfalls and more. This tour includes a light lunch and you will need to pack your swimmers! Strictly limited availability.

DATE: Saturday 19 October
TIME: Departing Darwin at 8.00am and arriving back at 5.00pm (ACST)
COST: $150.00 + GST per person

Jumping Crocodile Half Day Tour
Join us for this unique experience on the Adelaide River. Discover the wildlife and jumping crocodiles. Explore the beautiful wetlands with vast wildlife and some of the biggest reptiles in the world. This tour has limited availability.

DATE: Saturday 19 October
TIME: Departing Darwin at 10.30am and arriving back at 2.30pm (ACST)
COST: $130.00 + GST per person

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