Full refund for cancellations before July 1st*

50% refund for cancellations before Sept 1st*, after this date no refund is available.

*minus $100 admin fee

Delegates may find a substitute at any stage without incuring additional fee.

If any major unforseen event occurs causing the cancellation of conference activites, such as another pandemic, delegates will receive a full refund but are responsible for any individual expenses.

The Workbook contains:

Material to facilitate face-to-face workshops

Additional readings to extend workshop material

Templates to complete the mandatory activites eg Annual Converstation

CPD activities eg Rural and remote medicine quiz, Personel survey to audit resielience profile etc

Content will be emailed to delegates 1-2 months before the conference. The Workbook will also be available in hard copy at registration.

Most attendees opt to drive the 40 minutes from Adelaide to the conference. For the more adventourous wanting to fully enjoy the all-inclusive lunches, convenient transport options such as Uber (approximately $70) and taxis are readily available.

After spending several hours in small group activities and lunch, delegates are guaranteed a ride back to town for those preferring this option. In past years, delegates often join forces for some wine tasting towards the end of the day.

Adelaide airport offers easy parking and rental car drop-off and pick up. Arriving 50min before a flight typically provides plenty of time to park, drop off the keys and check a bag.

McLaren Vale to the airport reliably takes 45 minutes on Sunday by private care or Uber.

Several delegates typically catch afternoon flights on Sunday, the group will be asked if anybody needs assistance getting to the airport on the final day to ensure they arrive on time.

Please see the "CPD requirements" section for further information.

The conference is hosted by 4 star motel on the edge of McLaren Vale. Mention the conference to receive a 10% discount

https://mclarenvalefunctioncentre.com.au/accommodation/

The towns of McLaren Vale and nearby Willunga both have numerous options for accomodation

Adelaide hosts several beautiful seaside holiday suburbs that are only 5-15min drive/uber/taxi to the conference venue. These include Port Noarlunga, Moana, and Aldinga Beach.

Several wineries also have accommodation available, including Anvers, Blewitt Springs Winery, Gemtree, Hither and Yon, Inkwell Wines, Ivybrook Farm, Oxenberry Farm, and Serafino.

Lunches are likely to conclude around 3:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Vineyards are all close, offering the opportunity to visit cellar doors following lunches or on Sunday afternoon. In past years delegates have been able to find wine tasting companions with ease. Some wineries remain open to 6pm in Summer.

The region's Mediterranean climate continues to drive the region's wine style and diverse food culture. McLaren Vale excels in the production of ultra-premium Shiraz and Grenache. Spanish and Italian varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are also very well suited climatically and provide wine lovers with yet another layer of discovery.

Locals favourites include: Samuel's Gorge, Alpha Box & Die (novel varietal combinations), Yangarra (famous for Grenache), Lino Ramble (novel and sustainable varietals), and the famous D'Arenberg Cube.

Penguin Paediatrics is our clinical wing, taking its name from the most devoted parents in the animal kingdom — penguins.

Flying Penguins captures the spirit of the conference: serious skill-building wrapped in fun. Stretching your clinical skills further than you thought possible, because with the right mindset, even penguins can fly.

All workshops and materials are carefully selected to ensure relevance and value for clinicians across all specialties.

While about half of our delegates have experience in paediatrics — particularly Acute Care doctors and Physicians — the program has also attracted professionals from a wide range of fields, including surgery, radiology, and occupational health. Feedback has consistently highlighted the applicability and quality of the content delivered.