COVID Safety Policy
Based on the current reporting of COVID infections in Australia the organising committee would like to model best practice behaviour at the conference to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
The organising committee will continue to monitor risk and government advice in the lead up to the conference and may institute additional precautions if the risk changes.
Please make yourself familiar with our COVID Safety Policy and requirements.
COVID Safety Policy
Attendees are reminded not to attend if:
If a refund is required in the case that delegates are unable to attend due to COVID-19 infection or being a close contact, the organiser will assist them on presentation of evidence.
For those attending the APSAD Canberra 2024 Conference, we strongly recommend but is not mandatory and do not enforce:
Note: The above advice is highly recommended, but is not mandatory for attendance.
Other measures that have been implemented to reduce the risk of COVID-19 include:
All attendees at the Conference will be required to comply with the COVIDSafe guidelines and protocols in place at the conference venue, which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Government health advice during this time.
At the Conference, participants will be reminded to social distance where possible and follow the instructions of ushers when entering the meeting rooms, or in public areas. Please also follow all hand hygiene requirements.
Being COVIDSafe is a shared responsibility, and we want you to enjoy and make the most of the APSAD Conference 2024 in a safe way.
If you are concerned about any COVID-19 related risks during the conference, please notify the conference secretariat on +61 458 291 166.
APSAD acknowledges that the conference is being held on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s continuing connection to land, water, and community and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. APSAD acknowledges Sovereignty in this country has never been ceded. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
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