Special Events

Opening Cocktail Reception

Monday 21 July 2008

The Opening Cocktail reception will give delegates the opportunity to meet one another before the conference sessions begin. Also take advantage of picking up your registration pack to avoid any delays in the morning. Attendance at the Opening Reception is included in the full conference package.

The Cocktail Reception will be held in the Ballroom of the Cairns International Hotel.

Annual Conference Dinner

Tuesday 22 July 2008

This is the major networking event of the conference. The Conference dinner will be held at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and will take in the Tjapukai by Night performance.

Tickets to the Annual Dinner are available for purchase at time of registration. Please note that places are strictly limited - and filling fast.

Coach transfer will be available to delegates between the Cairns International Hotel and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Dress Code: Casual

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

One of Tropical North Queensland's most unique venues Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park offers a showcase of indigenous culture, allowing visitors to learn the traditional culture and customs of the Tjapukai people.

Seven separate arenas allow visitors to experience every facet of the rainforest people's culture - from the provocative History Theatre to the inspiring Creation Theatre, the Dance Theatre and the interactive Cultural Village, where visitors can learn how bush food is used to create medicinal remedies, learn how to play a didgeridoo, and throw a boomerang and spear.

When night falls, Tjapukai by Night offers dramatic special effects to create a compelling show in which the audience meets Gadja, a Dreamtime spirit, and is encouraged to participate in an ancient corroboree ritual. Guests are then treated to a beautifully presented buffet style dinner featuring modern Australian cuisine, while watching the world famous Tjapukai Dancers.

We've been rehearsing for 40,000 years to showcase our culture to you.