14th Greek/Australian International Legal & Medical Conference

KOS29th May - 4th June 201113 thGREEK/AUSTRALIANINTERNATIONAL LEGAL &MEDICAL CONFERENCEThe Law, Medicine and the Public Good:Are We Putting Our Best Foot Forward?www.LMconference.com.au

chairman’s welcomeIf you are just getting over the Australian winter and don’t want to spend another cold wetJune why not make the decision today to join us in sunny Greece on the island of Kos inJune of 2011.I am sure you won’t regret it. We guarantee you a first class Professional Programme, andwonderful hospitality from the locals, who love Australians, especially from those whoseem to have hundreds of cousins, brothers, aunts and uncles scattered all over Australia.If this tempts you, read on about our four wonderful “pre and post” tours. We offer yousomething for everyone’s taste, with fascinating options.Cappadocia in central Turkey has stunning countryside, pre-historical conical houses fashionedby wind and rain, history galore, first class hotels set in traditional ancient villagesand, the highlight for our intrepid travellers, hot air ballooning as an option.If Turkey is not to your liking the alternative “pre” tour is Tuscany in northern Italy, whichalso has the most stunning scenery and truly magnificent food and wine venues. You hadbetter hurry with your bookings for this one as places are limited to 21 people, so that allparticipating can visit and savour the little villages, pretty back road trips, small privatefarm houses that serve delicious local produce, and boutique wineries that do not cater formass tourism.After the Conference, where you will have experienced the very best of Medical, Legal andCultural presentations ably supported by a fun social programme, you might consider oneof the two Post Conference Tours we are offering, Sardinia, or two of the most beautifulcities in the world- Budapest & Prague.The island of Sardinia in addition to enjoying most of the appeal of mainland Italy issteeped in history, culture, and antiquity, with its unique blend of Spanish and Italianheritage that makes it “different” and very special. Whilst often forgotten by mainlandItaly, and off the beaten tourist path, Sardinia also provides rich and diverse culinary experiences,good hotels and a warmth of hospitality and local pride that makes visiting a wonderfulexperience. Another not to miss experience is the day trip to Corsica, birthplace ofNapoleon Bonaparte and home of the French Foreign Legion, which will evoke memoriesof many great films and books of the 1960’s. A fabulous time is guaranteed.Finally Budapest & Prague – if you have been before you will want to go back, and for firsttime visitors be prepared to savour the real history and culture of Central Europe in all itsgrandeur. Fine fairytale castles, museums and galleries, splendid architecture, incrediblescenery, wonderful music and of course fantastic food and wine make this trip a must,and the drive between the two cities presents a spectacular day with a visit to Bratislavaen-route.Like every past Conference, at our 13th we strive to give you the very best for your 7 days inKos. Chief Justice Robert French, Professor Richard Larkins and Ms Louise Adler are the“keynote speakers” we are looking forward to sharing with you as a part of our excellentprofessional programme, prepared by Professor Richard Smallwood and his hard workingteam. For those of you looking forward to great Greek cuisine and interesting tours, restassured that our social committee will provide you with unforgettable experiences.The people of Greece, especially the locals on Kos, and the organizing committee, extendto you a warm invitation to join us for a week of professional stimulation, combined withblue skies, glorious sunshine and the very best of Greek hospitality on the Dodecaneseisland of Kos.Jack Harty, A.M.Chairman2

Chief Justice Robert French ACRobert Shenton French was appointedChief Justice of the High Court of Australiain September 2008. At the time of his appointmenthe was a judge of the FederalCourt of Australia, having been appointedto that office in November 1986.He graduated from the University ofWestern Australia in science and law. Hewas admitted in 1972 and practised as abarrister and solicitor in Western Australiauntil 1983 when he went to the IndependentBar. From 1994 to 1998 he was Presidentof the National Native Title Tribunal. Atthe time of his appointment he was anadditional member of the Supreme Courtof the Australian Capital Territory and amember of the Supreme Court of Fiji. Hewas also a Deputy President of the AustralianCompetition Tribunal and a part-timemember of the Australian Law ReformCommission. From 2001 to January 2005 hewas president of the Australian Associationof Constitutional Law.Chief Justice French was appointed aCompanion in the General Division of theOrder of Australia in January 2010 and isthe sixth High Court Judge to have attendedand presented at the Conference since ourfirst in Athens in 1988.Professor Richard Larkins AORichard Larkins is an Emeritus Professor,Monash University. He was Vice-Chancellorand President of Monash Universityfrom September 2003 to July 2009. Priorto his appointment at Monash Universityhe was Dean of the Faculty of Medicine,Dentistry and Health Sciences at theUniversity of Melbourne from 1998 to 2003having served as Professor of Medicine atthe University of Melbourne.His clinical and research interests arein diabetes, endocrinology and generalmedicine. He has held a vast number ofsignificant roles throughout his professionalcareer including Chair of UniversitiesAustralia, Chair of the National Healthand Medical Research Council of Australia,Presidency of both the Royal AustralasianCollege of Physicians, and the EndocrineSociety of Australia. His immense contributionto medicine was recognised with theaward of an Officer in the General Divisionof the Order of Australia.Professor Larkins’s current roles includeChair of the Incorporated Joint VentureBoard for the Victorian ComprehensiveCancer Centre, President of the NationalStroke Foundation, President of AustralianUniversity Sport, Chair of the Council ofthe European Molecular Biology Laboratory(Australia), Chair of the Researchand Education Foundation of the RoyalAustralasian College of Physicians, Chairof the Biosciences Victoria Collaborative,Chair of the Victorian Selection Committeeof the General Sir John Monash Foundation,Chair of the Council of MelbourneGrammar School, member of the Boardof the Florey Neuroscience Institutes andInternational Trustee of the Jeffrey CheahFoundation (Malaysia).Ms Louise Adler AMLouise Adler is the CEO & Publisher-in-Chief of Melbourne University Publishing.She is the Deputy Chancellor of MonashUniversity and has served on the Councilfor over a decade. In 2010 Louise Adler wasappointed Chair of the Methodist LadiesCollege Board. She is also on the Board ofthe Melbourne International Arts Festivaland the Australian Centre for ContemporaryArt.Her academic career includes teachingroles in the English and ComparativeLiterature department at Columbia Universityand the University of Melbourne.In 1988 she became the editor of AustralianBook Review. From1989 until 1994 Louise Adler was PublishingDirector of Reed Books Australia. In 1994she became the Arts & Entertainment Editorfor The Age.In 1996 she joined the ABC’s Radio Nationalas the presenter of Arts Today.In 1999 she was appointed the inauguralDeputy Director (Academic &Research) at the Victorian College of theArts. Her contribution to Australia’s literaryculture was acknowledged in the 2008Australia Day Honours list with an AM.keynote speakers3

The Law, Medicine and the Public Good: Are We Putting Our Best Foot Forward?professional programmeSun29MAYMon30MAYTues31MAYTIME SPEAKER LECTURE/EVENT8:45 - 17:00 Nisyros Island TourDeparts from Neptune Resort19:00 - 20:00 Opening CeremonyConference Centre-Theatre20:00 - 22:30 Welcome ReceptionNeptune Resort -Vienna Bar8:45 - 11:00 Session 1Conference Centre-TheatreProfessor Ian FrazerDelivering Cervical CancerPrevention In The Developing World.Professor Ian Gust AO Vaccine Development :“The Times They Are A Changin”Prof Suzanne CroweMicrobes Sans Frontieres:The Growing HIV Epidemic In IndiaNatasha StojanovichHealthcare Workers With Blood-BorneInfectious Diseases- Patient ProtectionOr Practitioners RightsProfessor Gerasimos Kolaitis “The Children Of High Conflict Divorces:A Greek Experience”Professor John MillsPublic Health: The Intersection Of LawAnd Infectious Diseases11.00 - 11:30 Morning Tea11:30 - 13:00 Session 2Conference Centre-TheatreThe Hon Stephen Charles QC “Suing Barristers On Their Feet.”KEYNOTE The Hon Justice Robert S French AC “Judging Science”ADDRESS13.00 - 14:30 Lunch Break14:30 - 16:30 Session 3Conference Centre-TheatreAssociate Professor Dr Yannis Zervas “Reflections On The Formation Of TheFirst Women’s Mental Health Service In Greece”.Professor Bruce Singh“At The Interface Between Medicine AndThe Law The Case Of PTSD.”Dr Vicki KotsirilosComplementary (Or Natural) Medicine- The Work Of HippocratesAssociate Professor John Svigos AM “Euripedes’ Medea : A Commentary On FeminismAnd Maternal And Perinatal Mortality In Classical Times”Judge Frances Millane“Impaired Mental Functioning- Its Significance In Sentencing”Prof Ross KalucyDuty Of Care And Capacity For Consent OfMental Health Patients Attending AnEmergency Department18:00 - 22:00 Hippocratic Oath Re-enactment and Dine AroundDeparts from Neptune Resort8:00 - 8:40 Mr John Paolacci Tax Workshop:Conference Centre-TheatreTax, Superannuation And Retirement Planning8:45 - 11:00 Session 1Conference Centre-TheatreThe Hon Justice Anthony G Whealy “Can The Law Stop Terrorism?”Mr Kevin TavenerProsecuting International War Crimes– Does It Do Any Good?Dr Eric L RitmanIncreasing Concern About Clinical X-Ray ExposureProfessor Peter BrooksHealth Work Force For 2020-Is It Sustainable?Prof Neville D Yeomans“Choosing And Training Tomorrow’s Doctors”Associate Professor Jill Sewell AM The Health/ Education Interface– Policy And Service Responsibilities11.00 - 11:30 Morning Tea11:30 - 13:00 Session 2Conference Centre-TheatreThe Hon. Justice Michael SifrisInvestor Protection And Corporate Collapses– Diagnosis And PrognosisKEYNOTE Ms Louise Adler AM “Reading Matter(s):ADDRESSThe Future Of The Book”14:00 - 18:30 City Sights TourDeparts from Neptune Resort4

The Law, Medicine and the Public Good: Are We Putting Our Best Foot Forward?Wed1JUNETIME SPEAKER LECTURE/EVENT8:30 - 18:00 Pserimos & Kalymnos Gullet CruiseDeparts from Neptune ResortThur2JUNEFri3JUNESat4JUNE8:45 - 11:00 Session 1Conference Centre-TheatreDr Bob AdlerSame Sex Parenting And The Family LawDr M R Jones AM“Does Shoulder Tapping Put Our Best Foot Forward?”Associate Professor Libby Kalucy Putting Our Best Information ForwardProfessor Don ChalmersAre Research Ethics Committees Working In TheBest Interests Of Participants In An IncreasinglyGlobalized Research Environment?Ms Mary Anne Hartley SC“Learning From Death: Coronial InvestigationsAnd The Medical Practitioner”Mr Anthony J BuzzardThe Law, Medicine And The Public Good: Are WePutting Our Best Foot Forward?: Yes, We Are PuttingOur Best Foot Forward, But Is Our Best Foot Good Enough?11.00 - 11:30 Morning Tea11:30 - 13:00 Session 2Conference Centre -TheatreHon Austin Asche A.C.The Tragedy Of Oedipus RexDontas Fellowship PresentationsDr Danielle FreemanNewborn Screening Samples Should Be Used For ResearchMr Piers GoodingSupported Decision-Making: A New Era ForMental Health Law, Involuntary PsychiatricTreatment, And Disability Rights?15:00 - 21:30 Cultural Tour with Fine Dining and Wine Matching DinnerDeparts from Neptune Resort8:45 - 11:00 Session 1Conference Centre-TheatreThe Hon Terence Cole A.O.RFD QC The Loss Of HMAS Sydney 2Professor Kingsley FaulknerMedicine And The Scales Of Regulation:Help And Hindrance To The Public GoodDr Susan IeraciGetting A Plumber To Fix Your Car – How ConstructiveAre Legal Inquisitions Into Health System Performance?Professor John H N BettCan Consent To Treatment Ever Be TrulyInformed Or Valid?Dr Daniel Stiel AM“The Olympic Games – It’s Not Only About Sport”.11.00 - 11:30 Morning Tea11:30 - 13:00 Session 2Conference Centre-TheatreMr George Golvan QC“Dispute Resolution Boards – A Dynamic Mechanism ForDispute Avoidance In Large Projects”KEYNOTE Professor Richard Larkins AO “What Real Reform Of TheADDRESSAustralian Health Care System Would Look Like”13.00 - 14:30 Lunch Break14:30 - 15:45 HypotheticalConference Centre-TheatreDoctors Behaving Badly - Transgressing BoundariesIn Medical Practice15:45 - 16:30 Closing CeremonyConference Centre-Theatre20:30 - 23:45 Conference DinnerPoolside Neptune Resort ( Weather permitting)8:15 - 18:30 Bodrum Day TourDeparts from Neptune Resortprofessional programme5

conference speakersDr Bob AdlerIs a child and adolescentpsychiatrist with a particularinterest in forensicaspects of child and adolescentpsychiatry in mattersrelating to parentingarrangements and familylaw.Hon Austin AscheA.C. QCWas the first Judge appointedto the FamilyCourt of Australia priorto moving to the NorthernTerritory, and servedas Administrator of theNorthern Territory andChancellor of the NorthernTerritory University.He is married to DrValerie Asche AM andtogether they have beenregular attendees of ourConferencesProfessor John HN BettGraduated in Melbournein 1960. He worked as acardiologist in the MonashDepartment of Medicinebefore moving to Brisbanein 1973. He has been theDirector of Cardiology atthe Royal Brisbane Hospitaland at the PrinceCharles Hospital where heis now Clinical Professorand a Senior Cardiologist.Professor PeterBrooksIs Director of the AustralianHealth WorkforceInstitute. He has held previousposts as Professor ofMedicine at St. Vincent'sHospital (University ofNew South Wales) andProfessor of Rheumatologyat the Royal NorthShore Hospital in Sydney.He has published widelyin the area of treatmentoutcomes in arthritis andalso has an interest inpsychological aspects ofrheumatology.Mr Anthony JBuzzardIs a regular attendee atthe Greek/AustralianInternational Legal andMedical Conferences. Heis an Associate Professorof Anatomy and Surgeryat Monash University.. Hehas a large medico-legalpractice and has for manyyears been teaching lawyersabout medicine.Professor DonChalmerIis Professor of the LawSchool at the Universityof Tasmania. He is aFoundation Fellow of theAustralian Academy ofLaw. He is Adjunct Professorof Law at UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia. Heholds office on NationalHealth and Medical ResearchCouncil (NHMRC)Committees.The Hon StephenCharles QCPractised as a barrister inMelbourne, taking silk in1975. A former Chairmanof the Victorian Bar, andPresident of the AustralianBar Association, hebecame a Judge of Appealof the Supreme Court ofVictoria in 1995, retiringin 2006. Since retiringfrom the bench, he hastaught at both Melbourneand Monash Universities.The Hon TerenceCole AO RFD QCWas a barrister and then,Queens Counsel beforeappointment as judgeof the NSW SupremeCourt. He also served inthe Navy achieving therank of Commodore andDeputy Judge AdvocateGeneral of the AustralianDefence Forces. Sinceretiring from the Court ofAppeal, he has conductedtwo Royal Commissionsand the investigation intothe wreck of HMAS Sydney. In 2005, he was appointedan Officer of theOrder of AustraliaProfessor SuzanneCroweIs a physician scientist.Amongst her achievementsshe is the Head ofthe Centre for Virology,Burnet Institute, NHMRCPrincipal Research Fellow,Specialist in InfectiousDiseases at the AlfredHospital and holds a personalchair as Professor ofMedicine and InfectiousDiseases at Monash University.Professor KingsleyFaulkner AMIs currently Director ofClinical teaching at theSchool of Medicine, Universityof Notre Dame,Australia. His numerousinvolvements have includedHead of Surgeryat Sir Charles GardnerHospital in WA, Chairmanof the AustralianCouncil on Smoking andHealth, and President ofthe Royal Australian Collegeof Surgeons. In 2006his service to medicinewere recognized with anOrder of Australia.Professor IanFrazerInitially trained as a renalphysician in Edinburgh.After, migrating to Australiahe worked at theWalter and Eliza HallInstitute in Melbourne,before moving to theUniversity of Queenslandand is Director of theDiamantina Institute ofCancer Immunology andMolecular Medicine andPresident of The CancerCouncil Australia. In 2006he was named Australianof the Year.Dr DanielleFreemanIs the Winner of the2011 Professor AnastasiosDontas Travelling Fellowship– Medical. Daniellecompleted her medicalqualification at The Universityof Melbourne, andhas completed her Fellowshipof the AustralasianCollege of Physicians, inPediatrics. She is currentlycompleting a GraduateDiploma in Health andMedical Law and practicingat The Mercy Hospitalfor Women.Mr GeorgeGolvan QCIs a barrister and QueensCounsel, with a practiceis primarily in the areasof Building and ConstructionLaw, CommercialArbitration, CommercialTenancy, Banking andInsurance, and GeneralCommercial and CorporateLaw and has beeninvolved in numerouscourt referred complexcommercial engineeringand construction disputes.Mr Piers GoodingIs the Winner of the 2011John Harber Phillips -Dontas Family TravellingFellowships – Legal. Heis currently employed asa Project Officer for theVictorian Mental HealthCarers Network, and heis working towards a Masterof Philosophy degreewithin the Faculty of Lawat Monash University, asa part of the ‘RethinkingMental Health Laws’project.Professor IanGust AOCurrently a ProfessorialFellow at the Universityof Melbourne, is an internationallyrenownedvirologist who has beeninvolved in the developmentand deployment ofseveral important vaccines.He has held seniorroles in the public andprivate sector includingthe Burnet Institute, andCSL Ltd. He has also beenan advisor to Government,Industry and InternationalOrganisationsMs Mary AnneHartley SCIs a member of the VictorianBar practicingprincipally in the areaof medical negligence.Before joining the Bar,Mary Anne was a partnerat Phillips Fox, whereshe acted initially formarine insurers and laterfor professional indemnityinsurers and health providers.She is a directorof Melbourne Water andChairman of Trustees ofthe Law Aid Trust.Dr Susan IeraciIs a specialist in emergencymedicine with extensiveexperience in the publichospital system. In additionto clinical work, shehas been active in policydevelopment at both Stateand Federal levels. As along-term member of theNSW Medical Board (nowa branch of the MedicalBoard of Australia), Sue isinterested in the interfacebetween medicine and thelaw.Dr M R (Taffy)Jones AMHas extensive experiencein Hospital Governanceand Administration havingserved as Director ofMedical Services at the AlfredHospital and the AustinHospital in Melbourne.He has been a surveyor forthe Australian Council onHealthcare Standards andhas done consultancy workthroughout Australia andin developing countries6

on improving standardsof healthcare.AssociateProfessor LibbyKalucyRetired in 2010 as Directorof the PrimaryHealth Care Researchand Information Service,a national organisationfunded by the AustralianGovernment Departmentof Health and Ageing andbased in the Departmentof General Practice atF linders University inSouth Australia. She hasbeen responsible for datacollection and analysisfrom Divisions of GeneralPractice.Professor RossKalucy AMIs Professor of Psychiatryat Flinders University. Hehas served as presidentof the Medical Board ofSouth Australia, chairmanof the National Healthand Medical ResearchCouncil Research EthicsCommittee, and Censorin Chief of the Royal Australiaand New ZealandCollege of Psychiatrists.ProfessorGerasimosKolaitisIs Assistant Professorof Child Psychiatry andDirector of the Departmentof Child Psychiatry,Athens UniversityMedical School, at the“Aghia Sophia” Children’sHospital, Athens,Greece. His main clinicaland research interests aredepression, PTSD, mentalhealth needs in intellectualdisabilities, and CAMHservices.Dr VickiKotsirilasIs a respected GeneralPractitioner, author of 'AGuide to Evidence-basedIntegrative and ComplementaryMedicine', Winnerof the AGPAL GeneralPractice ExcellenceAward 2007; Founder ofthe Australasian IntegrativeMedicine Association,Chair, Royal AustralianCollege of General Practitioners-AIMAworkingparty; and Advisor onComplementary Medicinesof the Departmentof Health and Ageing.Judge FrancesMillaneIs a a Judge of the CountyCourt of Victoria and iscurrently Chair of theCourt’s Media Committee.Her previous experiencesinclude practicing withPhillips Fox & Masel, priorto going to the VictorianBar. She served as Chairof the Victorian Bar’sEquality Before the LawCommittee and was alsoa founder and Convenorof the Victorian WomenBarristers’ Association.Professor JohnMillsIs a specialist physician,medical scientist and businessman,holding professorialappointments atUCSF, Monash Universityand RMIT. His researchinterests include infectiousdiseases, altitudesickness and cancer, andare reflected in his extensivepublications He is adirector of the ProstateCancer Foundation ofAustralia and a Memberof the Global ScientificAdvisory Committee ofthe Movember GlobalAction Plan for ProstateCancer.Mr John PaolacciIs a partner of PKF andheads the Enterprise Advisersdivision.. He hasfocused on providing businessand taxation advicewith specialist skills insalary packaging, superannuation,litigation support,business valuationsand loss of profits, businesssuccession planning,and exit strategies.Professor ErikRitmanIs professor of Physiologyand Medicine at theMayo Clinic.He qualifiedin Medicine at the Universityof Melbourne, andobtained his Ph.D. at theUniversity of Minnesota.Extensively published, hismain interest is the developmentand research applicationof quantitative,non invasive, imagingmethodsAssociate ProfessorJill Sewell AMIs a consultant paediatricianand Deputy Directorof the Centre for CommunityChild Health at theRoyal Children's HospitalMelbourne. Her interestsinclude developmental/behavioural/communitypaediatrics, medical education,health workforce,health policy and servicedelivery. Extensively involvedin health and childrelated committees andBoards she was made aMember of the Order ofAustralia for services tochild health in 2005.The HonourableJustice MichaelSifrisWas appointed to the SupremeCourt in 2010 andcurrently sits in the Commercialand Equity Division.Admitted to practicein Victoria, having previouslypractised in SouthAfrica, he signed the Barroll In 1989 and was appointedSenior Counsel in2002. Whilst at the Bar,his Honour specialised inbanking and finance lawand corporate insolvencylaw.Professor BruceSinghWas Head of the Departmentof Psychiatry, priorto taking up the appointmentDeputy Dean Facultyof Medicine, Dentistryand Health SciencesUniversity of Melbourne.His contribution to mentalhealth has been recognizedwith awards ofa Centenary Medal ofFederation, HonoraryFellow of the Royal Collegeof Psychiatrists andMembership of Order ofAustralia.Dr Daniel Stiel AMIs a consultant gastroenterologistand ClinicalDirector of the Divisionof Medicine and AgedCare at Royal North ShoreHospital and he currentlychairs NSW Health’s MinisterialPhysicians’ TaskForce. He has a longstandinginterest in sport,culminating in his role asChief Medical Officer forthe Sydney 2000 Olympicand Paralympics Games.Ms NatashaStojanovichCurrently practices lawwith DLA Phillips Fox,and is a member of thelitigation and dispute resolutionteam, which actsfor a variety of healthprofessionals and healthregulatory boards. She hasa strong interest in publicpolicy, and regulatory issuesand human rights,having active involvementwith various human rightsorganisations.AssociateProfessor JohnSvigos AMHas worked in both thepublic and private healthsectors as an Obstetrician& Gynaecologist in Adelaidefor over 30 years.He is of Greek descent,with strong “Dodocanese”influence on his life makeshis participation in Kos,the birthplace of Hippocrates,even more meaningful.Mr Kevin TavenerHis career has been primarilyin the criminaljustice field, as a Policeofficer, State Prosecutor,Barrister and most recentlya Magistrate in WA. Hehas appeared in all courtjurisdictions, and served asa UN Senior Trial Attorneyin Sierra Leone. Currentlyhe also lectures inIHL at the University ofWollongong and in Malaysiaand is undertaking adoctorate in internationallaw.The Hon JusticeAnthony WhealyIs a Judge of the SupremeCourt of New SouthWales. He has practicedwidely in both the Civiland Criminal jurisdictionsof the Supreme Court,presiding in a number ofsignificant trials, includingthe first major “terrorism”trials in New South Walesand currently a civil trialinvolving complex allegationsof fraud against aninsurance company.Professor NevilleYeomansWas Professor of Medicine,University of WesternSydney, having recentlyretired. Previouslyhe was the Professor ofMedicine (and Directorof Gastroenterology) atWestern Hospital andAssociate Dean in theFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry& Health Sciences atUniversity of Melbourne.Currently he is Director ofResearch at Melbourne’sAustin Hospital.AssociateProfessor DrYannis ZervasWas born and educatedin Greece, training in Psychiatryin New York andspecializing in consultation-liaisonpsychiatry,psychosomatic medicine,and psychotherapy. Returningto Greece to theDepartment of Psychiatryat the University ofAthens, and currently directsthe Women’s MentalHealth Clinic and the InterpersonalPsychotherapyUnit.conference speakers7

Sunday, 29 May 2011Nisyros Island Toursocial programmeDeparts from Neptune Resort8:45 AM - 5:00 PMNisyros Island is a unique volcanic islandin the southeast Aegean Sea, with richand extremely diverse flora and fauna. Inthe volcano area there is one of the bestpreservedcraters. Programme commencesfrom the Neptune Hotel transferring bycoach to Kardamena Harbour to embarkon the boat and depart at 9.00 am for afull day trip. After 1 hour journey arrivein Nisyros and transfer by bus from theharbour to the volcano and then on footto the crater with the ‘blow holes’ wheresteam escapes and also where mud hasbeen bubbling away from under the surface.After returning to Chora, a walk andvisit of the ancient cliff face Monastery“Panagia Spiliani”. There will be plenty oftime in Chora where you can have lunchin one of the traditional tavernas, walk inthe village of Mandraki or shopping in thelittle shops of the town. Leaving Nisyros ataround 4.00 pm the boat will arrive back atKardamena Harbour in Kos at 5.00 pm fortransfer back to the hotel in time to prepareand be ready for the evening’s formalities.Delegates are advised to wear comfortableshoes suitable for uneven terrain; a sun hatand sunscreen are recommended. Lunch isnot included in tour cost.Cost:$180 Adult $90 ChildMonday, 30 May 2011Hippocratic OathRe-enactment and DineAroundDeparts from Neptune Resort6:00 PM - 10:00 PMAt 6.00 PM buses will leave the hotel totransfer participants to the Asclepeion for aprivate opening. On our arrival we will payhomage to this sacred archaeological sitewith an explanatory tour. The Asclepeion isan ancient medical centre to the south-eastof the town of Kos and dates from the firsthalf of the 3rd century BC. It was built tohonour the god of health and medicine,Asclepeios, after the death of the famousancient Greek physician, Hippocrates. Thephysicians of this hospital were also priestsand sanctuary was available for everyonewho wanted to pray. This hill top locationalso affords excellent views of the townof Kos, and surrounds. Subsequently are-enactment of the Hippocratic Oath willtake place. After the ceremony, the participantswill be transferred to the city ofKos for a dine around dinner, with coachesthen returning to the hotel from 10.00pmas they fill.Delegates are advised to wear comfortableshoes suitable for uneven terrain. Dinner isnot included in tour cost.Tuesday, 31 May 2011City Sights TourDeparts from Neptune Resort2:00 PM - 6:30 PMAfter time for a quick lunch, Delegateswill leave the hotel at 2.00 pm and drivetowards Kos Town. The guided tour of thecity of Kos and its monuments starts withthe visit in the “West excavation zone”.There are the foundations of the ancientgymnastic ground “ Xysto”. Just oppositethe “Xysto”, is the “ Roman Odeon”, awell-constructed roman theatre built in the3rd century BC and excavated in 1929.Walking through the small streets of Kosold town, reach the Liberty’s square andthe Kos Museum. Afterwards, walkingthrough the ancient “agora” to the squareof Hippocrates’ Plane Tree, the oldest treein Europe, under the shade of which theFather of Medicine taught his students,where our tour of the historical features ofKos finishes. There will be some free timeto stroll in the old town for shopping orto enjoy a coffee in the picturesque GreekCafes, before returning to the hotel around6.30 pm.Delegates are advised to wear comfortableshoes suitable for uneven terrain; a sun hatand sunscreen are recommended.Sunday, 29 May 2011Welcome ReceptionNeptune Resort -Vienna Bar8:00 PM - 10:30 PMThe Conference will be formally opened inthe Conference theatre. Delegates are theninvited to join the Conference Committee,meet up with other Delegates and enjoy acocktail reception and Greek hospitality atthe Vienna Bar, at the Neptune Hotel.Cost is included in registration fee for delegates& registered accompanying persons.Guests: Adult $200 Child (2-12yrs): $100Cost:$150 Adult $75 ChildCost:$140 Adult $70 Child8

Wednesday, 1 June 2011Pserimos & Kalymnos GulletCruiseDeparts from Neptune Resort8:30 AM - 6:00 PMEnjoy a full day of cruising the Aegean onbeautiful and traditional wooden gullets tovisit the islands of Pserimos, Kalymnos andPlati. Participants will be transferred by busfrom the hotel to Kos harbour where theguide on board will give a review of the localhistory of the area during the hour-longboat trip.The tour commences with a transfer to KosHarbour to embark on wooden traditionalgullets. The first stop will be the smallisland of Pserimos, a rocky island withsecluded golden sandy beaches and crystalshallow waters. Enjoy a swim, relax on thebeach while sunbathing or eat in one ofthe small tavernas spread along the seasidewith fresh fish of other local homemadedishes before re-embarking continue sailto Kalymnos, the world-known “spongeisland”. Here you will have time to wanderin the small cobbled streets of the town ofKalymnos around the Harbour, enjoy localcuisine and also to visit a sponge workshopto see how sponges are processed after theyare taken from the sea bottom. Then returningto our boat and leaving Kalymnossail to the small island of Plati, returningKos harbour at about 6:00 pm to transferback to the hotel.Delegates are advised to wear comfortableshoes suitable for sailing and the beach &a sun hat, and bring swim wear and sunscreen.Lunch is not included in tour cost.Cost:$200 Adult $100 ChildThursday, 2 June 2011Cultural Tour with FineDining and Wine MatchingDinnerDeparts from Neptune Resort3:00 PM - 9:30 PMThis is a tour with a difference andhighlights the best of local food and winein a carefully matched dinner as well asthe opportunity to visit other culturalhighlights of Kos. Participants will leavethe hotel at 3.00 pm, first stopping at thevillage of Antimachia. to visit the “Houseof Antimachia”, a good representationof the traditional house of the early 20thcentury, where objects, equipment and furnitureof a traditional village household aredisplayed. Opposite to the house you willfind the “Milos tou Papa” (the priest’s mill)an old traditional windmill. Then continuing,to the Medieval Castle (14th century)of the Order of the Knights of St. John,who also dominated Rhodes Island on thenorth-east of the village for a guided tourto the Castle including the old churches ofAgios Nikolaos (16th century) and of AgiaParaskevi (18th century). Driving on towardsKos Town, you visit a family winery,Triantafyllopoulos Vineyards & Winery,operated by Mary Triantafyllopoulos whowill host the balance of the tour within herimpressive winery. Her drive, enthusiasmand the quality of her products are infectious.She will personally host an eveningof Wine Tasting where we will have theopportunity to taste wines of different varieties,followed by dinner, specially cookedfrom local ingredients to match the wines.Return to the hotel at around 9.30pm.Numbers for this tour are limited to ensurea quality evening.Cost:$240 Adult Child N/AConference DinnerPoolside Neptune Resort(Weather permitting)8:30 PM - 11:45 PMThe Conference Dinner will take placepoolside at the Neptune Hotel & Resort.The evening will feature entertainment,dancing and quality local & themedcuisine. Dress code: Cocktail/Lounge suit/Jacket, collar & tie.Cost:Is included in registration fee for Delegates& registered Accompanying Persons.Guest $300 Adult Child: N/ASaturday, 4 June 2011Bodrum Day TourDeparts from Neptune Resort8:15AM - 6:30 PMWhere East meets West. This tour is aperfect opportunity to travel not only toa different country but also to a differentcontinent! Bodrum is situated 7 milesfrom the island of Kos. Bodrum is theancient Greek city Halicarnassus, whereHerodotus was born. Today it is one of themost vibrant tourist towns in Turkey andfamous for its open-air market and the longmarine-harbour. Transfer from hotel tothe Harbour to depart by boat to Bodrum.On arrival meet with our local guides andembark on the tour in Bodrum, includinga detailed visit to The Castle of St. Peter,a Fortress in the middle of the sea. TheCastle's origins date back to the knights ofSt. John. After the tour, there will be plentyof free time in Bodrum to stroll around theold quarters, shopping or to have lunchat leisure in one of the local picturesquelocal restaurants by the seaside. Re-embarkaround 5.00 pm, to return to Kos and ourhotel approx. at 6.00 pm.Delegates who participated in thepre tour to Cappadocia are advisedthat this tour replicates visits of thepre tour.Delegates are advised to wear comfortableshoes suitable for uneven terrain; a sun hatand sunscreen are recommended. Lunch isnot included in tour cost.Cost:$250 Adult $150 ChildIMPORTANT: Tours will only operateif sufficient numbers are achieved.Delegates are advised to book all ticketsprior to conference. Additional ticketswill only be available at the conferencesubject to cancellations and singleseat availability. MONASTERY DRESSCODE: In order to be able to enterreligious sites on day tours or pre & posttours appropriate clothing is required.Ladies are required to cover shouldersand must not wear shorts or a shortskirt. Having a sarong to put on overother clothing items is acceptable. Menare not allowed to wear shorts.social programme9

pre-conference toursTURKEYThis tour is being provided in two parts- Athree day Istanbul programme, is an optionaltour, offered primarily for those whohaven’t visited Istanbul before, and preceedsthe main tour. It is only available asan add on to the main Turkey - CappadociaTour and is not available independentlyof this programme. The main tour focuseson the spectacular Cappadocia Region andthen travels on through western Turkey toBodrum with excellent guiding throughoutby the guide well known to 2009 Turkeytour participants. This tour is strictlylimited to 42 participants, so is availableto registered delegates and accompanyingperson only; early booking is stronglyadvised to avoid disappointment.INSTANBULOPTIONAL ADD ON TOURDAY 1 Thursday 19 MayIstanbulParticipants arriving on SQ490 in Istanbulwill be met at the airport and transferredto the Eresin Crowne Hotel which is a 5star centrally located boutique hotel withits own private museum. After checkingin, time to relax or go exploring. Delegatescoming in on other flights will need tomake their own way to the hotel. Delegateswill meet up in the hotel foyer in the earlyevening to go out to enjoy a welcomedinnerDAY 2 Friday 20 MayIstanbulToday is a full day touring the sites ofIstanbul. Visits will include the Hippodrome,St Sophia, and the fragrant SpiceMarkets. After a restaurant lunch, the tourwill head to the Pera and Nisantasi districtto explore this area which is home tomany consuls, churches, a historic subwaysystem as well as the flower passage. Dinnerat Zeyrekhane and overnight at EresinCrowne Hotel.DAY 3 Saturday 21 MayIstanbulAnother full day of Istanbul, with visits thatinclude the Underground Cistern, TopkapiPalace and Grand Bazaar. Lunch will beat Konyali Restaurant before heading fora Turkish Bath experience at CafalogluHamam. Dinner at Sarnic Restaurant andovernight at Eresin Crowne Hotel.DAY 4 Sunday 22 MayIstanbulA free morning at leisure before joining themain group in the afternoon.TURKEY - CAPPADOCIA(MAIN TOUR)DAY 1 Sunday 22 MayIstanbulParticipants arriving on SQ490 in Istanbulwill be met at the airport and transferred tothe Eresin Crowne Hotel (see above). Afterchecking in, time to relax or go exploring.Delegates coming in on other flights willneed to make their own way to the hotel.At 2.00 pm depart the hotel for a 2-hourcruise on the Bosphorus. . At 7.30pmdelegates will meet up in the hotel foyerand go out to enjoy a welcome dinner atHanedan Restaurant.DAY 2 Monday 23 MayIstanbul-Cappadocia (Uçhisar)Departure transfer from hotel to airportfor the flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrivaldrive to hotel for check-in. Visit ZelveValley one of the largest cave towns. Lunchwill be served at A la Turca Restaurant.After some time to relax enjoy a Welcomedinner at the hotel and then head out towitness a Whirling Dervishes ceremony atSaruhan Caravanserai. Overnight at ArgosHotelDAY 3 Tuesday 24 MayCappadocia (Uçhisar)Weather permitting with a very earlymorning start there is the option to try theamazing experience of hot-air ballooningacross the valleys (at extra cost payable onsite) for a photographic opportunity of alifetime, then return to the hotel for breakfast.The day will then be dedicated to anexploration of Cappadocia. Visit GoremeOpen Air Museum, and the UndergroundCity of Kaymakli and Avanos. Lunch willbe served at Aravan Evi; which is a typicallocal house. Dinner will be served at ElaiRestaurant. Overnight at Argos HotelDAY 4 Wednesday 25 MayCappadocia (Uçhisar)- KonyaAfter breakfast and check-out, depart toKonya enjoying scenery en-route. Uponarrival in Konya, visit Karatay TheologicalSchool and Mausoleum of Mevlana.Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.Dinner and overnight at Rixos HotelKonyaDAY 5 Thursday 26 May KonyaPamukkaleAfter breakfast and check-out, depart toPamukkale. Lunch en route. The namePamukkale means “Cotton Castle” and refersto the spectacular white lime cascadesformed by its hot springs. Before check-into hotel; visit the 2nd century BC city ofHierapolis. Dinner and overnight at ColosseaThermal Hotel.DAY 6 Friday 27 MayPamukkale - BodrumAfter breakfast depart for a visit the ancientcity of Aphrodisias to see the Temple ofAphrodite & Baths of Hadrian. Lunchwill be served at a restaurant near the sitethen you will continue on to Bodrum. Aftercheck-in and some time for refreshment atyour hotel; farewell dinner will be servedat Kocadon Restaurant. Overnight atMarmara Bodrum HotelDAY 7 Saturday 28 MayBodrum - KosBreakfast at the hotel and after check-out;continue to Bodrum Pier area to visitBodrum Castle and the Underwater ArchaeologicalMuseum. Free time for lunchand for you to discover the bazaar beforecatching the afternoon ferry to Kos wherea transfer will meet the group at the portin Kos town and proceed to the NeptuneHotel.Cost:Pre Tour Istanbul add-onSingle AUS $1700Twin Share AUS $1700ppAbove prices include: Transfer from FlightSQ490 19/5/11 to hotel, private airconditionedbuses, professional Englishspeaking guide and entrance fees for all sightsdescribed. Superior accommodation on a bedand breakfast basis, on all nights as described,lunches on days 2& 3. Dinner on nights 1,2 &3Cost:Pre Tour Turkey CappadociaSingle AUS $4150Twin Share $AUS $3500 ppAbove prices include: Transfer from FlightSQ490 22/5/11 to hotel, private airconditionedbuses, professional Englishspeaking guide and entrance fees for all sightsdescribed. Superior accommodation on a bedand breakfast basis, on all nights as described,lunches on days 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. Dinner onall 6 nights, ferry Bodrum-Kos and transfersto conference hotel in Kos.Drinks on most occasions, entry visas to Turkeyand personal expenses are not included.Note: Order of tour may change.10

TUSCANYThis trip offers the opportunity to visitmany of the highlights of Tuscany, mostof which, even if you have visited the areamany times before, you will probably havemissed as they require a good deal of localknowledge and independent transport.Enjoy great culinary delights, wonderfulwine and a relaxed pace of life like onlythe Italians know how to “do”. To assistyour enjoyment one hotel (Il Chiostro diPienza) is used throughout the tour andour Guides Barbara & Ugo are charmingand very knowledgeable re all matters Tuscan.Tour numbers are strictly limited to amaximum of 21 participants. To take partin this tour it is essential that participantsare ready to depart from the Hilton Hotelat Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport notlater than 10.00am on Sunday 22nd May2011. No provision can be made for latearrivals. For those arriving earlier, rooms atthe Hilton can be booked by contacting theSecretariat.DAY 1 Sunday 22 MayThe tour will depart from the foyer ofthe Hilton Hotel, Rome airport at 10amsharp!. Delegates can book their travel toarrive directly on SQ366 or other airlinesto be ready to depart punctually to driveto Pienza visiting villages to en-route. Aftersome time to unpack and relax, visit LaRagnaia a magnificent garden createdby Sheppard Craig, before returning toPienza for aperitifs and welcome dinner onthe hotel terrace overlooking the hills andvalleys of TuscanyDAY 2 Monday 23 MayAfter a leisurely start, drive from Pienza toVignoni Alto, visit to the ‘borgo’, then thecemetery, followed by a picnic-style lunchat Poggio al Vento with Roberto’s winesincluded. After lunch proceed to BagnoVignoni allowing those who want, to takethe option of a swim in the thermal pool(additional cost for entry to pool) –fornon-swimmers there is the option of astroll around the charming shops and barsof this pretty village., Then there is a visitto Montichiello, for a stroll, and aperitifbefore returning to Pienza around 6.00pmfor dinner about 8.00pm at a local taverna.DAY 3 Tuesday 24th MayDepart the hotel for a full day visit toSiena, enjoying the Tuscan hill landscapesen-route. Once in Siena there will be awalking tour of the walled city with localguide. Lunch is at own arrangement, withthe afternoon allowing time at leisure toexplore the shops, visit any of the manymuseums that will be highlighted but notvisited during the walking tour, beforemeeting for an aperitif and gourmet dinnerprior to returning to PienzaDAY 4 Wednesday 25th MayAfter breakfast head for a morning cookinglesson and lunch at Il Colle includingvisits to the Chapel, the Villa, spectaculargardens and hear the story behind Il Collebefore going into the production andmaturing cellars for tasting of Chianti andother local wines. These will be chosen inrelation to the lunch menu. After lunchvisit “La Foce” the wonderful gardens createdby author Iris Origo on the way backto Pienza. Dinner at own arrangement inPienzaDAY 5 Thursday 26th MayThe tour commences with a visit to a localcheese factory for a tasting before headingto Montepulciano to visit local markets,and then a wine tasting lunch at Gattavecchito taste Vino Nobile. After lunchwalking past the Cathedral and the PiazzaGrande there is the opportunity to do a bitof shopping, enjoy coffee and cake and theviews of the lakes at Café Poliziano. Thena country drive and stunning scenery onthe way to Pienza. Dinner at own arrangement.DAY 6 Friday 27th MayAfter breakfast drive from Pienza, alongthe back roads to the monastery of MonteOliveto Maggiore to view the famousfresco cycle begun by Luca Signorelli andfinished by Sodoma (Giovanni Bazzi). Herethe monks produce their own wine, honeyand various herbal remedies. Next headingto Sant Antimo where monks still worshipusing the Gregorian chant. Then move tothe hilltop town of Montalcino, famousfor its Brunello wines and ‘La Rocca’,an ancient fortress, which dominates theentrance to the town. Take a stroll throughthe town, have a snack, and then in theafternoon a tasting of the famous Brunellowines at the vineyard. In the evening enjoya Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.DAY 7 Saturday 28th MayDepart the hotel to drive to Rome airportand flights Rome-Athens-Kos. On arrivalin Kos transfer to Neptune Hotel.Cost:Single AUS $6500.Twin Share AUS $5900.ppAbove prices include: Transfer from HiltonHotel, Rome Airport to Pienza, Tuscany privateair-conditioned bus, professional Englishspeaking guide and entrance fees for all sightsdescribed. 6 night’s superior accommodationon a bed and breakfast basis, lunches on days2, 4, 5, 6. Dinner on nights 1, 2, 3, & 6.Drinks (wine) are provided at all wineryvisits but are otherwise at own cost. FlightsRome-Athens- Kos, transfers Rome to Pienzaand return as well as to conference hotel inKos are included. Personal expenses are notincluded. Note: Order of tour may changewithout notice.pre-conference tours11

post-conference toursBUDAPEST & PRAGUETOURThis trip offers the opportunity to visitarguably two of the worlds most beautifulcities and is also an adventure across threecountries, in one day. Budapest, the capitalof Hungary, set on the Danube, is a combinationof two historic cities now blendedinto one, that are also both well positionedfor some independent exploration as wellas the tour’s programme, and a worldheritage site. It has something to offer toalmost everyone: breathtaking panoramas,healing spring waters, coffee houses as wellas beautiful Baroque, Gothic and Renaissancebuildings. Prague is again a capitalcity, now of the Czech Republic, steeped ina long and colourful history it has a specialelegance and also offers great culinarydelights, wonderful wine and a variety ofwonderful musical experiences. The touruses just two hotels, both very comfortableand attractive to add to participant’srelaxation, and both well positioned forindependent exploration as well as thetour’s programme.DAY 1 Sunday 5 JuneDepart hotel for Kos airport in the morning,fly first to Athens and then on toBudapest. Check-in to the beautiful GrandHotel Corvinus Kempinski, late afternoonand enjoy the evening at leisure enjoyingthe facilities. Dinner at own arrangementeither in the hotel restaurant or one ofthe many nearby restaurants. OvernightBudapest.DAY 2 Monday 6 JuneEnjoy a leisurely breakfast before headingout on a morning orientation tour ofBudapest, including visits to Castle Hill,St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the House ofParliament by the banks of the Danube,before heading to the Grand Market Hallsto explore, and then enjoy a typical Hungarianlunch. The afternoon is at leisureto relax shop or explore further beforemeeting up early evening to enjoy a dinnerriver cruise, the splendor of the Danube atnight, and musical entertainment beforereturning to Grand Hotel Corvinus Kempinskifor the night.favoured by the rich and famous for over acentury, for a wonderful dinner. OvernightGrand Hotel Corvinus Kempinski.DAY 4 Wednesday 8 JuneToday depart Budapest by coach and headacross the border into Slovakia to thebeautiful city of Bratislava, with the opportunityon a walking tour to visit the narrow,winding streets and lanes of the beautifulOld Town before lunch at RestaurantLe Monde. After some time to explore,return to the coach to travel on to Prague.Evening at leisure. Overnight at the welllocated the Marriott Prague HotelDAY 5 Thursday 9 JuneToday the programme commences afterbreakfast with a walking tour of PragueOld Town. Visit the Old TownSquare, The Old Town Hall and its 15thcentury Astronomical Clock, WenceslasSquare. Lunch at own arrangement. Enjoya break before heading out to dinner atRestaurant Mlynec with its fine cuisineand breathtaking views located next to themagnificent Charles Bridge and the OldTown Bridge Tower. Overnight at MarriottPrague HotelDAY 6 Friday 10 JuneToday head first to Prague Castle and aprivate visit of the Strahov Monastery (themonastery library), visiting the Old RoyalPalace with its splendid Vladislav Hall,then heading to Golden Lane, famous forits tiny little houses, and lunch at LobkowiczCafé, a Renaissance-Baroque Palace.From the café terrace you will have one ofthe best views of the city. After lunch enjoya back stage visit and short performance atthe Estate Theatre where the famous opera“Don Giovanni” was performed for thevery first time. After time to take a break,in the evening walk to dinner at FrancouzksaRestaurace inside beautiful Municipalhouse, one of Europe's finest Art Nouveaubuildings for the farewell dinner. Overnightat Marriott Prague Hotel.DAY 7 Saturday 11 JuneAfter breakfast check-out and transfer tothe airport. An airport transfer will beprovided for group flights departing viaFrankfurt for Singapore Airlines connection(yet to be confirmed) to Australia only,delegates using other flights or onwardtravel need to make their own arrangements.Cost:Single AUS $6200Twin Share AUS $5300ppAbove prices include: Transfer from NeptuneResort to Kos Airport, flights from Kos viaAthens to Budapest, private air-conditionedbuses, professional English speaking guideand entrance fees for all sites described. 6night’s 5 star accommodation on a bed andbreakfast basis, lunches on days 2, 4 &6. Dinner on nights 2, 3, 5 & 6. Drinksmostly at own cost. Personal expenses are notincluded. Note: Order of tour may change.DAY 3 Tuesday 7 JuneAfter breakfast take a coach drive throughBudapest and then the back roads enjoyingthe scenery along the way to Szentendre,originally settled by Serb refugees. Tourthe Open Air Museum before heading intothe town for a guided walk on a promenadethrough the baroque centre of thebeautiful city of Szentendre. After lunchat own arrangement (in one of the localrestaurants), the participants will have theopportunity for shopping, exploring thelocal small museums e.g. Ceramic Museumor the Marzipan Museum, before headingback to Budapest. Time to relax, beforeheading to the famous Restaurant Gundel,12

SARDINIA TOURThis trip offers the wonderful opportunityto visit one of the largely hidden treasuresof Italy that most people, even those whohave been to Italy many times before, willhave missed. Sardinia is a unique blend ofthe best of both Italy and Spain, havingbeen under Spanish rule for much of itscolourful history. Enjoy great culinarydelights, wonderful wine and a relaxedpace of life that only the Italians know howto “do”. The tour, whilst circumnavigatingSardinia, attempts to minimize hotelchanges, and our local guides are a font oflocal knowledge. Numbers permitting, forthis tour flights from Kos direct to Sardiniawill be as a private charter, which willreduce travel time, number of airports andthe risk of lost luggage considerably. Tournumbers are strictly limited to ensure tourquality.DAY 1 Sunday 5 JuneDepart hotel for Kos airport in the morning,number of participants permitting, flydirect Kos to Olbia or Cagliari arrivingapprox 12.45 – snack served on board.Transfer to the Hotel Su Cologone (approx1.5hrs from Olbia or 2 hrs from Cagliari)arriving mid afternoon. Check-in, afternoonat leisure in the lovely resort to enjoyfacilities, and gourmet traditional dinner atthe hotelDAY 2 Monday 6 JuneEnjoy a leisurely breakfast before departingthe hotel and driving towards Olbia visitingthe Orgoloso, famous for its wall murals,en-route, before heading up into the hillsto have lunch with the Shepherds and aperformance of traditional music. Afterlunch visit the costume museum at Nuorobefore heading on to Olbia to check in toHotel Pozzo Sacro where the group willstay 2 nights.DAY 3 Tuesday 7 JuneThis is a full day with a trip to Corsica, andwill need to depart hotel at 8.30 to catchthe 10am ferry. Corsica is a French Protectorate,and whilst a rugged landscape,offers stunning views and some Frenchrefinement. The ferry ride is about 1 hrjourney and the arrival in to Bonifacioport is spectacular. Once disembarkedproceed on a walking tour of the Old Cityof Bonifacio- former home of the FrenchForeign legion with a little tourist trainfor the climb to the top of the hill, thenwinding down hill as tour proceeds visitingthe Citadel en-route. Then lunch at ownarrangement at the port where there is avast choice of restaurants and cafes. Spendthe rest of the afternoon exploring further,shopping in elegant stores or simply sit andenjoy a coffee watching the activities of thisbusy harbour and all its amazing yachts etcbefore departing back to the ferry for the5.00pm boat. On arrival in SantaTeressadi Gallura (Sardinian port) enjoy a scenicdrive back to hotel. Overnight Hotel PozzoSacro.DAY 4 Wednesday 8 JuneDeparting the hotel to drive to Castlecastro,travelling through Cork plantations,wild flowers and scenic views -visit the Castleand basket museum and coffee stop inCastlecastro before heading on to the smallwalled village of Bozzo with a lunch stopbefore heading to on to Alghero arrivinglater in the afternoon. After some time torelax and maybe enjoy a swim in the pool,enjoy dinner and overnight at CalabonaHotel (2 nights)DAY 5 Thursday 9 JuneToday offers a half day tour exploring thehighlights of Alghero, which is a historicwalled town on the sea front and has a labyrinthinenetwork of narrow lanes, datingback to the days of pirates, most of whichare free from vehicles. After a panoramicdrive to enjoy the surrounding area includinggrotto views, Lunch at La Pergola.The afternoon provides the opportunity toexplore further or just relax. Overnight atAlghero at Calabona HotelDAY 6 Friday 10 JuneAfter breakfast depart Alghero heading forCagliari visiting Baramina archaeologicalsite en-route. Enjoy a wonderful seafoodlunch at Ristorante Belledda then sit backand relax for a scenic drive to Cagliari.Dinner in Cagliari and overnight at THotel (2 nights)DAY 7 Saturday 11 JuneToday head to visit Nora archaeologicalsite before returning into the city to visitthe highlights of Calgliari, the vibrant capitalof Sardinia with lunch of own choicein Calgliari. Be ready for the farewelldinner at Sa Festa, with Vincenzo who isa world famous specialist musician, and amemorable evening that is a real culturalexperience of fine Sardinian cuisine andcultural performance in a traditional home.Overnight at T Hotel.DAY 8 Sunday 12 JuneAfter breakfast check-out and transfer tothe airport. An airport transfer will be providedfor group flights departing to Milanfor Singapore Airlines connection (yet tobe confirmed) to Australia only, delegatesusing other flights or onward travel need tomake their own arrangements.Cost:Single AUS $7900TwinShare AUS $7200ppAbove prices include: Transfer from NeptuneResort to Kos Airport, flights from Kos directto Sardinia will be as a private charter,numbers permitting (or commercial flights ifrequired), private air-conditioned buses, returnferry trip Sardinia-Corsica, mini train inBonifacio, professional English speaking guideand entrance fees for all sites described. 7night’s superior accommodation on a bed andbreakfast basis, lunches on days 2, 5, & 6.Dinner on all 6 nights. Drinks mostly at owncost. Personal expenses are not included. Note:Order of tour may change.post-conference tours13

general informationTIME DIFFERENCEIn June Greece is seven hours behind AUS EST.VISASAll foreign visitors entering Greece must be in possessionof a passport or other travel documentsendorsed and valid for Greece. Passports musthave 6 months validity beyond the dates of arrival& departure. For very few foreign nationalities anentry visa to Greece is required. For further details,please contact the Greek Embassy or Consulate.Australian passport holders do not require aVisa. For those participating in the Turkey PreConference Tour a visa is required, which is validfor up to three months, and can be obtained fromthe point of entry. Visas are not required for thosetravelling on Australian Passports for the Pre tour toTuscany or the Post Conference Tours to Sardiniaand Budapest Prague. For any further informationplease contact 212°F Travel.CURRENCYThe monetary unit used in Greece as in most ofEurope is the ‘Euro’. Foreign currency or travellers’cheques can usually be freely exchanged atbanks, hotels and the airports. An automatic tellermachine is located within the conference hotel, andalso in central locations within the villages of Kos.Credit Cards are readily acceptable at most restaurantsand at the conference hotel, however are lessacceptable in most shops than previously, so somecash is advised. Delegates will require additionalcurrencies if going to Turkey for longer than theday trip to Bodrum, and also for Hungary and theCzech Republic.WEATHERThe weather in Greece in early June is usuallya warm average of 24-32°C. Kos can be a littlecooler particularly in the evenings. Delegates areadvised that on occasions greater variations occurand provision for both cooler and much warmertemperatures is strongly advised. Cooling breezescan be a welcome weather feature during theday’s heat, but may necessitate a jacket on coolerdays, in the mountainous areas and the evenings.Unexpected conditions can occur so Delegatesshould come prepared.REGISTRATION FEESresponses to applications by the Conference tolearned bodies are yet to be received however at thetime of printing NSW Bar has awarded an allocationof 6 CLE points, LIV & LSNSW have advisedthat if this educational activity is relevant to yourimmediate or long term needs in relation to yourprofessional development and practice of law, thenyou can claim one unit for each hour of attendance.RANZCOG will recognize individual applications.Please contact your relevant professional body forupdates.TRAVEL212°F Travel as the Conference’s appointed travelagent has advantageous rates for travel to and fromthe conference and tours. All travel requests andaccommodation bookings should be made on theenclosed Registration form. As each passenger willhave individual needs, which will ultimately affectthe cost of international air fares from Australia arenot included in the brochure.You are urged to contact Ros Proposch at 212°FTravel (Melbourne Ph:+61 (03) 8620-7837. Heremail address is ros@2one2f.comIMPORTANT – Early bookings avoid disappointingcompromises.TRAVEL INSURANCEWe strongly recommend that you take out TravelInsurance at the time of initial booking to coverthe entire period of your time away. Contact 212°FTravel for details of insurance cover best suited toyou.TRANSFERSKos is relatively well serviced with flights fromAthens and some other European Airports aswell as ferries from Turkey. The airport is a 8kmsfrom the Conference venue. A good taxi serviceis available from the airport and the port. Bookedgroup transfers will not be routinely offered for thisconference, except pre and post Conference tours.Delegates are asked to advise of their anticipatedarrival time, and in the event that flights have avery large number of delegates onboard, considerationwill be given to a shuttle bus for those flights.Delegates requiring a private transfer are asked tocontact the Secretariat to make bookings.conditioning, safe, fridge, international telephoneaccess, internet access (at charge)as both WIFIand cable connection (there is also a small internetlounge), TV, shower over bath (except disabledaccess rooms),hairdryers etc. Tea and coffee makingfacilities are only available in accommodation withkitchenette. Mobile phone coverage is available andreception is fairly good.There are four attractive restaurants and threebars, pool bar, beach bar and a kafeneon offeringa variety in Greek and international cuisine. Roomrates include breakfast an excellent quality smorgasbordin the main restaurant. The shopping arcadeincludes a mini-market, souvenir and newspapershop, hairdresser, jeweler and gallery. The minimarket stocks a good range of food, soft drinks,pharmacy and beach related items. The Kids Cluboffers a variety of activities on a daily basis for children4-12 years. Sporting facilities include a sandybeaches, several swimming pools and children’splayground. For those requiring more activity thereare also tennis courts, facilities for table tennis,beach volley ball and mini golf, bike hire. On thebeach there is a variety of water activities are availableat delegate’s cost.There are ATM facilities in the hotel complex, inaddition reception will change foreign currencyand they accept all major credit cards. All costs canbe charged to the room except the mini market.Internet access is available but limited in facilities, ifyou require regular access, more than e-mail accessetc then it is strongly suggested you bring your ownlap top. Facilities do not provide for conductingextensive private business. Please advise of any specialneeds re diet, physical disability etc that need tobe considered in planning to ensure your comfortand enjoyment of the conference and associatedevents. Block bookings have been made to secureadvantageous rates. Accommodation bookings canonly be made through the Secretariat and the hotelwill not accept direct or agent bookings.The first night’s accommodation is payable asa deposit at the time of booking (if during theearly-bird booking period). The entire balance ispayable on 11th February 2011. Bookings madeafter 11th February require payment in full at thetime of booking. Additional items expenditure byGuests at their hotel will be charged to their roomaccount, and must be settled with the hotel prior todeparture.Delegate registration fees include the following: AllProfessional sessions; Welcome Reception and theConference Dinner. A Delegate may have one registeredAccompanying Person, whose bookings aremade as a part of the Delegate registration. No separateaccounting, documentation or correspondencewill be issued for Accompanying Persons or guestsAccompanying Persons registration fees include thefollowing: All Professional sessions when accompaniedby a Delegate, Welcome Reception and theConference Dinner, plus eligibility to participate inother scheduled tours and workshops.Delegates wishing to purchase additional tickets forconference events for children and guests who arenot registered for the conference may do so, at theprices set out in this brochure. Full payment of allRegistration Fees and during Conference tours isrequired at the time of booking, plus the equivalentof one night’s accommodation and 50% of the tourprice per person for each of any pre or post conferencetour booked. Early bird bookings close on 11February 2011. The balance of payment for theentire booking is due and payable by 11 February2011. Bookings after 11 February 2011 require paymentin full at the time of booking.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTSGreek/Australian International Legal & MedicalConference may qualify you for continuingprofessional development and education points.Certificates of attendance will be issued on requestto all Delegates attending the Conference. ManyACCOMMODATIONThe Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre &Spa has been chosen as the conference venue andis a quality resort. It provides true Greek hospitalityin attractively landscaped grounds. The resort is 5km from the village of Mastihari, 18 km from thetown of Kos and 8kms from the Kos Internationalairport. Built right on the beach, the resort is setsmall groups of villas, with central reception blockthat also has a limited number of rooms withelevator access. The resort has excellent modernfacilities and well appointed accommodation in avariety of standards that are all very family friendly.The majority of accommodation offered is withinthe villas and offers double rooms (including forsingle use) that are a bungalow style room, theConference allocation also includes Suites whichhave 1 bedroom and Separate living room, SuperiorApartments for 2 to 3 people which have combinedkitchen/living room, dining corner, 1 bedroom+ studio-couch and Executive Apartments for 2to 5 persons with combined kitchen/living room,dining corner, 2 bedrooms, studio-couch. Familyunits can be requested and a limited number ofrooms are also available in the main building thatare attractive and comfortable in a low rise buildingwith lifts to all levels and few if any stairs. Allaccommodation offers either a terrace or balconydepending on room level and excellent views tothe beautifully tended, landscaped gardens and formost the Aegean Sea. Bedrooms throughout havetwin or queen size beds, individually controlled airSOCIAL PROGRAMMEPayment for all tours during the conference mustbe made in full at the time of booking. Tours areall privately arranged solely for this conference andmust achieve minimum numbers to proceed.PRE & POST CONFERENCE TOURSPre and post conference tours are all privatelyarranged and are designed specifically with a viewto best meeting Delegates’ interests. All have a minimumnumber of participants required to operateand strict maximum numbers. If these numbers arenot reached the private tours arranged for the conferencewill not be viable. If this occurs Delegateswill be advised as soon as possible. Should a tour becancelled all monies for these tours will be refundedwithout an administration fee.CONFERENCE SECRETARIATAll enquires should be directed to the conferencesecretariat:Jenny Crofts Consulting 13th Greek/AustralianInternational Legal & Medical Conference41 Davison Street, Richmond 3121Australia Phone:+61 (0)3 9429 2140Fax: +61(0)3 9421 1682E-mail: jennycrofts@ozemail.com.auCopyright 2010. Greek/Australian InternationalLegal and Medical Conference.14

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A user of anyconference and tour service’s (passenger’s) contractfor conference and tour services is directly withthe principal(s) who provide the particular service.Accordingly the Greek Australian InternationalLegal & Medical Conference and 212F TravelPty Ltd shall under no circumstances be liable tothe passenger for any claim whatsoever shouldthe standard of conference and tour services bebelow the expectations of the passenger or not asdescribed in any literature pertaining to the conferenceand tour services.Bookings and PaymentsThe Greek Australian International Legal &Medical Conference and 212F Travel Pty Ltd arenot obliged to accept any booking or make anyreservation/arrangement with the principals andno contract exists between the passenger and theprincipals until 212F Travel Pty Ltd have receivedthe required deposit, completed reservation formand confirmed the travel arrangements in writingto the passenger. The balance of monies shall bepayable to 212F Travel Pty Ltd not less than 90days prior to departure. Failure to pay the balanceof monies by the due date will invalidateany reservations/arrangements made and willallow the Greek Australian International Legal& Medical Conference and/or 212F Travel PtyLtd at their discretion to cancel any reservations/arrangements made on behalf of the passenger. Insuch cases the passenger will be refunded the traveldeposit paid less the cancellation fees due to theGreek Australian International Legal & MedicalConference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltd or anyprincipal. All monies received by and made out to212F Travel Pty Ltd will be deposited immediatelyin one of its accounts and protected by the TravelCompensation Fund. However by payment of moniesto 212F Travel Pty Ltd the passenger authorisesand directs 212F Travel Pty Ltd at any time after ithas received such monies to disburse them or anypart thereof as it sees fit, as permitted by law, for orin respect of the conference and tour services to beprovided to the passenger by principals includingfees payable to the principals.Change of Price and Travel CostsAll prices and costs have been negotiated,where possible, on 2011 rates; however as theGreek Australian International Legal & MedicalConference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltd act onlyas agents of the principal(s), they cannot guaranteethat no increases will occur. In the event of anyfluctuations in charges including or occasioned by(without limiting the same) exchange rates, airfares,taxes, and other conference and tour servicecosts the total cost of the travel and conferencearrangements may be increased without notice.The passenger agrees to pay such increase prior todeparture from Australia or at such other time asmaybe demanded. Greek Australian InternationalLegal & Medical Conference and/or 212F TravelPty Ltd will use their best endeavours to ensure thatthe travel arrangements are available as shown inthis brochure but shall not be liable in any way whatso ever if a particular travel arrangement cannot bearranged or is cancelled or of for any reason a passengercannot be accepted. Since the travel, conferenceand tour services are provided by principal(s),itinerary and prices may change after final paymentor departure. These are beyond the control of theGreek Australian International Legal & MedicalConference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltd which shallnot be liable for any claim whatsoever should suchchanges occur.Cancellations Alterations and RefundsCancellation fees are payable on all cancelled bookings,including pre and post conference tours. Allcancellation fees charged to the Conference by thirdparty providers in relation to a cancelled bookingwill be charged to the relevant delegate in full. Inaddition to all and any third party charges, thefollowing fees will be charged for all cancellations:Registration and any associated bookings: morethan 90 days before departure $500 pp; within90 days of departure $1000 pp; less than 60 daysbefore departure 100% of booked cost pp. Pre orpost conference tours: on or before 11th February2011 50% tour cost pp; after 11th February, 2011100% of tour cost pp.All cancellations must be made in writing. Allcancellation fees are on a per person basis for eachindividual travelling. Once the booking has beenconfirmed in writing alteration fees of $25 pp willbe charged for each alteration to any aspect ofthe booking. Late alterations (within sixty days ofdeparture) will be charged a higher alteration fee atthe discretion of the Greek Australian InternationalLegal & Medical Conference and/or 212F TravelPty Ltd.Travel InsuranceIt is highly recommended that passengers obtaintravel insurance at the time of initial booking. 212FTravel Pty Ltd has policies that cover medical, lossof luggage and deposits, personal accident andliability and curtailment.DisabilityAny passenger must at the time of completing thebooking form give written details of the nature ofany disability and of any requirements he or shemay need. Whilst every effort is made to accommodatethe needs of a disabled person a situation mayoccur, beyond the control of the Greek AustralianInternational Legal & Medical Conference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltd or the principal(s) that theneeds of the disabled person cannot be adequatelysatisfied. Greek Australian International Legal &Medical Conference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltdaccepts no responsibility whatsoever in respect tosuch situations. The Greek Australian InternationalLegal & Medical Conference and/or 212F TravelPty Ltd reserves the right to decline to accept abooking where they or the principal(s) believe thatthe safety, welfare or health of the disabled personcannot be adequately secured.Accommodation, Flights, Conference & TourServicesThe Greek Australian International Legal &Medical Conference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltdwill note any request for airline seating, meals,accommodation or rooming but cannot guaranteeobtaining the same. Any specific request will bepassed to the principal(s) concerned, however neitherThe Greek Australian International Legal &Medical Conference nor 212F Travel Pty Ltd warrantsor guarantees that such request will be honouredby the principal(s). Accommodation, flightsand other conference and tour services are providedby the principal(s) and there is no covenant, termcondition or representation concerning the standardof actual accommodation, flight or other conferenceand tour services. The passenger expressly acknowledgesthat he or she has no right to claim whatsoeveragainst the Greek Australian InternationalLegal & Medical Conference and/or 212F TravelPty Ltd should the accommodation, flights andother conference and tour services provided differfrom or not be the same as or of similar standardto those specified in any literature pertaining to theaccommodation, flights, or other conference andtour services. In the situation where a share roomaccommodation is not available by either request oragreement by another to share then the full singleroom tariff must be paidTravel DocumentsAll passengers must hold a valid passport with 6months validity beyond the Conference and relevantpre and post tour dates and any visa that may beapplicable. Holders of passports must have a validre entry permit to return to their country. TheGreek Australian International Legal & MedicalConference is not responsible for obtaining or advisingregarding any travel documents.LiabilityAirline flights may be overbooked and there is aslight chance that a seat will be unavailable forwhich a passenger has a confirmed reservation. Apassenger denied boarding a flight may be entitledto compensation from that airline. The rules ofdenied boarding compensation are available atairports.Subject to any rights implied by statute that cannotbe excluded, restricted or modified, in relationto any booking, contract, travel, accommodation,conference and tour service (including the carriageof baggage) the Greek Australian InternationalLegal & Medical Conference and/or 212F TravelPty Ltd, their associated companies, their servantsand agents, affiliates or sponsors shall not be liablefor any act or omission of either themselves or theprincipal(s), whether within or outside their control,whether negligent or otherwise, which results in anydirect, indirect or consequential loss, damage, death,injury, delay, diversion, liability or dissatisfactionwhatsoever arising or caused. The Greek AustralianInternational Legal & Medical Conference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltd their associated companies,their servants and agents, affiliates or sponsors makeno representations and give no warranty in respectof the standard of tour services and no persons orcompany has authority to make such representationsfor or on behalf of the Greek AustralianInternational Legal & Medical Conference and/or 212F Travel Pty Ltd their associated companies,their servants and agents, affiliates or sponsors.Passengers are advised to seek independent adviceas to their rights.Law GoverningThis contract shall be construed in accordance withthe laws for the time being in force in the state ofVictoria, Australia.1 October 2010terms and conditions15

C O M M I T T E EPKF has for many years providedservices to legal and medicalpractitioners, and the PKF teamhas developed specific technicalexpertise and practical knowledgein dealing with the many issues facedby these professionals.Our experience enables us to provide timely, practical andvaluable advice to ensure that you grow and maximise yourfinancial position in the most efficient and effective manner.We will work closely with you to ensure you achieve yourfinancial goals, and through fully understanding yourrequirements provide relevant information and advice on aregular basis.“PKF is proud to support the Greek Australian International Legal& Medical Conference in 2011 and continue its longstandingassociation with this organisation.”Please call John Paolacci on (03) 9603 1782 or visitwww.pkf.com.au for more information.PatronProfessor Anastasios DontasDirector, Centre for Studies of Age Related Change, AthensChairman Committee:Mr. Jack Harty AMChairman of Professional Programme:Professor Richard Smallwood AODeputy Chairmen:Professor Graham Burrows AO KCSJDr Conn Constantinou O.A.MHon. SecretaryMr. Malcolm HowellHon TreasurerMr. John PaolacciCommittee Members:Ms Kate MetcalfDr Gabriele Medley AMDr Jim StamboulakisGREEK/AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL LEGAL& MEDICAL CONFERENCE LTDC/- Jenny Crofts Consulting41 Davison St Richmond Victoria 3121Phone: Int + 613 (03) 9429 2140Fax: Int + 613 (03) 9421 1682E-mail: jennycrofts@ozemail.com.auWebpage: www.LMconference.com.au212°F Travel has been appointed the official Travel Agent forthe 13th Greek Australia Law and Medical Conference held in Kos,Greece.Ros Proposch is your dedicated Travel Co-coordinator, with herpast association with the Conference, extensive international travelexperience, Ros’s professional service will ensure your personaltravel needs will be co-ordinated smoothly with your Conferencecommitments.212°F is highly regarded in the Group & Conference travelindustry and is a member of Concorde Agency Group, one ofAustralia’s largest travel buying groups. Delegates will have accessto airfares on all airlines and their up to the minute specials!Along with competitive and comprehensive airfare solutions we canalso assist with accommodation, cruising, rail, coach touring, travelinsurance and visa processingA 24 hour emergency service is available to all delegates and Roswill also be available on site during the conference for any lastminute adjustments or advice.Contact Ros on her direct email or telephone dedicated toGAILMC DelegatesRos Proposch Group Travel Coordinator212°F Travel Pty. Ltd.Level 7, 606 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC Australia 3004Email: ros@2one2f.comTelephone: +61 3 8620 7820 Direct: +61 3 8620 7837Fax: +61 3 8620 7810