from margins to mainstream

5th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders, 10th - 12th September 2008 Melbourne Convention Centre

Social Program

Welcome Reception (inclusive in full conference registration fee*)
The Welcome Reception will be a perfect opportunity to catch up with colleagues and peers while spending time amongst Victoria’s foremost collection of Australian art at the Ian Potter Centre, NGV Australia and Federation Square.
Date: Wednesday 10 September 2008
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: The Ian Potter Centre, NGV, Australia at Federation Square
Tickets: $50 for partners, guests and day registrations

Private viewing, Art Deco 1910-1939
The Conference Organisers have arranged a private viewing of the most comprehensive exhibition ever staged on Art Deco at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). You will sip on a glass of champagne while listening to the curator take you through the journey of the exhibition. Art Deco 1910–1939 is the fifth exhibition in the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the NGV and will showcase over 300 works across all fields of Art Deco including painting, jewellery, fashion, film, architecture, cars, photography and furniture.
Date: Thursday 11 September 2008
Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Location: National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), St Kilda Road
Tickets: A$50 includes complimentary drink on arrival, private viewing and curator talk

*excludes Day Registrations
There will also be an ongoing arts and cultural program during the conference within the conference venue for your free enjoyment.

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Tours

Pre-conference Tour – Tropical North Queensland & Central Australia

Dates: Thursday September 4th - Tuesday September 9th

Cost: $1540 pp (twin or double share) & $1880 pp (single share).

Includes: Tour of Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda, five nights accommodation (motel and camping), tour of Ayers Rock, The Olgas and Stanley Chasm, meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), transfers, gst.

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Post-conference Tour – Great Ocean Road/Grampians/Ballarat

Dates: Saturday September 13th - Monday September 15th

Cost: $790 pp, based on a minimum of 10 people (twin/double share).
$935 pp, based on a minimum of 10 people (single share).

Includes:Deluxe mini-bus transport, two nights accommodation, meals as indicated (Bbreakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), shearing demonstration and farm visit at Crombie Homestead, tour of Melba Gully, Port Campbell National Park, Tower Hill, Grampians and Sovereign Hill, entry fees to Sovereign Hill and Blood on the Southern Cross, dinner on the final night at Sovereign Hill, guide, gst.

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Partner Tours (Available Daily)

Whistles, Wine & Wildlife

Cost: $160 pp.

Includes: Deluxe coach transport, entry to and guided tour of the Healesville Sanctuary, wine tasting, main course lunch, glass of wine & coffee at Yering Station Winery, ride on Puffing Billy, guide, gst.

Times: 8.00am to 5.30pm.

Great Ocean Road

Cost: $135 pp.

Includes:Deluxe coach transport, lunch with tea & coffee, entry to the Port Campbell National Park, guide, gst.

Times: 7.45am to 7.30pm.

Penguins

Cost:$115 pp.

Includes:Deluxe coach transport, entry to Penguin Parade with Penguin Plus, guide, gst.

Times: 2.45pm to 10.30pm.

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