Can I leave the venue for quick errands or to meet people during breaks/lunch?
The breaks are not long enough to leave the venue. It’s crucial that you’re there for the whole of every session otherwise you could miss important information or miss contributing to discussions – it is also disruptive for fellow participants. We are providing food and refreshments during the event so it shouldn’t be necessary to leave the venue. Bring everything you need for the day to the event venue, for example any medicines you need to take during the hours of the event. There will not be enough time to run errands, meet people or sightsee during breaks. Remember that it’s only 1.5 days and only 110 people from all of Australia are invited to attend. You have been selected to represent your state and it’s important that you participate fully. The event will run to a tight schedule with a packed agenda – we will be starting sessions on time and getting people settled in their seats in advance. It’s also important to remember that scheduled breaks are an important opportunity to re
