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10th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) & 7th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapists (IFSHT)

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IFSSH & IFSHT Hand in HandSydney Australia • 11-15 March 2007

Final Announcement, Call for Abstracts and Registration Details

Congress Hosts Table of Contents

Congress Sponsors

Key Dates 1

Invitation from the IFSSH and IFSHT Presidents 1

Invitation from the Organising Committee Chairs 2

Local Organising Committee 2

IFSSH Scientific Programme Summary 3

IFSSH Symposia Topics 4

IFSSH Daily Schedule 5

IFSHT Scientific Programme Summary 7

IFSHT Programme Information 7

IFSHT Daily Schedule 8

Call for Abstracts 10

Sydney – Congress City 11

Pre and Post Congress Meetings 11

Social Programme 12

General Information 14

Registration Information 16

Accommodation 17

Accompanying Persons Programme 19

Pre and Post Congress Tours 22

Aboriginal Art Adventures 24

IFSSH & IFSHT Congress2007 Secretariat

GPO Box 3270 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia Tel: +61 2 9254 5000 Fax: +61 2 9251 3552 Email: [email protected]: www.hands2007.com

Congress Organisers

Australian Hand Surgery Society

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1Invitation from the IFSSH and IFSHT Presidents

Dear Colleagues,

Medical Congress is the placewhere we learn and areacquainted with the most

recent advances in our art. It is theplace where we meet old friends andmake new ones. Allied to this it isalso the opportunity we have to knownew places, new cities and newcultures. All this is being prepared forus in Sydney, during the 10thTriennial Congress of the InternationalFederation of Societies for Surgery ofthe Hand (IFSSH). Under theleadership of Roland Hicks, Chairmanof the Organising Committee, andMichael Tonkin, Chairman of theScientific Committee, our hosts haveprepared an event with all theingredients to become a landmark ininternational hand surgery.

The IFSSH invites all the associates ofthe 50 society members to come toSydney from the 11th to the 15th ofMarch 2007, for our major event. Thesocial programme is very attractiveand the scientific programme iscomplete, enfolding the mostpalpitating subjects of the presentstate of the art in Hand Surgery.

We hope to have representatives notonly from the country members butalso from colleagues whose countriesare not in the IFSSH yet. It will be anexcellent opportunity to discuss ourcases, to solve our doubts, to listen tothe greatest exponents of our areaand to know what happens in otherparts of our world.

To know Australia is a privilege andto participate in the InternationalCongress of IFSSH is the maximalachievement in terms of scientific up-dating in our specialty.

See you in Sydney in 2007.

Arlindo G. Pardini Jr. IFSSH President

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is an honour and a pleasure toinvite you to the 7th TriennialCongress of the International

Federation of Societies for HandTherapy (IFSHT). The IFSHT Congresspresents an outstanding opportunityto meet colleagues from other parts ofthe world, to share their views andachievements about various topics ofhand therapy.

The congress is a combined meetingbetween the IFSSH and the IFSHT. Itwill bring together hand surgeons andhand therapists from the four cornersof the world to present their work andcreate an opportunity for exchange ofexperiences and ideas on a highinternational scientific level.

For many of us Sydney is locatedalmost as far away as you can get“down under”, but I am confidentthat the scientific programme and thesocial events will make the journeyworth-while.

I look forward to welcoming you toSydney 2007!

Margareta Persson President IFSHT

Key Dates

Closing Date for Abstracts 14 July 2006

Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts

3 November 2006

End of Early Bird Registration Fee

1 December 2006

Accommodation Booking Deadline

22 January 2007

IFSSH & IFSHT Congress 11-15 March 2007

2 Invitation from the Organising Committee Chairs

Local Organising Committee

IFSSH IFSHT

Roland Hicks (Chair) Rosemary Prosser (Chair)

Michael Tonkin Anne Wajon

Stephen Coleman John Breckenridge

Bruce Conolly Tracey Clark

James Masson Cathy Merry

Margie Hicks, Accompanying Persons Programme Chair

Dear Colleagues,

Iinvite you to Sydney in March2007 for the 10th IFSSH Congress.It will be the first held in the

Southern Hemisphere under theSouthern Cross and the first held withthe IFSHT at the same venue.

“Hand in Hand” is the theme of theCongress. This theme reflects thecollaboration between surgeons andtherapists which is necessary for theoptimal care of our patients.

Michael Tonkin and his ScientificCommittee have prepared aprogramme which will be stimulatingand challenging. We now awaityour valuable contributions oforiginal papers.

To encourage the association betweensurgeons and therapists there will be acombined Opening Ceremony andWelcome Reception and a combinedCongress Party for both congresses.These are included in yourregistration. We are offering you theopportunity to attend the IFSSHOfficial Banquet and to experience aspecial congress performance of anopera at the Sydney Opera House.

Delegates and accompanying personswill be able to learn about Australianaboriginal customs, to engage insporting and other activities, includingclimbing the Harbour Bridge, and toexplore and discover the delights ofSydney and its surrounds.

The hand surgeons of Australia lookforward to welcoming our colleaguesfrom around the world. See you inSydney in 2007.

Roland Hicks Organising Committee Chair IFSSH Congress

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to Sydney,Australia for the 7th IFSHTCongress in March 2007.

This is a great opportunity to shareprofessional experiences and enjoyour city of Sydney.

The combined format provides agreat opportunity for surgeons andtherapists to show case the benefits ofcollaboration. The inclusive socialevents will be great fun. We alsoinvite you to the IFSHT official dinnerto be held overlooking SydneyHarbour.

Anne Wajon and her scientificcommittee have worked hard toprovide a unique IFSHT programmewith the inclusion of workshops forthe first time. We look forward topapers by members from all parts ofthe world to enhance ourprogramme.

Australian Hand Therapists lookforward to welcoming our colleaguesfrom around the world.

Rosemary Prosser Organising Committee Chair IFSHT Congress

3IFSSH Scientific Programme Summary

It is the intention of the ScientificProgramme Committee toproduce a programme which

reflects the ideals of the IFSSH and,therefore, is inclusive of allcountries and of surgeons withexperience and wisdom and thosewith youth and enthusiasm. Weinvite you all to submit your workfor presentation in free papersessions and poster displays. Eachsociety has been asked torecommend speakers for symposia,invited lectures and chairpersons offree paper sessions.

Scientific sessions will beconducted on Monday 12 andWednesday 14 March from 0800to 1800, on Tuesday 13 Marchfrom 0800 to 1200 and Thursday15 March from 0800 to 1600.There will be five roomsconducting concurrentprogrammes. Rooms 1 and 2 willhouse symposia on specific topicsfollowed by free papers on thosetopics. Rooms 3, 4 and 5 willhouse free papers with each freepaper session preceded by a shortinvited lecture. All five halls are onthe same level of the conventioncentre, are adjacent to each other,and will allow easy access duringand between sessions.

One symposium session willcombine surgeons and handtherapists. The topic to bepresented is “Problems of the PIPJoint”. We are delighted thatSydney 2007 has allowed theopportunity for the IFSSH & IFSHT

surgeryto conduct parallel meetings in theone venue, exchanging knowledgeand enjoying social interaction.

The inaugural IFSSH SwansonLecture, entitled ‘The intelligenthand and the plastic brain’, willbe presented by Professor GoranLundborg from Sweden in Room1 at 12.15, Wednesday 14March. The Australian HandSurgery Society Guest Lectureentitled 'Antarctica - MedicalExtremities' will be presented at12.15, Monday 12 March by DrJeff Ayton, Chief Medical Officer,Polar Medical Unit, AustralianAntarctic Division. A specialsession at 1500 on Thursday 15March will present “Operations Ino longer do” from invitedspeakers. There will be noconcurrent programmes at thetime of these lectures.

Breakfast sessions from 0700 to0745 will allow the IFSSHCommittees to present theirreports and will permit theMedical Companies to organisespecial presentations.

The Australian Hand SurgerySociety welcomes you to Sydney.

Michael Tonkin Scientific Programme Chair –IFSSH

Stephen Coleman Scientific Programme Co-Chair –IFSSH

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Session Topic

Symposium 1 Distal Radius FracturesPrognostic radiological factors/ classification The role of external fixators Plate fixation – front, back or both Bone graft and bone graft substitutes Opposing views – plaster or ORIF in the elderly

Symposium 2 Congenital Apert hand Arthrogrypotic limb Pollicisation technique Cerebral Palsy Aetiology The place of Botulinum Toxin Surgery for – shoulder and elbow

– pronation deformity– wrist and fingers

Symposium 3 Flexor Tendon Surgery – Promotion of tendon healing

– Relevance of pulley system– Optimal suture (material & method)

Failed flexor tendon repair – difficult case presentations for panel discussion Symposium 4 Scaphoid

Fracture – ideal imaging – acute proximal pole fracture– percutaneous techniques– vascularised bone grafting

Opposing views: the undisplaced waist fracture, POP vs ORIF Preiser’s Disease

Symposium 5 Wrist InstabilitySLI – Diagnosis & Classification

– Acute Repair– Methods of secondary ligament reconstruction & results

Midcarpal instability – lecture Symposium 6 Plexus

Reconstruction of hand function in the flail limb Comparison of nerve grafting and nerve transfers for reconstruction of shoulder and elbow function –methods & results Obstetric brachial plexus palsy

Symposium 7 Combined IFSSH/IFSHT Symposium Problems of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint

Symposium 8 Nerve Innovations in nerve surgery – end-to-side technique, nerve conduits, nerve transplantation, nerve growth factors Nerve compression – cubital tunnel syndrome, surgical options Nerve repair – results of median and ulnar nerve repair & reconstruction, elbow to wrist Tendon transfers – Options in low ulnar nerve lesions

– Opposition transfers in low median nerve lesions Symposium 9 Rheumatoid Arthritis

Finger deformity in RA – SND– Boutonnière

Extensor and flexor synovectomy, reconstruction of tendon rupturesThe thumb Opposing views: Darrach vs Sauve-Kapandji

Symposium 10 Microsurgery – Flaps and Replantation Secondary management of mutilating upper limb injuries – infected bone and bone loss

– soft tissues Advances in soft tissue reconstruction – perforator flaps and super microsurgery

– endoscopic harvest – pharmacological adjuvants – tissue engineering

Opposing views – transplantation Symposium 11 Degenerative Joint Disease/Arthroplasty

Arthroplasty – Wrist– Inferior radioulnar joint– MP & IP joints

Opposing views – Trapeziectomy vs tendon reconstruction Longitudinal instability in the forearm Scapho-Trapezio-Trapezoidal arthritis

surgeryIFSSH Symposia Topics

5surgeryRoom 1 Time Sunday 11th Monday 12th Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th Thursday 15th

0700 – Special Lectures/IFSSH Scientific Committee Reports 0745

0800 – Symposium 1 – Symposium 5 – Combined Symposium 10 –1000 Distal Radial Wrist Instability IFSSH/IFSHT (S7) – Microsurgery

Registration Fractures Problems of0900 – 1800 the PIP joint

1000 – Morning Tea 1030

1030 – Free Papers – Free Papers – Free Papers – Free Papers –1215 Distal Radial Wrist Instability IFSSH/IFSHT Problems Microsurgery

Fractures (until 1200 only) of the PIP Joint

1215 – AHSS Lunch Swanson Lecture Lunch 1245 Invited Lecture

1245 – Lunch Lunch 1400

1400 – Committee Symposium 3 – Sport Symposium 8 – Free Papers 1500 Meetings Flexor Tendon Social Activities Nerve

Leisure (from 1200)1500 – Operations I 1600 No Longer Do –

invited speakers

1600 – Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Closing Ceremony1630

1630 – Free Papers – Free Papers – Finish1800 Flexor Tendon Nerve

Evening Opening Ceremony Opera IFSSH Banquet IFSSH/IFSHT Party and Welcoming LeisureReception

IFSSH Daily Schedule

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Room 2 Time Monday 12th Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th Thursday 15th


0800 – Symposium 2 – Symposium 6 – Symposium 11 – 1000 Congenital/ Brachial Plexus Arthritis/Arthroplasty

Cerebral Palsy

1000 – Morning Tea1030

1030 – Free Papers – Free Papers – Free Papers Free Papers – 1215 Congenital/ Brachial Plexus Arthritis/Arthroplasty

Cerebral Palsy (until 1200 only)

1215 – Lunch Lunch1245


1400 – Symposium 4 – Sport Symposium 9 – Free Papers1500 Scaphoid Social Activities Rheumatoid

Leisure (from 1200)

1500 – 1600

1600 – Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea 1630

1630 – Free Papers – Free Papers – 1800 Scaphoid Rheumatoid

* Please note that the program is subject to change. For updates, please visit the congress website: www.hands2007.com

Rooms 3, 4 & 5 Time Monday 12th Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th Thursday 15th


0800 – Free Papers Free Papers Free Papers1000

1000 – Morning Tea1030

1030 – Free Papers Free Papers Free Papers Free Papers 1215 (until 1200 only)



1400 – Free Papers Sport Free Papers Free Papers1500 Social Activities

Leisure (from 1200)

1500 – 1600

1600 – Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea 1630

1630 – Free Papers Free Papers 1800

surgeryIFSSH Daily Schedule

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The 2007 IFSHT conference, from 11-14 March, promises to be an exciting and thought-provokingcongress that offers something for everyone who works in the area of hand and upper limb therapy.

The congress aims to showcase the latest research in hand and upper limb therapy, providing a scientific andeducational programme which covers a broad range of topics about diagnosis, assessment and treatmentapproaches. The programme is designed to encourage stimulating debate and open discussion betweenparticipants, with opportunities for hands-on experience at the many workshops on offer.

Scientific sessions will be conducted from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 March, with opportunities for freepapers on a variety of topics. There will be a combined symposium with IFSSH on problems of the PIP jointon the Wednesday morning, and concurrent workshops each afternoon.

You are also welcome to attend two IFSSH invited lectures; a presentation on Monday 12 March by Dr JeffAyton about Medicine in the Antarctic, and the inaugural IFSSH Swanson Lecture which will be presented byProfessor Goran Lundborg from Sweden on Wednesday 14 March.

We invite you to contribute to the meeting by presenting a paper or poster and look forward to welcomingyou to Sydney in March 2007.

Anne Wajon Scientific Programme Chair – IFSHT

IFSHT Programme Information

Session Topic

Plenary 1 The virtual hand Plenary 2 The stiffness debate Plenary 3 Research Combined IFSHT/IFSSH Problems of the PIP joint Symposium 1 CRPS Symposium 2 Arthritis Symposium 3 Free papers Combined IFSHT/IFSSH Wrist instabilities Symposium 5 Disorders of the elbow Symposium 6 Occupational and musicians injuries Symposium 7 Sporting injuries in the hand Symposium 8 Nerve compressions Symposium 9 Outcome measures in the upper limb Symposium 10 Major trauma Symposium 11 Shoulder dysfunction Symposium 12 Therapy following tendon surgery Symposium 13 Free papers Workshop 1 Manual oedema mobilisation Workshop 2 Sensibility update Workshop 3 Splinting Workshop 4 Rheumatoid arthritis – patterns of deformity and splinting Workshop 5 Clinical examination of the wrist Workshop 6 Splinting Workshop 7 Throwers elbow – advanced Workshop 8 Evidence based approach to electrotherapy Workshop 9 Low tech therapy for high tech results Workshop 10 Intrinsic muscle testing Workshop 11 Shoulder examination in the sporting athlete

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8 IFSHT Daily Schedule

Room 1 Time Sunday 11th Monday 12th Tuesday 13th Wednesday 14th

0800 – President’s address Plenary 3 – Plenary 4 –1000 Plenary 1 – Research Combined IFSSH/IFSHT –

Registration The virtual hand Problems of the PIP joint

1000 – 0900 – 1800 Morning tea 1030

1030 – Plenary 2 – Symposium 4 – Combined IFSSH/IFSHT – 1215 The stiffness debate Wrist instabilities Problems of the PIP joint

1215 – Invited lecture Lunch Swanson lecture 1245


1400 – Committee meetings Symposium 1 – Symposium 7 – Symposium 11 – 1600 CRPS Sports injuries Shoulder

1600 – Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea1630

1630 – Workshop 1 – Workshop 1 (rpt) – Workshop 8 – 1800 Manual oedema Manual oedema Evidence based

mobilisation mobilisation approach to electrotherapy

Evening Opening ceremony and Opera IFSHT Banquet IFSSH/IFSHT Partywelcoming reception Leisure


0800 – 1000 Registration

1000 – 0900 – 1800 Morning tea 1030

1030 – Symposium 5 – 1215 Elbow

1215 – Lunch1245


1400 – Committee meetings Symposium 2 – Symposium 8 – Symposium 12 – 1600 Arthritis Outcomes Therapy following

tendon surgery

1600 – Afternoon tea Afternoon tea Afternoon tea 1630

1630 – Workshop 2 – Workshop 5 – Workshop 9 – 1800 Sensibility update Clinical examination Low tech therapy for

of the wrist high tech results (practical)

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1000 – 0900 – 1800 Morning tea 1030

1030 – Symposium 6 – 1215 Occupational and

musicians injuries

1215 – Lunch1245


1400 – Committee meetings Symposium 3 – Symposium 9 – Symposium 13 – 1600 Free papers Nerve compressions Free papers


1630 – Workshop 3 – Workshop 6 – Workshop 10 – 1800 Splinting Splinting Intrinsic muscle testing



1000 – 0900 – 1800 Morning tea 1030

1030 – Symposium 5 – 1215 Elbow

1215 – Lunch1245


1400 – Committee meetings Symposium 10 – 1600 Major trauma


1630 – Workshop 4 – Workshop 7 – Workshop 11 – 1800 Rheumatoid arthritis – Throwers elbow Examination of

patterns of deformity the shoulder and splinting

* Please note that the program is subject to change. For updates, please visit the congress website: www.hands2007.com

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10 Calls for Abstracts

The IFSSH & IFSHT ScientificProgramme Committee invitesabstracts of original contributionsfor oral and poster presentation.Submission of abstracts can bedone via the congress website:www.hands2007.com If you havedifficulties with abstract submissionon the website, please email thecongress secretariat [email protected]

The deadline for submission ofabstracts is Friday, 14 July 2006.Authors will be notified on 3 November 2006 of acceptanceof abstracts.

Instructions for Authors

All abstracts are to be submitted atwww.hands2007.com If you areunable to access the website, pleaseemail the congress secretariat [email protected] to makealternative arrangements.

The deadline for thesubmission of abstracts isFriday, 14 July 2006.

Abstracts must be submitted inEnglish using the template providedon the website, with a maximumword count of 300 words.Photographs and pictures cannotbe included. Further instructions canbe found on the website.

All presenters of accepted abstractsare expected to attend the congressand pay the registration fee. Theend of the Earlybird Registration feeis Friday, 1 December 2006.

Abstract Presentation andAudiovisual

Abstracts may be submitted as‘Oral Presentation Only’, ‘Poster Presentation Only’ or ‘NoPreference’ (either oral or posterpresentation). Oral presentationswill be allocated 6 minutes each.PowerPoint data projection withsingle screens will be the onlymethod available in all session rooms.

Poster presenters will be asked tostand by their poster during thescheduled poster presentation times.

Full details will be included in theacceptance letter, which will beemailed and mailed to the maincontact author on 3 November 2006.

Confirmation of Receipt ofAbstract

You will be sent anacknowledgement via email toconfirm that your abstract has beenreceived. If you do not receive theacknowledgement within two daysof your submission, please contactthe Congress Secretariat [email protected] orTelephone: +61 2 9254 5000.

Disclosure/ Conflict ofInterest

In order to evaluate your abstract,the congress may be required togather and disclose informationabout aspects of your professionalor personal circumstances pertinentto the research submitted. TheScientific Committee requires thatyou provide any relevantinformation concerning commercialrelationships specific to theabstract. Such disclosure will beincluded in the final Abstract Book/CD Rom. The presenting author isresponsible for this information.

Topics – IFSSH – Surgery

The IFSSH Scientific ProgrammeCommittee welcomes abstractscovering any of the following topics:

1. Brachial plexus injuries and OBPP 2. Congenital 3. Tendon injury/ repair 4. Dupuytren’s 5. Distal radioulnar joint 6. Fractures of the radius 7. Scaphoid & other carpal fractures 8. Carpal instability 9. Other wrist conditions 10. Hand fractures (phalangeal &

metacarpal) 11. Thumb basal joint OA 12. Degenerative joint disease 13. Rheumatoid hand 14. Paralysis/ spasticity tendon

transfers 15. Septic hand 16. Nerve compression syndromes

and soft tissue degeneration 17. Nerve injuries/ repair 18. Chronic regional pain syndrome 19. Tumours 20. Hand transplantation 21. Replantation 22. Mutilating hand injuries 23. Soft tissue cover 24. Free tissue transfer

Topics – IFSHT – Therapy

The IFSHT Scientific ProgrammeCommittee welcomes abstractscovering any of the following topics:

1. Complex regional pain syndrome 2. Arthritis and joint replacements 3. Wrist instabilities 4. Elbow disorders 5. Occupational and musicians

injuries 6. Sporting injuries to the hand 7. Nerve compressions 8. Outcome measurements 9. Major trauma 10. Shoulder pathology 11. Therapy for tendon repairs 12. Scar management 13. Splinting the PIP joint

11Sydney – Congress City

Sydney, Australia’s gateway cityand the capital of New SouthWales is built around one of

the most beautiful harbours in theworld, and along kilometres ofgolden beaches stretching north andsouth of the city on the shores of thePacific Ocean.

Sydney is a friendly city offeringvisitors a variety of attractions andactivities. The beaches and harbourplay a major role in the lives ofSydney-siders with yachting, surfing,sailboarding, swimming and water-skiing available. Many national parksand protected areas of naturalbushland surround the city, and thepicturesque Blue Mountains are a 90minute journey from the city, offeringwalking, camping and picnicking as

popular pastimes for visitors andresidents alike.

Perhaps Sydney’s most famouslandmark is the spectacular OperaHouse with its graceful ‘sails’. TheOpera House has become Sydney’scultural centre, offering opera, ballet,concerts, drama and film. Don’t missthe opportunity to visit the OperaHouse to see the exclusive operaperformance of ‘La Traviata’ onMonday, 12 March 2007.

The harbour foreshore is home to thehistoric Rocks area, the site ofAustralia’s first European settlement in1788, and now home to a variety ofgalleries, museums, restaurants andshops. Also overlooking the harbourare the Royal Botanic Gardens,Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo.

Pre-Congress Meetings

7th World Congenital MeetingVenue: Four Points Sheraton,Darling Harbour Dates: 9-10 March 2007 Convenors: Michael Tonkin andNick Smith Email: enquiries @worldcongenital2007.com Website:www.worldcongenital2007.com Abstract Deadline: 5 October2006

2007 Pan Pacific Hand andUpper Limb Trauma SymposiumVenue: Millennium Hotel,Queenstown, New Zealand Dates: 7-9 March 2007 Convenors: Chris Taylor, MDPeter C. Amadio, MDEmail: [email protected] Website:www.tayloredimages.com.au Abstract Deadline: 1700hrsFriday 10 November 2006

Explain Pain CourseDates: 10-11 March 2007Presenter: David ButlerLocation: SydneyEmail: [email protected] numbers

Post-Congress Meetings

2007 International AdvancedWrist Symposium Venue: Cairns International HotelDates: 16-19 March 2007 Convenor: Dr Greg BainEmail: [email protected] Website:www.tayloredimages.com.au

The Everyday ShoulderDate: 15 March 2007Presenter: Craig AllinghamLocation: SydneyEmail: [email protected] Limited numbers

Pre and PostCongress Meetings

The combined Congress will beheld at the Sydney Conventionand Exhibition Centre at Darling

Harbour, just minutes from Sydney’scentral business and shoppingdistrict.

The Convention Centre is the focalpoint of Darling Harbour, one of theworld’s most imaginative urbanredevelopment projects, alive withshops, restaurants and visitorattractions. The Centre offers firstclass facilities to both delegates andpresenters. Its central location meansthat accommodation, restaurants andthe central business district are allwithin walking distance.

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since become a most outstanding andrecognisable feature of SydneyHarbour’s northern foreshore. Locatednear the northern pylon of the SydneyHarbour Bridge, the Face and Towersof Luna Park have become iconic tothe people of Sydney, and the venueitself synonymous with fun.

The congress party will provide a wildride of exciting opportunities to suit alltastes including theme park excitement,wine tasting from some renowned localregions, a variety of entertainment andgourmet delights from Australia andafar in the nearly renovated five star‘Yarraman Crystal Palace’. Whereveryou go, there is somewhere to relaxand enjoy your meal, be entertained orget involved. Don’t miss this once in alifetime opportunity.

Delegates and AccompanyingPersons: AUD25

Additional Tickets: AUD100

Optional Social Programme

Monday, 12 March 2007

Lunch at Nick’s SeafoodRestaurant, BondiTime: 1300 – 1600

Enjoy a superb two course luncheonat Nick’s Seafood restaurant atBondi, Sydney’s famous beach.Transfers will be provided to andfrom the Convention Centre.

Tickets: AUD90 Accompanying Persons Tickets: AUD60(if a registered Accompanying Person )

Cocktail Cruise on SydneyHarbour Time: 1745 – 1915

Embarkation from Convention Wharf,adjacent to the Convention CentreDarling Harbour.

Delegates have the opportunity torelax and socialise as the CaptainCook Vessel cruises on thepicturesque Sydney Harbour.Outdoor and indoor viewing decksgive you a comprehensive view ofSydney Harbour and surrounds,including the Harbour Bridge, SydneyOpera House, the Rocks area andspectacular foreshores. This relaxedcruise includes drinks and canapés.

Guests can choose to disembark atthe Man O’War steps at the SydneyOpera House at 1845 for thoseattending the Opera or back at theConvention Wharf at 1915.

Tickets: AUD77


Exclusive operaperformance of LA TRAVIATAby Guiseppe Verdi Sydney Opera HouseTime: 1930 – 2230

Sponsored by

Based on Alexandre Dumas’ “La Dameaux Camellias”, La Traviata tells thetale of a beautiful Parisian courtesan,Violetta, whose life changes when shemeets handsome, young AlfredoGermont. His father disapproves.

This Renoir inspired production byElijah Moshinsky should not be missed.

This is a private performance for thecongress. The ticket price is discountedcompared with a performance open tothe general public.

Tickets: AUD170

Tuesday, 13 March 2007

IFSSH Official Banquet Sydney Town Hall Time: 1930 – 2300

One of Sydney’s best loved icons, theSydney Town Hall, is the venue forthe IFSSH Official Banquet.

For more than a century it has been thecity’s major public and civic building,its’ clock a popular landmark and themarble steps leading up to the entrance,one of Sydney’s favourite meetingplaces. The Town Hall is the seat of thecity government and the venue formeetings of the City of Sydney Council.Built in the grand Victorian manner fromlocal sandstone, the building has beenbeautifully restored to its original form asone of the finest examples of HighVictorian architecture and decoration inAustralia.

You will enjoy dining in the grandeur ofthe Centennial Hall which features an8000 pipe grand organ and exquisitelycrafted stained glass windows.

Congress Social Programme (Included or subsidised in registration)

Orientation Harbour Cruiseof Sydney Harbour Sunday 11 MarchMonday 12 MarchTuesday 13 MarchThursday 15 MarchTime: 1500 – 1700

Wednesday 14 MarchTime: 1000 – 1200

An Orientation Cruise to SydneyHarbour is a must for every visitor toSydney. Departing from DarlingHarbour, this leisurely cruise showcasesthe Sydney Opera House, city skyline,Harbour Bridge and travels into theupper reaches of Middle Harbour.Afternoon tea is provided and aninformative commentary is provided bythe cruise hostess.

Delegates and AccompanyingPersons: AUD39

Sunday, 11 March 2007

Opening Ceremony andWelcome Reception Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Time: 1730 – 1845, BaysideAuditorium (Room 1)Time: 1845 – 2030, Exhibition Hall

Don’t miss the Opening Ceremony tobe held on Sunday 11 March 2007 at1730 in the Bayside Auditorium at theSydney Convention & ExhibitionCentre, Darling Harbour. An excitingprogram combining formality withinnovative performances from some ofAustralia’s favourite artists.

Following the ceremony, meet up withyour colleagues for drinks and canapésat the Welcome Reception, to be heldin the Congress Exhibition Hall.

Delegates and Accompanying Persons: included in the registration fee.

Additional Tickets: AUD75

Wednesday, 14 March 2007

Congress Party Luna Park, Milsons Point, Sydney Time: 1900 – midnight

Luna Park, Australia’s favourite themepark, first opened in 1935 and has

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A superb menu will be speciallycreated using Australia’s finest producecomplemented by excellent local winesand later in the evening there will bean opportunity to dance, whilst othersmight prefer to enjoy a coffee andglass of port in the club lounge.

Tickets: AUD200


IFSHT Official Banquet Kirribilli Yacht Squadron Time: 1930 – 2300

The evening starts with a leisurelycruise across Sydney harbour withthe opportunity to enjoy the sunsetting over the Opera House, thecity skyline and the harbour bridge.You’ll arrive at the Royal SydneyYacht Squadron nestled into a scenicharbour bay. This private MemberSailing Club was established in 1862and is used exclusively by membersand their guests.

This exclusive picturesque setting,combined with excellent food, winesand entertainment will make this amemorable evening for everyone.

Tickets: AUD150


Optional Sports Afternoon

Golf Time: 1300

St Michael's Golf Club is a hiddengem located 20 mins from theSydney CBD. Offering spectacular180 degree uninterrupted views ofthe Pacific Ocean, enjoy a friendlyround on the greens, or perhaps acompetitive hit amongst colleagues.Soft spikes only.

Motorised buggies and golf clubs areavailable for hire at your own expense.Please indicate on the registration formif you require to hire equipment.

Cost: AUD100

TennisTime: 1400 – 1600

White City Tennis Club is one ofAustralia's most famous tennisvenues, with its lawn courtsrecognised globally. A social game

or competition is available for allplayers. Please indicate yourpreference on the registration forms.

Cost: AUD60

Horse ridingTime: 1230 – 1730

Situated in a deep valley in thehinterland region only one hour northof Sydney is Glenworth Valley whichhouses Australia's largest and mostsuccessful horse riding centre. Ridingis available for all levels ofexperience with Guided Riding whichis suitable for riders of all abilitiesand Free Range Horse Riding forexperienced riders who feel confidentwith their horse and who wish toexplore the valley at their own pace.Please indicate your level ofexperience on the registration form.Transfers will be provided to andfrom the congress venue.

Cost: AUD90

Yacht Race on SydneyHarbour Time: 1300-1800

Sydney has undoubtedly the mostbeautiful harbour in the world andthere is no better way to see it thanfrom the water. Experience theexcitement and adventure of a yachtrace and work as part of a crewsteering your team to victory!

Cost: AUD216 Minimum: 30 passengers

Quad Biking in theHinterland Time: 1300-1730

This afternoon’s tour is anexhilarating ride amongst some greatAustralian scenery. Before headingout to tackle the tough terrain, riderswill receive basic training on thesafety of Quad Bikes and ridingtechniques. Enjoy an easy ride acrossopen paddocks, slight inclines, widecountry and small creek crossingsbefore commencing a thrilling ridealong a winding river, through arainforest, steep hills, along narrowmountain trails. Watch out forwallabies and lizards along the way.

The fleet of quad bikes are fully

automatic and extremely safe. Allriders are decked out in helmetsbefore departure.

Cost: AUD175 Minimum: 10 participants

Ku-Ring-Gai National ParkWalkaboutTime: 1300-1730

A unique afternoon exploring Sydney’sAboriginal culture and a rare glimpse ofthe art, landscape and people ofAustralia as they were 200 years agoand beyond. Enjoy an exclusive scenictour featuring Sydney’s Aboriginalheritage, the ancestral lands of the Ku-ring-gai people, the magnificentbushland of the Ku-ring-gai ChaseNational park and the beautiful watersof Pittwater and Broken Bay. Enjoy somegentle walks to major ceremonial androck art sites along the scenic WestHead Peninsula, noting a variety ofplant foods as well as wildflowers alongthe way. Continue on to West HeadLookout, which boasts spectacular viewsover Broken Bay and Palm Beach. Asyou wind your way back to Sydney,enjoy the glamorous homes and goldenbeaches of the Pittwater foreshore.

Cost: AUD114 Minimum: 15 participants

Bushwalk on the SydneyHarbour Headlands Time: 1300-1700 approx.

Enjoy a gentle walk along thespectacular harbour headlands andbeaches of Manly and The SpitWalkway past Clontarf Beach andGrotto Point. Along the way seeAboriginal carvings, flora and faunaplus all the history and stories ofSydney. Afterwards visit the beautifulBalmoral Beach.

Please wear comfortable walkingshoes, hat and sunscreen.Fitness level: Average for dailywalkers/all ages

Cost Includes transfers and guide.

Cost: AUD35Minimum: 15 participants

14 General Information

Currency Decimal currency is used in Australia– units are dollars and cents. Currentexchange rates can be obtainedfrom your bank. All major creditcards are widely accepted inAustralia. The exchange rates as at31 January 2006 are: $1=£0.43=US$0.76 =0.62 Euros =¥ 88.82.

Banks Banks in Australia are open from0930 to 1600 Monday to Thursdayand 0930 to 1700 on Fridays. Banksare closed all day Saturday andSunday. Exchange facilities areavailable at the airport and mostmajor hotels. Automatic teller (ATMs)facilities are available at a widevariety of outlets.

Language English is spoken throughout Australiaand is the official language for thecongress.

Time Local Sydney time during March is –Greenwich Mean Time plus 11 hours.

Electricity The electrical supply is 240 volts,50Hz. The connection for appliancesis a flat 3-pin plug of unique design.Most hotels provide 110 volt outletsfor shavers.

Climate In Sydney, March is a month of ourautumn season and you can lookforward to temperatures ofapproximately 25°C (77°F) during

the daytime and 18°C (64°F) in theevening.

Shopping Shops open from 0900 to 1730during the week with late nightshopping on Thursdays to 2100. OnSaturdays and Sunday most shopsare open between 0900 and 1600.Sydney is considered an excellentduty-free port for travellers.

Travel and Health Insurance The congress does not provideinsurance to delegates. We stronglyrecommend that you take outinsurance policies to cover medicaland travel expenses. If necessary,consult your travel agent.

Wheelchair access or othermobility disability accessduring the congress When you register, please notify thecongress secretariat of any mobilitydisabilities you have so that any venueaccess challenges can be addressed.

Taxes A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of10% applies to all consumer goodsand is included in retail prices.

Tipping Tipping is not the general custom inAustralia and service charges are notadded to accounts by hotels andrestaurants. However, you may tiphotel porters and food and drinkwaiters in restaurants (up to 10% ofthe bill) for special service. At anytime, tipping is your choice.

Eating Out Sydney’s multicultural population isreflected in the wide variety ofexcellent restaurants offering adiversity of cuisine from around theworld. Bistros, restaurants and cafesoffer varied menus, prices and décor.Local seafood delicacies arerecommended and include SydneyRock Oysters, King Prawns,Queensland Mud Crab, Balmain Bugsand Barramundi. These are deliciouswhen accompanied by Australianwines, many of which have wonmajor international awards.

Dress Code For the Congress Opening Ceremony& Welcome Reception and IFSSHBanquet, we recommend ‘LoungeAttire’ or ‘Business Attire’. Thisequates to business wear for males(jacket recommended) and smartcasual for females. For the IFSHTBanquet, males are required to weara jacket and tie. For the CongressParty, smart casual with comfortableshoes is recommended. For theScientific Sessions, smart casual isrecommended.

Mobile Phones Australia operates on a digitalnetwork. Mobile phones can bereadily hired at Sydney Airport andat the Congress Venue.

Transport from the Airport The congress does not provide anytransfers from the airport to CongressHotels. All delegates must make their

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own transport arrangements from theairport. The following are estimatesonly of travel from the airport to thecentral business district.

• Taxi: $20 to $30

• Train Link to Central Station: $8 to $12

• Airport Shuttle: $10 to $15

Public Transport aroundSydney Sydney’s public transport networkallows easy travel around the city.Considerable savings on buses andharbour ferries can be obtained withthe State Transit Travel pass. Taxiscan either be booked by telephone orhailed from the street.

There are frequent monorail and lightrail services linking Darling Harbourwith the city and a regular ferryservice (15 minutes each trip)between Darling Harbour andCircular Quay (downtown).

The Appropriate Visa forDelegates As a general rule, all visitors toAustralia (other than citizens of NewZealand travelling on a New Zealandpassport) require a visa to enterAustralia. Overseas visitors seeking toattend or participate in, a conferenceor event in Australia should, in mostcases, apply for a short stay businessvisitor visa (subclass 456). You mustapply for your visa early (we suggestthat you apply two months prior to

your departure), to ensure that detailsare confirmed prior to your departurefor the congress.

Please check prior to registration withyour airline, travel agent or nearestAustralian Consulate, as immigrationlaws are very strict. Information aboutthis important requirement can alsobe found on the AustralianGovernment website atwww.immi.gov.au/visitors

Some participants will be able toobtain an Electronic Travel Authority(ETA). You can apply for an ETA viathe Internet www.eta.immi.gov.au orthrough a travel agent, an airlineoffice or a specialist service providerto arrange an ETA on your behalf.

ETA eligible Countries

Andorra Luxembourg Austria Malaysia Belgium Malta Brunei Monaco Canada The Netherlands Chinese Taipei* Norway Denmark Portugal Finland San Marino,

Republic of France Singapore Germany Spain Greece Sweden Hong Kong Switzerland Iceland UK – British Citizen or Ireland UK – British National

(Overseas)** Italy USA Japan Vatican City Republic of LiechtensteinKorea

*Holders of passports of ChineseTaipei can only be processed for anETA if resident in and applying inChinese Taipei.

** Holders of UK passports, whichindicate their nationality to be BritishNational (Overseas) can only beprocessed for an ETA if resident inand applying in Hong Kong.

Non-ETA countries

Non-ETA country delegates need tolodge a subclass ‘456’ visaapplication at the nearest AustralianCommission overseas. Theapplication form (also number 456)can be downloaded from the websitewww.immi.gov.au

Invitation Letter and visa Please note that government agencieshave advised your confirmation letterwill satisfy visa applicationrequirements, and that no furtherdocumentation is necessary from theevent manager. Please note that thisdoes not imply any financial supportfrom the congress. If you have notreceived a confirmation letter within asuitable amount of time fromregistering, please contact thecongress secretariat [email protected]

Don’t forget to

organise your visa.

16 Registration Information Please read this page carefully before completing the registration form.

How to Register

To attend the congress, fill in theregistration form and return to thecongress secretariat. Each delegatemust complete a separate form.Photocopy for additional copies orcontact the secretariat. Please readthis booklet carefully beforecompleting the registration form.Forms will be accepted by post, faxor online through the congresswebsite: www.hands2007.com

Early bird registration closeson Friday 1 December 2006.

Entitlements Surgeon and TherapistDelegates and Trainee Surgeons • Attendance at scientific sessions

and exhibition

• Satchel including program, AbstractBook/CD Rom and list of delegates

• Morning Tea (Monday – Thursday)

• Lunch (Monday – Thursday)

• Afternoon Tea (Monday –Wednesday)

• Opening Ceremony and WelcomeReception

• Congress Party at heavilysubsidised rate

• Certificate of Attendance

Accompanying Person • Opening Ceremony and Welcome

Reception

• Subsidised rates for the Luncheonat Nick’s Seafood Restaurant –Monday, 12 March 2007

• Congress Party at heavily subsidedrate

• Use of the Accompanying Persons’lounge

• Accompanying Persons’ Bag and Gift

Method of Payment Payment of fees must accompany allregistration forms. No registration willbe confirmed until payment isreceived. Payment can be made bythe following methods:

• Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard,American Express and Diners Club

• Personal or Company Cheque(Australian Delegates Only) andmade payable to IFSSH & IFSHT Congress 2007.

Bank drafts and International MoneyOrders should be in AustralianDollars, drawn on an Australian Bankand made payable to IFSSH & IFSHTCongress 2007. Please fax a copy to+61 2 9251 3552.

Cancellation of Registration Deadline: 9 February 2007

Cancellations must be made in writing tothe Congress Secretariat. Cancellationsreceived prior to 9 February 2007 willreceive a full refund minus an AUD150administration fee. Cancellationsreceived after 9 February 2007 will notbe refunded. The committee will considercancellations of registration underexceptional circumstances. Refundswill not be granted on failure ofvisa application. Substitute delegateswill be accepted.

Disclaimer All best endeavours will be made topresent the program as printed in thisdocument. The congress and itsagents reserve the right to alterwithout prior notice, any of thearrangements, timetables, plans orother items relating to the congress,for any cause beyond its reasonablecontrol. The IFSSH, IFSHT, CongressCommittee and the CongressOrganisers are not liable for any lossor inconvenience caused as a result ofsuch alteration. In the event ofunforeseen circumstances, the IFSSH,

IFSHT, Congress Committee and theCongress Organisers do not acceptresponsibility for loss of moniescaused by delays.

Participants are advised to take outpersonal travel insurance and toextend their policy to cover personalpossessions. The congress does notcover individuals againstcancellations of bookings or theft ordamage to belongings.

Registration Desk Opening Hours: Sunday 11 March 0900 – 1800 Monday 12 March 0700 – 1800 Tuesday 13 March 0700 – 1800 Wednesday 14 March 0700 – 1800 Thursday 15 March 0700 – 1600

Enquiries Please direct all registration andaccommodation queries to:

IFSSH & IFSHT 2007 CongressSecretariat GPO Box 3270 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia

Telephone: +61 2 9254 5000 Facsimile: +61 2 9251 3552 Email: [email protected]: www.hands2007.com

Street Address (for couriers only)

IFSSH & IFSHT 2007 CongressSecretariat c/- ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd Level 9, 234 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Registration FeesAll fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST.Registrations made after Friday, 23 February 2007 must be made onsite.

Early Bird Rate Standard Rate Onsite RateBefore 1 December 2006 – After 23 1 December 2006 23 February 2007 February 2007

Surgeons AUD1210 AUD1430 AUD1870

Therapists AUD605 AUD715 AUD990

Trainee Surgeons AUD880 AUD990 AUD1100

Accompanying AUD150 AUD150 AUD150 Person

AUD1=£0.43 =US$0.76 =0.62 Euros =¥ 88.82 (as at January 2006).

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Booking Deadline: 22 January 2007

You are encouraged to book youraccommodation through the CongressSecretariat to ensure that you receivevery competitive rates. Transfer to thecongress social functions will only beavailable to those delegates whobook their accommodation throughthe Congress Secretariat.

DepositsAccommodation will not be confirmeduntil a deposit of one night’s tariff isreceived. This deposit will beforwarded to your hotel and will becredited to your room account.

Deadline forAccommodation BookingsThe Secretariat has an obligation toreturn all unsold rooms to thehotels/apartments on 22 January2007, therefore accommodationbookings and rates reserved after thatdate cannot be guaranteed. The rates

quoted are only valid for bookingsmade prior to 22 January 2007.

CancellationsNo accommodation deposits will berefunded on or after 22 January 2007.

Early ArrivalSome international flights arrive inSydney in the very early morning. Ascheck in is not until 1500 at most hotelsit is possible that your room may not beready for immediate occupation on yourearly arrival. Whilst hotels will doeverything possible to accommodateearly arrivals, if you wish to beguaranteed immediate occupation youcan pay an extra day’s tariff for thenight before you are due to arrive. Ifyou wish to take this precaution, pleaseadvise the Secretariat on the registrationform so that we can notify the hotel thatyour room is pre-registered.

Late ArrivalPlease indicate if you will arrive atyour hotel after 1800. Failure to do

so might result in your room beingreleased.

Change of Booking Any change in booking must be madein writing to the Congress Secretariatand NOT directly to the hotel.

Family Accommodation/Child Minding FacilitiesIf you are bringing your family to thecongress, we recommend the GrandMercure and Southern CrossApartments as these are close tochild-friendly attractions including TheSydney Aquarium, Imax Theatre andDarling Harbour area. Theapartments are more spacious thanstandard hotel accommodation asthey have a separate living andkitchen area. Please contact the hotelconcierge for baby-sitting services.

Group AccommodationBookings The Congress Secretariat offersorganisations the opportunity to contractten or more rooms for the congress. Thisrequires a contract to be signed byICMS Australasia and your organisationto block the group reservation.

For further information, please emailthe congress secretariat with thefollowing information: • Choice of Hotel • Number of rooms required • Check in and out dates • Organisation • Contact name

Budget AccommodationPlease note that you will need tocontact these budget hotels directly,not via the congress secretariat.

YWCA – Y on the Park 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia International: +61 2 9264 2451 Australia: 1800 994 994 Email: [email protected]

Sydney Central YHA11 Rawson, Sydney 2000 (opposite Central Station) Phone: +61 2 9281 9111 Fax: +61 2 9281 9199 Email: [email protected]: www.yha.com.au

PYRMONT BRIDGE

CASINO

DARLING DR

PIER ST

PYRMONT ST

LIVERPOOL ST

HAY ST

GOULBURN ST

BATHURST ST

MARKET ST

PARK ST

WILLIAM ST

GEORGE ST

BULWARA ST

GEORGE ST

PITT ST

PITT ST

ELIZABETH ST

MONORAIL

MONORAIL

OPERA HOUSEHARBOUR BRIDGE

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GrandMercure

Star City

SheratonFour Points

Crowne Plaza

Holiday Inn

Mercure Ultimo

NovotelRockford

Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre

Aarons

Southern Cross

Sheraton On the Park

Hilton

Four Seasons

Ibis

The Rocks

Novotel

Town Hall

THOM

AS ST

Entertainment Centre

Darling Harbour

MONORAIL

DARLING HARBOUR ROCKET

CIRCULAR QUAY

Mercure Sydney

Rest EasyWhen you book your accommodation through ICMS Australasia you can beassured of competitive rates and complete peace of mind. It’s simple – justforward the registration form to ICMS Australasia and rest easy.

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HOTEL RATE CHECK IN CHECK OUT WALK MONO RAIL/LIGHT RAIL*/

5 STARSFour Seasons

Run of City View King AUD390 1500 1200 35 25Run of Harbour View King AUD430

Sheraton on the ParkCityside Room AUD330 1500 1100 20 8Parkview Room AUD360

Star City CasinoDeluxe Pyrmont View AUD305 1500 1100 8 5*Deluxe Harbour Bridge View AUD3501 Bedroom City View Apartment AUD3802 Bedroom Pyrmont View Apartment AUD435

Sydney HiltonGuest Room AUD350 1500 1100 15-20 8

4 STARSNovotel Darling Harbour

Pyrmont View Queen AUD254 1500 1100 3 N/APyrmont View Twin AUD254Harbour View Queen AUD304Harbour View Twin AUD304

Crowne PlazaStandard Queen AUD255 1400 1100 8 N/AStandard Twin AUD255Premium Queen AUD285Premium Twin AUD285Suite AUD335

Four Points by SheratonCityside Room AUD260 1500 1100 10 6Harbour View Room AUD290

Holiday Inn Darling HarbourSuperior Queen AUD215 1400 1100 8 4*Superior Twin AUD215

Novotel RockfordSuperior King Room AUD225 1400 1100 7 N/ASuperior Twin Room AUD225

3.5 STARSMercure Hotel Ultimo

Standard Queen AUD200 1400 1100 15 9*Standard Twin AUD200

3 STARSAarons Hotel

Single room AUD125 1400 1000 5 20Double or Twin Share AUD135

Hotel IbisPyrmont View Queen AUD169 1500 1100 4 N/APyrmont View Twin AUD169Harbour View Queen AUD189Harbour View Twin AUD189

Mercure Hotel SydneyStandard AUD200 1400 1100 15 9*

APARTMENTSGrand Mercure

Pyrmont View 2 Bedroom AUD359 1500 1100 5 N/AHarbour View 2 Bedroom AUD459

Southern CrossOne Bedroom AUD190 1400 1100 10 9Two Bedroom AUD270(Three bedroom apartments available on request)

FERRY

Accommodation

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SYDNEY TOURS

This special selection of tours havebeen designed exclusively for the JointIFSSH and IFSHT ‘Hand in Hand’Congress to be held from 11-15March 2007 for accompanyingpersons, families and for delegates ontheir free days. Most tours include theservices of a guide, unless otherwiseindicated and each of the tours willoperate from the Sydney Conventionand Exhibition Centre – unlessotherwise shown. Some tours requirea minimum number of participants tooperate. If this number is not reached,a full refund or alternativearrangements will be made.

CITY OF SYDNEY (Half Day – 3 1/2 hours) Operates: Sunday 11 March 20071300–1630Cost: AUD40 per personMinimum: 20 participantsA special orientation tour featuringKing’s Cross and the exclusivesuburbs of Double Bay, Rose Bay andWatson’s Bay. Enroute stop at TheGap for a spectacular view ofSydney Harbour and the PacificOcean. Continue on to famous BondiBeach for a brief stop beforereturning to the city via Paddingtonwith it’s restored 19th centurycolonial terraces. Continue past theRoyal Botanic Gardens, theConservatorium of Music, the ArtGallery and Mrs Macquarie’s Chairfor your final stop to enjoy thewonderful views of the Opera House.

BREAKFAST AT THE FISHMARKETS (Half Day – 3 1/2 hours) Operates: Monday 12 March 20070630-1000Thursday 15 March 2007 0630-1000Cost: AUD90 per personMinimum: 15 participants Maximum: 60 participantsThe Sydney Fish Markets is the largestmarket of its kind within the southernhemisphere and this tour enablesdelegates to take a look behind thescenes at the operations of the marketand many of the 100 species ofseafood that is auctioned off daily.With approximately 55 tonnes ofseafood bought and sold at the

markets daily, there is always plentyhappening with the opportunity toview the auction floor, the sashimipavilion and crustacean pen. The tourconcludes with the opportunity for youto enjoy breakfast overlookingPyrmont. Your tour includes a returntrip on the Metro Light Rail, which willreturn you directly to the SydneyConvention Centre, with theopportunity to board it at your leisure.

BUSHWALK ON SYDNEYHARBOUR HEADLANDS (Half Day – 4 hours) Operates: Monday 12 March 20070830-1230Cost: AUD35 per personMinimum: 15 participants

Stretch your legs and breathe in thefresh sea air! Enjoy a gentle walk for1.5 hours along the spectacular

harbour headlands and beaches ofManly and The Spit Walkway pastClontarf Beach and Grotto Point. Alongthe way see Aboriginal carvings, floraand fauna plus all the history andstories of Sydney. Afterwards visitbeautiful Balmoral Beach – one ofSydney’s most beautiful areas.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes,hat and sunscreen. This tour is suitablefor average daily walkers of all ages.An expert walking guide accompaniesthe tour for the full duration.

BRIDGECLIMB (Half Day – allow 3 hours)Operates: Monday 12 March 20070900-1200Tuesday 13 March 2007 1400-1700Wednesday 14 March 2007 0900-1200

DAY MORNING AFTERNOON FULL DAY

Sunday 11 CITY OF SYDNEYMarch 2007 COFFEE CRUISE

(SEE PAGE 12)

Monday 12 BRIDGECLIMB LUNCH AT NICK’S BLUE MOUNTAINS March 2007 AT BONDI

BREAKFAST AT THE COFFEE CRUISEFISH MARKETS (SEE PAGE 12)

BUSHWALK ON SYDNEY HEADLANDS

ART GALLERY TOUR

Tuesday 13 TOTAL OPERA SEE IFSSH SPORTS BLUE MOUNTAINS March 2007 EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

ROYAL BOTANIC BRIDGE CLIMBGARDENS ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCE COFFEE CRUISE

(SEE PAGE 12)KOALAS AND KANGAROOSBEHIND THE SCENESOF OPERA AUSTRALIA

Wednesday 14 BRIDGE CLIMB COOKING CLASS BLUE MOUNTAINSMarch 2007 WITH MATT MORAN

BREAKFAST AT THE ZOO FROM ARIA

COFFEE CRUISE AUSSIE BEACH CULTURE LESSONS FROM (SEE PAGE 12) PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR THE FARM

Thursday 15 BRIDGE CLIMB COFFEE CRUISE HUNTER VALLEY March 2007 (SEE PAGE 12)BREAKFAST AT THE

FISH MARKETS

ART GALLERY TOUR

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCE

THE ROCKS DISCOVERY

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Thursday 15 March 2007 0900-1200Cost: AUD165 per personMinimum: No minimum participants

Note: Children 12 years and underare not permitted to climb. Pleasemake your own way to BridgeClimb’s office at 5 CumberlandStreet, The Rocks. Additional chargesmay apply for climbs outside thespecified times mentioned above.

The Climb of your Life! Yes…you canclimb the world famous SydneyHarbour Bridge. A professional teamwill take you up on an exhilaratingclimb all the way to the top! Openedin 1932, it’s taken almost 70 years forthis part of the Bridge to be madeaccessible to people with a sense ofadventure. Special safety restrictionsapply (including every climber passingan alcohol breath test) and carryitems, including cameras, are notpermitted. Rubber sole shoes please. Aphoto of your climb is included.

ART GALLERY TOUR (Half Day - 2 hours)Operates: Monday 12 March 20071030-1230Thursday 15 March 2007 1030-1230Cost: AUD55 per personMinimum: 15 participants

The Art Gallery of New South Walesis the leading museum of art withinthe state and one of Australia'sforemost cultural institutions. It holdssignificant collections of Australian,European and Asian art, and presentsnearly forty exhibitions annually.

This private tour of the YiribanaAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderGallery introduces participants tonative Australian artwork, offeringinsight to the artworks meaning anddevelopment.

BLUE MOUNTAINS (Full Day - 8 hours)Operates: Monday 12 March 20070830-1630Tuesday 13 March 2007 0830-1630Wednesday 14 March 2007 0830-1630Cost: AUD90 per personMinimum: 20 participants

The Blue Mountains region is famousfor spectacular views of its sandstone

cliffs, valleys and waterfalls. Today’sfirst stop will be at Glenbrook, whereyou will travel deep into the bush toget up close to the native kangaroos inthe wild. Travel to Katoomba and stopat Echo Point for a magnificent view ofthe Jamison Valley and the famous rockformation of the “Three Sisters”. Takingthe world’s largest cablecar, travel tothe valley floor via the Sceniscenderand enjoy a gentle walk along thespecially constructed boardwalk. Hereyou can learn about the native forestand flora and fauna. Enjoy lunch todayat your leisure at the quaint mountaintown of Leura, with an opportunity toexplore the many arts and crafts storesprior to your return to Sydney.

TOTAL SYDNEY OPERAEXPERIENCE (Half Day - 4 hours)Operates: Tuesday 13 March 20070830-1230Cost: AUD77 per personMinimum: 20 participants

Visit Australia’s premier performing artscentre for a tour of the Sydney OperaHouse, considered to be one of the 20thcentury’s architectural triumphs. This tourprovides the opportunity to venture insideone of the world’s most recognisedglobal landmarks, outlining the intricateand controversial history of SydneyOpera House, followed by a lookbehind the scenes at Opera Australia.

View a number of the sixperformance venues as well as theopportunity to visit the glass enclosednorthern foyer areas, which boastsspectacular views of Sydney Harbour.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENSEXPERIENCE (Half Day – 4 hours)Operates: Tuesday 13 March 20070830-1230Thursday 15 March 2007 0830-1230Cost: AUD60 per personMinimum: 15 participants

This morning discover the history ofthe Royal Botanic Gardens, nestledoverlooking the Sydney Opera Houseand Sydney Harbour Bridge. TheRoyal Botanic Gardens were foundedin 1816 by Governor Macquarie andis the oldest botanical institute inAustralia. Learn the Aboriginal

heritage of the land, which, prior tothe landing of the first fleet in 1788,was inhabited by the Cadigal tribe.Take in the spectacular views ofSydney Harbour whilst taking in thebeauty that the gardens have to offer.Upon conclusion of the tour enjoybrunch (own expense) within thetranquil gardens, with the option tospend the rest of the afternoon atleisure further discovering Sydney’sRoyal Botanic Gardens.

KOALAS & KANGAROOS (Half Day – 3 1/2 hours) Operates: Tuesday 13 March 20070830-1200Cost: AUD60 per person includesmorning tea and guided tourMinimum: 15 participants

Australia has some of the world’s mostunique wildlife and here you will havean opportunity to see them close up.Your ranger will take you on a guidedtour, where you will have theopportunity to meet a wombat, chat toa cockatoo, encounter an emu, feed akangaroo, see wallabies, echidnas,flying foxes and view beautifullycoloured birds – there is also anopportunity to hand feed the animals.The koala enclosure is a highlight withan opportunity to have your phototaken with a koala (own expense).Enjoy a traditional “Aussie” morningtea of Billy Tea & Damper.

BEHIND THE SCENES ATOPERA AUSTRALIA(Half Day - 2 hours)Operates: Tuesday 13 March 20071000-1200Cost: AUD27 per personMinimum: 20 participants

Visit the world renowned AustralianOpera Company and take a glimpsebehind the scenes of their workshopsat Surry Hills. See virtually everyproduction department, the propsworkshop; the Wardrobe section andthe Arts Department where there aremany fascinating works on displayfor viewing including costumetailoring, wigmakers, a jeweller, acobbler and set dressing.

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THE ROCKS DISCOVERY (Half Day – 3 hours)Operates: Thursday 15 March 20070900-1230Cost: AUD35 per personMinimum: 15 participants

Travel back in time and discover thehome of Australia’s first Europeansettlement. You will see some ofSydney’s earliest buildings, shops oldand new, homes of the “well to do”and cottages of the working class. Stillto be seen are the pubs and hotelsonce frequented by the locals andsailors alike and the haunts ofcutthroats and rogues. The manyhistoric streets, narrow alleyways,sandstone stairs and churches combineto weave a fascinating tapestry of lifein past and present times.

HUNTER VALLEY WINECOUNTRY (Full Day – 10 hours)Operates: Thursday 15 March 20070800-1800Cost: AUD138 per person includinglunch & tastingsMinimum: 15 participants

Australia ranks as the world’s seventhlargest wine producer and theAustralian wines are among the bestin the world. Our clean environmenttogether with a quality product hasput Australia at the forefront in newworld wine styles. The Hunter Valleyis one of Australia’s premier winegrowing regions and is located northof Sydney. Today visit three of theregions finest wineries. Enjoy lunchsurrounded by the vineyards and avisit to the Chocolate Factory.

wealth of knowledge and experiencewithin a purpose built kitchen, where hewill demonstrate many of his deliciousAria dishes as well as allowing you theopportunity to sample them.

AUSSIE BEACH CULTUREPHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR (Half Day – 4 hours)Operates: Wednesday 14 March2007 1300-1700Cost: AUD130 per personMinimum: 4 participantsMaximum:12 participantsDeparts: Bondi Pavillion

Bondi Beach is the most famous beachin the world and offers unparalleledphotographic opportunities andsubjects. This workshop has a particularfocus on landscapes, colour, action,modelling and dynamics. You will beshown how to shoot reportage style,interactive shots, how to 'break the ice'with strangers, changing yourviewpoint, how to use a polarizingfilter, creative use of leading lines,action, the art of tilting the camera,how to shoot landscapes, how to dealwith contrasting exposure and muchmore. The route follows the coastalwalk to Tamarama with its wave-sculptured cliffs enclosing this prettycove. Tour departs Bondi Pavillion andconcludes at Bronte Beach.

LESSONS FROM THE FARM (Full Day – 7 1/2 hours)Operates: Wednesday 14 March2007 0830-1600 (lesson from 1030-1400)Cost: AUD258 per person includingwine school, lunch & tastingsMinimum: 20 participants

Set in the beautiful Southern Highlandsand run by one of Australia’s mostrecognized Celebrity chef’s, GeoffJansz, this cooking class is nestledamongst Geoff’s own fabulousvegetable, herb and orchard garden.Geoff has managed to combine hisgreat passion in life with his profession– cooking. Classes are always inspiring,fun, very personal and never tired.

Using only fresh seasonal produce,the class takes you through every stepof the recipes, ingredients are passedaround, lots of tips are shared andfinally, a tasting of the finished dish.

BREAKFAST AT THE ZOO (Half Day – 4 hours)Operates: Wednesday14 March2007 0630-1030Cost: AUD97 per personMinimum: 20 participants

This morning’s tour will give you aunique look at Taronga Zoo. You willbe greeted on arrival by a specialguest appearance by a native animalwith a keeper. Enjoy a full Aussiecooked breakfast in the Zoo groundsoverlooking spectacular SydneyHarbour. With exclusive use of the Zoogrounds prior to opening, you willexperience a fully-escorted earlymorning tour of the Australian animaldisplays with expert guides, visiting thekangaroos, koalas, wombats, dingoes,echidnas and Australian birds.

There are great photographicopportunities throughout the morningand if you have nothing else plannedfor the day, why not spend itexploring the zoo at no additionalcost. If you are a delegate at thecongress, be assured that you canreturn in time for mid morningsessions commencing at 10.30am,with a return ferry ticket to CircularQuay included in the tour.

COOKING CLASS WITHMATT MORAN FROM ARIA (Half Day – 3 1/2 hours) Operates: Wednesday14 March2007 1230-1600Cost: AUD143 per personMinimum: 20 participants Maximum:36 participants

Matt Moran is one of Australia’s mostwell known celebrity chef’s and all withgood cause. As a co-owner of Aria,one of Sydney’s most successfulrestaurants, Matt maintains many hoursof work in the kitchen as well asdonating much of his time andexpertise to Sydney 's charity and artsdinners. He has still found time to pavea successful career on the internationaland local culinary circuit. He cooked atthe prestigious gourmet house, JamesBeard, in New York, and is currently achef on the International Culinary Panelfor Singapore Airlines accompanyingchefs such as Gordon Ramsay, GeorgeBlanc and Alfred Portale. Closer tohome, Matthew has appeared as ajudge on two series of Channel Seven'sMy Restaurant Rules. Learn from his

Pre and Post Congress Tours

PRE CONGRESS TOUR –“REEF & ROCK” Tuesday 6 March – Saturday10 March 2007

This Pre Congress tour introduces thevastness of Central Australia and theGreat Outback including the giantmonolith of Ayers Rock – and incontrast, experiences the magicalwaters of the Great Barrier Reef. Thetour offers the traveller the experienceof two of Australia’s best knownnatural attractions in the one tour,appealing to participants who onlyhave limited travelling time.

Tuesday 6 Mar ARRIVAL CAIRNS

Wednesday 7 Mar GREAT BARRIERREEF (B, L)

Thursday 8 Mar CAIRNS to AYERSROCK (B, D)

Friday 9 Mar AYERS ROCK to ALICESPRINGS (B, D)

Saturday 10 Mar ALICE SPRINGS toSYDNEY (B)

TOUR COST PER PERSON

AUD2154 when 1 person in asingle room AUD1566 when 2 personssharing a room AUD1468 when 3 personssharing a room

Tour cost includes 4 nights firstclass hotel accommodation andmeals as described. Transfers andtouring is included as describedand the overland coach transferAyers Rock to Alice Springs.

The tour cost does not includeinternational or domestic airfares.

POST CONGRESS TOUR –“ROCK & REEF” Friday 16 March – Tuesday 20March 2006

Please see the Pre-Congress Tour forinformation on “Rock and Reef”.

Friday 16 Mar SYDNEY to AYERSROCK (D)

Saturday 17 Mar AYERS ROCK toALICE SPRINGS (B)

Sunday 18 Mar ALICE SPRINGS toCAIRNS (B) Monday 19 Mar GREAT BARRIERREEF (B, L) Tuesday 20 Mar CAIRNS DEPART (B)

TOUR COST PER PERSON AUD2154 when 1 person in asingle room AUD1566 when 2 personssharing a room AUD1468 when 3 personssharing a room Tour cost includes 4 nights firstclass hotel accommodation andmeals as described. Transfers andtouring is included as describedand the overland coach transferAyers Rock to Alice Springs. The tour cost does not includeinternational or domestic airfares.

POST CONGRESS TOUR –“REEF & ROCK” Friday 16 March – Tuesday 20March 2006 (or upon conclusion ofPost Congress Meeting)

Please see the pre Congress Tour forinformation of “Reef & Rock”.Friday 16 Mar CAIRNSSaturday 17 Mar GREAT BARRIERREEF (B, L) Sunday 18 Mar CAIRNS to AYERSROCK (B, D)Monday 19 Mar AYERS ROCK toALICE SPRINGS (B, D) Tuesday 20 Mar ALICE SPRINGS toSYDNEY (B)

TOUR COST PER PERSON AUD2154 when 1 person in asingle room AUD1566 when 2 personssharing a room AUD1468 when 3 personssharing a room Tour cost includes 4 nights firstclass hotel accommodation andmeals as described. Transfers andtouring is included as describedand the overland coach transferAyers Rock to Alice Springs.

The tour cost does not includeinternational or domestic airfares.

(B) denotes full breakfast • (L) denotes lunch • (D) denotes dinner

Please refer to the congress website www.hands2007.com for moredetailed descriptions of the following tours.

POST CONGRESS TOUR –“NEW ZEALAND” Friday 16 March – Saturday 24March 2007

New Zealand, is a country of rarebeauty and amazing contrasts, small insize, and offering all types of attractionsto the international visitor within easytravelling distance. This is a marvellousopportunity to experience the wondersof Australia’s close neighbour.

Friday 16 Mar SYDNEY toCHRISTCHURCH (B)

Saturday 17 Mar CHRISTCHURCHGLACIER REGION (B)

Sunday 18 Mar GLACIER REGIONTO QUEENSTOWN (B)

Monday 19 Mar QUEENSTOWN (B)

Tuesday 20 Mar QUEENSTOWN TOCHRISTCHURCH (B)

Wednesday 21 Mar CHRISTCHURCHTO ROTORUA (B)

Thursday 22 Mar ROTORUA-WAITOMO CAVES-AUCKLAND (B)

Friday 23 Mar AUCKLAND (B)

Saturday 24 Mar DEPARTAUCKLAND (B)


AUD3365 when 1 person in asingle room AUD2174 when 2 personssharing a room AUD1965 when 3 personssharing a room

Tour Cost includes 8 nights firstclass accommodation, cookedbreakfast daily, Trans Alpine train,transfers and tours as described.

The tour cost does not includeinternational or domestic airfaresor New Zealand departure tax.

POST CONGRESS TOUR –“THE AUSTRALIANEXPLORER” Friday 16 March – Saturday 24March 2007

Explore the uniqueness of much of thisvast continent with its amazing contrasts.There is the wildlife of Kangaroo Island,

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Terms & Conditions – Pre & Post Tours and Day Tours

If these tours do not suit yourinterests or travel schedule, wewould be happy to assist in

designing a tailored itinerary to meetyour requirements.

HOW TO BOOK For online bookings please visit thecongress websitewww.hands2007.com

Or please complete the Tour BookingForm and return by fax to TheCongress Travel Office on +61 29954 0421 or by airmail.

PAYMENTS (1) Pre & Post Tours

(a) A deposit of AUD200.00 perperson per tour is required toconfirm a booking and must beattached to the Tour BookingForm. Full payment is due by 8thJanuary 2007 – The CongressTravel Office will forward you aTax Invoice for full payment withthe confirmation of your tours.

(b) For bookings made after 8thJanuary 2007, full payment isrequired within seven (7) days ofconfirmation being advised.

(2) Day Tours

Full payment is due at time ofbooking for all day tours.

TRAVEL INSURANCE It is strongly recommended that at thetime of booking your travel and tours,you take out a travel insurance policybefore your departure. Applicationsfor travel insurance are availablethrough the Congress Travel Office.

INTERNATIONAL andDOMESTIC AUSTRALIANAIRFARES The Congress Travel Office canprovide competitive airfares for yourair travel to Australia. Please contactus for a quotation.

PLEASE NOTE: Pre & Post tours donot include international or domesticairfares unless specified.

We recommend that delegates booktheir connecting flights immediatelyupon confirmation of touring toensure seats on most the direct flight.

the wine country of South Australia, andAustralia’s Outback – a remarkableland of prehistoric formations, pioneerhistory and Aboriginal heritage.

Friday 16 Mar SYDNEY to THEBAROSSA VALLEY (L)

Saturday 17 Mar KANGAROOISLAND (B, L)

Sunday 18 Mar ADELAIDE to ALICESPRINGS (B)

Monday 19 Mar ALICE SPRINGS toAYERS ROCK (B, D)

Tuesday 20 Mar AYERS ROCK/ULURU NATIONAL PARK (B, L)

Wednesday 21 Mar AYERS ROCK toDARWIN (B)

Thursday 22 Mar DARWIN toKAKADU NATIONAL PARK (B, L)

Friday 23 Mar KAKADU EXPLORING (L)

Saturday 24 Mar DARWINDEPARTURE (B)


AUD3956 When 1 person sharingsingle room AUD2959 When 2 personssharing twin room AUD2806 When 3 personssharing triple room

Tour Cost includes 8 nights firstclass accommodation andcontinental breakfast, meals asspecified, transfers and tours asdescribed and the overland coachfrom Alice Springs to Ayers Rockand Darwin to Kakadu round trip.

Tour cost does not includeinternational or domestic airfares.

POST CONGRESS TOUR–”SOUTHERN QUEENSLANDWORLD HERITAGE”Friday 16 March – Tuesday 20March 2007

ul island and rainforest vegetation.This 5 day tour gives you theopportunity to explore the beauty ofthe World Heritage Listed LamingtonNational Park and Fraser Island,whilst staying in beautifully uniqueaccommodation.

Friday 16 Mar SYDNEY/CAIRNS TOLAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK

Saturday 17 Mar LAMINGTONNATIONAL PARK (B)

Sunday 18 Mar LAMINGTONNATIONAL PARK TO FRASERISLAND (B)

Monday 19 Mar FRASER ISLAND (B,L)

Tuesday 20 Mar FRASER ISLAND TOBRISBANE DEPARTURE (B)

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATEFOR THIS DEPARTURE IS FLEXIBLEFOR CAIRNS ** DELEGATES DEPENDING ONDATE OF CLOSURE OF POSTCONGRESS MEETING


AUD1972 when 1 person sharingsingle room AUD1289 when 2 personssharing twin room AUD1022 when 3 personssharing twin room

Tour cost includes accommodationfor 4 nights including full breakfastdaily, “Discovery Program” guidedactivities, morning and afternoontea at O’Reillys Guesthouse, returncatamaran transfers to Fraser Island,ranger guided resort walks andnature talks and a full day rangerguided 4WD tour of Fraser Island.

Tour cost does not includeinternational or domestic airfares.

(B) denotes full breakfast • (L) denotes lunch • (D) denotes dinner

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Whilst all effort is made to assistdelegates with their arrangements,the Congress Travel Office accepts noresponsibility for delegates failure tosecure flights, nor any liability shouldthese flights be delayed or cancelled.

LATE BOOKINGS – PRE &POST TOURS Any bookings made after 8th January2007 will be subject to availability.The Congress Travel Office reservesthe right to impose a late booking feeof AUD50.00 per person per tour.

PRE & POST TOUREXCLUSIONS Pre & Post Tours do not include itemsof a personal nature such as laundry,telephone calls and mini bar costs.

As mentioned previously, Pre & Posttours do not include international ordomestic airfares unless specified.

CANCELLATION POLICY The following cancellation policiesapply:

(a) Pre & Post Tours Prior to 8thJanuary 2007 a full refund lessthe AUD200.00 per person pertour non-refundable deposit. From8th January 2007 all cancellationsare subject to 100% cancellationpenalties. All cancellations mustbe received in writing to theCongress Travel Office.

(b) Day Tours Please select the daytours carefully as day tours arenon-refundable.

THE CONGRESS TRAVELOFFICE All pre & post tours and day tourshave been designed and will beoperated by:

The Congress Travel Office Level 10, 33 Berry Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia

Travel Agents Licence #2TA001930 ABN #85 003 133 551

Telephone: +61 2 9954 2600 Facsimile: +61 2 9954 0421 Email: [email protected]

Aboriginal Art Adventures in Central andTop End Australia

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTSMINIMUM 10; MAXIMUM 13

Join Jennifer Isaacs on an insidersAboriginal art adventure to CentralAustralia. See Alice Springs throughthe eyes of the local indigenouspeople. Enjoy a private cocktailfunction at a local gallery with theopportunity to meet a local artist.

Visit the remote Warlukurlangu ArtistCentre at Yuendumu. Experience a'swag' under the stars for youraccommodation by special permissionof the Yuendumu Community.

Travel to Ayers Rock (Uluru) a worldclass destination for both its culturaland natural heritage that has greatcultural significance for the Anangutraditional landowners.

Please note: A 'swag' is a canvasbedroll with a mattress, linen andpillow for sleeping in on the ground.

ITINERARY

MONDAY 5 MarchARRIVE ALICE SPRINGS

TUESDAY 6 MarchALICE AND SURROUNDS

WEDNESDAY 7 MarchALICE TO YUENDUMU

THURSDAY 8 MarchYUENDUMU TO ULURU

FRIDAY 9 MarchDEPART ULURU

COSTS

10 - 12 PAYING PASSENGERS

AUD$4,260 PER PERSON

KAKADU / ARNHEM LAND /TIWI ISLANDS (TOP END NT)5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTSMINIMUM 10; MAXIMUM 17

Join Jennifer Isaacs on an insiders

Aboriginal art adventure to NorthernAustralia.

The Top End of the Northern Territoryhas some of the most extensive anddiverse Aboriginal rock art inAustralia. A unique feature of this artis its continuing connection andrelevance to current Aboriginal culture.

Visit World Heritage listed Kakadu withits diverse and fascinating wildlife andexceptional Aboriginal art sites.

Visit remote Arnhem Land and one ofthe great natural and cultural sitesthat hosts some of the richest andmost diverse rock art of the ArnhemLand region.

Spend a day as a guest on Bathurstand Melville Islands, known as theTiwi Islands. A visit to these islandsprovides a rich cultural interactionwhere you observe traditions thathave withstood the impact of theoutside world for centuries.

ITINERARY

FRIDAY 16 MarchARRIVE DARWIN

SATURDAY 17 MarchKAKADU

SUNDAY 18 MarchARNHEM LAND

MONDAY 19 MarchTIWI ISLANDS

TUESDAY 20 MarchDEPART DARWIN

COSTS10 - 14 PAYING PASSENGERSAUD$4,030 PER PERSON

BOOKINGS:Diverse Travel AustraliaTel: (08) 8303 3422Fax: (08) 8303 4363E-mail:[email protected]

Registration Form Invoice/ Tax Invoice ABN: 13 303 685 963

10th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) &

7th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT).

11-15 March 2007 Note: All costs are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) inclusive of GST.

Please complete one form for each registrant. Please use BLOCK LETTERS

Register online at www.hands2007.com or return form to:IFSSH & IFSHT Congress 2007 C/- ICMS Australasia Pty LtdGPO Box 3270 Sydney NSW 2001 AUSTRALIA

Section 1 Personal Details

Title (Prof/Assoc Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss)_____ Surname_______________________________________________

Given Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Position ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Organisation/Institution ______________________________________________________________________________

Department_________________________________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________________________

City/Suburb ________________________________________________________________________________________

State_____________________________ Postcode__________ Country________________________________________

Telephone* (______)________________________________ Facsimile * (______)_______________________________

* Country + Area/City Codes required

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Special requirements (specific dietary, wheelchair access or other requirements) _____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Section 2 Registration Fees All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) inclusive of GST.

Before 1 December 2006 – After Subtotal 1 December 2006 23 February 2007 23 February 2007

Surgeons AUD1210 AUD1430 AUD1870 ______

Therapists AUD605 AUD715 AUD990 ______

Trainee Surgeons* AUD880 AUD990 AUD1100 ______

Accompanying Person AUD150 AUD150 AUD150 ______

Name of Accompanying Person _______________________________________________________________________

* Letter from Head of Department is required to receive the Trainee Surgeon’s registration fee.

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Surname _______________________ Given Name__________________________ (must complete if faxing)

Section 3 Social Functions Please indicate your attendance at all inclusive functions Cost No of Tickets Total Cost

Sunday, 11 March 2007

Orientation Harbour Cruise AUD39 _________ _________

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception

Delegate Inclusive _________ _________

Accompanying Person Inclusive _________ _________

Additional Tickets AUD75 _________ _________



Lunch at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant

Accompanying Person AUD60 _________ _________

Delegate/Other AUD90 _________ _________

Cocktail Cruise AUD77 _________ _________

Opera – La Traviata AUD170 _________ _________



IFSSH Official Banquet AUD200 _________ _________

IFSHT Official Banquet AUD150 _________ _________

Wednesday, 14 March 2007


Congress Party

Delegate AUD25 _________ _________

Accompanying Person AUD25 _________ _________

Additional Tickets AUD100 _________ _________

Thursday, 15 March 2007


Social Function Total: $_________

Section 4 IFSSH Sports Afternoon Tuesday 13 March 2007 from 1230

Event Cost No of Tickets Total Cost

Golf AUD100 _________ _________

I wish to hire ■■ Motorised Golf Buggy ■■ Left Handed Clubs ■■ Right Handed Clubs (all at own expense)

Tennis – Social AUD60 _________ _________

– Competition AUD60 _________ _________

Yacht Race on Sydney Harbour AUD216 _________ _________

Horseriding AUD90 _________ _________

■■ Beginner ■■ Intermediate ■■ Experienced

Quad Biking in the Hinterland AUD175 _________ _________

Ku-Ring-Gai National Park Walkabout AUD114 _________ _________

Bushwalking on Sydney Harbour Headlands AUD35 _________ _________

Sports Afternoon Total: $_________


Section 5 Accommodation

Payment of the first night’s tariff must be received with your registration to secure your accommodation booking. Ifa deposit is not received, your booking will not be processed. Please see page 17 of the registration brochure forfurther details on accommodation booking conditions.

NOTE: ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS CLOSE ON 22 JANUARY 2007

Please number hotels and apartments in order of preference from 1-5.

■■ Single ■■ Double ■■ Twin ■■ Smoking ■■ Non Smoking

Arrival Date: __________________________________ETA (estimated time of arrival)___________________________

Departure Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________

■■ As I will be checking in prior to 1500, I wish to pre register my room from the previous night indicated above(an additional night’s tariff applies)

■■ I will be arriving after 1800.

Accommodation Deposit: $_________

Hotel Room Costs per night inclusive of GST

5 STARS*****Four Seasons

■■ Run of City View King AUD390■■ Run of Harbour View King AUD430

Sheraton on the Park■■ Cityside Room AUD330■■ Parkview Room AUD360

Star City Casino■■ Deluxe Pyrmont View AUD305■■ Deluxe Harbour Bridge View AUD350■■ 1 Bedroom City View Apartment AUD380■■ 2 Bedroom Pyrmont View Apartment AUD435

Sydney Hilton■■ Guest Room AUD350

4 STARS****Novotel Darling Harbour

■■ Pyrmont View Queen AUD254■■ Pyrmont View Twin AUD254■■ Harbour View Queen AUD304■■ Harbour View Twin AUD304

Crowne Plaza■■ Standard Queen AUD255■■ Standard Twin AUD255■■ Premium Queen AUD285■■ Premium Twin AUD285■■ Suite AUD335

Four Points by Sheraton■■ Cityside Room AUD260■■ Harbour View Room AUD290

Hotel Room Costs per night inclusive of GST

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour■■ Superior Queen AUD215■■ Superior Twin AUD215

Novotel Rockford■■ Superior King Room AUD225■■ Superior Twin Room AUD225

3.5 STARS***Mercure Hotel Ultimo

■■ Standard Queen AUD200■■ Standard Twin AUD200

3 STARS***Aarons Hotel

■■ Single room AUD125■■ Double or Twin Share AUD135

Hotel Ibis■■ Pyrmont View Queen AUD169■■ Pyrmont View Twin AUD169■■ Harbour View Queen AUD189■■ Harbour View Twin AUD189

Mercure Hotel Sydney■■ Standard AUD200

APARTMENTSGrand Mercure

■■ Pyrmont View 2 Bedroom AUD359■■ Harbour View 2 Bedroom AUD459

Southern Cross■■ One Bedroom AUD190■■ Two Bedroom AUD270

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Section 7 Summary of Payments

Section 2 Registration Fees $________________

Section 3 Social Functions $________________

Section 4 Sports Afternoon $________________

Section 5 Accommodation $________________

TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $_________

Payment

All prices are quoted in Australian dollars. Payment must accompany your registration form.Conference registration cannot be confirmed until payment is received.

■■ Cheque/international bank draftsPayable to IFSSH & IFSHT Congress 2007. Payment must be made in Australian dollars payable on anAustralian bank and free of all charges.

OR

■■ Credit cardCharges as per this form are to be debited to:■■ Mastercard ■■ Visa ■■ Diners Club ■■ American Express Amex ID No:_________

Cardholder’s name__________________________________________________________ Expiry date ____/_____

Credit card number ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ Card holder’s signature ___________________________________________________________________________

Please note that debits to your credit card, excluding accommodation, will appear as ICMS Australasia on yourcredit card statement.

Please send form and payment to:

IFSSH & IFSHT Congress Secretariat Telephone: +61 2 9254 5000 GPO Box 3270 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Facsimile: +61 2 9251 3552 AUSTRALIA Email: [email protected]

On Line Registration www.hands2007.com

In registering for the congress relevant details will be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of alldelegates, and also may be made available to parties directly related to the congress including venues,accommodation providers, sponsors and key suppliers.

I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of information (excluding credit card details) provided in thisregistration form in accordance with and for the purpose outlined above.

Signature:_________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Tours Form Invoice/ Tax Invoice

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10th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) &

7th Triennial Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT).

11-15 March 2007 Note: All costs are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) inclusive of GST.Please complete one form for each registrant. Please use BLOCK LETTERS

Personal Details

Title (Prof/Assoc Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss)_____ Surname_______________________________________________

Given Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

Organisation/Institution ______________________________________________________________________________

Department_________________________________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________________________

City/Suburb ________________________________________________________________________________________

State_____________________________ Postcode__________ Country________________________________________

Telephone* (______)________________________________ Facsimile * (______)_______________________________ * Country + Area/City Codes required

Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Accompanying Persons (please indicate age of any children)______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

I require disability facilities ___________________________________________________________________________

Special Dietary Requirements _________________________________________________________________________

Hotel in Sydney _____________________________________________________________________________________

International Travel Details – To/From Australia

Arrival Date _______________________________ Arrival City_________________ Flight #______________________

Departure Date ____________________________ Departure City ______________ Flight # _____________________

Domestic Australia Air Travel (only applicable if you have booked your own flights)

Travel Date _____________ From_____________________ To_____________________ Flight #___________________



Travel Date _____________ From_____________________ To_____________________ Flight #___________________Please specify your airline record locator number (if known) _______________OR – please provide an airfare quote

Flights required:_____________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Delegate name______________________________________________________________________________________


Day Tours – Delegates & Accompanying Persons

Date Tour Cost No. of Persons Total Cost

Sunday 11 March City of Sydney AUD40 ________ AUD_________

Monday 12 March BridgeClimb AUD165 ________ AUD_________

Breakfast at the Fish Markets AUD90 ________ AUD_________

Art Gallery Tour AUD55 ________ AUD_________

Blue Mountains AUD90 ________ AUD_________

Bushwalk on the Sydney Harbour Headland AUD35 ________ AUD_________

Tuesday 13 March BridgeClimb AUD165 ________ AUD_________

Behind the Scenes of Opera Australia AUD27 ________ AUD_________

Royal Botanic Gardens Experience AUD60 ________ AUD_________


Total Opera Experience AUD77 ________ AUD_________

Koalas and Kangaroos AUD60 ________ AUD_________

Wednesday 14 March BridgeClimb AUD165 ________ AUD_________

Breakfast at the Zoo AUD97 ________ AUD_________


Aussie Beach Culture Photographic Tour AUD130 ________ AUD_________

Cooking Class with Matt Moran AUD143 ________ AUD_________

Lessons from the Farm AUD258 ________ AUD_________

Thursday 15 March BridgeClimb AUD165 ________ AUD_________

Royal Botanic Gardens Experience AUD60 ________ AUD_________

Breakfast at the Fish Markets AUD90 ________ AUD_________

Art Gallery Tour AUD55 ________ AUD_________

Hunter Valley AUD138 ________ AUD_________

The Rocks Discovery AUD35 ________ AUD_________

TOTAL AUD_________

Pre & Post Congress Tours

Pre Tour

1. Reef & Rock 6 - 10 March 2007

Occupancy Cost per person No. of persons Deposit Total Deposit

Triple AUD1468 ____________ AUD200 AUD________

Twin Share AUD1566 ____________ AUD200 AUD________

Single AUD2154 ____________ AUD200 AUD________

Delegate name______________________________________________________________________________________


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Post Tours

1. Rock & Reef (ex Sydney) 16 - 20 March 2007

Occupancy Cost per person No. of persons Deposit Total Deposit




2. Reef & Rock (ex Cairns) 16 - 20 March 2007




3. New Zealand 16 - 24 March 2007




4. The Australian Explorer 16 - 24 March 2007

Triple Share AUD2806 ____________ AUD200 AUD________



5. Southern Queensland World Heritage 16 - 20 March 2007

Triple Share AUD1022 ____________ AUD200 AUD________



TOTAL AUD________

Payment for Pre & Post Congress Tours

Item Tour Amount Enclosed

Pre Tour 1 Reef & Rock AUD________

Post Tour 1 Rock & Reef (ex Sydney) AUD________

Post Tour 2 Reef & Rock (ex Cairns) AUD________

Post Tour 3 New Zealand AUD________

Post Tour 4 The Australian Explorer AUD________

Post Tour 5 Southern Queensland World Heritage AUD________

TOTAL PAYMENT: PRE & POST TOURS AUD________

TOTAL PAYMENT: DAY TOURS AUD________

TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED AUD________

Room(s) Requested ■■ Single ■■ Twin ■■ Double ■■ Triple ■■ Smoking ■■ Non-Smoking


Delegate name______________________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT NOTE: By completing payment details below, you are agreeing to the terms and conditionsimposed by the Congress Travel Office, available online, in the registration brochure and on request by contactingthe Congress Travel Office on details at bottom of this page.

Please tick the appropriate box below:

Please Note: Cheques and Bank Drafts are not accepted

■■ I wish to pay by credit card.

Tick card type: ■■ Visa ■■ Mastercard ■■ Bankcard ■■ Amex Amex ID No._____

Cardholder’s name_________________________________________________________ Expiry date ____/_____

Credit card number ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■ Card holder’s signature __________________________________________________________________________

■■ I have transferred the above sum to the following account:

General Travel Group Pty LtdANZ Bank116 Miller StreetNorth Sydney NSW Australia

BSB: 012-361Account No: 229175132

Please Note: All transfer fees MUST be paid by payer - please indicate this on transfer slip. A copy of thetransfer slip MUST be attached to this registration form.

Please return completed form to:

Congress Travel Office10th Floor, 33 Berry Street Tel: (61 2) 9954 2600 North Sydney NSW 2060 Fax: (61 2) 9954 0421 Australia Email: [email protected]

Congress SecretariatGPO Box 3270, Sydney NSW 2001 Australia

Tel: (+61 2) 9254 5000Fax: (+61 2) 9251 3552Email: [email protected]

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