Invitation | Program Overview | Confirmed Invited Speakers | Call for Abstracts | Film Festival | Registration | Gala Dinner

| Advanced Trainee Program | Venue/Accommodation | Valued Sponsors

Join us for AUSCRS 2024 - July 24th to July 27th - Hamilton Island

Come winter 2024, when the sun’s warmth is lacking and the days are often grey, there will be a siren song wafting down from Australia’s sun-drenched north.

It will start as the whisper of a few notes and then it will build to a clear voice and then a chorus calling all for to a new I-sland Home………

For those who have heard it before, it will start an annual migration up the east coast and across the continent where the gathering will at last begin.

For those who have never answered the call, there will be a curiosity and, let us say, you will not be disappointed…..

See you on The I-Land in 2024.

Jacqui and Gerard

Many thanks to all of our 2024 Platinum, Gold and Silver and other partners. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

PROGRAM SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSORS

Online registration for AUSCRS 2024 is open...

All registrations include access to all Programs, Welcome Reception, and all Conference Morning/Afternoon Teas & Lunches.

(Please note, companies who have confirmed sponsorship for 2024 will be sent a direct link to register their Representatives).

REGISTRATION FEES

Earlybird DEADLINE for AUSCRS 2024 was March 22nd, 2024. The Standard Fee now applies.

(Please note, companies who have confirmed sponsorship for 2024 will be sent a direct link to register their Representatives).

AUSCRS ADVANCED TRAINEE PROGRAM 2024

A successful ophthalmologist is often considered to be a combination of an artist and a scientist, but most also must become a business person.

Current ophthalmology training programs provide minimal knowledge about setting up and running a private practice, or how to make good financial decisions. The Business of Ophthalmology is basically ignored until you suddenly are thrown in the deep end.

The 2024 Advanced Trainee Day aims to change that by providing scholarship recipients with presentations and discussions from experts in these fields of business.

You will learn more about how to make decisions when setting up in private practice, and financial planning. There will also be clinical updates and a chance to network with the AUSCRS committee members and international guests.

Click here to apply for an AUSCRS Advanced Trainee Scholarship in 2024.

Thank you to our Sponsors for the 2024 Advanced Trainee Program:

WHEN AND WHERE?

Wednesday, 24th July, 2024
1300 – 1700.
Hamilton Island, Queensland

CO-ORDINATOR:

Dr Ben LaHood, FRANZCO

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• 5 nights’ accommodation hotel room at Reef Hotel - Tues, Wed, Thurs, Frid, Sat nights.

• Registration to the Advanced Trainee Program (Wednesday afternoon)

• Wednesday lunch with the ‘team’

• AUSCRS 2024 Welcome Reception on the Wed evening

• Registration to the full AUSCRS program (Thurs, Frid, Sat)

• Gala dinner ticket (Saturday night)

PLEASE NOTE:

• To ensure you are onsite for a 1pm start on the Wednesday, you will need to arrive into Hamilton Island on the Tuesday.

• You are expected to attend all of the AUSCRS Sessions on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

HAMILTON ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE

With views of the Coral Sea, a stunning beachfront location and contemporary event halls and creative Exhibition spaces, the Hamilton Island Conference Centre is located directly behind the Reef View Hotel - with a walkway providing easy access for delegates.

Hamilton Island is also the only island with its own airport and private marina - making it extremely easy to get to, all year round. There is also a daily ferry service to and from the mainland. The entire island is refreshingly car-free, and delegates can explore the island on foot or via the Island’s shuttle service,

ACCOMMODATION

AUSCRS has once again negotiated discounted rates for the four nights of the conference - Wednesday, July 24th through to Saturday, July 27th.

We have blocked a number of different room types to suit all budgets. See list of room types and descriptions below.

If you would like to extend your stay, arriving earlier than the 24th or departing after the 27th then these nights will be subject to availability ( we do have a number of pre and post rooms also in our block) and these are also offered at the discounted rate. You can select the pre and post dates during the online registration process and these nights will be confirmed by AUSCRS once we have confirmation from the venue.

PLEASE NOTE,THE 2 BEDROOM STANDARD APARTMENTS AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, THE DELUXE YACHT CLUB TOWER APARTMENTS and the yacht club villas ARE NOW ALL SOLD!

INCLUSIONS AND LAYOUTS

Click on each option below to view the various accommodation layouts and inclusions.

• Reef Hotel- Garden View - 2 x Queen Beds

• Reef Hotel- Coral Sea View - 2 x Queen Beds

• Reef Hotel - Coral Sea View - 1 x King Bed

• Reef Hotel - Family Room

• Bungalows

• Beach Club

• 2 Bedroom Apartment (next to Reef Hotel)* ( all sold out ).

• 3 Bedroom Apartment (next to Reef Hotel)SOLD OUT

• Deluxe Yacht Harbour Towers SOLD OUT

• Yacht Club Villas - sold out

  * Two bedroom standard and superior only vary with decor of the apartments.

GETTING THERE

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar all fly direct to Hamilton Island on a daily basis.

The airport services flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - all major air hubs for international and domestic flight connections. 

Typically, services include two daily flights from Melbourne, two lunchtime flights daily from Sydney, and two early afternoon flights from Brisbane.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS ON HAMILTON

Reef Hotel/Palm Bungalows/Beach Club

If you are staying at the Reef View Hotel, Palm Bungalows or Beach Club, your complimentary shuttle bus will meet you at Hamilton Island Airport.

Apartments/Villas

If you are staying in an Apartment or Villa, you will have a complimentary buggy as part of your accommodation which you can collect at the airport on arrival with instructions to your accommodation.

Film Guidelines  

• Your video/film must contain interesting, challenging or complicated cases that have been encountered by the presenter. New techniques or innovations are also suitable subject matter for videos. 

• Finished films must be no longer than five minutes and cannot include any voice overs.

• The presenter must discuss components of the footage live

The criteria by which the judges will assess the entries are;

 In the usual AUSCRS style, our 2024 Gala Dinner will be one to remember….

“I'd like to be
Under the sea
In an octopus' garden
In the shade

We would sing
And dance around
Because we know
We can't be found”

Tickets are $160.00 per person and includes fabulous food, fabulous wine and fabulous fun. Bookings can be done during the registration process.

Think about what’s under the sea - let your imagination go wild…. And don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Here’s some ideas to get your creative juices flowing…… But simply a snorkel would suffice….