FAQS
Who is organising the Conference?
The Career Development Association of Australia are the convenors of the 2024 CDAA National Conference. Further information on CDAA can be obtained by visiting www.cdaa.org.au.
GEMS Event Management Australia are Professional Conference Organisers who have been engaged to assist in the management of the 2024 CDAA Conference. GEMS are members of Meetings and Events Australia and the Professional Conference Organisers Association. Further information on our company is available at www.gemsevents.com.au.
Who should attend the Conference?
The 2024 CDAA Conference Program has been designed for the following:
What are the Conference dates?
The Conference will be held from Monday, 21 until Wednesday, 23 October 2024, with a Welcome Reception on Sunday, 20 October. The conference will be held at the Pullman. Melbourne on the Park, Melbourne, VIC.
How much does it cost to attend?
Can I just attend one session on one day of the Conference?
No. The minimum registration for the conference is a Day Delegate Registration Package which covers one full day's conference attendance. Delegates cannot register to attend a single session or a half day session.
Can I cancel my registration?
If the cancellation is not received in writing, the registration fees will not be cancelled and full registration will still be payable.
What is the cancellation cut-off date?
Cancellations received in writing by the Conference Organisers before Friday, 16 August 2024 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an AUD$125 administration fee.
Cancellations received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be refunded, however, transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name, address details and emergency contact of the new delegate must be advised in writing to the Conference Organisers prior to the Conference. Online registration received by GEMS Event Management Australia are considered to be confirmed by the delegate. No tentative bookings will be accepted.
If I need to cancel my registration after the cancellation date, can another person from my organisation attend in my place?
Can I get a refund if I do not attend the Conference?
No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Conference and any unpaid registration fees will still be payable.
In the case of medical emergency which has caused a registered delegate to not attend the Conference, the Conference Organisers must be provided with a medical certificate or appropriate documentation before any refund will be considered. Where the Conference Organisers are advised of a situation after the Conference, and a refund is deemed to be appropriate, the delegate must still pay the administration fee along with any catering charges incurred as a result of their registration for all catering events at which they were scheduled to attend.
Can I cancel my accommodation booking?
Cancellation Policy: Accommodation cancellations should be made directly with the hotel and are subject to the cancellations terms and conditions as advised on your booking.
Can I register after the registration closing date?
Registrations for 2024 CDAA National Conference will close at midnight on Friday, 11 October 2024 in order to finalise all arrangements for the Conference. Late registrations may be accepted for the Conference. Late registrations may be accepted after this date by contacting GEMS Event Management Australia and a late fee of AUD$55 will be applied. Delegates who choose to register onsite will be required to pay for all related costs immediately, by cash or by credit card. Receipts will be sent to the delegate concerned after the Conference. The Organisers cannot guarantee that collateral, such as satchels, will be available to late registering delegates and there is a risk that social program functions may be fully subscribed.
Registrations for 2024 CDAA National Conference will close at midnight on Friday, 11 October 2024 in order to finalise all arrangements for the Conference. Late registrations may be accepted for the Conference. Late registrations may be accepted after this date by contacting GEMS Event Management Australia and a late fee of AUD$55 will be applied. Delegates who choose to register onsite will be required to pay for all related costs immediately, by cash or by credit card. Receipts will be sent to the delegate concerned after the Conference. The Organisers cannot guarantee that collateral, such as satchels, will be available to late registering delegates and there is a risk that social program functions may be fully subscribed.
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind for delegates. It is strongly recommended that participants take out their own general travel insurance. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expense.
The insurance should cover loss arising from the cancellation of the Conference by the organisers or a person’s inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. No responsibility is taken by the Conference Organisers for any person not holding insurance.
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind for delegates. It is strongly recommended that participants take out their own general travel insurance. It is suggested that the insurance policy should also cover loss of fees/deposit, airfares, accommodation charges, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property and repatriation expense.
The insurance should cover loss arising from the cancellation of the Conference by the organisers or a person’s inability to attend due to any reason whatsoever. No responsibility is taken by the Conference Organisers for any person not holding insurance.
How do I get to the venue?
Please visit the 'Getting There' page on the Conference Website for full details of the venue and travel options.
What is the cost of parking at the venue?
Please visit the 'Getting There' page on the Conference Website for full details of the parking charges at the venue.
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How do I get to the venue?
Please visit the 'Getting There' page on the Conference Website for full details of the venue and travel options.
Please visit the 'Getting There' page on the Conference Website for full details of the venue and travel options.
What is the cost of parking at the venue?
Please visit the 'Getting There' page on the Conference Website for full details of the parking charges at the venue.
In the event of industrial disruptions, GEMS Event Management Australia Pty Ltd cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred by delegates. The program is correct at the time of printing, but the organisers reserve the right to alter the program as is deemed necessary.
Platinum Sponsor
Key Dates
Friday, 31 May 2024
Early Bird Registration Closes
Saturday, 1 June 2024
Standard Registration opens
Monday, 1 July 2024
Sponsorship and exhibition cancellation cut-off
Friday, 16 August 2024
Registration cancellation cut-off
Wednesday, 20 September 2024
Accommodation cancellation deadline
Friday, 11 October 2024
Online Registration closes
Sunday, 20 - Wednesday 23 October 2024 CDAA National Conference
Career Development Association of Australia
Conference Convenor
CDAA
PO Box 378, Brighton
South Australia 5048
Phone
+61 421 102 477
Email
info@cdaa.org.au
GEMS Event Management
Australia
Conference Organiser
GEMS Event Management Australia
Unit 15, 118 Queens Road, Five Dock
New South Wales 2046
ABN 30 615 654 629
Phone
+61 2 9744 5252
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