Sunday 10th July 2016  

 

3:00  to 5:00 pm.  You're invited to "sign in" and collect your conference bag from the registration desk located upstairs at the Stamford Grand, Glenelg.   Join colleagues in the bar for a coffee, wine or beer (self funded) and if you're a first time delegate or flying solo, you'll be warmly welcomed and introduced to your fellow celebrants. National Committee representatives will be available for a friendly chat from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

 

5:30 - 7:30 pm.  Cindy's Classic Gourmet "Winter Wonderland Welcome"  Dress warmly for this event - drinks and canapes included. From 7:30 enjoy some free time, perhaps dinner at any one of the many great restaurants in the area.

 

Monday 11th July 2016 

 

7:30 am If you couldn't "sign in" on Sunday afternoon please sign in and collect your conference bag any time from 7.30 am.  Sessions will commence promptly at 8.30 am, (morning, afternoon tea and lunch included.) 

 

Robyn Moore** The Power of the Word.

 

Barbara Chappell**  Celebrant's Voices in Conversation.

 

Senior Legal Officer**  from Marriage Law and Celebrants Section.

 

AGM / Introduction of New Committee.

 

Monday sessions finish at 4:30 pm.

 

Monday evening: you are free to choose from one of two Adelaide experiences each at $10 per head, or you may simply enjoy a free evening.

 

•   A formal reception hosted by The Governer, His Excellency, The Honourable Hieu Van Le A.O., at Government House. This event is for delegates only.  Due to the size of this historic home, formal receptions are strictly limited to a maximum  of 130 guests.

•  A guided tour of the famous Adelaide Oval. This tour takes approx. 1 hour, and will take in some of the history of this iconic Oval. The tour does include some walking. This event is open for Delegates, their Partners and Guests. 

 

 

 

Tuesday 12th July 2016

 

Sessions will commence promptly at 8:30 am. (morning, afternoon tea and lunch included.)

 

Penny Wong**  Marriage Equality.

 

Grant Pearson**  Relationships Australia,  Masters of Relationship.

 

Compulsory OPD**  Two-hour session.

 

Optional Concurrent Sessions:

 

• Trish Pollock - CeleBRAND for Success.

 

• Gillian Potter - Developing the Professional Edge - What does it look like in pracitice?

 

• Chris Horsman -  Getting to the heart of things, crafting a creative, personal & meaningful ceremony.

 

• Audrey Thomas -  The 7 Mindset Gremlins that hold us back.

 

• Jacky Dakin - Confident Ceremony Presentations.

 

• Fiona Talbot-Leigh & Steve Gregory  -  So you want to be a Funeral Celebrant.

 

• Christine Byrnes & Sandie Eblen  -  Make it Clear, dealing with the elements, an outdoor experience.

 

• Susan Gallina - Selling yourself on Facebook. 

 

• Lance Tapsell -  60 Technical Tips in 60 minutes.

 

• Jane Ledgard -  The Quick and the Dead!  Funerals are different to Weddings.

 

• Tuesday sessions finish at 5:00 pm.

 

7:30 pm till late  " A Moment in Time" Gala Dinner Finale - at the Stamford Grand. A night not to be missed.

The gala dinner will be a fitting finale to celebrate the conclusion of our educational programme. The theme is "Bling in the Ballroom" and after two days filled with top class training, it's time to relax and unwind networking with friends both old and new. Partners and guests are more than welcome. 

 

 

Wednesday 13th July 2016

 

9:00am to 3:30 pm. You're invited to stay on and enjoy a special day of networking. Leaving from the Stamford Grand and heading to the Southern Vales Wine Region, enjoying the sights and tastes of McLaren Vale. After a delicious lunch at Oliver's Chaff Shed in McLaren Vale we will return to Glenelg by 3:30. Partners and guests are most welcome.

 

 

Please note:  Sessions times and room locations will be made available closer to the conference date. Information on the optional concurrent sessions and presenters can be found on the presenters page.