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AQIS Seminar: Issues Surrounding Complementary Healthcare

The full program for the AQIS: Issues Surrounding Complementary Healthcare seminar is now available and registrations are open.

Don't miss your chance to hear from 6 different AQIS speakers on topics such as importing plant, biological and food products, lodging entries, clearing documents and the Biosecurity Services Group structure.

Please pass this message on to all personnel in your company who may be interested.

Date:       25 August 2010
Time:       9am - 4pm
Venue:     The Sebel Pier One, Sydney
RSVP:     Registrations will close 13 August 2010
Cost:       $395 CHC and ASMI Members or $495 Non member

All registrations include networking drinks to be held after the seminar.

Registrations are now open online. Please click here to visit the seminar website, kindly hosted by CHC, where you can view full program details, venue information and register for the event.


16th International Integrative Medicine Conference

Date:       3-5 September
Venue:     Hyatt Regency Coolum, Sunshine Coast QLD

Registration is now open!

The AIMA conference is an unmissable event on the calendars of many integrative practitioners. With a packed line-up of expert presenters and practical workshops, the conference will review and discuss the diverse challenges and opportunities facing the various streams of integrative medicine .

Never been a member of AIMA? JOIN AIMA NOW for a special ½ price annual membership subscription – valid with your conference registration only.

Click to view the registration form and brochure.


2010 ARCS Scientific Congress: Partnerships in Therapeutics Development

Dates: 13-14 September 2010
Venue: National Convention Centre, Canberra

The process of bringing new therapeutic goods to market and to patients is all about partnerships – ARCS has collaborated closely with the TGA, the PEB and the PBAC, and government departments in the development of an exciting Congress program for 2010 and we now invite you to attend the 2010 ARCS Scientific Congress.

This Congress will focus on partnerships with regulators and reimbursement agencies and essions will be of relevance to those involved with peri-and post-marketing activities for therapeutic goods (prescription and OTC medicines, devices and biologics).

To view the latest program visit http://bit.ly/dxT3i9! Places for this Congress are limited, so don't miss out - book you spot today at http://bit.ly/bvk7T5


Complementary Healthcare Council’s 2010 National Conference and Annual Industry Awards

“Delivering Preventative Healthcare Today and Helping to Build a Sustainable Future…”

Dates: 28–29 October 2010
Conference Venue: Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, QLD
Awards Venue: Warner Bros. Movie World, QLD

The Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) conference will reflect the growing recognition of complementary medicine as an integral component of preventative healthcare and a healthier Australia. Conference topics will showcase quality in Australian knowledge and international research and practice and will provide the opportunity for organisations to gain knowledge and hear from experienced industry leaders first hand.

The conference will include:

  • Visionary insights from thought provoking keynotes;
  • Industry leaders sharing knowledge and experience;
  • Practical insights from organisational leaders;
  • New research and trends;
  • Fantastic networking opportunities;
  • CHC Annual Industry Awards

There will be a call for abstracts in May 2010, along with the release of program information and conference registration.

To register your interest in abstract submission, sponsorship or registration, please contact Jess Schnitzler on 02 6260 4022 or events@chc.org.au


NZSMI 2010 AGM and Conference - Thursday 28 October 2010

All who have an interest in consumer healthcare (OTC and complementary medicines) are encouraged to register for this year’s one day conference to be held on Thursday 28 October 2010.

More details will be made available at http://www.nzsmi.org.nz/events/NZSMI-2010-AGM-and-Conference.aspx in coming months.


Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) National Forum

Date:    3–6 November 2010
Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Perth, WA
Host:    Australian General Practice Network

“Connecting care - The role of networks in improving health”

GOAL: Bringing health care partners together to lead and develop a strong, coordinated health system and deliver quality connected care.

This goal will be achieved by:

  • growing leadership
  • building relationships
  • creating integrated models of care

The Call for Abstracts and registration will be available in late May.

For more information or to be added to the mailing list for regular updates please contact Emma Ryan on eryan@agpn.com.au or 02 6228 0846.


Nicholas Hall OTC Action Workshop in Sydney: New Thinking to Create New Opportunities   

Date:     Friday 19 November
Venue:  TBC, Sydney

After successful meetings in 2007 and 2008, Nicholas Hall is returning to Sydney for a high-powered one-day workshop in which he will share his latest research findings, together with insights gained in almost 40 years of working with top OTC players around the globe.

The emphasis will be on understanding what makes a successful OTC brand, taking a look at the most innovative new products from around the world, and exploring key success factors such as Pharmacy Point-of-Care, umbrella branding, the use of new technologies, and new media, as well as key learnings from the global OTC market.

This workshop is a must for all players in the local OTC market, and will provide a guide to building successful and profitable OTC brands.

See the flyer for more details and registration information.