CDH Australia Annual Forum (CAAF)
Sydney 2011
This year’s CAAF will be held in Sydney from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October. The CAAF is a fantastic opportunity to meet other CDH families or to catch up with friends. We hope to see lots of our CDH families in beautiful Sydney this year and remember extended family members (grandparents, aunts/uncles etc) and friends are also welcome to attend.
The conference program will incorporate medical workshops on Friday, support workshops on Saturday and the CDH Australia AGM on Saturday afternoon. In addition, social events will be held; a family dinner on Friday and Saturday night and a family day on Sunday at Jamberoo Action Park (transport provided).
If you wish to attend any part of the conference, please complete a CAAF Registration Form and email it back to our Volunteer Coordinator Sharon Knott volunteer@cdh.org.au as soon as possible.
Click here to download a copy of the following information as a pdf.
Guest Speakers
Medical workshops on Friday
Five guest speakers along with a panel discussion on the national CDH Registry.
Support workshops on Saturday
Two social workers will run our support workshop.
Workshop Venues
Medical workshops on Friday
Lorimer Dods Lecture Theatre
Level 4 (use Glass lift on LHS of entering main doors- opposite Emergency)
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth St
Westmead, Sydney, NSW
Support workshops on Saturday
ASICS Oceania P/L
10 Interchange Drive
Eastern Creek NSW 2766
Social Event Venues
Family dinner on Friday evening
Sicilian Parramatta (private function room for CDH Australia)
http://www.sicilianparramatta.com.au/
292 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150
NOTE: Walking distance from The Meriton Parramatta Apartments
Where to Park:
Horwood Place Carpark: $6 Flat Rate (After 5pm – closes after midnight)
Erby Place Carpark $6 Flat Rate (after 6pm – 24 hours)
$38 set menu
Kids meals for $12.90 up to the age of 15
Family dinner on Saturday evening
River Canyon International Restaurant
96 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
NOTE: Walking distance from The Meriton Parramatta Apartments
Where to Park:
http://www.rivercanyon.com.au/parking.htm
Open Buffet:
Fixed Price: Adults 12 years and older: $45
Children aged 3 and under: Free Ages 4 to 7: $15 each Ages 8 to 11: $19 each
NOTE: Cost covers meal and entertainment. Drinks must be purchased.
Entertainment:
Saturday Night Fever with the Hawaiian & Polynesian Show by the ‘Spirit of the Islands’ group. After the show DJ’s mix up a storm of classic 70s, 80s, 90s Music
Additional Information:
Fully Licensed, no BYO allowed. Please buy drinks directly from the bar as there are no split bills.
Family day on Sunday
Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo Road
Jamberoo NSW 2534
http://www.jamberoo.net/
Please note: Transport will be provided. Further details TBA
Accommodation of Choice
Our accommodation of choice for this year’s CAAF is with Meriton Serviced Apartments Parramatta http://www.meritonapartments.com.au/sydney/parramatta/ . We have secured a special group discount for CAAF attendees who wish to stay here.. For full information on price and booking please contact Kellie Greenfield secretary@cdh.org.au. Numbers are limited so be sure to organise your accommodation by Friday 9th September to secure your discounted rate.
Transport to Workshops
For attendees staying at Meriton Serviced Apartments who do not have their own transport the following has been organised:
Friday
Train from Parramatta station which is a short walk from Meriton Serviced Apartments. Westmead is 1 stop from Parramatta and Westmead hospital is 9 minute walk from the train station.
Saturday
A bus will be hired free of charge to attendees to transport us from Meriton Serviced Apartments to the workshop venue. Further details TBA.
Catering
Morning/Afternoon tea and Lunch will be fully catered for at the Workshops on Friday and Saturday. Please advise us ASAP if you have any special dietary requirements.
Please note: All attendees are responsible for the cost of their meals and drinks at all of the social events.
Babysitting
Friday
Babysitting on the Friday has already been filled. Further details please contact Sharon Knott volunteer@cdh.org.au.
Saturday
The babysitting room will be right next door to us and there is also a large outdoor enclosed area for the children to run around and play in. Toys, books, music and craft activities for the younger children will be supplied however if your child is older (10 and over) it would be a good idea for them to bring items to keep them entertained (DS etc) as they may get bored with the activities the little one will be involved in.
Children will be able to see their parents if they need/want. The babysitters will try their best to distract them and keep them entertained but they will bring them into their parents if the need arises.
It will be the parent’s responsibility to take their children to the toilet and change nappies. Parents will be responsible for their children during morning and afternoon tea and during lunch. The babysitters will need these times to have a break.
Children are welcome in the main room but if they get loud or disruptive parents will need to take them out until they are able to come back in and play quietly.
AGM
CDH Australia’s AGM will be held on Saturday afternoon at:
ASICS Oceania P/L
10 Interchange Drive
Eastern Creek NSW 2766
All CDH Australia members and guest are invited to attend. Click here for additional information regarding the AGM.
