Dear CF Community Member
The 2021 Australiasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference is rapidly approaching and plans are well underway.
CFA has two very important questions for you and your responses will inform our lay and medical conference formats and programs. Please complete the survey link HERE.
Note re COVID-19: If we are still in pandemic conditions at the time of the conference, all in-person tickets/registrations will be fully refunded and the conference will continue online only.
Cystic Fibrosis Australia's Conference schedule is packed full of fantastic speakers, a brilliant destination and the most up to date information in CF research.
In 1988 the first international Cystic Fibrosis Conference in the southern hemisphere was held in Sydney and in 1994 CFA organised the Inaugural Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference (ACFC). This allowed medical, scientific, allied health and lay communities to come together for knowledge gathering, information sharing and understanding of new trends from overseas. The 14th ACFC will be held in Hobart from 7th - 10th August 2021.
The 14th Australisian Cystic Fibrosis Conference provides a collaborative and education forum for the CF community and CF professionals to help advance CF research and care. In 2021 our biennial conference brings together health professionals and members of the CF community from around the world to discuss and share ideas on the latest advance in CF research, care and drug development and to exchange ideas about ways to improve the health and quality of life for people with CF.
In 2021:
- our Lay Conference will be held from Saturday 7th August to Sunday 8th August
Please REGISTER HERE for the Lay Conference
- our Medical Conference will be held from Sunday 8th August to Tuesday 10th August
Please REGISTER HERE for the Medical Conference
Both conferences will be held at the Hobart Grand Chancellor Hobart
https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-hobart
Planning is well underway with both the Lay and Medical organising communities working together to bring you the most up-to-date and current information from the best speakers both locally and from around the world.
Meet Your Committees
The 2021 Conference Medical & Lay Committees have representatives from all over Australia and New Zealand and are busily working on finalising the conference programs.
Lay Committee
| Paula Wriedt |
TAS |
Executive Officer CF Tasmania - Chair |
| Nettie Burke |
WA |
CEO, CFA |
| Amanda Bearcroft |
WA |
Person with CF |
| Caz Boyd |
WA |
Person with CF, lung transplant recipient 1994 |
| Caron David |
NSW |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Jane Drumm |
NZ |
Parent of two adults with CF |
| Michelle Koevoets |
NSW |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Carrie Leppard |
TAS |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Shannon Malone-Brierley |
ACT |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Peter Maree |
TAS |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Leanne Newson |
TAS |
Parent of two adults with CF |
| George Nicoll |
QLD |
Person with CF, lung transplant recipient 2016 |
| Walter van Praag |
TAS |
Person with CF |
| Pia Sappl |
VIC |
Person with CF |
| Kathryn Scott-Mackenzie |
NSW |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Kat White |
WA |
Parent of a child with CF |
| Nicki Mileham |
WA |
Minutes Secretary, CFA |
Medical Committee
| Phil Robinson |
VIC |
Chair, ACFC |
| Nettie Burke |
NSW |
CEO, CFA |
| Emma Ball |
TAS |
Respiratory specialist |
| Sean Beggs |
TAS |
CF Centre Director, Paediatrics |
| Charlotte Burr |
WA |
Clinical Nurse |
| Jen Corda |
VIC |
Respiratory Physiotherapist |
| Lauren Farquhar |
TAS |
Dietitian |
| Felicity Finlayson |
VIC |
Clinical Nurse Consultant |
| Dominic Fitzgerald |
NSW |
Respiratory & Sleep specialist |
| Luke Garratt |
WA |
Scientist |
| Jenny Hauser |
TAs |
Physiotherapist |
| Tom Kotsimbos |
VIC |
Respiratory specialist |
| Keith Ooi |
NSW |
Gastroenterologist |
| Theeba Thiruchelvam |
NSW |
Pharmacist |
| David Stock |
TAS |
CF Centre Director, Adults |
| Anthony Talbot |
VIC |
Psychologist |
| Nicki Mileham |
WA |
Minutes Secretary, CFA |
Venue
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
1 Davey Street, Tasmania 7000
Tel: +61 (0)3 6235 4535
https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-hobart
Reservations Email: [email protected]
General Enquiries Email: [email protected]
Conference venue: Map of venue
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Waterfront hotel accommodation in Hobart city
When you’re looking at staying in Hobart, the only place to be is on the waterfront at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Conveniently located amongst all the action, this family-friendly hotel allows you to sit back and enjoy both harbour and mountain views from one of the best places to stay in Hobart. The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is also just a short walk away from popular attractions such as Salamanca Place and The Markets, Battery Point, the MONA Ferry and the CBD.
Enjoy the comfort, space and facilities of one of Hobart's largest accommodation hotels. Work out in our gym, relax in the sauna or enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool. Meet for drinks or our signature Afternoon Tea in the Atrium Lounge, or reserve a table at the popular Restaurant Tasman for either a buffet breakfast or à la carte dinner.
City of Hobart:-
https://www.hobartcity.com.au/City-services/Visitor-Services
https://www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au/
Hobart Sky Bus: https://www.skybus.com.au/hobart-express/locations/
Taxi Services:
United Taxi's (03) 6243 3300
Hobart Airport Taxi's 13 22 27
Discover Tasmania:-
Tours: Pennicott Wilderness Journey and Hobart Walking Tours
Hobart and South Activate and Touring options
Accommodation
Hotel Grand Chancellor
1 Davey Street, Hobart
Reservations: +61 (0)3 6235 4535
Email: [email protected]
Delegates can either book via the link below or using the code 65ROSES via the hotels website.
https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-hobart/cystic-fibrosis-conference2021
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
1 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Reservations: 1800 814 676
https://www.oldwoolstore.com.au/
(please contact reservations directly and quote ACFC2021 for preferential rates)
RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel
154 - 156 Collins Street, Hobart
Phone: +61 (0)3 6270 8603
Fax: +61 (0)3 6270 8699
Email: [email protected]
Please find your booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/86239?groupID=3003658 for reservations for the ACFC2021 - rates and availability are only valid until 7th July 2021 for bookings, before it expires and any bookings after this time will need to be booked directly with us at the hotel subject to availability at time of booking.
Hadley's Orient Hotel
34 Murray Street, Hobart
Reservations: +61 (0)3 6237 2999 (24 Hours)
https://www.hadleyshotel.com.au/
(please contact reservations directly and quote ACFC2021 for preferential rates)
The Henry Jones Art Hotel
25 Hunter Street, Hobart
Reservations: +61 (0)3 6210 7700
https://thehenryjones.com/
(please contact Callum or Hamish in the reservations team and quote ACFC2021 for preferential rates on Standard Rooms and Deluxe Spa Harbour View Rooms)
Mantra on Collins
58 Collins Street, Hobart
Reservations: +61 (0)3 6226 1111
https://www.mantrahotels.com/plus/
Join Mantra+, which is free to join online. Mantra+ members who book direct get access to exclusive member rates Mantra+ Terms and Conditions. As a Mantra+ loyalty member, you will also be eligible for a range of benefits including, FREE WiFi, a late checkout (subject to availability), a dedicated booking phone line 1300 263 543 (Australia), Food & Beverage discount whilst in-house and complimentary drink on arrival.
Ibis Styles Hobart
173 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Tel: +61 (0)3 6289 8500
https://all.accor.com/hotel/B040/index.en.shtml
Reservations: please email [email protected] and quote ACFC2021
Sponsors and exhibitors
- We are currently in the process of securing sponsors and exhibitors for the 2021 conference. We have a range of sponsorship levels to cater to busness size.
- The 14th ACFC provides an excellent opportunity to promote your business to the CF medical professionals and/or CF community if appropriate.
Download the prospectus HERE
Contact information
Conference Price Guide for 2021