14th Australasian Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2021

Cystic Fibrosis Australia's (CFA) 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 provides a collaborative and educational forum for the cystic fibrosis (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.

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.

Conference Program - Medical >

Conference Program - Lay >

Conference Venue (Medical only)
Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 00 (61 2) 9250 6000
Hotel website >
Hotel Covid safety plan - functions and conferences >

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The organising committee for the 14th ACFC would like to extend its thanks and appreciation to the following sponsors and exhibitors for their support.

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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 business size.
• The 14^th ACFC provides an excellent opportunity to promote your business to the CF medical professionals and/or CF community if appropriate.

Download the prospectus HERE

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	NAT	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
Pai 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	NAT	Delegate Liaison, Abstract Management and Secretariat, CFA
Mala Ganpati	NAT	Speaker, Sponsor and S/T Liaison, CFA

Medical Committee

Phil Robinson	VIC	Chair, ACFC
Nettie Burke	NAT	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	NAT	Delegate Liaison, Abstract Management and Secretariat, CFA
Mala Ganpati	NAT	Speaker, Sponsor and S/T Liaison, CFA

 

Accommodation:

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL - 17 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
For reservations call (61 2) 9250 6111 or email: [email protected].  Quote “Cystic Fibrosis Australia Conference” over 06-08 August 2021 to receive a 10% discount.

RENDEZVOUS HOTEL - 75 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Contact the hotel directly on 02 9251 6711 or email: [email protected]. There is a 5% discount off best available rates on the 7^th & 8^th of August 2021 for conference attendees. To avail this discount and book, guests will need to contact the hotel.  Please note that this is subject to availability at the time of booking.

SKYE SUITES - 300 Kent Street, Sydney 
For conference attendees there is a 15% off BAR (Best Available Rate) discount.
Please use the link below and reference.
Booking Window:             02-12 Aug 2021 (this includes pre and post dates)
Rate Access:                       SSACFC21 
Weblink:                              https://reservations.travelclick.com/104090?RatePlanId=5324054
P: (+61 2) 9052 7588
www.skyesydney.com.au

RYDGES SYDNEY HARBOUR - 55 George Street, Sydney
Contact the hotel directly on 02 9255 1800. Rydges are offering 20-30% off public rates during the period 5-9 August. Prices vary from $190-$250.

TRAVEL WITH THE LUXURY CONCIERGE
Shangri-La Sydney offer a fabulous Stay 3/Pay 2 Luxury offer through Travel with The Luxury Concierge, with additional inclusions for bookings made through Carine and Linda – [email protected]

Inclusions for all stays booked with the girls are as follows:
 - Upgrade at time of booking, subject to availability
 - Daily Breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served in restaurant
 - $100USD equivalent Resort/Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full. Applicable to Hotel Outlets including restaurants, bar, lobby lounge, room service and Chi, Spa only and excludes any third party/external services )
 - Welcome Amenity
 - Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
 - Complimentary Wi-Fi

Rate is flexible, and will allow free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to day of arrival.  Payable on check-in.  Book early, as the Conference coincides with the start of Vivid in Sydney – the rooms at Shangri-La giving you the best view in town!

Infection Control Policy: - please read >

Abstract Submissions: CLOSED
(Closed Friday, 7th May)
Abstract Poster and e-Poster Presentation Information

Contact information:

• Conference Secretariat – Nicki Mileham
  Mob:  +61 (0)475 721377
  Email:  [email protected]
• Speaker/EXPO – Mala Ganpati
  Mob: +61 (0)418 409931
  Email:  [email protected]
• General Enquiries – +61 (0)2 9889 5171 
  Email: [email protected]