ANZSPM Aotearoa 2021 Multi-Disciplinary Retreat

The ANZSPM Aoteroa 2021 Multi-Disciplinary Retreat is a weekend conference for health and social care professionals involved in palliative and end-of-life care.

This unique event brings together speakers from diverse backgrounds with experience in end-of-life settings. The aim of the conference is to stimulate debate and ‘out of the box’ thinking, whilst also providing a context for reflection, renewal and restoration.

It will include speaker-led presentations and debates together with delegate discussions and experiential creative response. Attention to spirituality is woven through the conference. Its main themes will encompass communication, diversity and self-care.

This event follows the 4 March 2021 ANZSPM Aotearoa 2021 Trainee and New Fellow Day for Palliative Medicine Trainees in Christchurch. To purchase tickets or for more information, please click here.

Program

This year's conference is an opportunity to be immersed in activities and discussion sessions led by palliative care thought leaders and enjoy the company of fellow professionals.

This year's speakers include:

• Ben Booker
• Eddie Condra
• Liese Groot-Alberts
• Fiona Hewerdine
• Heather McLeod
• Wendy Pattemore
• Diana Saunders
• Willem Vink

For the full program, please click here.

Venue and Getting There

Venue

This year's venue Hanmer Springs Retreat is located in Canterbury, New Zealand.

The retreat is only minutes walking distance to the town precinct, as well as the famed Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve Pools and Spa.

For early risers and those wanting to experience more of the area, Hanmer Springs is home to a plethora of bush walks, mountain bike tracks, as well as local ski fields.

Getting There

If travelling from afar, we suggest flying into Christchurch as it is the closest and most convenient connection to Hanmer Springs.

From there, Hanmer Springs is an hour and a half drive by car or shuttle bus from the airport.

If you would like to join our prearranged shuttle bus service, please book via the ticketing options on this page.

For further information on your transport options from the airport, please see the Christchurch International Airport website.

Accommodation

Hanmer Springs Resort is offering discounted accommodation to Retreat attendees. Rooms will be held until 10 February. Book by email to reservations@hsretreat.co.nz and be sure to mention that you are attending the ANZSPM Aotearoa Multi-Disciplinary Retreat.

Ticketing Information

Ticket prices include main meals and access to all scheduled activities including evening networking sessions.

Discounted early bird tickets are available from 7am on 11 December until midnight 15 February.

Further discounted tickets for training grade, allied health and nursing practitioners are also available.

Prices

Early bird $895.00

General admission $995.00

Training grade/allied health/nursing $500.00

Return service shuttle bus $80.00

To purchase your ticket, please click on "Tickets" at the top of the page.

Contact Us

For more information about The Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine please visit our website.

If you'd like to contact us regarding this event, please email us at nzadmin@anzspm.org.au or call on +61 2 6189 2244.

We can't wait to see you at the event.