2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION

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2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
Co-Convenors:
                                   Angelo Rando
                                  Bernard Schick

                                 Guest Presenters:
                                 PC Ho - Hong Kong
                                   Greg Bain - SA

                21 SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD

2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting
   Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 November 2021

      ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
The Queensland Hand Surgery Society & the New South Wales Hand
                         Surgery Association have appointed Taylored Images - Conference,
   Important             Meeting & Event Management to manage the 2021 Combined
                         Meeting.
     Dates
                         We are your one stop shop for your conference & beyond. Right from
                         the planning stages to your return home.

     Friday 08           •    We can organise pre or post leisure accommodation should you
                              wish to extend your time in Noosa.
   October 2021
  Closing Date for       All members of the Queensland Hand Surgery Society & the New South
Receipt of Abstracts     Wales Hand Surgery Association, their partners, families & approved
                         guests are invited to attend the 2021 Combined Meeting at the Sofitel
                         Noosa.

     Friday 22
   October 2021
  Confirmation of
                         Registration
Abstract Acceptance      The meeting has a dedicated secure 24 hour online registration website
                         at your fingertips.  Access enables you to update your details instantly.
    Forwarded
                         Visit www.tayloredimages.com.au click on “events” scroll to the events
                         schedule & select your conference. To register select the ‘Register’ tab
     Friday 22           from the top menu, you will be prompted to create an account which
   October 2021          can be used to login and at any time to update your registration.   If
                         Submiting an abstract select ‘Abstracts’ from the top menu.
     Closing Date
for Early Registration   Upon completion of the registration & abstract submission process you
                         will be automatically supplied with a summary & confirmation of your
                         registration.

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2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
On behalf of the Queensland Hand Surgery Society & the New South
          Wales Hand Surgery Association we are thrilled to invite you to the

Welcome   2021 Combined Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Sofitel Noosa,
          QLD, Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 November 2021.

          This year we are honoured to have Dr PC Ho from Hong Kong as our
          International Guest Presenter & Dr Greg Bain from South Australia as
          our local Guest Presenter.

          The meeting promises to have an outstanding and well balanced
          academic program complemented by an engaging social program. Our
          meeting enables us the opportunity to share knowledge, research &
          ideas expanding the field of Hand Surgery.

          Additionally, there will be symposia, seminars and invited lectures on
          a broad range of topics; lively discussion is anticipated & encouraged.

          We also have an exciting social program kicking off with the Welcome
          Reception at the Sofitel Noosa & the Conference Dinner at Bistro C.

          Plenty of opportunity for delegates and industry partners to network
          personally and professionally.

          We welcome members and associate members and encourage you all
          to bring your families to enjoy a short break.

          Angelo & Bernard

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2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
Noosa, QLD
Destination   Noosa, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is surrounded by stunning
              beaches, lakes, national parks and the lush hinterland of Noosa National
              Park. If you are looking for adventure, there’s plenty to do.

              Hike across Noosa National Park’s cliffs and forests, canoe through the
              Noosa River Everglades, kayak across the open sea or just bask in the
              sunshine on golden sand that stretches and sparkles for miles.

              Located a 90-minute drive north of Brisbane. The closest airport to
              Noosa is the Sunshine Coast Airport which has multiple daily flights from
              most major Australian capital cities. Noosa lies roughly a 35-minute
              drive north of the airport.

              Liability / Insurance
              Registration fees don’t include insurance of any kind. Neither QHSS,
              NSWHSA nor Taylored Images will accept liability for damages of any
              nature (including financial) sustained by participants, or loss or damage
              to their personal property in the event of industrial disruptions or
              natural disasters. It is highly recommended you take out a suitable travel
              insurance policy including coverage for non refundable registration fees
              when you register for the meeting and book your travel.

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2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
Scientific papers are invited for oral presentations. Authors should
                                 submit abstracts written in English to Taylored Images no later than
    Abstract                     1700 (EST) on Friday 08 October 2021. Papers received after this date
                                 will not be accepted for inclusion in this year’s program.
   Submission                    All abstracts submitted are subject to review by the Scientific Program
                                 Committee. Once abstracts have been accepted for presentation, no
                                 changes will be accepted to their content.

 (ABSTRACTS WILL ONLY BE         Disclaimer
ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY)         All speakers/presenters are to disclose any financial involvement or
Submission as follows via the    assistance they have received for their paper.
  Taylored Images website:
www.tayloredimages.com.au        The abstract should provide sufficient information to allow the reader
                                 to fully assess the aims, methods, results and implications of the work
(a) Follow the links to 2021     undertaken. The abstract should include the following sections:
Combine QLD & NSW Hand;          •   Introduction - the purpose of the study and a brief overview of
click on “Submit Abstract”           relevant literature/current state of research in the field
and follow the prompts           •   Methods - a short explanation of data collection and processing
                                 •   Results - presented in the form of text, graphics or tables
(b) It is essential all          •   Discussion - major findings and conclusions from the work
photographs and diagrams             including implications for further research
are embedded within the          It is important that methods and results are clearly defined in the
document, prior to uploading     abstract; therefore, general statements such as “results will be
the abstract                     presented” are not acceptable.

(c) On submission, you will      Layout
be prompted to create an         • Abstracts must be on 160mm x 245mm rectangular space on A4
                                     page (210mm x 297mm)
account which will allow you
                                 • Portrait orientation
to view & edit your abstract/s   • Margins are all to be 2cm
after initial submission until   • Text should be single spaced
1700 Friday 08 October 2021.     • Font should be Calibri typeface and 11 point character size
                                 Title and Author
                                 • Each of the below need to be at the top of the abstract, each on a
                                      new line:
                                 • The title (upper case)
                                 • The name(s) of the author(s) – please omit university degrees and
                                      titles
                                 • The name of the presenter to be underlined
                                 • Affiliation(s), city and country – please omit street address and
                                      postcode
                                 • Leave two lines before commencing the body of the text
                                 Section Headings and Paragraphs
                                 • The title of each section is to be bold & left justified
                                 • Leave a 6-space indentation at the beginning of each new
                                     paragraph. Leave a 1 line space between each paragraph
                                 • Graphs, tables and references may be used throughout the abstract
                                     but must remain within the defined one-page limit

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2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
Sofitel Noosa
Accommodation    Everyone who visits experiences that special something…the unique
                 charm that is Noosa. There is a warm and friendly spirit that blends
                 local culture with coastal chic and I trust you will share this feeling as
                 you experience the beautiful surrounds of Noosa.

                 All of the guest rooms, suites and villas make you feel welcome the
                 moment you arrive. Light open spaces draw on the textures and
                 natural colours of the location, taking inspiration from the surrounding
                 environment and rich cultural heritage.

                 Superior - ROOM ONLY                  $349.00 per night
                 Superior - Breakfast for 1            $374.00 per night
                 Superior - Breakfast for 2            $399.00 per night

                PLEASE NOTE
                November is a busy period in Noosa, Taylored Images has negotiated
                very competitive rates at the Sofitel Noosa. To secure your
                accommodation we encourage you book as soon as possible via the
                online registration portal to avoid disappointment. At the time of
                distribution of this brochure rooms at the Sofitel are selling online
                starting from $608 per night room only.

                Accommodation Cancellation Policy
                A credit card must be provided with your registration to guarantee
                accommodation. Your credit card number will be passed to the
                accommodation venue but will not be debited unless you fail to arrive
                on the date indicated without having advised Taylored Images of your
                change in plans. As per hotel terms and conditions any accommodation
                cancellations made after Friday 22 October 2021 will be subject to a
                cancellation fee of 100% of accommodation cancelled.

                Bookings after Friday 22 October 2021 will incur a $33 booking fee.

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2021 Combined QHSS & NSWHSA Meeting - SOFITEL NOOSA, QLD ABSTRACTS & REGISTRATION
DELEGATE INCLUSIONS
Registration                   Attendance at all Conference Sessions
                          Welcome Reception – Sofitel Noosa (Thursday)
   Fees                       Conference Dinner – Bistro C (Saturday)
                  Morning / Afternoon Refreshments & Lunch Daily as per Program

               Member
               Early Registration on/before 22 October 2021                     $930.00
               Normal Registration after 22 October 2021                      $1,030.00
               Day Registration (Excludes Conference Dinner)                    $370.00
               Non Member
               Early Registration on/before 22 October 2021                   $1,100.00
               Normal Registration after 22 October 2021                      $1,200.00
               Day Registration (Excludes Conference Dinner)                    $470.00
               Registrar
               Early Registration on/before 22 October 2021                     $790.00
               Normal Registration after 22 October 2021                        $950.00
               Confirmed Speaker                                                $530.00
               Day Registration (Excludes Conference Dinner)                    $370.00
               Affiliate Member
               Early Registration on/before 22 October 2021                     $740.00
               Normal Registration after 22 October 2021                        $940.00
               Day Registration (Excludes Conference Dinner)                    $320.00

               Conference Cancellation Policy
               A Cancellation fee of 50% of registration costs will be applicable for all
               cancellations after Friday 22 October 2021.

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ORGANISED OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Golf @ Noosa Springs                                                                              $120 Green Fees
Friday 26 November; 1330                                                                          $45 Club Hire
The championship golf course is rated among the best in Australia. Its 18 holes meander
through lush rainforest and spring-fed lakes. As they walk its pristine fairways, golfers catch
glimpses of Lake Weyba and Noosa National Park.

Cycling - Tour de Chirurgie de la Main                                                            No Charge
Friday 26 November; 1330
Join in for a challenging bike tour through Noosa. Bring your bidon and bicycle to join the
2020 Tour de Chirurgie de la Main.

Walking - Noosa National Park                                                                     No Charge
Friday 26 November; 1330
This fabulous walk follows the shoreline from the main park entrance at Noosa Heads to
northern Sunshine Beach. It has amazing views and is the best walk in the area by far. A
real treat! The ‘Coastal Track’ passes over several headlands and provides many spectacular
coastal views. The park is home to vulnerable and endangered wildlife such as the glossy
black-cockatoo, ground parrot, koala, red goshawk, wallum froglet, swamp orchid and
Christmas bells.

                          Please Note: Minimum and Maximum numbers apply.

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AT YOUR OWN LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Noosa Oceanrider                                                                                    $75 Adult
Open 7 Days                                                                                         $65 Child
Screaming and lots of laughing is mandatory. The sound of a few hundred horsepower behind
you… The heart starts to beat a little faster as your driver opens up the throttle and points the
nose towards the waves… The feeling of weightlessness as you get airborne… The feel of the
wind in your hair and the salt spray in your face all adds up to one thing… Noosa’s original &
best ‘Thrill Ride’! www.oceanrider.com.au

Aqua Day Spa
Open 7 Days
Discover a haven dedicated to your complete well-being and inner peace. Our wellness
experts love nothing more than making your stay in Noosa as indulgent and stress-free as
possible. Begin the journey and descend the stairs to a sanctuary of soothing interiors, gentle
tunes and heavenly scents. Eight intimate treatment suites offer the latest in skin and body
care, complemented with products by Thalgo we’ll ensure you achieve the results you desire.
Enjoy our relaxation lounge with signature Ginger tea, filtered water and healthful fruit
platters. Or if the occasion calls for a more sparkling celebration, enjoy a glass of Champagne
at the conclusion of your treatment. www.sofitelnoosapacificresort.com.au/aqua-day-spa/

Eumundi Markets
Open Wednesday & Saturday
Renowned for its locally made artisan treasures, there’s no other market quite like it. Mark
it in your diary - open rain, hail or shine every Saturday and Wednesday. Step into an ever-
evolving collaboration of talented locals seeking to share their gifts with the world. The
Original Eumundi Markets is the biggest and the best art and craft market in Australia. Meet
the talented hands behind handcrafted furniture, homewares, artworks, ceramics, cutting-
edge fashion and jewellery, and chat to the farmers and bakers selling fresh produce and
gourmet delights. When you need a shopping break, rejuvenate with a massage, have your
palm read or lose yourself in the stellar line-up of musicians and street performers. It’s an
experience like no other. www.eumundimarkets.com.au

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THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2021
              1530 - 1730    Registration
Preliminary   1800 - 2100    Welcome Reception - Sofitel Noosa
 Program
              FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021
              0730 - 0830    Breakfast at Leisure
              0830 - 1000    Scientific Session 1
              1000 - 1030    Morning Refreshments - Exhibition Area
              1030 - 1230    Scientific Session 2
              1230 - 1330    Lunch - Exhibition Area
              1330           Unallocated Time

              SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2021
              0730 - 0830    Breakfast at Leisure
              0830 - 1000    Scientific Session 3
              1000 - 1030    Morning Refreshments - Exhibition Area
              1030 - 1230    Scientific Session 4
              1230 - 1330    Luncheon - Exhibition Area
              1330 - 1500    Scientific Session 5
              1500 - 1530    Afternoon Refreshments - Exhibition Area
              1530 - 1700    Annual General Business Meeting
              1900           Conference Dinner - Bistro C

              SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2021
              0730 - 0830    Breakfast at Leisure
              0830 - 1000    Scientific Session 6
              1000 - 1030    Morning Refreshments - Exhibition Area
              1030 - 1200    Scientific Session 7
              1200 - 1230    Crawford “Scotty” McKellar Anatomy Oration
              1230 - 1300    Quiz
              1300           Conference Closure & Farewell Lunch

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Important
  Dates

         2021 COMBINED
         QHSS & NSWHSA
            MEETING

                 Conference Secretariat

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                        +61 7 3366 2205
  www.tayloredimages.com.au /    PO Box 247, ASHGROVE, QLD 4060
              332 Waterworks Road, ASHGROVE, QLD 4060
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