CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Turn The Tide
For the past few decades humanity has been on a trajectory that has seen an increase in extreme weather events, a decline in species type and numbers, property damage and population displacement, as well as a rise in the cost of living and a global pandemic. The rise and fall of these matters is putting increasing pressure on both the environment and those that inhabit it, us! It appears what we have done in the past is either no longer acceptable or no longer works in its current form, and it’s time to turn the tide.
In 2023, we look to determine what steps can be taken to make change, create momentum and establish optimism in order to preserve the environment and our way of life for future generations, as well as find a healthy balance between rapid technological progress and sustainable development.
Governments, both internationally and at all levels here in Australia are creating roadmaps to seek new initiatives to combat climate change, life post-pandemic, and the various factors that contribute to adverse impacts on the environment and social fabric of our society, such as housing and living costs.
The 2023 conference looks to identify and dissect the changes to policy, technology, development, and the way we do things in order to forge a new and positive path for the future.
We hope to discuss whether this change will be revolutionary, what alternatives we can seek out to further facilitate success, and if it will be enough to set us up on a sturdy path to ride this inevitable wave of change.
Purchase Information
- All prices displayed below exclude GST. GST is added during the payment process.
- All Conference registrations and refunds are subject to the QELA Event Terms and Conditions, available here.
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PROGRAM
Download the 2023 QELA Conference Program HERE.
The 2023 Conference will commence on Wednesday evening at 7pm with a Welcome Function. Thursday morning will start with a complimentary Shark Bay Tour for all delegates. This will take place prior to the Conference at 7:30am and finish at 8:30am.
REGISTRATION COSTS - MEMBER RATES
Prices below include GST. Prices in the registration booking table do not include GST - this is added during the payment process so that the final amount matches the below prices.
Full 2 Day Conference Registration
Registration includes:
- Attendance to all Conference proceedings, Thursday, 25 May 2023 to Friday, 26 May 2023;
- Catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea during Conference days;
- Attendance to Conference Dinner on Thursday, 25 May 2023
- Conference Satchel bag; and
- Electronic Conference Proceedings and Papers.
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Metro and Gold Coast (Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redland, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast council regions) |
$1,045 |
| Regional Members | $895 |
| Local and State Government / NFP Members | $895 |
Day Only Registrations
Registration includes:
- Attendance to all Conference proceedings of the day registered.
- Catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea during day registered.
- If registered for Thursday, 25 May 2023, registration includes attendance to the Conference Dinner on Thursday, 25 May 2023.
- Conference Satchel bag.
- Electronic Conference Proceedings and Papers.
| Thursday, 25 May 2023 (9am - 5pm), and Dinner (6.30pm - 11.30pm) | $655 |
| Friday, 26 May 2023 (9am - 3.30pm) | $400 |
Additional Conference Dinner Registrations
Registration includes:
- Attendance to the Conference dinner, Thursday, 25 May 2023.
| Guests of a Conference delegate (1 guest per delegate) | $165 |
| Not attending conference - dinner only purchase | $198 |
CONFERENCE VENUE
The 2023 QELA Conference will be held at Sea World Resort at the Gold Coast.
All Conference activities will be held onsite at Sea World Resort.
Sea World Resort has ample car parking on site for delegates.
Unlimited entry to Sea World for the duration of your stay at Sea World Resort for $35.00 per person
Unlimited entry to Sea World, Movie World & Wet'n'Wild for the duration of your stay at Sea World Resort for $75.00 per person
ACCOMMODATION
Sea World Resort welcomes QELA Conference delegates to stay at the venue and has provided QELA with a discounted group booking rate.
Group booking rates detailed below are available for bookings made for Wednesday 24 May to Friday 26 May 2023.
| Room Only Rate | Room + Breakfast for 1 person | Room + Breakfast for 2 people | |
| Deluxe Double Room | $195.00 | $215.00 | $235.00 |
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How to Book
Accommodation is booked direct with Sea World Resort. Please click here.
Theme park tickets can be ordered at reception on arrival at the Resort.
Village Roadshow Theme Parks operates the not-for-profit Sea World Foundation which is dedicated to conducting research, rescue and conservation efforts to protect the marine environment for future generations.
Through these efforts, the Sea World Foundations aims to raise a greater knowledge, appreciation and awareness for marine conservation.
The Sea World Foundation also supports the Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation working with an independent scientific advisory board to undertake research projects on marine vertebrates and the Save a Mate Program out of Paradise County with a focus on native wildlife care and research.
For more information please see their website.
Our thanks to the 2023 Conference Sponsors for their ongoing support.
The support from our sponsors assists QELA to provide affordable conference registration to all members, especially regional members and those who work for local and state government.
Carbon Offsetting
QELA seeks to minimise the carbon footprint and impact of all events the Association hosts. This is achieved by reducing food and material waste, reducing printing of materials, and hosting events at venues that are accessible by public transport.
In addition to these efforts, QELA aims to carbon offset the attendance of each person who attends the 2023 QELA Conference.
Offsetting will be conducted via Greenfleet, using their recommendations for cost per person. For more information about Greenfleet and their projects, https://www.greenfleet.com.au/
If you would like more information about QELA offsetting all attendances, please contact the QELA office on info@qela.com.au
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Location
- Sea World Resort, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
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Program & App Sponsor
Welcome Function Sponsors
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Tea Breaks Sponsor
Courts Session Sponsor
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