***** 2020 Conference Postponement Announcement ****

 

The CONNI Conference is a simple concept - to give you something new to learn, to grow professionally and personally, to connect with your peers and share ideas, to reignite your passion for work and life in general.

 

 

We've always thought that the corporate world should give back to those who contribute to their existence.
Our company philosophy believes by taking our successes and contributing to the well being of clinicians, physios, OT's, carers and other allied health and aged care workers is quite simply the right thing to do. It is these very people who are giving us the legs to do stuff like this due to their support. The CONNI Conference is now a part of our annual 'giving back' strategy.

We're just a small fish in a big pool of sharks but we're surviving and having a whole lot of fun in the process. 

 

 

Absolutely! By attending the CONNI Conference you will receive Professional Development Points. Ongoing learning is now recognised as an essential component of Registration by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The NMBA has developed registration standards that apply to numerous measures and requirements of nursing competency. One such requirement of all practicing nurses and midwives is an annual commitment to at least 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD). LEARN MORE

 

 

Going by the past 3 years and the 100% positive testimonials received, we can be pretty sure you will have a fabulous day.

We've got a rockstar lineup of keynote speakers made up of people who have become famous due to hardships they have endured and conquered, successful entrepreneurs ready to share personal experiences geared toward opening your mind and helping you be more successful both in work and life, as well as panels structured for open discussions. Get ready for a day jam-packed with information where you're likely to shed a tear, laugh out loud and leave at the end of the day re-tuned for life.

Plus you have the city of Geelong to visit, with it's rejuvenated waterfront precinct, fabulous restaurants, the gateway to The Great Ocean Road and The Bellarine full of wineries, bike trails, fabulous accommodation and loads more. Stay for the weekend and make the entire weekend a memorable experience due to CONNI.  What's not to like about that?

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Find out more

 

(Please note 2020 Conference has currently been postponed - Date TBA)

DATE: Friday 20th March 2020

TIME: 8.30am - 4.30pm

COST: $55  *Price includes food, tea, coffee and many chances to win prizes throughout the day!

 

LOCATION INFO:

THE PIER GEELONG  - Cunningham Pier, 10 Western Beach Foreshore Road, Geelong, VIC 3220

 The Pier Geelong is proud to be an ACCESSIBLE venue. 

 

Spectacularly situated 250 meters out over the water, The Pier Geelong offers a truly unique atmosphere that you will never forget. It is the largest custom built conference and events space on the Geelong Waterfront offering immaculate private function rooms, a beautiful restaurant and boutique bar.  The beautifully designed venue boasts floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking water and Geelong city skyline views. It truly is the epitome of Geelong's waterfront locations. Previously voted 'Best Regional Venue in Victoria' by Spice Magazine readers, The Pier Geelong is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the 4th annual CONNI Conference. Geelong is the home of CONNI and we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful waterfront city.

 

Public Transport

Many of our attendees may choose to travel via public transport. Trains and public buses are accessible all over the state and in Geelong.

Downloading the Public Transport Victoria app is a way to ensure you always have access to times, routes and notifications of the train or bus you will be taking to and around Geelong.

You can purchase your Myki online, in one of the 800 retail stores around Victoria or in any 7-Eleven stores. For a list of these, click here...

Parking

If you are choosing to make the drive down to Geelong for the conference or live locally, there is plenty of public parking around the CBD.

The best place to find parking on the day of the conference will be Cunningham Pier. This is the same spot that The Pier venue is and has all day parking along the dock for $10.80 a day.

This parking is the go-to for many Geelong CBD workers so getting in a little earlier than 8.30 is advised.

For all other parking options around the Geelong CBD, head to the City of Greater Geelong website for all-day parking options and pricing.

 

Still have questions?

SHALBI CLARK	STACEY MAWSON
Conference Coordinator	Conference Coordinator
+61 3 5277 0536	+61 3 5277 0536
shalbi.c@conni.com.au	stacey.m@conni.com.au

As we approach our 4th CONNI conference I'm reflecting on the reasons we do this, after all, we are just a small supplier in a niche sector of the continence industry. Whoever thought we would be running a conference and why would we do such a thing? The answer is simple. Connection.

In a fast-changing world where information is being exchanged every second, in a time when our fingertips take us to wherever we choose to go, there is something about stopping for the day and immersing yourself into something you can touch, see and experience in real-time. What we try and deliver is an experience that you will talk about for days to come, an intimate experience that will help you move forward with a more enlightened tone. Our lineup of speakers is stunning, with a first time experience within the lineup. You won't want to miss it.

Connection has always been a part of the CONNI philosophy, right from the early days when I traveled to meet the many clinicians based in various locations across the country. It was always important to me to have those connections, to feel the challenges and to walk side by side with many of you. We will always pick up the phone to our customers and be prepared to spend time. We will always remain connected with our clinicians and in doing so remain committed to the CONNI Awards where the winners for our 15th year will be announced at this 2020 conference. That's a very good reason to apply for the award and attend the conference.

Located in the beautiful city of Geelong, come for the day and stay for the weekend. The Great Ocean Road, The Bellarine and much more awaits you. Plus we have some more new CONNI additions to show you.

I hope to see you on the day.

Glenys Drayton

CEO

 

Nursing in Australia is undertaken in an ever-changing environment. Numerous factors contribute to the need for nurses' ongoing learning and experience, such as:

• Increasing consumer expectations
• Demographic and social changes
• Changes in the way that health professionals relate to each other
• Technological developments
• Shifting focuses in medicine; a growing emphasis on evidence-based research and introduction of therapeutic alternatives.

Ongoing learning is now recognised as an essential component of Registration by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The NMBA has developed registration standards that apply to numerous measures and requirements of nursing competency. One such requirement of all practicing nurses and midwives is an annual commitment to at least 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD).

Read more below

Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration standard Continuing professional development

Nursing and Professional Development