Join us as we bring together health professionals, service leaders, and policymakers to tackle the most pressing challenges in rural and regional healthcare. This year promises to inspire and drive impactful discussions and solutions.
Wednesday, 19 February to Friday, 21 February 2025
All Seasons Bendigo
Highlights from the 2024 RWAV Conference
For more information see below
RWAV encourages All Health Professionals attending this event to self-log the CPD activity undertaken throughout the conference.
Engage with Experts: Learn from leading voices in healthcare policy, technology, and workforce sustainability.
Network: Connect with peers, industry leaders, and policymakers to expand your professional network.
Innovate: Discover cutting-edge solutions and strategies to address rural healthcare challenges.
Collaborate: Participate in workshops and discussions designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from renowned speakers who are shaping the future of rural healthcare.
Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions that provide practical insights and skills.
Networking Opportunities: Enjoy dedicated networking sessions, including a cocktail event and a networking dinner.
Exhibition Space: Explore the latest from leading healthcare organisations.
All tickets include meals during the event and prices include GST.
Early bird ticket $770* (Standard ticket $990)
Student ticket $180
Networking dinner $180
Pre-conference workshops $77
* Early bird tickets are extended until 31 January 2024 and the standard ticket price applies from 1 February 2024 onwards.
RWAV encourages All Health Professionals attending this event to self-log the CPD activity undertaken throughout the conference.
Policy Perspectives and Opportunities |
Embracing Data and Technology |
Working Together, Designing and Innovating for Workforce Sustainability |
The RWAV Conference will provide you with many networking opportunities as you participate in two full days of stimulating presentations and conversations.
The RWAV Conference Networking and Celebration Dinner will be held at the end of day 1 of the conference (20th February 2025), and will provide continuing and increased opportunities to engage with your peers in a relaxed social setting, while enjoying a delicious gourmet meal.
RWAV encourages All Health Professionals attending this event to self-log the CPD activity undertaken throughout the conference.
RWAV encourages All Health Professionals attending this event to self-log the CPD activity undertaken throughout the conference.
Address:
All Seasons Resort Hotel
171/183 McIvor Hwy
Strathdale
VIC 3550
Date:
19 to 21 Feb 2025
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Registration:
19 Feb 2025
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Networking Dinner:
20 Feb 2025
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
We are pleased to invite interested institutions to partner with us and showcase their services and impact on our attendees.
To learn more about these opportunities click the link below.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or dedicated advocate for rural health, we’ve designed grants to make it easier for you to attend.
Explore our tailored grants, apply today, and join us at the RWAV Conference to connect, learn, and shape the future of rural healthcare together.
Please feel free to check out the previous 2024 RWAV conference page, you can use the same style. I hope this info helps, please let me know if you have any questions.
This event will be held at the All Seasons Bendigo.
Address: 171/183 McIvor Hwy, Strathdale, VIC 3550
All Seasons Bendigo is conveniently located just on a 2 hour drive from Melbourne CBD, and 3kms from Bendigo train station.
The City of Bendigo with its vibrant and cultural scene make it an ideal location for this year’s RWAV Conference.
Parking: Ample FREE parking is available at the venue, and off-street parking is also free.
Public Transport: The Bendigo train station is only a few minutes away and the #60 bus stops in front of the venue.
To secure your lodging, we kindly recommend that you reach out to the venue directly. We’re delighted to inform you that the All Seasons Bendigo has reserved a select number of rooms exclusively for RWAV delegates.
When making inquiries or reservations, please be sure to reference the code ‘RWAV‘ to avail of our special arrangements. However, we must stress the importance of acting swiftly, as the availability of these rooms is quite limited.
Furthermore, should our allocated rooms fill up or you prefer to explore alternative accommodations, there are plenty of excellent lodging options in the surrounding venues and throughout the picturesque Bendigo area.
Yes. RWAV encourages All Health Professionals attending this event to self-log the CPD activity undertaken throughout the conference.
For all enquiries related to the RWAV Conference, please contact us conference@rwav.com.au or call us at (03) 9349 7800
Access our seamless and secure Payment Gateway by simply clicking on the registration button located on this page. When using your credit card for payment, you’ll experience safe, and protected transactions.
Alternatively, you can opt for the “pay later” option, which allows for invoice-based payments via direct bank transactions.
The RWAV Conference provides clinical content over two days. You may be eligible to claim expenses for ticket, travel, and accommodation.
Please check your eligibility on the RWAV website.
Where permitted, you may cancel all or part of your registration. Notification of cancellation must be made in writing and emailed to RWAV at conference@rwav.com.au.
If your cancellation notification is received by RWAV at least ten business days or more before the start date of an Event, RWAV will provide you with a refund of the Fees minus the administration cost of $50 per ticket (or as reasonably determined by RWAV). No entitlement to repayment arises for cancellations with less than ten business days of notice (on or after 1 February 2024).
Refunds will not be granted if you fail to attend or where a substitute is refused entry under the Terms and Conditions.
To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities and process click here.
For all enquiries related to the RWAV Conference, please get in touch with us at conference@rwav.com.au or call us at (03) 9349 7800
We will endeavor to respond to your enquiry within one business day where possible.
Yes you can. Learn more about how to submit an Abstract here.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 September 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 27 September 2024
For all enquiries related to the RWAV Conference, please contact us conference@rwav.com.au or call us on (03) 9349 7800.
We will endeavour to respond to your enquiry within one business day where possible.
Please make sure to read our Terms & Conditions here.
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