ORGANISERS of the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP) are moving to ensure delegates will not be left out of pocket if travel arrangements unexpectedly change due to COVID-19.
Following the implementation of temporary border closures between South Australia and the Greater Brisbane area last week, APP Convenor and former Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Kos Sclavos, said steps had been taken to ensure there was no risk to delegates'registration fees, in the event that further cases prevent delegates from travelling to the event on the Gold Coast next month.
"We've made changes this year to protect all those who have registered by making sure attendees have options if border control measures or government restrictions prevent a delegate from attending," he said.
"In these circumstances, delegates will have a few options, including the ability to access sessions online while receiving a 50% refund on registration, a full 100% refund, or registration transfer to another delegate at no cost.
"Attendees can also take advantage of the Federal Government's tourism support package, which includes half-price domestic travel to the Gold Coast."
Sclavos added that organisers have implemented plans to ensure the event itself is COVID-Safe.
"We've got airport-style self check-in for the event, where attendees book a time to get their name badge pass," he said.
"We are providing as much space as possible for attendees to enjoy the sessions... we'll have additional spaces to which sessions are livestreamed so everyone is comfortable, and no one misses out on the crucial educational content that APP provides."
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