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Designed for you – From Research to Practice 2012

Take advantage of early bird now and save.

From Research to Practice 2012, is designed for you – the exercise and sports science professionals in Australia. Learn about the latest research from internationally renowned speakers, discover thousands of new products, be inspired by key industry professionals, network with your fellow industry players, and enjoy the beautiful Gold Coast. Register now and save.

Conference Highlights in 2012 include:

• International keynote speakers such as Prof.Tim Noakes, Prof.Peter Brubaker, Prof.Romain Meeusen, Dr.Roanne Segal and many more invited Australian speakers;
• Frank Cotton memorial lecture by Prof. Robert Newton;
• Six conference streams covering Sports Science, Clinical & Applied Practice, Exercise is Medicine, Exercise Science, Sports Nutrition and cutting edge research;
• ESSA’s largest ever trade exhibition – network with the allied health industry;
• Opportunity to participate in the cardiovascular special interest group launch;
• Access to more oral and poster communication sessions than ever before;
• An exciting social program incorporating the Gala dinner, morning exercise sessions and the welcome cocktail reception.

Early bird registration closes 7 March. Register online or download the hardcopy registration form.

Have you renewed?

Maintaining your membership and/or accreditation is important. Renewing your membership is an important investment to you now and for your professional future.

Your membership dollars continue to be used to help your industry grow and develop. In 2011, ESSA achieved success on a number of projects and developments. These activities included:

• GST exemption lobbying
• Lobbying to access HICAPS
• Lobbying to aged care to obtain funding for EP services within aged care
• Lobbying to increase health fund recognition
• Submissions for additional Medicare item numbers to support preventative health
• Development and publication of two position statements: Exercise & Asthma; Exercise for Falls Prevention in older people
• Ran successful Business Forum with over 100 attendees, including the 20th Anniversary Cocktail Function
• Introduction of a new look e-news and education e-bulletin
• Two $10,000 inaugural Sports Science Grants
• $10,000 Tom Penrose Research and Community Service Grant
• Re-design and ongoing updates to the ESSA website
• Development of electronic CE programs, including podcasts
• Subsidized a professional practice workshop in each state
• AEPs added to the Rehabilitation Appliances Program with DVA

Renew your membership for 2012 online today.