Conference Media

Media interested in reporting on research from the conference, interviewing keynote speakers or attending conference sessions should contact: Maree Garside, DAA Public Relations Dietitian, on 0408 482 581 or mgarside@daa.asn.au

Conference Managers

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Address for Communications

Dietitians Association of Australia Conference Managers
arinex pty limited
GPO Box 128
Sydney NSW 2001
Tel: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: dietitians@arinex.com.au
Website: www.daa.asn.au

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Invitation

The Dietitians Association of Australia invites you to attend the 28th National Conference in Melbourne.

Delegates will explore the theme, Next Generation Nutrition – Innovative Solutions, through an exciting and contemporary program developed by the 2010 Scientific and Social Program Committee. Several prominent speakers have been invited to share their expertise and enthusiasm to inspire delegates to find innovative solutions in their own area of practice.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!

Host City

Melbourne, capital of Victoria, is situated on the banks of the Yarra River. Known as Australia’s ‘Garden State’, it is a thriving cosmopolitan city with a unique balance of graceful old and new architecture surrounded by parks and gardens. Melbourne has a wealth of culture, is Australia’s leading city in theatre, sport and fashion and boasts some of the finest restaurants in the country.
Melbourne has a well-deserved reputation for offering a superb food and wine experience. Chic restaurants serving a variety of cuisine types, inspirational chefs and a lively café scene, not to mention an array of boutique wineries circling the city, are just some of the reasons why Melbourne is considered the height of gastronomic excellence. For food lovers, this is heaven.

Conference Venue

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
www.mcec.com.au

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is conveniently located on the banks of the Yarra River in the heart of the city. With its world class six star rating, the new convention centre is the largest and most advanced convention and exhibition centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
The contemporary design features an 18-metre-high glass wall façade fronting the Yarra River, a timber-clad, fan-shaped 5,000-seat plenary hall that can be sub-divided into smaller tiered conference venues, a ballroom and 32 meeting rooms of various sizes.
Located in the heart of Melbourne, the centre is easily accessible from every direction by foot, car or public transport and is surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Committee Members

2010 Scientific and Social Program Committee
Sue Shepherd, Chair
Tim Crowe
Robyn Delbridge
Amber Drake
Emma Glassenbury
Caitlyn Green
Sharleen O’Reilly
Leonie Pearce
Judi Porter
Natalie Shalit
Alison Spence
Janine Waller

DAA Director Responsible
Mary Hannan-Jones

DAA National Office
Claire Hewat - Chief Executive Officer
Sally Moloney - Marketing Dietitian
Tiffany Peddle - Practice and Professional Development Dietitian
Clive Richards - Finance Manager