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2 0 – 2 2 November 2 0 1 3Melbourne Convention and exhibition Centre Melbourne Victoria Australia

h e a r i n G v o i C e S : Journeys to Understanding – Sharing experience, expertise and wisdom

EARLY BIRD C ALL FOR REGISTR ATIONS ABSTR AC TSClosing date 31 July, 2013 Closing date 10 July, 2013

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Hearing Voices: Journeys to understanding – Sharing experience, expertise and wisdom

This is the conference people will be talking about for years to come.

2 0 – 2 2 November 2 0 1 3

While other conferences say they are innovative – this really will be one of the most unique, inspiring and informative mental health events you could attend. Your biggest problem will be choosing which of the many brilliant sessions to go to.

• Learnfrompeoplewithlivedexperienceofhearingvoicesandrecovery

• Learnfromleadingresearchersandrecoverypractitioners

• Community,clinical,familyandlivedexperience–alltalkingtogether

• Confrontstigma,myths&oldassumptionsaboutvoices

Ledbyvoicehearers,butinclusiveofeverymentalhealthprofession,family,friends,partners&carers.Jointheconversation!

Wednesday – Thursday ”Conference format”Plenary sessions:

• Non-violent voices:howtheprinciplesofnon-violencecanchangeourrelationshipwithvoices,withthementalhealthsystem,andwitheachother.

• What are voices?Theexperienceofhearingvoicesfrommultipleperspectives–clinical,livedexperiences,culturalandindigenousviews.

• Trauma and voices:Exploringtherelationshipbetweenlifeexperienceanddistressingvoices.

Sevenconcurrentsessionsaboutthemostexcitingnewworkaroundhearingvoicesintheworldtoday.

Friday ”Unconference format”Interactiveworkshopsexploringkeyconceptsfromtheprecedingdaysatadeeperlevel:

• Newresearchdirectionsforvoicesandrecovery

• Explorationofnewpartnershippossibilitiesbetweenvoicehearersandresearchers

• Workshopsabouthearingvoicesgroupsandnetworks

• Families,friendsandcarersconversations–newwaysoflivingwithvoicehearers

KeynotesbyDrDirkCorstensandAranaPearson

Presentationsbyhearingvoicesnetworksfromaroundtheworld.

Who should attend?• Peoplewhohearvoices,seevisionsorhaveother

unusualexperiences

• Consumersorserviceusers

• Mentalhealthclinicalprofessionals:nurses,psychologists,psychiatrists,occupationaltherapists,GPs,socialworkers

• Communitymentalhealthworkers:outreachworkers,keyworkers,peerworkers,supportworkers,caseworkers,housingworkers,AODworkers,counsellors

• Carers,friends,familyandpartners

• Academics,studentsandresearchers

Professional Development Points

WearecurrentlyapplyingforCPE/professionaldevelopmentpointswiththeACA(Counselling),AASW(SocialWork)andACMHN(MentalHealthNursing).Keepaneyeonourwebsitefornews.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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OnthebanksofourfamousYarraRiver,MCECisMelbourne’spremierconferencevenue.Stunningviews,world-classfacilities,andclosetoeverything.

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About Voices Vic

Voices Vicisanaward-winningnetworkofvoicehearers,professionalsandcarersthatworktogethertoreducethedistresswhichcanbeassociatedwithhearingvoices.

Weworkwithindividuals,groups,mentalhealthservices&communitiestoestablishsupportgroups,delivertalks,trainingandevents,conductresearchandbuildcommunities.

VoicesVicisaconsumer-ledinitiativeofPrahranMission,aVictorianpsychiatricdisabilityrehabilitationservicewith67yearsofhistoryofinnovationandexcellence.

Webelieverecoveryispossibleforeveryone.

About Hearing VoicesAnestimated4%ofthepopulationhearsvoicesorsoundsthatotherpeoplecannot.Whilemanyvoicehearersaredistressedbytheexperienceandcanbediagnosedwithmentalillness,thegoodnewsisthatmostarenot.

Weconsidervoicehearingtobeanormalhumanexperience—itisthedistresswhichistheproblem.

Wedonottrytogetridofvoices,butrathersupportpeopletounderstandtheirexperienceandexplorenewwaysofcoping,livingandtransformingtheirrelationshipwiththeirvoices.

About Intervoice

Intervoiceisaninternationalorganisationthatpromotestheemancipationofvoicehearersandthedevelopmentofbestpracticeinworkingwiththosethatheardistressingvoices.

Intervoicepromotesandprovidesacloseandrespectfulpartnershipbetweenvoicehearers–whoareexpertsbyexperience,theircarersandmentalhealthworkers,academicsandactivists–whoareexpertsbyprofession.

About HVNA

Hearing Voices Network Australia (HVNA)isacollectionofHearingVoicesGroupsandaffiliatedmembers(suchasserviceproviders,consumers,carersandfriends)workingtowardpromotingrecovery,acceptanceandeducation.TheHVNAwasestablishedinOctober2005byRichmondFellowshipofWA,andheldthefirstIntervoiceandHearingVoicesConferenceinWesternAustraliain2009.ThiswasthefirsttimeIntervoiceheldaconferenceoutsideofEuropeanditresultedintheformationofnewgroupsandnetworksindifferentpartsofAustralia–includingVoicesVic.HVNAcontinuestheinternationaltraditionofbringingtogethervoicehearerstomeetandtalk,shareviewpointsandstrategiestosupporteachother,telltheirstoriesandexplorewaystoworkwith,ratherthanagainsttheirvoicesinordertoreclaimcontrolandrebuildtheirlives.

“I learnt much to be of benefit to

myself and the people I support on

many levels. Educational, exciting,

supporting. All delivered with an

open heart and open mind.”

(Case manager, feedback from the

2012 Voices Vic conference)

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Voices Vic

“We believe everyone can recover”

A ‘real’ insight into what works, what is useful and the experience behind journeying with voice hearers.”

(Social worker, feedback from the 2012 Voices Vic conference)

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Speakers


We welcome the many experts by experience and expertise who will be joining us at the World Hearing Voices Congress. Speakers represent voice hearing, psychiatry, nursing, psychology, carers and family perspectives, indigenous healing and community workers.

Dr Rufus May (UK)isaclinicalpsychologistandtrainerwithlivedexperienceofpsychosis.FeaturedintheBritishChannel4documentary‘TheDoctorWhoHearsVoices’.

Rachel (“Rai”) Waddingham (UK)isthemanagerofMindinCamden’sLondonHearingVoicesProjectandVoiceCollective.Shehasledpeersupportinitiativesforchildren,youngpeopleandtheirparents,voicehearersinprisonandpeopleexperiencingparanoia.RaiisatrusteeoftheEnglishHearingVoicesNetworkandISPSUK,amediaspokesperson,writerandinternationaltrainer.Raiisalsoavoice-hearerandsurvivoroftrauma.

Dr Lewis Mehl Madrona (USA)isaNativeAmericanpsychiatristandhealerwhospecialisesinaboriginalstylesofhealingandhealthcare.Lewishasaspecialinterestinhealingdialoguesforvoicehearers.HeistheauthoroftheCoyotetrilogyofbooksaboutthewisdomthatindigenousNorthAmericanculturehastooffermodernmedicine.

Associate Professor Flavie Waters (AU) isacognitiveneuroscientistfromtheClinicalResearchCentreinPerth,andtheUniversityofWesternAustralia.Inthepast13years,shehasworkedcloselywithvoice-hearerstobetterunderstandhowthebrainproducestheseexperiences,andiscurrentlydevelopingclinicalpathwaystoimprovetherelationshipbetweenmentalhealthservices,consumersandfamilies/carers.SheisthefounderanddirectoroftheInternationalConsortiumforHallucinationResearchhallucinationconsortium.org

Debra Lampshire (NZ)hasanextensivebackgroundasamentalhealtheducator,internationalspeakerandauthor.DebraholdsajointpositionwithAucklandDistrictHealthBoardasaProjectManagerandtheUniversityofAuckland’sCentreforMentalHealthResearchandPolicyDevelopmentasaprofessionalteachingfellowandresearcher.SheisthecurrentchairpersonofISPSNZandamemberoftheInternationalExecutiveCommittee.

David Denborough (AU) isateacherandwriter/editorforDulwichCentrePublicationsandacommunitypractitionerfortheDulwichCentreFoundation.Davidhaspublishedonnarrativetherapypracticeincludingcollectivepractice,practicesinthecontextofgenocide,usingpracticestosparksocialaction,familytherapy,queercounsellingandtraumaticexperience.Recentteaching/communityassignmentshaveincludedBosnia,Rwanda,Uganda,Canada,Brazil,Argentina,Chile,SouthAfricaandanumberofAboriginalAustraliancommunities.David’ssongsinresponsetocurrentsocialissueshavereceivedairplaythroughoutAustraliaandCanada.

Prof Alan Rosen (AU)isarespectedleaderinpsychiatry.ProfessorialFellowattheSchoolofPublicHealth,UniversityofWollongong,ClinicalAssociateProfessorattheBrain&MindResearchInstitute,UniversityofSydney,DeputyCommissionerattheMentalHealthCommissionofNewSouthWales,SeniorConsultantPsychiatrist,FarWestLocalHealthNetwork,NewSouthWales,ResearchPsychiatrist,CentreforRural&RemoteMentalHealth,UniversityofNewcastle,Secretary,ComprehensiveAreaServicePsychiatrists’(CASP)Network.

Will Hall (USA)isatherapist,trainer,andcommunitydevelopmentworkerwhoserecoveryfromaschizophreniadiagnosishasbroughthimtotheforefrontofleadinginnovationsinpsychosistreatmentintheUSandaroundtheworld.Alongtimeleaderwiththepeerrecoverymovement,founderofPortlandHearingVoices,andapastboardmemberoftheFoundationforExcellenceinMentalHealthCare,WillalsohoststheinterviewformatFMradioprogramMadnessRadiosyndicatedthroughthePacificaNetworkandoniTunes.

Ron Coleman (Scotland)isainternationallyrenownedmentalhealthtrainerandconsultantspecialisinginrecoveryandpsychosis.RonhasbeenthenationalcoordinatoroftheHearingVoicesNetwork(UK)andwasalong-standingmemberoftheIntervoiceboard.Ron’sownroutetorecoveryandhisinsightsintohearingvoiceshaveinspiredthousandsofpeople.Ronhaspublishedseveralbooksaboutrecovery,hearingvoicesandtrauma.

Arana Pearson (NZ)isarespectedconsumerleader,voicehearer,speaker,educator,musicianandwriter.

Dr Dirk Corstens (NDR)isasocialpsychiatristandpsychotherapistwhospecialisesinthetreatmentofvoicehearers.Hewastrainedinpsychodynamic,systemsandcognitivepsychotherapyandadaptedtheVoiceDialogueapproachtovoicehearing.HeischairoftheIntervoiceBoard,andconductsresearchonthatsubject.

John Watkins (AU)hasbeenamentalhealthcounsellor,educatorandindependentresearcherformorethanthirtyyears.Hismaininterestisinpromotingholisticapproachestomentalhealthandhealing.Heistheauthorofanumberofbooksaboutvoices,psychosis,medicationandhealing,andhasabackgroundinpsychiatricnursing.


Associate Professor Carol Harvey (AU) isanAssociateProfessorinPsychiatryattheUniversityofMelbourne;aConsultantPsychiatrist,NorthWestAreaMentalHealthService(NWAMHS),MelbourneHealthandanAdjunctAssociateProfessoratLaTrobeUniversity.CarolisaDirectoronthePrahranMissionBoard.

Merinda Epstein (AU)hasbeenfightingforhumanrightsandsystemicreformforpeoplediagnosedwith‘mentalillness’forover23years.Sheisabrilliantcartoonistandpoliticalthinkerandwillshareherexperienceofvoicesfromtheperspectiveofdissociativeexperience.

Indigo Daya (AU) haslivedexperienceofrecoveryfromdistressingvoicesandchildhoodtrauma.Sheco-foundedandmanagesVoicesVic,hasexpertiseinpeerworkandrecoverypracticeandisinvolvedwithdevelopingresearchonthehearingvoicesapproach.Indigoalsorunsanindependentconsultancyinrecovery.

Karen Taylor (UK) isanRMN(RegisteredMentalNurse)with16yearsexperience.ShedesignsanddeliversrecoverytrainingandinnovativecommunitycareservicesinAustralia,NewZealand,Palestine,Denmark,ItalyandtheUK.

Janet Karagounis (AU)isavoicehearerandworksforVoicesVic.Shehasfacilitatedhearingvoicesgroups,deliverstrainingandtalksaboutvoicehearing,mentorsandsupportsothervoicehearers,andhasrecentlycompletedherCertIVinMentalHealth.SheiscurrentlyinvolvedinresearchintopeersupportforvoiceandhascompletedadditionaltraininginIntentionalPeerSupport.

Judith Drake (AU)worksatVoicesVicandisaconsumerrepresentativeatMindAustralia.SheholdsaBachelorofAppliedScience(psychology)andaCertIVinTraining&Assessmentbutbelievesthatherrealeducationisasan‘expertbyexperience’followingherownjourneywithmentaldistressandrecovery.Shehasakeeninterestindissociation,traumaandconsumersasspeakersandeducators.

Fi Robinson (AU)haslivedexperienceinhearingvoicesandrelatedexperiences.ShedidalargepartofherrecoveryworkinScotlandatthe‘recoveryhouse’.SheisnowstudyingherCertIVinMentalHealth,co-facilitatingahearingvoicesgroupandvolunteeringatVoicesVic.

Maggie Toko (AU)hasexperienceasavoicehearerandmentalhealthpractitioner.MaggieleadsaYouthMentalHealthTeamandfacilitatesayoungperson’shearingvoicesgroup.Maggiehasspokenonherexperienceofschizophreniaandvoicehearingatanumberofconferences.

Amanda Waegli (AU)isthecoordinatoroftheHearingVoicesNetworkinWesternAustralia.Shehaslivedexperienceofhearingvoicesandrecovery,peerwork,counselling,youthworkandtraining.Amandahasalsoworkedasacarerconsultantandisanadvocateforsupportingallfamilymemberstogainabetterunderstandingofhearingvoices.

Dr Simon McCarthy Jones (AU) isaResearchFellowatMacquarieUniversity;HonoraryResearchFellowatDurhamUniversity;INTERVOICEInternationalResearchCommitteememberandisaworld-leadingexpertontheinterdisciplinarystudyofvoice-hearing.

Dr Neil Thomas (AU)isaclinicalpsychologistandresearcherwhospecialisesinpsychologicaltherapiesforpeoplewhohearvoices.Heisinvolvedinanumberofresearchtrialsofdevelopmentsofnewinterventionsforvoicehearersincludingacceptanceandmindfulness-basedtherapies,addressingrelationshipswithvoicestherapeutically,onlineintervention,andtheroleofmutualsupportfrompeers.HeisSeniorLecturerinPsychologyatSwinburneUniversity,andrunstheVoicesClinicattheMonashAlfredPsychiatryResearchCentreattheAlfredHospitalinMelbourne.

Professor Susan Rossell (AU) isaProfessorialResearchFellowattheBrainandPsychologicalSciencesResearchCentre,SwinburneUniversityandatMonashAlfredPsychiatryresearchcentre.Sheisacognitiveneuropsychologist.Herresearchhasfocusedonunderstandingthecognitiveandneurobiologicalprocessesinvolvedinpsychosisandrelateddisorders.Shehasextensiveexperienceinneuroimaging.

Dr Sarah Bendall (AU)researcheschildhoodtrauma,posttraumaticstressdisorderandfirstepisodepsychosisaspartofherroleasclinicalpsychologistandseniorresearchfellowatOrygenYouthHealthResearchCentre.

Lindy Moffatt (AU)isaWakkaWakka,GumbaynggirandDunghuttiwomanwhoworksinProgramDevelopmentattheAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderHealingFoundationinCanberra.Shehasworkedintheareaofarts,highereducation,counseling,mentalhealthanddomesticandfamilyviolenceservices.Lindywonthe2011DrRossIngramMemorialCompetition,MedicalJournalofAustraliaforheressay:“Mentalillnessorspiritualillness:whatshouldwecallit?”inwhichshedescribes,thestrugglescaringforhersonandtheimpactsoftrans-generationaltraumaonIndigenousfamiliesandmentalhealth.

Lyn Mahboub (AU)istheRecoveryAdvisortoRichmondFellowshipWAandhasbeeninamanagementroleintheHearingVoicesNetworkonandofffor8years.SheisthefoundingdirectoroftheHearingVoicesNetworkAustralia.Lynisalsoaconsumeracademic.Lynhasstudiedpsychology,communicationandculturalstudies,apastcareerinnursing,andbothdeliveryandreceiptofmentalhealthandaddictionservices.

Dr Sue Brann (AU)isaprivatepracticepsychiatristwithahistoryinthepublicmentalhealthsystem.Shesupervisesothercliniciansandworksasatherapistwithadultssufferingwithproblemsresultingfromneglectandchildhoodtrauma.Shespecialisesinworkingwithdissociationandhasdonesubstantialworkinmedico-legalpsychiatricassessments.

Dr David Leonard (AU) graduatedinmedicinefromSydneyUniversityanddidpostgraduatetraininginpsychiatryinEdinburghbeforetakinguppositionsinpublicsectorpsychiatryinMelbournewherehewasdirectorofanumberofservices.Forthelast14yearshehasworkedinprivatepracticeatAlbertRdClinicandhashadaspecialinterestindissociativedisorders.

Dr John Farhall (AU)isaclinicalpsychologistwithajointappointmentattheSchoolofPsychologicalScience,LaTrobeUniversity,andatNorthWesternMentalHealth.Heteachesinnovationsinmentalhealthcare,psychopathology,therapyforpsychoticdisordersandevidence-basedpractice.Hisresearchcentresonunderstandingpsychosis,particularlyhearingvoices,andincludesevaluatinganddisseminatingevidence-basedpsychologicaltherapies.

Barb Shearer-Jones (AU)isaneducator,counsellorandgroupfacilitatorwhoworkswithsurvivorsofchildhoodtraumaandabuse.Sheco-facilitatesresidentialrecoveryretreatsforsurvivorsandoffersindividualcounselling.

Wiremu and Lesley NiaNia and Dr Allister Bush (NZ).WiremuNiaNiaisisofTūwharetoa,NgatiKahungungu,TūhoeandPākehadescentandisaMaoritraditionalhealerandculturaltherapistwhoworksincollaborationwithDrAllisterBush.LesleyNiaNiaisadirectoratTataiHonoConsultants,Tiniroto.DrBushisachildandadolescentpsychiatristattheMaoriMentalHealthService,Porirua,whoworksincollaborationwithWiremuNiaNiatoexplorepartnershipsbetweenMaorihealingknowledgesandEuropean/pakehapsychiatry.

“It is a rare insight to the consumer experience and an honour to hear their stories.“

(Nurse, feedback from the 2012 Voices Vic conference)

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AbstractsAbstract SubmissionsWould you like to present at the congress?

Therearelimitedopportunitiesforindividualsorgroupstopresentatthecongress.

Wearelookingforexcitingandinnovativepresentationsthat:

• demonstratenewwaysofunderstandingandlivingwithvoices.

• bringtogetherdifferentperspectivesandexperiences.

• challengeoldthinkingaboutvoices,unusualexperiencesandthementalhealthsystem.Weaskforchallengingtopicstobedeliveredinwayswhicharerespectfulandinclusivewhilestillstimulatingopenandhonestdialogue.

Weareinterestedincollaboration,innovation,communicationandhopefully…change.Weareparticularlykeentohearfrompeoplewithlivedexperienceofhearingvoices,andinnovativeresearchthatthinksbeyondthemedicalmodel.

All submissions MUST be made online via the congress website: www.hearingvoices2013.org

If you do not have Internet access we suggest asking a friend, family member, colleague or support worker for assistance.

Pleasenotethatallabstractpresentersmustpaytoattendtheconferenceonatleastthedaytheyarepresenting.Weareunabletoprovideassistancewithtraveloraccommodationexpenses.

We are looking for:

• Papers(20minsplus10minsquestions)

• Interactiveworkshops(30mins,45mins*,60mins*)

• Symposiumsordebates(30mins,45mins*,60mins*)

• Alternativemodalitiessuchascreative,musical,multi-mediaordramaticpresentations(15mins)

• Gotanideaforsomethingcompletelydifferent–sendusanemailandwe’llconsiderit!

*pleasenote:verylimitedspotsofthislength.Shorterpresentationsaremorelikelytobesuccessful.

Key-words

• Voices• Collaboration• Innovation• Recovery• Dialogue• Inclusiveness• Peerwork/peer-led• Empowerment• Research• Community

participation• Reducingdistress• Advancesinclinical

practice• Livedexperience• Hope

• Holistic• Inter-disciplinary

initiatives• Families&carers• Indigenous

perspectives• Dissociative

experiences• Mentalhealth

sectorreform• Diversity• Leadership• Trauma• Healing• Creativity

• Mullticulturalviews


Abstract assessment criteria:

• Innovative&original

• Ofinteresttoabroadaudience

• Respectfulofdiverseviewpoints

• Clearlearningoutcomes

• Presentedbypeoplefromdifferentgroupsororganisations(i.e.collaborationinaction)

• Inthecaseofworkshops–isinteractive

• Inthecaseofsymposiums–includesadiverserangeofspeakerswithdifferentperspectives

• Iswithintherecommendedtimelimits

• Allowstimeforquestionsorparticipation

• Referencesanyappropriate&relevantresearch

Abstracts close 10 July.Duetotightschedules,latesubmissionswillnotbeaccepted.

Pleasebeawarethatweanticipatereceivingfarmoreabstractsthanwehaveplacesavailableintheprogram.Wearethereforeawarethatmanypeoplewhosubmitanabstractarelikelytobedisappointed.

Weencouragesubmissionsfrompeoplewithlived-experienceofvoicehearingandfromfirsttimepresenters.Readfullabstractguidelinesonourwebsite.

Weencouragepeoplewhoseabstractisnotsuccessfultoconsidersubmittingaposterinstead.Therewillbespaceformanypostersatthecongress,alongwithadedicatedtimewhenyoucanstandnearyourposterandanswerquestionsifyouwish.Thisisagreatopportunityforindividualstowrite-orperhapsdraw-theirownpersonalrecoverystory,forgroupstodoacombinedposterandforresearcherstosummarisetheirlatestfindings.

“Every practicing psychiatrist should attend a conference such as this as it will educate and benefit their practice.”

(Psychiatrist, feedback from the 2012 Voices Vic conference)

“A must-see to challenge traditional concepts of support. Best, most hopeful conference attended. Great vibe!”

(Peer Support Worker, feedback from

the 2012 Voices Vic conference)

Download Guidelines and Submit Abstracts online:www.hearingvoices2013.org


Registration FeesTake advantage of our special early bird rates – book before 31 July to receive substantial discounts.

Have you considered submitting a poster?

A poster is a visual presentation that is up to A0 size (1200mm x 842mm or 47 x 33 inches)

Whilst traditionally used to present research, we are also keen for posters that share personal stories of recovery, group programs and organisation or community posters. They can include text, pictures, artwork, photos, images, logos etc… be as creative as you like!

Main Poster Categories:

• Research projects & clinical practice

• Lived experience & recovery

• Hearing Voices groups and community participation

• Creativity & Voices

• Other perspectives

We have space for more posters than we do for abstracts, and they have the potential to reach a larger audience as they will be accessible to all delegates not just those in a particular concurrent session.

There will also be a designated time when you can choose to stand next to your poster and answer any questions. Visit the congress website for more info.

Registration Type Early Bird 1 Jun – 31 Jul

Regular 1 Aug – 31 Oct

Late 1 – 19 Nov

Full Fee

3 days (full congress) $550 $627 $781

2 days $418 $484 $605

1 day $231 $275 $341

Waged Consumers and Carers, Full-time Students


2 days $275 $308 $385

1 day $154 $176 $220

Concession


2 days $154 $176 $220

1 day $88 $99 $121 PricesareinAustraliandollars(AUD)andincludeGoodsandServicesTax.

All registrations include:

• Entrancetothecongressandallsessionsonregistereddays

• Conferencepack&materials

• Morningtea,lunch&afternoonteaeachday

• Accesstochilloutspacesandself-caresessions

Subsidies:

Wehopetomakeasmallnumberofsubsidiesavailabletoassistlowincomevoicehearersandcarerstoattendthecongress,butthisisstillsubjecttousreceivingfunding.Tocheckourcurrentsituationregardingsubsidiespleasevisitthecongresswebsite:

www.hearingvoices2013.org

Ifyouoryourorganisationareinterestedinsponsoringadelegatetoattendpleaseemailus:[email protected].

How to register:

Register online at www.hearingvoices2013.org

Youdonothavetopaywhenyouregister–youcanlogbackinlatertopay.

Youcandownloadataxinvoicewhenyoucompleteyourregistration.

InAustraliayoucanpaybycreditcard,directbankdeposit,cheque,moneyorderorPayPal.

FromoutsideAustraliayoucanpaybycreditcardorPayPal.

Paymentmustbereceivedinfullbeforeyourplacecanbeconfirmed,andmustbereceivedwithin10daysaftertheclosingofanydiscountperiods.

The Mad Hatter’s Party!Entrance to the Mad Hatter’s Party, our welcome event on the first night of congress is just an extra $20/$25 if you book before 31 October.

Conditions:For a full list of terms and conditions please visit our website. www.hearingvoices2013.org

“One of the most involving, interactive, authentic conferences I have attended in over thirty years of direct involvement as a carer…Thank you so much for opening new doors for us.”

(Carer, feedback from the 2012 Voices

Vic conference)

Sponsorship & Exhibition OpportunitiesUniquesponsorshipopportunitiesarestillavailableacrossarangeoflevels.Exhibitionboothsarealsoavailableforhire.Thisisaspecialopportunitytoreachatargetedgroupofpeoplefrommentalhealth.Jointheconversationwithus.Formoreinformationandasponsorshipprospectusvisitthesponsorshippageonourwebsite,oremailus:[email protected]

Coming from Interstate or Overseas?

Why not stay on after the congress and explore some of what Melbourne has to offer?

Milesofbeachesandearlysummersunshine.Avibrantnightlife,thefashionandfoodcapitalofAustralia,andloadsofplacestovisitandexplore.SeethepenguinparadedownonPhillipIsland,orgetupclosewithAustralia’suniquewildlifeatHealesvilleSanctuary.ExploreourmarinelifeatthestunningMelbourneAquarium…ortakealazywinetourthroughoneofourmanywineregions.ForallyoufolksfromtheNorthernhemisphere…Melbourne’saveragetemperatureatthistimeofyearisabalmy22degreesCelsius.WehaveloadsoftourismideasandusefulinformationontravellingtoAustraliaonourwebsite.

Accommodation ThereisahugerangeofaccommodationoptionsinMelbourne.DiscountsareavailableforWorldCongressdelegatesat:

The Pensione 3.5 star0.2kmwalkfromvenueFrom$120AUDpernight.Single,doubleandtripleroomsavailable.


Photographer James Lauritz

Photographer Mark ChewMany conference welcome events are a little bit, er…., dull. Canapés and networking is all well and good, but we’d like to shake things up a little!Join us at ‘The Toff in Town’ for our Mad Hatter’s Party… laugh, dance, register for our open mic performances (poets, musos, comedians and other performers all welcome) and enjoy the tunes spun by DJ Lady Erica. Raffles, competitions, and yes, even canapés. Wear a mad hat and show that we all get a little mad, sometimes.

The Mad Hatter’s Party!

GraphicdesignforTheWorldHearingVoicesCongressmaterialhasbeenproducedbyDeborahFriedrichofQBeeArt&Design,[email protected]

The Hilton 5 starCo-locatedwiththecongressvenueFrom$260AUDpernight

Melbourne Central YHAFrom$30AUDpernight

Foralltheinformationaboutaccommodationvisitthe‘Moreinformation’tabonourwebsite.

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