To become an APS member please visit the APS website and apply online - www.apsoc.org.au/onlineapplication.aspx

Please note that the processing time for full membership applications takes up to two weeks and you will be notified accordingly. To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner, please ensure you complete all steps listed on the above website.

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COVID-19 Update:
The Australian Pain Society looks forward to welcoming you to Hobart, Tasmania shortly for another successful ASM. For further informaiton on the Corona Virus and APS 2020 please click here.
For further information on the conference's cancellation policy please click here.

Conference Registration Fees

All prices are in AUD and are GST inclusive

 Sunday Pre-Conference Workshop Fees

Other/Social Function Fees

Registration Inclusions
Registration for full registrants includes entry into all scientific sessions, access to the conference app, attendance e-certificate, morning, afternoon teas and lunches on each day of the conference, APS Discipline Sub-Group Meetings and the Welcome Reception on Sunday 5 April 2020.

Day registration includes entry into all scientific sessions, access to the conference app, attendance e-certificate, morning, afternoon teas and lunch on the day of registration.

A registration fee for the Welcome Reception is applicable for registrants that are not attending the full APS meeting (i.e.day registrants, those registering for a Sunday pre-conference meeting only, and all accompanying guests).

Payment
Delegates are urged to pay via credit card at the time of registration.

Payment can be made by credit card, personal cheque or bank draft in Australian dollars only. Cheques should be made payable to the Australian Pain Society Conference. Alternatively, payment may be made via MasterCard or Visa. Payment can also be made by direct transfer, please quote invoice number when transferring funds electronically.
Account name: Australian Pain Society Conference
BSB: 062 151
Account number: 1009 1044

Cancellation Policy
Registration:
If notification of cancellation is made in writing to the Secretariat prior to Wednesday 19 February 2020, a full refund will be given (less a $175 processing fee). After this date no refund will be given, however a substitute delegate may be accepted. Refunds for social functions will be given at the discretion of the Conference Secretariat. Cancellation of hotel bookings should also be made through the Conference Secretariat.

The APS strongly urges all delegates to take out travel insurance. No refunds will be given if delegates are no longer able to attend the conference due to COVID-19. 

Accommodation:
The cancellation fees for accommodation are different for each hotel, please visit www.dccam.com.au/aps2020/accommodation for a list of individual cancellation policies. Cancellations and changes should be made through the Conference Secretariat only.

Liability / Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Neither the Australian Pain Society nor DC Conferences will accept liability for, but not limited to:

• Damages of any nature (including financial) sustained by participants, or loss or damage to their personal property in the event of industrial disruptions or natural disasters, loss;
• Loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Conference or through cancellation of the Conference;
• Loss of international/domestic air fares or accommodation through cancellation for any reason;
• Medical Expenses.

Insurance is the responsibility of the individual delegate and should be purchased in your country of origin.
Delegates are strongly recommended to take out a suitable travel insurance policy including coverage for non-refundable registration fees when you register for the meeting and book your travel.

Force Majeure

The Organizers and co-Organizers of the Meeting shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the un-availability of the venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without fault or negligence. For one or more of such reasons, the organizers and any co-organizers of the Meeting may postpone, reschedule or cancel the event without liability on the part of organizers and co-organizers of the Meeting. In the event the meeting cannot be held or is postponed pursuant to this section, the organizers and co-organizers of the Meeting shall not be liable to attendee for any direct, consequential or incidental damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodations costs, or financial losses.

Photography
There will be photographs taken throughout the conference and at the social events. These may be used for promotional activities, including the APS website and on social media. If you do not want your photograph taken, or used, please notify the photographer onsite at your earliest convenience.

Delegates are strongly recommended to take out a suitable travel insurance policy including coverage for non-refundable registration fees when you register for the meeting and book your travel.