COVID Safe Plan

Is this event COVID-safe?

Encanta Event Management and the Organising Committee are closely monitoring COVID-19, and our conference planning is being shaped by the latest advice from Australian health and foreign affairs authorities.The safety of delegates onsite is extremely important. We are working closely with the Cairns Convention Centre and monitoring government safety guidelines to ensure that we are able to provide a safe onsite conference experience.

Things to Know Before you Arrive 

  • Stay home if you are feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19 – fever, cough, Sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting or nausea, loss of smell and/or taste (other symptoms people may experience include muscle or joint pain, and loss of appetite). We will transfer your registration to a virtual registration, should you be unable to attend in person.
  • Stay home if you have been overseas or to a COVID-19 Hotspot in the last 14 days or if you have been in contact with someone who has been overseas or to a COVID-19 Hotspot in the last 14 days. COVID-19 Hot Spots information.
  • Each individual will be required to sign in and answer COVID screening questions prior to entering the Symposium. Scan the QR codes located in the entrance queue and fill out the form using your mobile device.
  • If you become unwell during the event, please see the staff at the registration desk, which is on the ground floor of the Cairns Convention Centre.

Face Masks

As per Queensland Government COVID-19 restrictions, if you have been in South East Queensland since 1am AEST 29 June 2021, you must carry a face mask with you at all times, unless 14 days have passed since you were last in the area. It is strongly encouraged for all delegates to wear a face masks whilst attending the Symposium. 

For more information, please refer to:  https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/restrictions-impacted-areas


Important Dates
Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus Released
Now available
Call for Abstracts Opens  
Closed
Registration Opens
Now open
Call for Abstracts Closes
19 February 2021
Early Bird Registration Closes
16 April 2021






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