Have you registered for the industry Main Event BAFA 2011 yet?

The Conference Business Program is currently being finalised and regular updates are available on the BAFA 2011 website at: www.bafa.com.au

A couple of vital sessions on the program are:

• Disaster Recovery
  We have seen a number of local and global natural disasters in the last few months. What happens if your business is hit by one of these. Is that the end, or have you a recovery and re-start plan in place that will allow you to continue operating? In this session we will hear from a number of speakers who will provide case studies and professional advice to assist your business prepare for such disasters.

• Legal Implications for your business
  The law is changing in many ways and you need to know how these changes will affect your business and those you manage. Are you aware of the implications of the new National Workplace Health and Safety Laws; Paid Parental Leave; the Fair Work Act and the new Competition and Consumer Act. Steven Penning, Partner at HWL Ebsworth will present the main points of these new laws and will highlight issues that you must be aware of.
  

There is much more on offer in a comprehensive program over the 2 days of the conference.

HOW TO REGISTER
You can now register for the conference. You can do so on line at www.bafa.com.au or by filling in the PDF brochure which is also available from the BAFA 2011 website.

GETTING TO HAMILTON ISLAND
Please note, the conference is being held in the school holiday period for NSW and Victoria and flights to and from the island in this period will be very busy!

Both Jetstar and Virgin Blue have daily direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane direct into Hamilton Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) and connect to a Ferry transfer to the Island. Fares are currently available from $79 from Brisbane, $159 from Sydney and $179 from Melbourne (one way on Jetstar).

GOLF
Golf is strictly limited in numbers this year and spaces are already filling quickly. This game is being held on Thursday 14th July (departing at 11.00am) and the committee expect it will become oversubscribed and that a standby/reserve list will be necessary . If you are keen to join in the golf at BAFA2011, we suggest you register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you are interested in sponsoring a golf hole, there are only a few of these still available so don't hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat to reserve your company team.

ACCOMMODATION
As it is school holiday time, accommodation will fill quickly and alternatives to the main resort are limited during this period. Book early to avoid disappointment.

If you need further details, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat:

Tel: 02 4973 6573
Email: info@bafa.com.

See you there !!

BAFA 2011 Organising Committee