SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS

28 30 AUGUST 2018 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS CONTACT US TODAY nnf@acn.edu.au nnf2018.com.au 02 6283 3470

SUPPORT THE NURSES WHO SUPPORT YOU! The 2018 National Nursing Forum will be held over three days 28 30 August 2017 at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre. Did you know nurses have been consecutively labeled the most trusted profession for 22 years? This is due to their ability to access and provide clinical judgement to advocate and initiate best quality care for their patients. At the frontline of care delivery, nurses are the heart of our health care system and our primary caregivers who guide us through some of the most challenging moments of our lives. At ACN, we are passionate about advancing the leadership qualities of nurses through empowering them to deliver high quality care and drive transformational change across the Australian health care system. Bringing together nurses from across the country, the National Nursing Forum is our annual signature event that informs and inspires delegates through an exceptional lineup of local and international speakers, networking opportunities and entertainment. Join us in supporting the Australian nursing community by sponsoring the National Nursing Forum! We have a diverse selection of sponsorship packages available for organisations interested in supporting the invaluable contribution nurses make to our community. Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum Scholarship Program. This will allow you to contribute to advancing nurse leadership and overall enhancing health care. In addition, you will have the unique opportunity to form valuable relationships, build strong partnerships and raise your profile within the Australian health care community. 92% of sponsors and exhibitors found that the Forum attracted their target audience. 100% said they would consider being involved in the Forum again. CONTACT US TODAY nnf@acn.edu.au nnf2018.com.au 02 6283 3470 2 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE Bringing together nurses from across the country, the National Nursing Forum is our annual signature event that informs and inspires delegates through an exceptional lineup of local and international speakers, networking opportunities and entertainment. Delegates Speaker Delegates ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN In 2017 ACN welcomed more than 470 attendees to our annual National Nursing Forum (NNF) at the Event Centre, The Star, Sydney. The Forum was a tremendous success with a record-number of delegates from across the country and profession. The program informed and inspired delegates through an impressive line-up of keynote speeches, concurrent sessions and masterclasses delivered by leaders in nursing, health and government. Through our theme, Make Change Happen, we explored the creative ways that nurses can make a difference to individuals, communities and social determinates of health at a local, national and global level. From our Speed Leading: Speed Learning and Networking Session to our Gala Dinner, there were numerous networking opportunities available throughout the event. Nurses had the chance to form meaningful connections and valuable relationships with colleagues working across all settings and levels of the health care system. The energy, excitement and passion for our profession and organisation was palpable at the National Nursing Forum in 2017. Louisa Hope speaking at Gala Dinner Delegates at the Gala Dinner 3 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

GET TO KNOW OUR DELEGATES Last year s Forum reached a wide audience with our highest registration levels to date! THE FORUM ATTRACTS A NATIONAL AUDIENCE NSW 38% ATTENDEES WORK ACROSS ALL SECTORS OF HEALTH CARE VIC 18% ACUTE/ HOSPITAL 51.8% 20.5% EDUCATION QLD ACT SA WA TAS 18.4% 6.5% 3.9% 2.8% 5.5% 51% OF ATTENDEES IDENTIFY AS BEING A KEY DECISION MAKER PRIMARY/COMMUNITY 11.6% RESEARCH 8.9% AGED CARE 1.8% CONSULTANT 5.4% ATTENDEES WORK ROLES GENERAL MANAGER 9.9% EXECUTIVE DON 5% DON 12.4% CLINICIAN 56.8% NT 4.6% INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES 2.3% 90% OF ATTENDEES WERE FEMALE NUM 12.4% DEAN 2.5% CEO 1% The above statistics are drawn from the attendance at the 2017 Forum. This provides a strong indication of the anticipated delegate breakdown for this year s Forum. 4 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

WHAT OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS SAID... Thanks to our 2017 Partners and Sponsors who provided ten lucky delegates with a free registration to the National Nursing Forum. Judy Hitchcock MACN Registered Nurse, Port Hedland I am very grateful to HESTA for sponsoring my attendance at the 2017 National Nursing Forum in Sydney. Motivational and energising are the descriptors that best encapsulate the conference. Presentations were diverse, prompting self-reflection on professional practice and reminding us that, as the custodians of the nursing profession, the responsibility for effecting change in practice lies with each and every one of us. I was particularly impressed with many of the concurrent sessions that addressed challenging nursing issues found in remote and rural areas, and provided strategies for implementing positive change. I found the masterclasses to be the most beneficial, particularly Philip Darbyshire s direct and forthright delivery for change in practice; namely to not be resistant to change but resistant to stupidity. Finally, the insightful Oration given by Dr Glenn Gardner, RN, PhD, FACN, HFACNP will be shared with my colleagues, not least the closing statement: We must all make change happen. Aaliya Fanham Masters Student, University of Melbourne The National Nursing Forum 2017 was quite literally an eye-opening, excitementfilled and desire-provoking experience. I was really able to discover and explore the vast scope of the nursing profession and the opportunities available to me as a student and a soon-to-be, new graduate. The conversations with individuals that have the same passions and interests as myself and who had so much experience, was invaluable. Their advice and words of wisdom have and will continue to shape my career goals. The presentation of novel research has sparked a desire within me to challenge, investigate and make changes to really enhance the nursing experience for patients, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team. Finally, I made some amazing networks with individuals that helped shape my vision for my nursing career and found mentors that will continue along with my journey in nursing. The skills I have developed will assist me in growing both personally and professionally to achieve my goals and advance nursing forward. I look forward to the journey ahead and would like to thank both ACN and HESTA for this opportunity. Alison Graham MACN (Undergraduate) Student, University of Notre Dame Through the amazing experience of the National Nursing Forum, I became very proud of my career choice to become a registered nurse. The experience taught me to realise my full potential; that as a final year nursing student I am a future leader in health care. Being surrounded by such knowledgeable and welcoming nurses, I felt comfortable networking and engaging in discussion. It was so empowering meeting likeminded people and realising that together we can make change happen. Leana Maria Ragaza Student, Western Sydney University As a first year nursing student, The National Nursing Forum was an overwhelming and incredibly fascinating learning experience. Furthermore, I learned about the latest research into nurses mental health, ethical issues, and leadership. I met admirable people and they shared their experiences with me and gave me advice. I think that the most important thing I can take away from this experience is that nursing is evolving constantly, which means that nurses must continually develop their practice and adapt no matter their field. Claire Crossley MACN Clinical Facilitator, QLD Health What an absolute privilege it was to attend the ACN NNF thanks to HESTA. What a fantastic couple of days of learning and networking. My highlight of the Forum was the guest speaker at the Gala Dinner, Ms Louisa Hope what an inspiration. During the Forum I attended the masterclass on clinical leadership and mentoring by Dr Drew Dwyer FACN. I have already started using some of the techniques that I learnt. I also found the speed leading of great use met some awesome leaders and got some great ideas. Thanks again for the great experience. Looking forward to the Gold Coast in 2018. Yvonne Mckinlay FACN Practice Manager, General Practice Cremorne The NNF has enabled me to reconnect with old work colleagues and to make connections with student nurses, middle and advanced career nurses from other states through the Speed Learning: Speed Leading and Networking Session and the Gala Dinner. I will provide feedback to nursing colleagues in my work environment and we will look for opportunities to make change happen. 5 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW GET INVOLVED There are numerous opportunities available for you to get involved in this exciting national event including developing a customised package. 1 PARTNERSHIP State Partner Principal Partner page 8 Corporate Partner Suporting Partner page 11 Gala Dinner Partner 2 SPONSORSHIP Welcome Reception Sponsor Speed Networking Session Sponsor Showbag Sponsor Name Tag Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor page 17 3 EXHIBITION Exhibition Package page 18 4 ADVERTISING Seat Drop page 19 Satchel Insert page 19 eprogram page 19 92% of sponsors and exhibitors found that the Forum attracted their target audience. 100% said they would consider being involved in the Forum again. CONTACT US TODAY nnf@acn.edu.au nnf2018.com.au 02 6283 3470 6 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum STATE PARTNER Be a proud supporter of the forum by being a State Partner, and receive extensive brand exposure pre and post event 7 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum PRINCIPAL PARTNER $20,000 Inc GST Be the centerpiece of the Forum as one of the Principal Partners to receive extensive brand exposure pre and post event 1 OPPORTUNITY LEFT EXCLUSIVE EXPOSURE Double exhibition booth Ten-minute engagement opportunity ONLINE EXPOSURE NEWS Logo on Forum webpage Logo in one delegate email Logo in one edition of the enewsletter and NurseClick Acknowledgement on ACN s social media One full page advertisement in Forum eprogram ONSITE EXPOSURE VIP Full page advertisement and logo in print program (included in delegate satchels) Five Forum and Gala Dinner registrations One showbag insert Banner displayed in plenary throughout the Forum (provided by partner) Logo displayed on PowerPoint holding slides and on welcome signage (where applicable) One seat drop in plenary session 8 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum PRINCIPAL PARTNER Be the centerpiece of the Forum as one of the Principal Partners to receive extensive brand exposure pre and post event 9 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum CORPORATE PARTNER A customised package exclusively available to ACN Corporate Partners 10 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum SUPPORTING PARTNER $7,500 Inc GST Be recognised at the Forum as the Supporting Partner to recieve extensive brand exposure pre and post event 6 OPPORTUNITIES LEFT EXCLUSIVE EXPOSURE One exhibition booth Five-minute engagement opportunity ONLINE EXPOSURE NEWS Logo on Forum webpage* Logo in one delegate email* Logo in one edition of the enewsletter and NurseClick* Acknowledgement on ACN s social media One full page advertisement in Forum eprogram * Including acknowledgement of scholarship sponsorship. More details on page 17. ONSITE EXPOSURE Full page advertisement and logo in print program (included in delegate satchels) One showbag insert Banner displayed in plenary throughout the Forum (provided by partner) Logo displayed on PowerPoint holding slides and on welcome signage (where applicable) One seat drop in plenary session 11 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum GALA DINNER PARTNER Be a part of the social highlight of the Forum as the Gala Dinner Partner EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS VIP Logo acknowledgement on the dinner menu Banner display at dinner (provided by Partner) One five-minute engagement opportunity during dinner Two seats at dinner VIP table ONLINE BENEFITS NEWS Logo on Forum webpage Logo in one delegate email Logo in one edition of the enewsletter and NurseClick Acknowledgement on ACN s social media One full page advertisement in Forum eprogram ONSITE BENEFITS VIP One full page advertisement in print program (included in delegate satchels) Two Forum and Gala Dinner registrations (in addition to exhibition package) One satchel insert One banner displayed in plenary room throughout the Forum (provided by Partner) One exhibition package (refer to page 18) Logo displayed on PowerPoint holding slides in sessions and on signage (where applicable) 12 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR Have the exclusive opportunity to welcome the delegates by being the Welcome Reception Partner 13 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum SPEED NETWORKING SESSION SPONSOR Support delegates with the opportunity to connect with senior nurse executives, clinicians and academics for career coaching, networking and advice by becoming the Speed Learning Session Sponsor! 14 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum SHOWBAG SPONSOR Receive prolonged brand exposure during and after the Forum as the Satchel Sponsor! 15 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum NAME TAG SPONSOR Receive brand exposure during the Forum as the Name Tag Sponsor! 16 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR $1,500 Inc GST The biggest reward anyone can give a nurse for their generous contribution to society is to support them to thrive in their careers! Your sponsorship package will provide one nurse with the opportunity to attend the Forum through the 2018 Forum ONLINE BENEFITS NEWS Logo on Forum webpage Logo in one member email Logo in one edition of the enewsletter and NurseClick 17 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING? The exhibition offers an invaluable opportunity for you to network directly with delegates. $2,750 Inc GST EXHIBITION PACKAGE 3m x 3m booth with velcro compatible walls One clothed trestle table and two chairs NAME White corflute sign with black vinyl lettering on each open aisle fascia VIP 2 x 150 watt spotlights Logo on Forum webpage 1 x 4 amp power point One exhibitor registration* providing access to the exhibition area, plenary sessions and daily catering (refreshment breaks and lunch), and one ticket to the Forum dinner *Additional exhibitor registrations can be purchased via the booking form. 18 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

BOOK NOW ADVERTISE YOUR BRAND ACN provides advertising opportunities for organisations interested in raising their profile within the Australian nursing community. $750 Inc GST $750 Inc GST $750 Inc GST SEAT DROP A seat drop in a plenary session during the Forum provides an ideal opportunity to capture delegates attention while they wait for the next presentation. Simply courier your items to the venue and we will do the rest! SATCHEL INSERT Satchel inserts provide an ideal opportunity to get your promotional items directly into the hands of delegates. We only have 10 available so don t delay as you will miss out! eprogram The electronic program (eprogram) is the primary source of event information. The eprogam will be available in the lead-up and during the course of the event. Last year, our eprogram was viewed by almost 1,400 readers who spent over four minutes perusing the content. Full page advertisement Artwork specifications: 210mm wide x 297mm high (plus 5mm bleed, 300ppi, print quality PDF) + hyperlink Note: advertisements in the condensed, printed version of the program are reserved for Forum Partners. 19 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018

Contact Name * 2018 NATIONAL NURSING FORUM BOOKING FORM Please submit the form below to join us in the Gold Coast Queensland from 28-30 August First Name Last Name Position title * Address * City 5/21/2018 State 2018 National Nursing Forum Booking Form - Formstack Postcode Phone * Email * Is this the best contact for all communications? * Yes No Opportunities * Partnership Sponsorship Exhibition Advertising 20 THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM 2018