Sponsorship Prospectus Friday 28 March 2014 www.vahrc.com.au
The Victorian Department of Health is delighted to invite you to participate in the inaugural Victorian Allied Health Research Conference 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre as a sponsor. managers and policy makers to learn about research and service developments that will transform how allied health services are delivered in years to come. The conference will provide a platform to showcase research from primary, acute and community healthcare settings, from all allied health disciplines. It is anticipated that over 400 delegates will attend the inaugural conference. With plans to become a biannual event we are presenting you with a unique opportunity to become a founding sponsor of the Victorian Allied Health Research Conference. Your sponsorship support plays a key role in the future delivery of the Victorian Allied Health Research Conference so we thank you for your consideration of this prospectus. Conference theme The conference theme of Clinical Innovation: The Nexus between Research and Reform will cover a broad range of topics and engage conference attendees through the sharing of approaches and information from the field. Conference sessions include: Consumer empowerment and allied health services Industry collaboration with public allied health services Innovation in allied health education Innovation in rural allied health practice Inter-professional models of care Is e-health the way forward? Leadership, mentoring and supervision Managing chronic disease in the community Prioritisation of service in allied health Pushing Boundaries: extended scope of allied health practice Translating evidence to practice Workforce innovation for meeting future demands Workforce planning for allied health 2
Conference delegates There are around 120,000 practising allied health professionals in Australia, delivering over 200 million health services annually. Together with doctors and nurses, allied health professionals are considered the third pillar of health care providers in Australia.* treatment to maintain and optimise physical, social and mental function, and promote healthy living. Example disciplines include, but are not limited to: Physiotherapy Dietetics Music therapy Psychology Occupational Therapy Speech therapy Social Work Podiatry Pharmacy Optometry Oral health Exercise physiology Radiography Biomedical Science *Source: Allied Health Professionals Australia Sponsorship opportunities Supporting the Victorian Allied Health Research Conference through sponsorship will provide Access to a targeted audience of health professionals working in health settings and educational institutions Strong association with a showcase event in the inaugural year An opportunity to present your products and services to over 400 delegates from across the state. Build solid relationships with the Victorian Department of Health, providing pathways for involvement in future conferences and events Networking opportunities with key decision makers and practitioners conference for Victoria and to secure the support for future Victorian Allied Health Research Conferences. 3
Gold supporter (two opportunities available)...$7,000+gst Entitlements include: Exhibitors space located in main thoroughfare for the duration of the day Two banner display opportunities (registration desk and catering area) Four complimentary conference tickets Two satchel inserts (subject to approval by Department of Health) Acknowledgement by conference MC Logo on plasma screens in catering area set on rotation Logo on conference program...$4,000+gst Entitlements include: One banner display (catering area) Two complimentary conference tickets One satchel insert (subject to approval by Department of Health) Acknowledgement by conference MC Logo on plasma screen within catering area set on rotation Logo in conference program Individual sponsorship opportunities All individual sponsorship opportunities receive the following Logo in conference program Name badge sponsor...$2,000+gst Morning/afternoon tea sponsor...$2,500+gst Satchel sponsor...$3,000+gst Note pad & pen sponsor...$3,000+gst (or in kind) Satchel insert...$1,000+gst All sponsorship rates shown exclude GST 4
Further information: www.vahrc.com.au Tanya Warrington VAHRC Sponsorship Manager Email: tanya@thelaunchbox.com.au Phone: 0423 594 044 Shannon Stacey VAHRC Sponsorship Coordinator Email: shannon@thelaunchbox.com.au Phone: 0408 147 914