This inaugural symposium Western Pacific Mass Gathering Events and Health Symposium was held in November 2022. The focus was on the intersection between mass gatherings (major events, crowded spaces) and health.
Over 125 people attended, representing 48 organisations from across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Topics discussed included:
- Event health governance and regulation
- Emergency management and mass gatherings
- Best practice clinical care at major events
- Event organiser perspectives of event health
- Command and control
- Public and environmental health
- Young people and mass gathering event
- Mass gathering event legacies
DAY 1 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
DAY 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
ORIGINAL PROGRAM and EVENT DETAILS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This symposium is for members of first aid and first responder organisations | in-event health companies | event organising companies and consultants | ambulance services | public health units | hospital and health services | government agencies | universities
PROGRAM
Includes: networking evening event | keynote speakers | discussion panels | legacy group work | short update presentations | schoolies site tour
DATES and LOCATION
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Location: Griffith University Auditorium. Building 40, Level 5. Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Southport, Queensland (Campus map here)
GETTING THERE
Arriving by air: Both Brisbane airport and Gold Coast airport provide options for travel.
Arriving by train / light rail: TRANSLink provides rail services between Brisbane Airport / Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast. You can then catch the G:link, Gold Coast Light Rail service to the Gold Coast University Hospital station.
Arriving by car: Casual parking is available in G55 on the Griffith University campus. Closer parking is available at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
ACCOMMODATION
Closest: Mantra Sharks (a 10min walk). Book now and receive 15% off the Mantra Daily Rate. Use promo code: CE2022. This discount is only applicable to phone [(07) 5603 3200] or e-mail [[email protected]] bookings.
Alternative: The Gold Coast has a large number of accommodation options along the G:link, Gold Coast Light Rail line. Accommodation will book out fast this week in the lead-up to Schoolies.
SYMPOSIUM RESOURCES
Legacy group work activities.