2012 Australian College of Operating Room Nurses Conference

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2. ACORN Committee
3. Convenor Invitation
4. President's Welcome
5. Keynote Presenters
6. Call for Abstracts
7. Preliminary Program
8. Master Classes
9. Workshops
10. Social Program
11. Judith Cornell Oration
12. Destination
13. Accommodation
14. Air Travel
15. Registration Fees
16. How to Register
17. Sponsors
18. Sponsorship & Exhibition
19. Important Information
20. Contact

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Welcome
from the ACORN President

Welcome to Darwin and the 15th Biennial ACORN Conference Territorial Boundaries: Dare to be diverse. The ACORN Conference committee have worked hard to put together a diverse, educational and thought provoking conference program for you to digest and dare to be diverse when choosing the streams you would like to attend. The subjects chosen should help to enhance your knowledge base and give you further insight into what is happening across Australia in regards to perioperative practice.

Going greener is a very hot topic these days and with the amount of one use items that are being utilised within our area today there is more information required on how we can recycle and help protect our environment, we hope that you get something out of these sessions and are able to use the information in your Health Care Facility.

Stephen Born our Executive Officer has worked hard in implementing a new component to the conference called Master Classes. Our industry partners have chosen a great opportunity to educate perioperative nurses on how their products work and educate you on how they affect perioperative practice. A great educational opportunity for all our delegates.

It is great to see that even in this precarious financial market that our industry partners are still supporting us and attending our National Conference. The Board cannot thank them enough for their support.

Darwin is a beautiful place with many spectacular gorges, ranges and sunsets to see. I hope that you all enjoy the conference and are able to take something new away with you when you leave. If you can join us for our spectacular gala dinner under the stars I am sure you will have a night to remember.

From all of us on the ACORN Board, enjoy the conference.

Vicky Warwick
ACORN President