NESA Training Events
3 PART COACHING PROGRAMME
Essential Skills – Site Manager
Starts Wednesday 7 March 2018 at 3pm AEDT
Target Group
This is suited for managers or aspiring managers working with the jobactive, DES, Community Development Programme and Transition to Work contracts.
Summary
Effective frontline managers are key to achieving performance outcomes and retaining staff. Over 3 webinar sessions, Matt Eldridge will provide managers with the tools to improve their leadership skills and understand how to be fully effective as a frontline manager. The series will take participants through a range of strategies so they can perform effectively with their staff and customers. The training will cover key concepts from frontline management models tailored to Employment Services, and aims to develop a positive and resilient approach to achieving management goals; with a particular focus on helping staff to meet contract KPIs. It is expected that at the end of the series participants will be able to provide leadership and guidance to others and take responsibility for the effective functioning and performance of the team and its work outcomes.
sessions
Session 1 – How to get your staff meeting their KPI’s (Broadcasts on Wednesday 7 March 2018 at 3pm AEDT – 2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12 noon WA)
- Tuning into staff motivations
- Developing key team and individual expectations
- Moving their comfort zone into the learning zone
- Developing and monitoring key lead indicators
- Training and continuous improvement
- Strong staff review process
- Working effectively with office politics
- Engaging and improving underachieving staff
- Changing negative team behaviours
- Mixing it up
Session 2 What is change management? (Broadcasts on Wednesday 14 March 2018 at 3pm AEDT – 2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12 noon WA)
- Team planning
- Implementing change effectively and quickly
- Managing change with your team
- What is risk?
- Types of risk
- Processes around risk management
- Managing job seeker attendance
- Implementing service delivery and contract commitments efficiently
- Tracking budgets
- Other performance drivers
- Work information flows and processes
Session 3 Performance management drivers (Broadcasts on Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 3pm AEDT – 2:30pm SA, 2pm QLD, 1:30pm NT and 12 noon WA)
- Outcome cycle
- Work information flows and processes
- Strong process for maximising placement and outcome performance
- Working on your WfD
- Tools for monitoring your activity management for performance increase
- How to inspect what you expect
- How to make great performance ideas accountable
- Key “fast meeting ideas” for results
- ESCN/Click Reports
- Getting the most from your 3rd party software
FACILITATOR
Matt Eldridge (Controlled Chaos)
With over 20 years practicing and studying leadership and management in a range of community and business settings, Matt is committed to innovation and motivating teams. A strategic thinker and strong communicator and teacher, Matt’s diverse experience has grown to create very practical approaches to training, management and technology..… READ MORE
COST
other
Each session is expected to run for approximately one & ½ hours. This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. The model of delivery for this coaching programme requires learners to “learn by doing”, which is an active learning approach whereby learners will be given work-based activities to be completed as part of the series. Once the series has been completed participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for your portfolio.
So it can be used as a future resource, registrants for the live broadcast will receive a PDF copy of the presentation.
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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WORKSHOP
Big Day In - A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant
a workshop with Damien Opolski
Melbourne | Tuesday 13 March 2018 | Starts 9.30am AEDT
DETAILS
DATE: Tuesday 13 March 2018
TIME: 9am for a 9:30am commencement
LOCATION: Central Melbourne venue TBA
Target Group
jobactive consultants of all levels of experience!
Summary
The skills and knowledge of the 20,000 employment consultants who deliver services each day is paramount to the success of our employment services sector. Employment consultant turnover is high. There are many reasons why a person may leave the sector early, but feeling that you lack the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform a complex and challenging role is a major factor for many people. Damien helps consultants to better understand the context of today’s employment services, and to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help sustain them through their employment services sector careers.
This highly interactive and thought-provoking day sees participants explore a range of challenging real-life scenarios as we assist ‘Richie’, our job seeker, to find suitable employment. Damien tests participants’ knowledge of jobactive operational policy and the legislative framework that we operate in, while helping to build the skills and confidence required to work successfully with some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.
At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive
- A comprehensive Professional Training workbook
- A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
- Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace
About Damien Opolski:
A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.
COST
OTHER
Please note that we can only offer this course until 15 March 2018 and that it can be delivered in-house
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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WORKSHOP
Big Day In - A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant
a workshop with Damien Opolski
Brisbane | Wednesday 14 March 2018 | Starts 9.30am AEDT
DETAILS
DATE: Wednesday 14 March 2018
TIME: 9am for a 9:30am commencement
LOCATION: Central Brisbane location TBA
Target Group
jobactive consultants of all levels of experience!
Summary
The skills and knowledge of the 20,000 employment consultants who deliver services each day is paramount to the success of our employment services sector. Employment consultant turnover is high. There are many reasons why a person may leave the sector early, but feeling that you lack the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform a complex and challenging role is a major factor for many people. Damien helps consultants to better understand the context of today’s employment services, and to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help sustain them through their employment services sector careers.
This highly interactive and thought-provoking day sees participants explore a range of challenging real-life scenarios as we assist ‘Richie’, our job seeker, to find suitable employment. Damien tests participants’ knowledge of jobactive operational policy and the legislative framework that we operate in, while helping to build the skills and confidence required to work successfully with some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.
At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive:
- A comprehensive Professional Training workbook
- A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
- Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace
about Damien Opolski
A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.
Cost
OTHER
Please note that we can only offer this course until 15 March 2018 and that it can be delivered in-house
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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WORKSHOP
Big Day In - A Day in the Life of a jobactive consultant
a workshop with Damien Opolski
Sydney | Friday 15 March 2018 | 9.30am AEDT
DETAILS
DATE: Friday 15 March 2018
TIME: 9am for a 9:30am commencement
LOCATION: Central Sydney location TBA
Target Group
jobactive consultants of all levels of experience!
Summary
The skills and knowledge of the 20,000 employment consultants who deliver services each day is paramount to the success of our employment services sector. Employment consultant turnover is high. There are many reasons why a person may leave the sector early, but feeling that you lack the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform a complex and challenging role is a major factor for many people. Damien helps consultants to better understand the context of today’s employment services, and to develop practical skills and knowledge that will help sustain them through their employment services sector careers.
This highly interactive and thought-provoking day sees participants explore a range of challenging real-life scenarios as we assist ‘Richie’, our job seeker, to find suitable employment. Damien tests participants’ knowledge of jobactive operational policy and the legislative framework that we operate in, while helping to build the skills and confidence required to work successfully with some of Australia’s most disadvantaged people.
At the conclusion of the workshop participants will receive
- A comprehensive Professional Training workbook
- A Certificate of Attendance for their portfolio
- Confidence to utilise the knowledge and skills in the workplace
About Damien Opolski
A career spanning more than 30 years gives Damien Opolski a rare insight into Australian employment services. Damien spent 12 years as manager of the Department of Employment’s Learning Centre – a role which saw him closely involved with policy and IT development, and with responsibility for developing and delivering policy, systems and capability-building training for providers. This, coupled with Damien’s frontline experience (during a CES career in metropolitan and regional South Australia, he estimates he conducted 10,000 job seeker interviews and worked with hundreds of employers), allows him to offer this unique training experience. Damien has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering training straight to frontline employment consultants and their managers, and Department staff in programmes such as jobactive (and its predecessors), DES, RJCP, TTW and ParentsNext.
COST
OTHER
Please note that we can only offer this course until 15 March 2018 and that it can be delivered in-house
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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2 PART COACHING PROGRAMME
Case Management Revision coaching programme (for jobactive, TTW and WfD)
Starts Tuesday 20 March 2018 | 3:00pm AEDT
Target Group
Case managers / Employment Consultants
Summary
Times keep changing, many existing case managers are adjusting to these changes, however some may require assistance to adjust. We have specifically developed this training for case managers looking to build on existing skills to meet a stronger performance and outcome focused environment.
This two part coaching programme is recommended for case managers / employment consultants that have traditionally performed well but are looking to update / refresh skills for the current performance environment. This coaching programme is for people working in the jobactive, TTW and WfD programmes.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session one: Tuesday 20 March 2018 at 3pm AEDT
- History (discussion on what has changed)
- Understand the reason prior skills were effective at that time
- New Case Management skills and techniques proven effective now
- General interview structure skills
- Working with groups
Session two: Tuesday 27 March 2018 at 3pm AEDT
- Working with different technology mediums
- Plan to meet individual KPI’s
- Facilitating the job seeker to work towards their goals
- Relationship building ‘ person centred approach’
- Time management and organisation tips
Further information
The model of delivery for this coaching programme requires learners to “learn by doing”. This two part webinar will have a small take home activity to address between sessions designed to demonstrate understanding.
Each session is expected to run for approximately an hour and a half, including ample Q&A time. Once the series has been completed you will be sent a Certificate of Completion for your portfolio. Registrants will also receive a PDF copy of the presentation. Please note, if you have registered but on the day cannot make it, please speak to Max.
FACILITATOR
Matt Eldridge (Controlled Chaos)
With over 20 years practicing and studying leadership and management in a range of community and business settings, Matt is committed to innovation and motivating teams…READ MORE
COST
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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3 PART COACHING PROGRAMME
DES Employment Consultant Induction
Thursday 5 April 2018 | 2.00pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Target Group
Summary
Our Employment Consultant Induction coaching programme has a focus on the DES core elements and the soft skills required for positive client engagement, job placement and effective post placement support. The sessions are full of observed good practices, tips and advice.
Over three webinar sessions, John Francis will comprehensively introduce staff to the components and good practice soft skills that makes an effective and efficient employment services industry. The webinars will take participants through a range of strategies so they can perform effectively with customers, while touching on the KPI measures and compliance requirements. Our training is operational and complimentary to your internal induction programmes.
Session 1 – Introduction, KPI and meeting expectations (Broadcasts on Thursday 5 April 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Brief history of employment services
Role of the consultant
Contract and service delivery
DES contract KPI’s and remaining compliant
Managing participant expectations
Core servicing steps
Social security law
Consultant tools of the trade
Appointment management
Activity: Segment your caseload into industry and client cohort groups
Session 2 – Working with participants (Broadcasts on Thursday 12 April 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Activity discussion
Case management planning skills to meet KPI
Participant centred servicing.
Case note structure and strategies
Creating effective Job Plans
Resume building
Challenges to employment
Activity: Research the Disability Service Standards and Principles – what are they?
Session 3 – Wrap around serving your participants (Broadcasts on Thursday 19 April 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm in SA & NT and 12 noon in WA)
Activity discussion
Lifestyle adjustment
DES Post Placement Support process and strategies for when placements fall over
Engaging stake holders
DES Outcome cycle
Ongoing support
Job in jeopardy
Individual rights
FACILITATOR
John Francis (Controlled Chaos)
Following many years experience in stock broking and funds management in London and Melbourne, John commenced in the Employment Services industry in 2006. He has ten years experience in DEN/DES (and other industry programmes), in the roles of Case Manager, Recruiter and Training and Assessor. John has delivered accredited motivational training to participants centred on addressing vocational and non-vocational barriers on their own pathway to success. … READ MORE
COST
NESA Member
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Prices are inclusive of GST
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One payment for the 3 part series
Non-member
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Prices are inclusive of GST
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One payment for the 3 part series
OTHER
Each session is expected run for approximately an hour and a half. This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. The model of delivery for this coaching programme requires learners to “learn by doing”, which is an active learning approach whereby learners will be given work-based activities to be completed as part of the series. Once the series has been completed you will be forward a Certificate of Completion for your portfolio.
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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2 PART COACHING PROGRAMME
Managing Challenging and Aggressive Client Behaviour
Starts Tuesday 15 May 2018 | 2:00pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT,and 12 noon WA)
Target Group
Team Leaders, Managers, all Frontline staff
Summary
When working with people from different walks of life on a daily basis, and often requesting them to undertake activities they may not be enthusiastic about, some level of challenging behaviour is inevitable. This is a two session coaching programme designed to build skills in dealing effectively with challenging behaviour from an employment service industry perspective.
The coaching programme aims to provide you with all the skills to help you understand and deal with the challenges of a modern-day client-centred employment service. Participants will acquire knowledge on how to enhance their communication techniques and to avoid conflict in the workplace. Participants are expected to contribute to the discussion of techniques and to consider alternative and innovative approaches. The model of delivery for this coaching program requires “learning by doing”, an active learning approach whereby learners will be given work-based activities to be completed as part of the series.
What’s being covered
Session one : Self-management, resilience, and communication & listening skills. Session is being held on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 2pm AEST
- Understand the principles of how to self-manage and remain resilient in confronting situations.
- How to maintain safe limits and set client expectations.
- Understand how good communication can influence people.
- Learn how to develop effective listening skills and assist clients to develop new skills in communication.
Activity : Provide a written example of a time when you were confronted by disruptive behaviour and what you did to de-escalate and minimise the effects.
Session two : Barriers and limiting client behaviour, responding effectively, and maintaining personal and others’ safety. Session is being held on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 2pm AEST
- Understand the barriers to effective communication and how to maintain limits on client behaviour
- How to recognise and deal with clients effectively when you feel like you are being provoked.
- Have opportunities through case examples to link theory to practice and application for a safe environment.
FACILITATOR
Matt Luttrell
With over six years’ experience managing hotels in Melbourne and Geelong, and over ten years’ experience in Employment Services in both front line and management roles, Matt has seen it all. He has worked in priority regions where high levels of anti-social behaviour are prevalent.… READ MORE
COST
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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2 PART COACHING PROGRAMME
ESSENTIAL SKILLS: MEETING DES 2018 CONTRACT OUTCOMES Coaching Programme
Starts Friday 18 May | 2:00pm AEST
Target Group
Management, site managers, programme coordinators and experienced employment consultants
Summary
This two part on line coaching programme is designed to improve staff understanding of the delivery of the DES 2018 contract. It will focus on what is expected in DES 2018 and includes strategies to increase programme performance and improved delivery.
Each webinar session is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes including ample Q&A and discussion time.
All registrants will receive a PDF copy of the presentation and a Certificate of Completion
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Session 1: Optimising DES 2018 delivery, engagement, retention and process – Friday 18 May 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30 pm in SA & NT, 12 noon in WA)
- What has changed (including the Targeted Compliance Framework)?
- Consumer choice
- Why should they come to you?
- Now that you have them, how do you keep them?
- Key requirements
Session 2: DES 2018 contract and compliance requirements – Friday 25 May at 2pm AEST (1:30 pm in SA & NT, 12 noon in WA)
- Outcomes, service and job placement fee compliance
- Star Ratings and Performance Framework
- Demonstrating service commitments, National Standards for Disability Services (overview) and tender commitments
- Exploration of the ongoing support processes
- Effective case noting
FACILITATOR
Matt Eldridge
With over 20 years practising and studying leadership and management in a range of community and business settings, Matt is committed to innovation and to motivating teams. A strategic thinker and strong communicator and teacher, Matt’s diverse experience has grown to create very practical approaches to training, management and technology. He has spent many years working for employment services providers over a range of different contracts in the roles of performance management, learning & development, site management and compliance. His focus (and enthusiasm) has always been about providing staff, teams and organisations with the right training and tools to better achieve stronger outcomes.
COST
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
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3 PART COACHING PROGRAMME
DES 2018 Employment Consultant Induction
Starts Wednesday 13 June 2018 | 2:00pm AEST
Target Group
New DES Frontline staff
Summary
In a complicated and constantly changing industry, giving the right support to new staff is critical so they can hit the ground running and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Our DES 2018 Employment Consultant Induction series can help them feel comfortable and understand the industry context and framework that they are now working with. It will help you to retain staff and avoid having to go through the costly recruitment process again. Our aim is to assist them to settle in quickly and become productive as soon as they can. The series will also be useful for existing staff that need a refresher or are returning to work after a long absence (such as maternity or long service leave).
Our Employment Consultant Induction coaching programme has a focus on the DES 2018 core elements and the soft skills required for positive client engagement, job placement and effective post placement support. The sessions are full of observed good practices, tips and advice.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Over three on-line webinar sessions, Matt Eldridge will comprehensively introduce staff to the components and good practice soft skills that makes an effective and efficient employment services industry. The webinars will take participants through a range of strategies so they can perform effectively with customers, while touching on the KPI measures and compliance requirements. Our training is operational and complimentary to your internal induction programmes.
Each session is expected run for approximately an hour and a half. This live broadcast will include ample Q&A time. The model of delivery for this coaching programme requires learners to “learn by doing”, which is an active learning approach whereby learners will be given work-based activities to be completed as part of the series. Once the series has been completed you will be forward a Certificate of Completion for your portfolio.
Expected outcomes
- Session 1 – Introduction, KPI and meeting expectations (Broadcasts on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA and NT and 12noon WA)
- Brief history of employment services
- Role of the consultant
- Contract and service delivery
- DES 2018 contract KPI’s and remaining compliant
- Managing participant expectations
- Core DES 2018 servicing steps
- Social security law
- Consultant tools of the trade
- Appointment management
Activity: Research and summarise what is a “Client Centred focussed service”
Session 2 – Working with participants (Broadcasts on Friday 15 June 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Activity discussion
- Case management planning skills to meet KPI
- Participant centred servicing.
- Case note structure and strategies
- Creating effective Job Plans
- Resume building
- Challenges to employment
Activity: Research the Disability Service Standards and Principles – what are they?
Session 3 – Wrap around serving your participants (Broadcasts on Friday 22 June 2018 at 2pm AEST (1:30pm SA & NT and 12noon WA)
- Activity discussion
- Lifestyle adjustment
- DES Post Placement Support process and strategies for when placements fall over
- Engaging stake holders
- DES Outcome cycle
- Ongoing support
- Job in jeopardy
- Individual rights
FACILITATOR
Matt Eldridge
With over 20 years practicing and studying leadership and management in a range of community and business settings, Matt is committed to innovation and to motivating teams. A strategic thinker and strong communicator and teacher, Matt’s diverse experience has grown to create very practical approaches to training, management and technology. He has spent many years working for employment services providers over a range of different contracts in the roles of performance management, learning & development, site management and compliance. His focus (and enthusiasm) has always been about providing staff, teams and organisations with the right training and tools to better achieve stronger outcomes.
COST
CONTACT US
For further information on NESA PD training events please contact Max Croft: +61 3 9624 2311 | EMAIL
Why you should attend
DES managers need to understand person centered approaches and adopt new techniques to drive quality services and high performing teams. This interactive workshop will cover practical information and techniques for leading effective service and performance.
Our DES forum is specifically designed to meet the needs of:
Regional Managers
Site Managers
New DES Providers
Topics covered
Making Connections
• Lived experience and why it matters
• Understanding the disability landscape
• Identifying and connecting with key referral partners
Service Management
• DEEDS, guidelines and provider compliance
• Achieving performance through 30 30 30 caseload management
• Engagement - reducing resistance through practical person centered approaches
• Building better practice through leading strategic interventions
Maximising Performance
• Retaining employers
• Collaborating for success
• Outcome sustainability through effective post placement and ongoing support
• Tools and resources
Leading services and performance in a consumer driven market
Meet our presenters
Annette Gill
NESA Principal Policy Advisor
Annette has worked with not for profit, private and local government organisations and has been involved in State and Commonwealth funded employment services since the early 1990’s. Annette was Policy Manager at NESA from 2003 - 2013. Prior to commencing her current consultancy business, Annette held the role of Policy and Research Manager of Karingal a large community and disability services organisation with annual revenue of approximately $100 m and which was part of the NDIS Barwon trial. Annette led the policy and research agenda as well as undertaking bid management contributing to organisational growth, particularly in its aged care and employment services divisions.
Vanessa Puopolo
NESA Policy Advisor
Vanessa has worked in the employment services sector for over 9 years after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability) in 2007. In 2013 Vanessa joined the NESA policy team engaging with NESA members through outreach to identify operational and policy related issues across the breadth of all employment programmes including jobactive, DES, TTW and WfD, she is focused on being a voice and influence that helps shape employment programme settings to achieve operational efficiencies for staff whilst ensuring programmes tangibly meeting the needs of job seekers through effective and efficient services.
Event Details
Thursday 21 June 2018
Registration 9.00am
Workshop 9.30am - 4.30pm
Mantra Tullamarine Hotel, Melbourne
Cnr Melrose Drive & Trade Park Drive, Tullamarine
Shuttle Bus from/to Airport: Complimentary
Event prices
NESA MEMBER REGISTRATION
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PRICE INCLUDES:
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Tea and coffee at registration
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Morning and afternoon tea
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Lunch
NESA MEMBER GROUP REGISTRATION
3 OR MORE PEOPLE-
PRICE INCLUDES:
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Tea and coffee at registration
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Morning and afternoon tea
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Lunch
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
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PRICE INCLUDES:
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Tea and coffee at registration
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Morning and afternoon tea
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Lunch