Social Functions

Lanyards must be worn at all times.
Tickets must be selected via the registration portal. If you would like to attend or are unable to attend any of the events, please let staff know at the registration desk.

Welcome Reception

Date: Sunday 17th November
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Crocosaurus Cove
Address: 58 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
Cost: Included for delegates | Additional Guests $75

Delegates will collect their name badge upon arrival and must be worn at all times. 
Ticket includes a unique, up close and personal view of Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles, animal handling and feeding of baby crocs.

Student Mixer

Date: Monday 18th November
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dress Code: Dress in your favourite fish themed clothes
Location: Wharf One Darwin
Address: 19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0801
Cost: Free for registered students | All students are strongly encouraged to register.

This event is for Students and Invited guests only
Please present the ticket on your name badge on arrival.

The Student Mixer is sponsored by FRDC.

Poster Session

Date: Tuesday 19th November
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Darwin Convention Centre
Cost: Free for registered delegates

Conference Dinner

Date: Thursday 21st November
Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm
Location: Mindil Beach Casino Resort - The Lawn
Address: Mindil Beach, Gilruth Ave, Darwin City NT 0820
Cost: $120 for delegates | Additional Guests $150

Please present the ticket on your name badge on arrival.
Dietary Requirements - Please place your place card down at your allocated seat for staff to be aware. Card is found in your lanyard. 

CONFERENCE DINNER SHUTTLE SERVICE

A complimentary shuttle bus has been arranged for delegates attending the conference dinner.

Pickup Schedule:
6:00 pm: Adina, Vibe, and Hilton Darwin
6:10 pm: The Leea
6:20 pm: Adina & Vibe
6:30 pm: Hilton Darwin

Return Schedule:
First return trip: departs Mindil Beach Casino at 10:30 pm, dropping off at all conference hotels
Final return trip: departs Mindil Beach Casino at 11:00 pm, stopping at all conference hotels

Please be ready to board the shuttle 10 minutes before departure to help keep the service on schedule. Delegates are also welcome to make their own way to and from Mindil Beach Casino if preferred. 
There are limited spaces available. 

DIETARY REQUIRMENTS
If you provided your dietary requirements during registration, these will be accommodated throughout the event. For most breaks, your meals will be served separately; however, please identify yourself to venue staff at social functions. Please note that while we make every effort to meet all dietary needs, we may not be able to cater for requirements submitted with late registrations for the conference or social events.