2006 is the 10th Anniversary for the Centre for Eye Research Australia.  This is an important milestone for us and we hope you will be able to help us celebrate it. To mark this occasion the Centre will host a colloquium in Melbourne Australia on 12th and 13th of October 2006.
 
The colloquium will recognize World Sight Day (12th October). It will explore the current status of significant eye diseases and innovative developments into their diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The conference will examine issues relating to economic impact, health policy and planning and exciting new technologies.

We plan to publish proceedings from this conference.
 
The conference will provide a great forum for the interchange of ideas and current and future developments in ophthalmology and eye care. We hope you recognize the value of this rare opportunity to network within the sector in both formal and informal capacities.

The colloquium aims to:
Showcase work and staff of Eye Research Australia
Attract a broad range of people
Expand understanding and perspective of vision issues, their implications and methods of care
Position Eye Research Australia as the leader in the research into the causes and prevention of
eye diseases

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You're invited!!

The 10th Anniversary colloquium will appeal to:

Ophthalmologists
Optometrists
Health care practitioners
       - Diabetes Nurse Educators
       - General Practitioners
       - Orthoptists
       - Emergency and orthopedic medicine
       - Aged care practitioners
       - Endocrinologists
Pharmaceutical Industry
Ophthalmic and public and Indigenous health researchers
Relevant policy makers in government agencies
       - Aged care
       - Public health
       - Disability
       - Indigenous health
       - Diabetes
Relevant staff of non-government organizations
Relevant media
Politicians  (State and Commonwealth)

Name Badges
All delegates and speakers will receive a name badge upon registration. This badge is the official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all Conference sessions, meals and social events.

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Colloquium Venue
St Vincent's Hospital
Victoria Parade
FITZROY VIC 3065

The colloquium will be held at the Vincent’s Function & Conference Centre in the Aikenhead Wing of the St Vincents Hospital, Fitzroy. Situated less than one kilometre from the CBD and next to the Exhibition gardens is the centre offers state of the art conference and function facilities and the finest hospitality featuring fresh Victorian produce.

Car parking is available in secure venues surrounding the hospital, and also in the surrounding streets. The centre is easily accessible via public transport, with trams and buses leaving from Victoria Parade, and the train station within a five-minute walk.

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Limited Day Parking	Location	Information
Public Car Park	At St. Vincent's beneath the In-patient Services Building	Enter from Fitzroy Street off Victoria Parade. A lift from the car park goes directly to the foyer of the main Hospital building
Public Car Park	At the Exhibition Building/Melbourne Museum	Enter from Rathdowne Street off Nicholson Street, Carlton.
Public Car Park	Behind St. Vincent's & Mercy Private Hospital	Enter from Fitzroy Street off Victoria Parade.
Meter parking spaces	In the streets near the Hospital	Council parking officers are vigilant so take care to note the parking restrictions.