Australian Bleeding Disorders Conference 2025

Conference FAQs

The Conference is being held at the VOCO Brisbane, 16-18 October 2025.

You can register for the forum by visiting our Registration Page. Follow the instructions to complete your registration and secure your spot.

Access to the sessions, exhibition, posters, daily catering, and welcome reception.

Early bird discounts are available until 30 June 2025.

You can register onsite, however to ensure we have included your registration in final catering numbers and any dietary requirements, we strongly recommend registering online prior to the Conference.

To view the cancellation policy, please read the Registration Terms and Conditions.

The VOCO Brisbane hotel entrance is wheelchair accessible, there is accessible parking available and
hotel elevators are wheelchair accessible. The public restrooms are wheelchair accessible. There are
dedicated wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms with roll in showers (subject to availability and upon request.)

Accommodation is available at the VOCO Brisbane. Bookings can be made via the online registration form.

Cancellations and transfers of registration are subject to our registration terms and conditions. Please refer to the Registration Terms and Conditions for further details.

Smart casual is the dress code for the conference. The VOCO is fully air conditioned, so it is advised to bring an extra layer/jacket.

VOCO Brisbane is located in the City Centre. View the driving directions.

If you are travelling from Brisbane Airport, there are a few options.

Airtrain:

The Airtrain is a quick and easy option for getting to and from the airport. Travelling between the Brisbane Airport and Brisbane City takes just 20 minutes. Train services run every 15 minutes during peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak periods. Airtrain also connects into the Queensland Rail suburban network.

To use this service, book your ticket on the Airtrain website. Purchase tickets on arrival at the Airtrain Station, travel using go card or contactless debit or credit card.

For more information including ticket pricing and travel planners, visit the Airtrain website.

Shuttle:

For a door-to-door transfer to and from Brisbane Airport, consider using Con-x-ion shuttle bus transfers.  Con-x-ion operates from both Terminals with a pick up and drop off service that goest doo-to-door to dozens of locations around Brisbane.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the sales kiosk at each Terminal.  To book visit the Con-X-ion website.

Parking is available at the hotel. Enter via North Quay. 1.8m height clearance. Cost is AUD 36 per night, subject to availability.

The nearest Train Station is Central Station, approximately 700 metres from the hotel.

Most international guests will require a VISA to enter Australia, and applications must be made in advance. You are advised to apply for your VISA as early as possible as some applications may take 4-6 weeks to process.
Please visit here to ascertain the relevant visa for your visit.
For information about importation of treatment product see www.tga.gov.au.

Should you require a letter of invitation to support your visa application, please email hfaust@haemophilia.org.au and an invitation will be emailed to you, noting this does not imply any financial support for your participation at the conference. You must have registered in advance to be issued a letter of invitation.

There will be no treatment room at the conference venue. Delegates must make their own plans for medical services and treatment. All delegates should plan well in advance to bring sufficient supplies of haemophilia treatment products to meet treatment requirements.

Children under 16 are not permitted in conference sessions or events, which also includes the youth activity.  There are no childcare facilities available at the venue.  Please contact HFA to be provided with the hotel’s preferred agency to make arrangements.  Childcare arrangements are also at the participant’s own expense.

Check the pricing for registration here

Check your preferred flights from the city of origin to Brisbane via the preferred airline website or Webjet.

Once you have an idea of costs:

1.  Apply for Community Funding with HFA and your location Foundation.  For more details, view the website here

2.  Await response from HFA and your local Foundation in regards to your funding application and next steps.  In some instances, you may be eligible for funding from both your location Foundation and HFA.

3. Overall, please wait for funding application outcomes before registering.
For further questions, contact Alison Armstead via aarmstead@haemophilia.org.au

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