10th Asia Pacific Special, Health and Law Librarians' Conference

Adelaide Convention Centre,
Adelaide, South Australia
24-27 August 2003

Social Programme

The conference committee is working on a social program which will combine the chance to network, meet new people and catch up with old friends. The conference dinner will be a night to remember! And keep your eye on this page to see the touring options which are available in and around Adelaide for both conference delegates and those accompanying them.

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception will also be the opening of the trade exhibition, and will feature some of Adelaide's finest jazz musicians, entertainers and tempting nibbles. Admission is included in your registration fee. Not to be missed!

Cocktails

Conference Cocktails will be held at the new State Library of South Australia complex on Monday 25 August. Located on North Tce a few minutes' walk from the Convention Centre, the State Library unveiled its new building in July 2003. Take the opportunity dudring your visit to Adelaide to join your colleagues on a tour of the new library, followed by a glass of wine and cocktail food.

Early morning walk

Bush Tucker - an early morning walk
Tuesday 26th August, 7.00am - 9.00am
Cost: $50 per person - includes guide, bush tucker and transfers.
This early morning walk meanders through the Adelaide Botanic Garden. An Aboriginal guide introduces participants to the culture of her group and the traditional ways in whcih they used native plants for food, medicine, shelter and artefacts. A bush tucker tasting is part of the experience.

Dinner

A Dinner to tantalise your tastebuds, entertain your ears (and feet!) and stimulate the mind is organised for the Tuesday night. Don't forget that the dinner is included in your registration and is proudly sponsored by LexisNexis.

Photo of Mem Fox

We are delighted to announce that Mem Fox, author of over 25 picture books for children including Possum Magic and Koala Lou and a number of books for adults including Reading Magic which focuses on the benefits of reading to children, will be the guest speaker at the Conference Dinner. It will truly be a night to remember. To find out more about Mem visit her web site at http://www.memfox.net. It will be an unforgettable evening.

Library visits

A programme of library visits has been arranged. Visit schedule.

Partners

Partners are very welcome to attend all the social functions and are able to buy tickets at the costs indicated from the Registration Desk. Tourist information on day tours in and around Adelaide is available at the Registration Desk.

Touring

If you're visiting Adelaide, why not stay and extra day or two? As well as the wine producing regions, there are many other things to see and do either in the city or a short drive away. For pre- and post-conference touring, please contact the South Australian Travel Centre by phone on 1300 655 276 or visit the website of the South Australian Tourism Commission: www.southaustralia.com


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