Social Program

Included Social Program

The following events are included in the registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons. If you require additional tickets please complete Section D of your Registration Form.

Sunday 6 May 2007
College Ceremony
Time: 4.00 – 6.00 pm
Location: John Batman Theatre, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre

College Reception
Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Location: Atrium, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre

An invitation is extended to all delegates, Graduating Fellows and their guests to attend the College Ceremony and Reception.

Tickets are available for the New Fellows’ Dinner on Sunday 6 May 2007. See the Optional Social Program Section for further details for this exciting new event!

Optional Social Program

The following events are not included in the registration fee for Delegates and Accompanying Persons. If you require tickets to these events please complete Section D of your Registration Form.

NOTE: All fees include the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Sunday 6 May 2007
New Fellows’ Dinner
Time: 7.30 pm – 12.00 (midnight)
Location: Bellarine Rooms, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre

To welcome new Fellows to the College, all Fellows being presented at the College Ceremony in 2007 are cordially invited to attend the New Fellows Dinner immediately following the College Ceremony and Reception. All Fellows being presented at the Ceremony will receive a personal invitation.

Monday 7 May 2007
Trainees’ Dinner
Time: From 7.00 pm
Location: Bluestone Restaurant Bar, 349 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Dress: Smart Casual
Tickets: A$60.00

All Trainees are invited to attend the Trainees' Dinner and enjoy an evening of socialising with colleagues in the lush surrounds of the Bluestone Restaurant Bar.

Bluestone is located on Flinders Lane between Queen and Elizabeth Streets in the heart of Melbourne, featuring bluestone walls, warm colours, soft lighting, Chesterfield chairs, banquettes and ottomans, this bar provides luxurious lounging and a relaxed but funky atmosphere.

The evening will commence with pre-dinner drinks served in the lounge followed by a three-course meal and is sure to be a night to remember.
We look forward to as many of you as possible joining us. Please book via the registration form.

Tuesday 8 May 2007
Joint Chapter of Community Child Health/Regional and General Paediatric Society Dinner
Date: Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: The Meat + Wine Co.
Cost: $65 per person (GST included)

Back by popular demand! The joint Chapter of Community Child Health/Regional and General Paediatric Society dinner will again be held as part of the Congress social program, this year at The Meat + Wine Co. (Vegetarian options will be made available.) Come and enjoy a casual, fun-filled evening on the banks of Melbourne's famous Yarra River. Mingle with colleagues from near and far.

We suggest you book early, as last year's event sold out.

Adult Medicine Dinner
Clarendon Room
5th Floor, Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Pre-dinner drinks: 7.00pm
Dinner: 7.30pm

The annual Adult Medicine Division Dinner will be held on Tuesday, 8 May as part of the RACP 2007 Congress. This Dinner will be held in the Clarendon Room at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. This stylish venue offers superb views of Melbourne's Yarra River, Docklands and the spectacular city skyline, as well as the very best in contemporary cuisine.
Join us for a relaxed and convivial evening with colleagues, after an intensive day of clinical updates!

Book your place at this fabulous dinner now as tickets are limited!

Wednesday 9 May 2007
Paediatrics & Child Health Division's Annual Dinner
Date: Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Melbourne Aquarium
Cost: $100 per person (GST included)

This year's dinner is guaranteed to bring you up-close-and-personal with the creatures of the deep. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a three-course meal with a colourful backdrop of fish, coral and the Melbourne skyline. The evening will allow plenty of time for stimulating conversation and an opportunity to catch-up with old, and hopefully some new friends.

What more could you want? Dancing of course! As always, a DJ will help you dance the night away. So polish up your dancing shoes and start practising the Rock Lobster!

Don't be disappointed - book early!

Disclaimer

The events specified in the social program are correct at the time of printing. However, in the event that any event becomes unavailable or minimum numbers are not met, RACP reserves the right to alter or cancel the event.

Touring/Hospitality Arrangements

Should you have any specialised group requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality services other than those organised for the official program, please contact the Congress Managers who would be pleased to assist with touring or hospitality arrangements.

Private Functions

It is requested that you advise the Congress Managers of any private/corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. The Congress Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.