2018 Delegate Pre-Con Kit

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGES 2018 STUDENT DELEGATE PRE-CONFERENCE KIT

DEAR DELEGATES,

It goes without saying but as the 50th National Conference inches closer we want to thank you for your continued interest and enthusiasm for NAAUC. We truly appreciate it, and are incredibly fortunate to get the opportunity to invigorate and excite you at our jubilee year!

From our simple beginnings as a group of students meeting in 1968 in Canberra, NAAUC has strived to change the face of the collegiate industry through four key principles; that our greatest opportunity to better ourselves and our community comes from the collaboration with others, challenging our perceptions is what allows us to grow together, continued learning equates to greater understanding and wider diversity, and that leadership shows itself in a variety of different ways. As a result NAAUC and all those we represent have always been at the forefront of positive social and cultural change.

This year marks our 50th year and our final winter conference, with the National Conference moving to Summer for the 51st. Though the date of conference might be changing, I want to implore that the passion and enthusiasm both our team and you, the delegates, bring to NAAUC will not change. The conference program has been refined so both our academic and social program are stronger than ever before, so each delegate has both the knowledge and practical skills to make a lasting, positive difference at their community.

I look forward to meeting you all in July, bring on the 50th Conference!

Joshua Carter President

CONFERENCE DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

G’DAY FUTURE LEADERS!

We’re beyond excited to give you all a sneak peak into the machinations and development of National Conference. We’ve been planning for some time already, and it’s definitely a mighty beast.

Aside from stepping up our caffeine consumption, we’ve spent many late nights drafting academic sessions and brainstorming event ideas. We’re at least several draft schedules in, with our content constantly evolving.

A recurring theme you will come across is “sustained positive change”. This idea derives from our celebration of 50 years as an organisation. We want to reflect on our past, encompassing the unwavering integrity of those leaders who have come before us. We also want it to serve as a call to action, inspiring us to think critically and redefine what the next 50 years will look like. Having the ambition and passion to be innovative is a core value at NAAUC and we hope it can become yours as well, to the benefit of our respective communities.

Our masterpiece social program is coming along well, with only a final coat of paint left to go. While visiting venues and sampling the food and drink packages is always tough, we’ve managed to secure some truly unique and (dare we say) undiscovered locations. We’ve also enlisted the help of some A-grade star power so we can guarantee a stellar time. Just thinking about it has us amped. Keep an eye out for more to come, we’ve still got plenty of aces up our sleeve.

Samuel Kiernan and Emma Tait 2018 Conference Directors

CONFERENCE LOGISTICS

In 2018, the Conference will be hosted by Cromwell College at the University of Queensland from 1st - 7th July 2018. The last event of the NAAUC Conference is the NAAUC Ball held on the evening of the 6th July, and there are no scheduled activities for the 7th July.

CHECK IN: Between 10am - 2pm (1st July)

CHECK OUT: By 10am (7th July)

ARRANGING TRAVEL

Delegates should fly into Brisbane Airport on Sunday 1st July and aim to arrive at Cromwell College between 10am-1pm. Delegates should factor in 30-45 mins of travel between the airport and Cromwell, so we advise that you fly in no later than 1pm. Cromwell College has set a strict check out time of 10am on 7th July, and with the exception of breakfast there are no planned activities on the 7th.

WHAT TO BRING

• Official identification including:

• Australian Drivers License, or

• Passport, or

• Queensland proof of age card. (Do not expect to be able to use an international driver’s license, or student card)

• Translink Card. (Can be purchased from machines at Bus and Train stations in Brisbane. This is essential for public transport in Brisbane. Please purchase a Translink card before arriving at Cromwell if possible. )

• Writing material or a laptop/tablet for academic sessions.

• Enough clothes for a week including:

• Cocktail attire for Opening Dinner

• Cheap white clothes that can be ruined

• Business attire for Parliamentary debating

• Black Tie/Formal Attire for NAAUC Ball

• Country theme attire for Red Frog Charity Fair

• Merch from your residence for Merch Swap

• Warm festival clothes

• Comfortable and easy to move around in clothing (e.g. active-wear/shorts)

• Towel

• Rain Jacket/Poncho/Small Umbrella

• Toiletries

• Backpack or Carry Bag (clearly labelled)

• Between $20-$30 for Parliamentary Debating Dinner

• Approximately $20 for Red Frog Charity Fair - contact your residence student club/administration for some money to bid for at the auction.

• Spending money for extra NAAUCHELLA, approximately $30

REGISTRATION AND FEES

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018 NAAUC CONFERENCE IS OPEN! TICKETS FOR THE CONFERENCE CLOSE ON 11TH JUNE 2018.

The individual paying for the delegate must purchase through the Q-Pay link provided on our website under the ‘National Conference’ tab or through this link: http://delegateconference20.getqpay.com/

If you are unsure whether your residence has a current membership, please email secretary@naauc.edu.au.

MEMBER

STANDARD 20 MARCH - 21 MAY

$1250

LATE REGISTRATION 22 MAY - 11 JUNE

$1350

NON-MEMBERSTANDARD 20 MARCH - 21 MAY

$1400

LATE REGISTRATION 22 MAY - 11 JUNE

$1500

1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES 31 DEC 2018 3 YEAR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES 31 DEC 2020