Invitation
The Dietitians Association of Australia invites you to attend the 27th National Conference in Darwin.
Delegates will investigate the theme Dietetics & Nutrition: Exploring New Territory, through an exciting program developed by the Scientific and Social Program Committee. Plenary speakers have been invited to impart their expertise and enthusiasm and to inspire delegates to explore new territory in their practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to Darwin!
Host City
Darwin City is a launching pad to the Northern Territory’s vast array of extraordinary natural landscapes and ecosystems, from tropical coastlines to heritage wetlands, wildlife parks and escarpment vistas. Natural wonders such as the World Heritage-listed Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, and Litchfield National Parks are all within driving distance from the city.
Darwin is a modern multicultural city offering visitors the uniqueness of a tropical climate. It has the most daily average sunshine hours (8.4) of any Australian capital resulting in an enviable relaxed tropical lifestyle, where almost everything is done outdoors – dining, shopping and even movie-going.
Much of the city’s social activities take place at the markets, in parks and reserves, by the beach watching the jaw-dropping sunsets or on boats down on Darwin Harbour.
But what makes Darwin a compelling place is it cultivates an enviable ‘people climate’. The city’s population of over 100,000 is comprised of 50 nationalities. Indigenous Australians are a vital presence in the life of the city; their art and culture are evident throughout the city.
Conference Venue
Darwin Convention Centre
Darwin, Northern Territory
Australia
The 2009 DAA National Conference will be one of the first events held at the brand new Darwin Convention Centre. Looking to the city from the edge of the Arafura Sea, Darwin Convention Centre is the imminent iconic landmark of Australia’s tropical harbour city.
Nature, architecture and technology converge in this waterfront venue to provide not only the finest facilities but also to create the ideal environment for successful and memorable events. Ringside views of Darwin’s serene seascapes amidst a ‘harbour city within a city’ complete the sense of occasion at this world-class venue.
The Darwin Convention Centre spans a total floor area of 22,900 square metres offering a wide selection of conference, exhibition and function facilities.
Committee Members
Scientific and Social Program Committee
Alison McLay, Chair
Ingrid Roche
Brooke Kimberley
Robin Lion
Michelle Miller
Camilla Moss
Roy Price
Erica Reeve
Malcolm Riley
Lauren Tyack
Vikki Wearne
DAA Director Responsible
Liz Kellett
DAA National Office
Claire Hewat – Executive Director
Katherine Cook –Marketing Dietitian
Kate Paul – Practice and Professional Development Dietitian
Clive Richards – Finance Manager
Carolyn Rae – Events Administrator
