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Celebrating Service in Sport |
| Make sure you book your place today for this years conference. SCA has been around for over 25 years and we are going to hear many great stories of celebration as well as enjoy training by some of Australia's finest sports and chaplaincy ministry personnel. Book here today - don't miss out! |
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| Conference Details |
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Conference Highlights |
Tues 6-Thurs 8 October 2009
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> Full SCA CISM Training
> Stephen Robinson Emergency Chaplaincy
> Garry Coleman on Managing Trauma
> David Vaughan on Stress Management
> Mark Bateman on First Response
> Legendary SCA Sports Tour
> Be encouraged and inspired!
> Gary Speckman on 'Chaplain as P4'
> Great sports activities available
> The next 25 years!
> Meet new chaplains
> Tell your stories
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| Conference Times |
Tuesday begins at 10.00AM sharp (registrations at 8.30-9.45AM)
Thursday final session concludes at 5.00pm
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| Conference Speakers |
| As part of SCA's ongoing Professional Development for Chaplains the 2 days of CISM training at conference will provide you with a SCA CISM Certificate (SCA-PD-CISM) on successful completion. |
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Rev. Dr. Stephen Robinson
Emergency Services Chaplain & Author of 'Ministry in Disaster Settings'
Rev. Dr. Stephen Robinson is a Uniting Church Minister at Lugarno in the Georges River area of Sydney. He has been a volunteer chaplain and firefighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service serving in three fire districts since 1996. Stephen is a member of the NSW/ACT Synod’s Disaster Recovery Committee its representative on the NSW State Disaster Recovery Committee. The book "Ministry in Disaster Settings: Lessons from the Edge" emerged from his Doctor of Ministry dissertation for Fuller Theological Seminary. Stephen will be bringing his expertise to us on this significant aspect of sports chaplaincy ministry. "How should we respond?" |
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Garry Coleman
CISM - Trauma
For over 25 years Garry Coleman has been significantly involved in providing ministry to the people of motor sports during traumatic events. He will bring his many years of experience to provide both insight and practical keys to respond to trauma successfully as chaplains.
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Mark Bateman
CISM - First Response
Mark, the National Director of Chaplaincy Australia and SCA Motor Racing Chaplain will be teaming up to present on this crucial aspect of chaplaincy ministry.
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David Vaughan
CISM - Stress Management & Debriefing
David Vaughan has for many years been at the thick of it in rally motor sports ministry. From the death of legendary Rally Champion Possom Bourne to ministering to those with life debilitating physical trauma David will bring insight into managing the stress of a traumatic event.
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Gary Speckman
The Chaplain as P4
One of Gary's most outstanding sessions in the Certificate of Sports Chaplaincy Training, Gary will bring fresh insight into how speak into the lives of sports people by demonstrating and involving everyone to participate. What's P4? Come along to find out...
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Other Speakers
Stories from SCA chaplains, SCA Director Cam Butler, John Lang & Jason Smith. |
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| Conference Venue - ANZ Stadium Homebush |
| This years conference is being held at the home of the Sydney Olympics ANZ Stadium Homebush NSW. |
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ANZ Stadium
Olympic Boulevard
Sydney Olympic Park
NSW 2127
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Please Note: Accommodation must be booked seperately to the conference registration.
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| Conference Costs |
1. Register For Conference Here
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| Conference Fees |
| Your conference fee includes most meals, the Gala Dinner, event travel, morning and afternoon teas and conference fees, but not accommodation. Please book direct - see below. |
Day Only Registrants
(Gala Dinner not included) |
$95.00 |
Web Special Early Bird Registration!!!
(Before September 1 2009) |
$245.00 |
| Conference Registration Fee (Non-Members) |
$265.00 |
| To register for the conference please click here. |
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2. Select Your Accommodation Below
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| Accommodation |
| You will need to book your accommodation seperately. Be sure to get in quick as the World Masters Games are on a couple days after our conference! Please select from one of the following recommended venues close to the conference venue. |
| Accommodation Venue | Level of Accommodation | Contact | Distance |
| Formula1 | Basic | Call 02 9648 3862 | 5 min walk |
| Ibis | Standard | Call 02 8762 1100 | 2 min walk |
| Novotel | 4 Star | Call 02 8762 1111 | 2 min walk |
| Markets Motel/Hotel | Standard | Call 02 9764 3500 | 20 min walk |
| Parramatta City Motel | Standard | Call 02 9635 7266 | 15 min drive |
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3. Book Extra Dinner Tickets Here
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| Dinner Included |
| This years SCA 25th Anniversary and Awards Dinner includes guests John Lang, Jason Smith and Garry Coleman. Dress code is semi formal. One (1) dinner ticket is included in the Full Conference Fee. Additional tickets can be purchased by following the link below. |
| For seperate dinner tickets please go to the Dinner Booking Page |
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| Further Information |
Conference Convener
For all details regarding the conference please contact the NSW Conference Convenors
Warwick and Wendy Mears
0419 254 573
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Conference History
Visit our conference history page. |
Getting To Sydney
Book flights through - VirginBlue, JetStar, Tiger Airways or Qantas.
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Conference Brochure
For more information or to make a fax registration please download the Conference Brochure here. |
Airport Transfers
SCA will pick up and drop off at the following times.
Pickup: Tuesday 8.00am & 9.00am at the Mascot Airport pickup zone at Virgin & Qantas.
Drop-off: Thursday at Mascot at 6.15pm & 7.30pm
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| SCA conferences are conferences with a difference! We look forward to seeing you in Sydney! |
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