Privacy Statement
Information gathered from registration and other forms will be used to administer the conference including accommodation, catering, exhibition and sponsorship. Data obtained will remain the property of The Conference Manager and AAG. Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. The collection of data at AAG is handled sensitively, securely and with proper regard to privacy. AAG does not disclose, distribute or sell the data we collect to third parties.
Language
The official language of the conference is English
Behavioural Code of Conduct at Conference and Events
The AAG Conferences (and Events, including online) is dedicated in providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, culture, race, age or religion. AAG does not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Unless relevant to the particular talk, sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue. This type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be taken lightly in our organisation.
Conference participants (this includes employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, sponsors etc) or anyone interacting with the event violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the AAG and/or conference organisers.
Children / Guests Under 18
The conference and associated events are designed for those over 18 years of age. Children will not be permitted to enter session rooms, the exhibition or social events. Children must not be left unaccompanied in the hotel or conference area at any time.
Intention to Photograph and Record
Attendees are advised that photographs and recordings of presentations may be taken during the conference and reproduced for promotional purposes. You may wish to opt out of this, by emailing aagconference@aag.asn.au but please note we may not be able to accommodate your request due to situations out of our control.
Cancellations
All cancellations will only be accepted in writing by emailing aag@theconferencemanager.com.au. Cancellations received in writing on or before 30 September 2023 will be subjected to a refund less 25% admin fee. After this date, we regret that no refunds will be made, however substitute delegates will be accepted. Please note that cancellation fees will apply whether or not payment is received at the time of registration. By submitting the registration, you are agreeing to these conditions
Disclaimer
The Conference Manager and AAG will not accept liability for the damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons for loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference, exhibition or related events. The conference organisers reserve the right to change activities, topics and presenters where necessary. The organisers shall not be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation of the conference where such cancellation is due to Force Majeure. The term "Force Majeure" means any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the organisers including but not limited to war, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), pandemic, terrorism, aircraft hijacking, military operation, riot, civil war, rebellion, civil commotion or unrest, natural disasters, acts or regulations of government, refusal to grant visas, explosions, transport delays, transport difficulties and the insolvency of airline carriers. The organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the conference despite the intervention or occurrence of any such cause.
Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Conference Manager, AAG and Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
The views and opinions expressed at the conference are that of the individual presenters. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of AAG or its representatives.
