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ABA National Conference 2023


PROGRAM OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2023

6.00pm - 8.00pm. OFFICIAL RECEPTION AND WELCOME TO CANBERRA 

Royal Australian Mint, Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600.

Canapes and drinks provided.

Cost: $35. 

Dress: Smart casual, with miniature medals.

8.15pm. INFORMAL DINNER 

Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606.

Cost: Pay as you go.

For those Members and Guests who would like a bite to eat, a table will be booked at the Clubhouse and Bar. The bus will drop Members and Guests at the Southern Cross Club, and then continue onto the Abode for those not wanting dinner. The Abode is an easy walk from the Southern Cross Club.

SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2023 

9am - 12pm. AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION AGM 

Southern Cross Club, 92-96 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606.

Note: Please arrive and register by 8.45 am. Members wishing to vote are asked to register with the  National Secretary 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the AGM. 

The AGM will be a combination of face-to-face and ZOOM to allow members to join from around the country. Details of the ZOOM link will be sent out with the AGM Notice to Members. 

7.00 for 11.00pm. ANNUAL BLACK-TIE DINNER 

Southern Cross Club Woden, 92-96 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606.

Three course alternate drop dinner, drinks are included in the price, bubbles, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the night.

Cost: $100. 

Dress: Black Tie/Mess Dress/Lounge Suit for gents, after 5 Wear for ladies, with miniature medals.

The Southern Cross Club is an easy walk from the Abode, just across the road from the Woden Shopping Centre. Free parking will be available underneath the club, a ticket should be obtained on entry to the carpark and validation is required at reception before leaving.

SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2023 

10am-11am. SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE 

Australian Bravery Garden, Government House, Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla ACT 2600. Arrive by 9.30 am to clear security. 

Dress: Suit or Jacket and tie for men and day wear for ladies. Full size medals to be worn.

12pm-1.30pm. INFORMAL LUNCH & FAREWELL 

Southern Cross Yacht Club, Snapper on the Lake.  Lotus Bay, Mariner Place, Yarralumla ACT 2600. 

Cost: Pay as you go. Fish and Chips on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

2.00pm. DISPERSAL 

Suggested Accommodation 

Abode Woden, 10 Bowes Street, Phillip ACT 2606. 

The Abode Woden offers all the amenities of home and is within walking distance to the Woden shopping precinct, cafés, restaurants, clubs and retail therapy. It is a few minutes’ walk from the  Hellenic Club. Website: https://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/woden/ 

Transport for Members 

A bus will be available to transport members staying at the Abode Woden at a cost of $10 per person.

Enquiries about the National Conference may be directed to: 

Melanie Warburton 

National Membership Secretary 

Mobile: 0437 042 099 

Email: abanationalmembership@gmail.com

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