All international delegates, apart from New Zealand citizens, must obtain a Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before travelling to Australia. Please ensure you organise your documentation well in advance of travel.

Australia’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is an electronically-stored authority for travel to Australia for a short-term tourist or business entry. ETAs are issued within seconds of being requested through computer links between the Australian Immigration Department, travel agents, airlines and specialist service providers around the world. Over 30 countries around the world have access to the free ETA system.

Conference delegates from non-ETA countries will need to obtain a Business (short stay) visa, even if some tourism activities are planned for part of the stay in Australia. It is called a 456 visa if it is issued as a label into a passport. For more information visit the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs website or click here for the ETA Application.

For information on the appropriate visa for travel to Australia or entry into Australia visit the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website: www.border.gov.au

MyCPD is the new continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The RACP MyCPD program is founded on participants identifying personal professional development needs, planning activities to meet those needs and subsequent reflection on the activities undertaken as part of an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning.

The guidelines for continuing Professional Development (CPD) Providers and MyCPD are available on the college website. The meeting organisers have consulted the College and believe that the program for the Annual Scientific Meeting meets the criteria set out in the college guidelines for MyCPD.

Fellows may contact the College for advice regarding the appropriate level of points to claim if they require assistance. To claim MyCPD points, fellows should provide evidence of attendance – an attendance certificate, program or receipt of payment.

A Certificate of Attendance will be sent to delegates post even

For all conference sessions in the hubs and the Conference Dinner, the dress is smart casual.

The ARA Annual Dinner is cocktail attire.

NZRA 2025 ASM | Hamilton, NZ

4-7 September 2025

https://nzraasm.eenz.com/

2025 Australian Pain Society ASM | Melbourne

13-16 April 2025

https://dccam.com.au/aps2025/

The ARA 2025 ASM reserves the right to amend or alter any advertised details relating to dates, program and speakers if necessary, without notice, as a result of circumstances beyond their control. All attempts have been made to keep any changes to an absolute minimum.