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10th anniversary celebration event

Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Arrivals: 2 p.m.
Showcase: 2:15–5 p.m.
Cocktail reception: 5–6 p.m.
Dress: Business attire

The Tribeca Room
Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf
26–32 Pirrama Rd
Pyrmont 
NSW 2009

The AusVaxSafety 10th anniversary celebration event will feature an afternoon of inspiring presentations from Australian and international experts to celebrate the moments that have shaped AusVaxSafety over the past 10 years – and look ahead at the future of vaccine safety surveillance in Australia.

Enquiries: SCHN-AusVaxSafety@health.nsw.gov.au

  • Program
    TimeItemSpeaker
    2:00–2:15 p.m.Arrival
    2:15–2:30 p.m.Welcome to Country and opening remarks

    Uncle Allen Madden | Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council

    Professor Nick Wood | NCIRS

    2:30–2:40 p.m. Words from the Founder of AusVaxSafety and NCIRS DirectorProfessor Kristine Macartney | NCIRS
    2:40–2:50 p.m. Address from the Department of Health and Aged CareMs Vivien Bevan | Interim Australian CDC
    2:50–3:05 p.m.Overview of vaccine safety surveillance in AustraliaDr Megan Hickie | TGA
    3:05–3:10 p.m.Active vaccine safety surveillance – the US perspectiveDr Tanya Myers | US CDC (Online)
    3:10–3:15 p.m.Active vaccine safety surveillance – the Canadian perspectiveProfessor Julie Bettinger | University of British Columbia (pre-recorded)
    3:15–3:55 p.m.Stories from the last 10 years

    Professor Kristine Macartney | NCIRS

    Representatives from: SmartVax, Vaxtracker, The Kids Research Institute Australia

    Panel facilitator: Dr Anny Huang | NCIRS

    3:55–4:10 p.m.Active vaccine safety surveillance – the WHO perspectiveDr Madhava Ram Balakrishnan | WHO Headquarters (Online)
    4:10–4:30 p.m.Surveillance of public confidence in vaccinationProfessor Julie Leask AO | University of Sydney
    4:30–4:35 p.m.Words from the Vaccine Safety Advisory Group ChairProfessor Helen Marshall AM | University of Adelaide
    4:35–4:50 p.m.The future of vaccine safety and closing remarksProfessor Nick Wood | NCIRS
    4:50–5:00 p.m.Group photo
    5:00–6:00 p.m.Networking and canapes
  • Getting there

    Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf is a heritage venue situated on a restored finger wharf on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour’s Pyrmont. The venue is located at 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009.

    Parking
    • Wilson Jones Bay Wharf Carpark: Located at 19-21 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont (opposite Doltone House). All-day $19* Wilson Carpark ticket validation available; please see Doltone House staff for more information. All-day $15* pre-book parking at Wilson Carpark available via www.bookabay.com; use promotional code ‘Doltone’
    • The Star Casino Parking Station: Located on Pyrmont St, Pyrmont. For further information, call (02) 9777 9000
       
    Walking distance

    From Town Hall, take a short walk over the Pyrmont Bridge, continue and the venue is just minutes from Darling Harbour. Average taxi cost of $15-$30* from the CBD

    Light rail

    Departs from Central Station to The Star Station every 10-15 minutes and operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. For further information, call 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info. Park at the Entertainment Centre or Harbourside Car Parks and catch the light rail to The Star

    Bus

    The State Transit Bus Route 389 regularly departs from City - Town Hall Park Street to Pirrama Rd. For route and timetable information, call 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info

    Train

    Departs from Central Station to Town Hall Station regularly and operates 7 days a week; 1.8 km walk from Town Hall Station.

    Ferry

    Operates 7 days a week from Wharf No. 5 at Circular Quay and stops at Pyrmont Bay. For route and timetable information on State Transit’s Darling Harbour ferry to Pyrmont Bay, call 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info

  • Photography

    We wish to remind you that photography will be captured at the event that may be used on NCIRS communication channels.