All migration agents who live in or near Cairns should register now for the Migration Conferences 2013 (www.migration2013.com.au) - they'll be happening before you know it!
This conference series has been designed to help registered migration agents all over Australia connect, make sure their knowledge of this ever-changing sector is up-to-date, and have a bit of fun at the same time.
The Cairns leg will run from October 18 to 19, and is being held at the luxurious Sea Temple Resort & Spa in Palm Cove.
Christopher Levingston, one of Australia's top migration consultants, will be hosting a variety of presentations over this two-day conference - and you won't want to miss a single one.
SkillSelect; Business Innovation Visas; and Child, Carer and Remaining Relative Visas will be discussed on the first day (October 18), as will two mandatory topics: Business Management and File Management.
The second day (October 19) will see Mr Levingston focusing on Temporary Business Sponsorship, the Employer Nomination Scheme and Partner Visas. Mandatory sessions on Accounts Management and Ethics and Professional Practice will also be held.
All presentations will take place between 08:00 and 17:15. So, you may be wondering, what will you be doing in your downtime?
This two-day conference costs $590 to attend; included in this price are all manner of perks that will make this seeming business trip feel more like a holiday!
Each morning, you will receive a freshly brewed tea or coffee. This will be followed by a light and refreshing morning tea, a selection of open and closed sandwiches for lunch, and a delicious afternoon tea.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa prides themselves on their cuisine, and will do their utmost to make sure you are served healthy and tasty food - to keep those energy levels up - for the duration of your stay.
You will also receive "conference condiments", such as pens and paper, so you can spend all that energy on taking lots of notes!
On Friday night, we'll be having a cocktail party. Two hours of hot and cold canapes, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow Australian migration agents in a less formal situation. You can swap stories, share insights and foster beneficial work relationships.
October will be here before you know it, so make sure you register your interest for the Cairns leg of the Migration Conferences 2013 at www.migration2013.com.au as soon as possible!