START Course

The 2025 START Course was held at Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach 29-30 March. View the 2025 Program Here 


The next START course will be held at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, VIC on Saturday 28 February to Sunday 1 March 2026.


Registration is NOW OPEN. Click HERE to register.

Registration fees 

All fees are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and include 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Category

Book & Pay by 30 January

From 30 January

Full Registration:
Member

$670.00

$780.00

Full Registration:
Non Member        

$995.00

$995.00


Full Registration Entitlements 

  • All program sessions
  • Catering: morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea

Program
The program is available here.  

Please note program is subject to change. 

Venue 
Hyatt Place Essendon Fields 
1 English St, Essendon Fields VIC
Only 10 minutes from the airport and connected by a free express shuttle. Conveniently located 20 mins from the CBD and steps from Essendon Fields Airport.

Accommodation
For the ease and convenience of staying on site at the venue, Hyatt Place offers rates for all course delegates. Booking includes complimentary shuttle service to and from Melbourne (Tullamarine) airport. Bookings can be made as part of your registration. 

Room rates 

  • King Room - Single for 1 Adult $240.00 per night 

  • King Room - Single for 1 Adult including Breakfast $275.00 per night 

  • King Room - Double for 2 Adults $265.00 per night 

  • King Room - Double for 2 Adults including Breakfast $335.00 per night 

Parking
Self car parking is available at the Hotel. Please note parking incurs an additional charge of $11 per day.