Our 2023 National Conference will be held at the spectacular
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
12-14 March 2023
Our 2023 National Conference will be held at the spectacular
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
12-14 March 2023
We are excited to bring our network and partners together to experience our renowned sense of community in a vibrant and engaging environment. We look forward to seeing you on the Gold Coast.
Hugh Humphrey Andrew Kennedy
Chief Executive Officer, CountPlus Chief Advice Officer, Count Financial
| Day 1 |
| Sunday 12 March 2023 |
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| Day 2 |
| Monday 13 March 2023 |
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| Day 3 |
| Tuesday 14 March 2023 |
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PROGRAM AGENDA
Click here for the full program agenda.
| Dylan Alcott |
| Dylan Alcott is the 2022 Australian of the Year and one of the country’s most successful and well recognised athletes. Outside his sporting feats, he also created the Dylan Alcott Foundation to help young people who are struggling to come to terms with their disabilities. The foundation aims to improve quality of life through mentoring, scholarships and grants to assist with education and involvement in sport. |
| Rabia Siddique |
| Rabia Siddique is a history making humanitarian, best-selling author and multi-award winning international keynote speaker. Rabia’s powerful and engaging story about leadership and resilience draws on her personal story of strength, courage and forgiveness, in addition to her legal, military and psychology training. |
| Sebastian Terry |
| Sebastian Terry is a best-selling author, TV Host and founder of the 100things movement. Driven by a passion to see others achieve, Sebastian’s one-of-a-kind story has organically become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and organisational transformation. |
| Leigh Crymble |
| Leigh Crymble is the Head Behavioural Linguist at BreadCrumbs Linguistics, voted the top global behavioural communications firm in 2021 and 2022. Leigh has a wealth of experience in using linguistic methodologies and audience segmentation insights to create outcomes-based content. |
PARTNER PROGRAM
Mount Tamborine Tour
Date: Monday 12 March
Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Cost: $140pp
Experience the Gold Coast's most famous national park and mountain top village. Enjoy a morning tour to Mount Tamborine with a guided walk through the rainforest, including views of the waterfalls cascading into cool mountain streams.
Spend time discovering the local arts & crafts along Gallery Walk before enjoying devonshire tea at a beautiful Mountain Manor. This tour would not be complete without wine tasting at O’Reilly’s Canungra Winery. Enjoy a picnic basket lunch at the winery before continuing the tour.
Stretch your legs along on a fully guided leisurely bush walk to the mountain’s only spring fed waterfall. Discover the lush subtropical rainforests and hear stories of how the Aboriginal people gathered food from the forest floor.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
Date: Tuesday 13 March
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $85pp
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places in Queensland to see native Australian animals. The sanctuary encompasses 27 hectares of rain forest; its resident fauna includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, and rainbow lorikeets.
On this morning tour, delight in close encounters with Australia’s native wildlife as you learn about their unique habits and habitats through interactive shows, feedings, and more.
Discover the Lost Valley. Immerse yourself in an environment that existed millions of years ago. Featuring 5 acres of stunning rainforest, Lost Valley takes you on a journey through the ancient supercontinent Gondwana. Explore a forgotten world and get up close and personal with some of the world's most unique and distinctive flora and wildlife.
ACCOMMODATION
PRICING
REGISTRATION FEES
Early bird offer rates until 12 December 2022 | Registrations close 31 January 2023
| REGISTRATION TYPE | INCLUSIONS | EARLYBIRD To 12 December 2022 | STANDARD FEE 13 December 2022 to 31 January 2023 |
| Delegate |
| $1,890* | $2,090* |
| Life Partner of a Delegate | Entry to keynote sessions | No charge | |
| Partner in Education |
| $990* | |
| Sponsor | As per your sponsorship package |
*Excluding flights and airport transfers
An administration fee of $250 will be added to the standard fee if registering post 31 January 2023.
SOCIAL EVENTS
REGISTRATION TYPE WELCOME COCKTAIL WOMEN IN FINANCE COUNTPLUS EVENING EMERGING ADVISERS BREKFAST GALA DINNER Delegate Included in registration fee No charge to attend $75
(Applicable to CountPlus members only) No charge to attend Included in registration fee Life Partner of a Delegate $128 $50 $160
(Applicable of partners to CountPlus members only) $50
(Applicable to partners of Emerging Advisers only) $199 Partner in Education Included in registration By invite only
(A fee of $50 will apply if attending) By invite only
(A fee of $160 will apply if attending) By invite only
(A fee of $50 will apply if attending) Included in registration fee Sponsor Included in sponsorship package By invite only
(A fee of $50 will apply if attending) By invite only
(A fee of $160 will apply if attending)
By invite only
(A fee of $50 will ap Included in sponsorship package
| REGISTRATION TYPE | WELCOME COCKTAIL | WOMEN IN FINANCE | COUNTPLUS EVENING | EMERGING ADVISERS BREKFAST | GALA DINNER |
| Delegate | Included in registration fee | No charge to attend | $75 (Applicable to CountPlus members only) | No charge to attend | Included in registration fee |
| Life Partner of a Delegate | $128 | $50 | $160 (Applicable of partners to CountPlus members only) | $50 (Applicable to partners of Emerging Advisers only) | $199 |
| Partner in Education | Included in registration | By invite only (A fee of $50 will apply if attending) | By invite only (A fee of $160 will apply if attending) | By invite only (A fee of $50 will apply if attending) | Included in registration fee |
| Sponsor | Included in sponsorship package | By invite only (A fee of $50 will apply if attending) | By invite only (A fee of $160 will apply if attending) | By invite only (A fee of $50 will ap | Included in sponsorship package |
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
| ACCOMMODATION | ROOM CONFIGURATION | INDIVIDUAL ROOM | TWIN SHARE ROOM (Two paying individuals sharing one room) |
| Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort | One bed or twin beds | $350 per night (including breakfast for one person) | $385 per night (including breakfast for two people) |
| Palazzo Versace | One bed or twin beds | $437 per night (including breakfast for one person) | $479 per night (including breakfast for two people) |
All fees are in Australian Dollars and include GST
AWARDS
Our 2023 Count National Conference Awards Program nominations are now open.
These awards recognise the high-performing firms and professionals in our national network and celebrate our standout performers across a number of categories.
You can nominate yourself, someone in your firm or another Count Member that meets the award criteria and has excelled in the past year. This is your opportunity to help showcase the outstanding work being done in our community while supporting your peers and colleagues.
Once nominations have been submitted, a shortlist of finalists will be selected and announced prior to the conference. All submissions should be completed via our online nomination form, which will be open until
COB Tuesday 31 January 2023.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION & SPONSORS
COUNT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Count Charitable Foundation is proud to support the 2023 Count National Conference and will be making a special donation to the Dylan Alcott Foundation.
A silent auction will also be held during the conference to raise funds for various related charities.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Policies
CONTACT US
Conference Queries
For all queries relating to the 2023 Count
National Conference, please contact
countconference@eventscape.com.au
Education & Training
For any CPD or training related queries, please
contact the Count Financial Professional
Development team
professional.development@count.com.au
SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome Cocktail
Join us for a cocktail evening by the Sheraton pool to connect with the Count Community.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Women in Finance Breakfast
Commence day two with a dedicated breakfast focusing on the women in our profession.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
CountPlus Evening
An opportunity for CountPlus firms to
enjoy a networking dinner with your peers.
Emerging Advisers Breakfast
The future of our profession come together for a dedicated breakfast to begin day three.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Gala Dinner
A spectacular night of entertainment at Movie World to close our conference.