{"id":6764,"date":"2021-06-02T05:34:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T05:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corporate.visitsunshinecoast.com\/?p=6764"},"modified":"2021-07-06T08:48:14","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T22:48:14","slug":"sunshine-coast-attracts-major-health-related-conference-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corporate.visitsunshinecoast.com\/sunshine-coast-attracts-major-health-related-conference-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunshine Coast attracts major health-related conference in August"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Visit Sunshine Coast in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council via the Business Events Assistance Program has successfully secured the United in Compassion (UIC) Australian Medicinal Cannabis Symposium which will be held from 13 \u2013 15 August at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre. It is expected to attract over 400 delegates with an estimated economic value of over $600,000 to the region.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">A terminal illness that created acute, unrelieved pain for her son, prompted Lucy Haslam to take up the cause of legalising medicinal cannabis, culminating in the three-day conference to be held on the Sunshine Coast, which will see experts examine the issue and create pathways for legislative change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">In addition to a two-day symposium featuring international experts in the field, there will be a trade exhibition, a nurses\u2019 conference, a health professionals\u2019 event, and a gala dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cWe are expecting this to be a very powerful event, attracting health care professionals, industry representatives, the legal fraternity and interested members of the general public, who are often the most passionate advocates for sensible change,\u201d said Ms Haslam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cI bring experts together from around the globe to share their knowledge and experience and hopefully drive wider acceptance of medicinal cannabis. We need to keep reform in the spotlight, as sadly this is still a very political issue with an enormous amount of vested interest and interference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cThere are a vast range of problems with the current system that will be addressed at the symposium, including drug driving issues, high costs for patients, and the difficulty with access for veterans and first responders, especially those with PTSD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cWe are looking forward to welcoming delegates from around Australia. I\u2019m sure all those participating will appreciate the Sunshine Coast\u2019s wonderful lifestyle and environment and help them focus on finding solutions to enable more Australians to access proven pain relief that can dramatically improve their lives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">Visit Sunshine Coast\u2019s Business Events Manager, Maureen Brennan, said the Symposium would be important to reflect the region\u2019s suitability as a prime destination for medical and public interest related conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cThe Sunshine Coast has outstanding medical and educational institutions, with a renowned research and development sector, so conferences examining medical issues are a natural for us,\u201d said Ms Brennan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cWe also have the advantage of an upgraded Sunshine Coast Airport, which has established direct air services from major city hubs such as Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, and internationally with Auckland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cFollowing the pandemic, there is increasing demand for conferences in areas which can offer a more open, less crowded environment, complemented by ease of access and high-quality facilities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\">To find out more about the Symposium at unitedincompassion.com.au\/2021-symposium\/<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit Sunshine Coast in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council via the Business Events Assistance Program&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6765,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,1],"tags":[49,51],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - 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