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ANGFA Convention 2024

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 ANGFA Convention 2024

Cairns

20th - 22nd September

 

The Australia New Guinea Fishes Association Northern Australia (ANGFA Nth Aust) in conjunction with ANGFA Incorporated (ANGFA National), are proud to present the world renowned ANGFA Convention for 2024. This is the largest event focusing on Australian and New Guinea fishes anywhere in the fishkeeping realm. The ANGFA National Convention is a biannual event that brings our members from across Australia and the world, together, to discuss and showcase our native aquatic fauna, flora and ecosystems.

NOTE:

The cut off date for shirt orders is 31st July 2024.

The cut off date for Convention tickets and/or Convention dinner bookings is 4th Sept 2024.

Download the flyers at the top this web page and send them to anyone who you think may be interested.

Contacts for Convention are:

  • Graeme Finsen (0401 052 093)

Or email the ANGFA Convention folks This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Convention is being held at the Novotel Cairns Oasis, which is located in the heart of Cairns (see https://www.novotelcairnsresort.com.au/)

Located in sunny Cairns, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is an excellent option for both business and leisure travellers. Guests staying at this impressive Cairns resort are within easy reach of many of Cairns' top attractions, including the Esplanade, the Reef Casino, the Cairns Convention Centre, and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and shops. The resort features 314 contemporary guest rooms, a sandy lagoon pool, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire property, Chromecast in all accommodation rooms, convenient on-site undercover parking, 24 hours reception services, and inclusive gym access.

  • Hotel Check In: from 2:00pm daily
  • Hotel Check out: before 11:00 daily
  • Standard Room - Room only $255.00 - Quote to the venue our Booking ID of 582450, which will help them work out the agreed room rate.
  • Deluxe Room - Room only $285.00 - Quote to the venue our Booking ID of 582450, which will help them work out the agreed room rate.
  • Rates are subject to availability upon confirmation
  • All rates as quoted are inclusive of GST and quoted in Australian Dollars
  • Rates are based on single or twin share (2 adults or 2 adults + 2 kids – utilising existing bedding)
  • Full breakfast can be added for an additional $25.00 per person – when confirmed at time of booking - Breakfast is available in MOKU Restaurant; open for breakfast from 6:30am till 10:00am.
  • Delegates book their own accommodation. 
  • Credit card required at the time of booking, 100% prepayment required at 44 days prior arrival
  • Pre/Post Conference Rates:  The exclusive conference accommodation rates will be extended to delegates wishing to stay 3 nights pre and post the dates of the conference, subject to availability at time of request.

Registration

Early bird convention tickets and dinner tickets are now available for purchase.

  • Early bird rate for ANGFA members - no longer available
  • Normal rate for ANGFA members $215 ($260 for non-members)
  • Dinner on the Saturday night $65 

  • Ticket sales are now closed. For any enquiries please contact Graeme Finsen (0401 052 093)

 

JBS Men's Polo Shirt

A solid-colour durable poly/cotton 210gsm pique knit unisex polo with side splits, contrasting stripes to collar and sleeve cuffs, and contrast stripe to placket. Complies with AS/NZS4399:1996 for UPF protection. Available in sizes S to 5XL.

 
The cut off date for shirt orders is 31st July 2024.
Due to the cut-off date for short orders the Convention shirt ordering has closed so that we can get people their shirts in time for our big event.  However watch this space as we will be reopening ordering post convention (delivery only).
 
Men's Syzmik long sleeve Outdoor Shirt
100% Polyester Ripstop: 100 gsm • Super breathable lightweight fabric to keep you cool all day • Extra-large under arm mesh and upper back venting to maximise air flow • Crinkle resistant light weight fabric makes this shirt easy to pack in a small bag • Two chest pockets • One mobile phone chest zip pocket • Roll up tab sleeves • Contrast colour inside placket.
 

The cut off date for shirt orders is 31st July 2024.

Due to the cut-off date for short orders the Convention shirt ordering has closed so that we can get people their shirts in time for our big event.  However watch this space as we will be reopening ordering post convention (delivery only).

 
JBS Ladies Polo Shirt
A solid-colour durable poly/cotton 210gsm pique knit ladies polo with side splits, contrasting stripes to collar and sleeve cuffs, and contrast stripe to placket. Complies with AS/NZS4399:1996 for UPF protection. Available in sizes 8 to 24.
 
The cut off date for shirt orders is 31st July 2024.

Due to the cut-off date for short orders the Convention shirt ordering has closed so that we can get people their shirts in time for our big event.  However watch this space as we will be reopening ordering post convention (delivery only).

Ladies Syzmik long sleeve Outdoor Shirt
100% Polyester Ripstop: 100 gsm • Super breathable lightweight fabric to keep you cool all day • Extra-large under arm mesh and upper back venting to maximise air flow • Crinkle resistant light weight fabric makes this shirt easy to pack in a small bag • Two chest pockets • One mobile phone chest zip pocket • Roll up tab sleeves • Contrast colour inside placket.
The cut off date for shirt orders is 31st July 2024.
Due to the cut-off date for short orders the Convention shirt ordering has closed so that we can get people their shirts in time for our big event.  However watch this space as we will be reopening ordering post convention (delivery only).
 
Trading Tables
 
Please note that we have limited space available for two (maybe three) Trade Tables. If you are interested in running a table, we are happy to offer them up for $50AUD each, first come first served. Also note that ANGFA NAU are planning to have a small "shop" available at the convention. ANGFA NAU are happy to host and sell items via this shop for people, but we will take a commission of 20% for anything we need to handle. We request that you help us to help you, so if you can label things clearly with your name, prices etc. and give us a list of items to be sold, then this will go a long way in making it pretty seamless. Please contact Graeme Finsen or Peter Unmack (contact details above) to register your trade table, and / or to advise on if you are planning to bring goods in for sale via the ANGFA NAU shop table.
 

Program 

Details of the speakers will be added as they are confirmed. The Convention will feature 12 presenters, the list below will be updated as other presenters confirm their attendance.
 

Glynn Aland

- Crustaceans of Northern Australia and Torres Straits

Brendan Ebner

- Short-steep-coastal-streams (SSCS) of the Wet Tropics

Hans-Georg Evers

- Rainbows from New Guinea - always coming back

Johannes Graf

- 15 years fishing Rainbows in West Papua

Michael Hammer / Micah Borok

- Team Takam: two-way learning in science and culture on fishes of the upper Fly River, Papua New Guinea

Wim Heemskerk

- Once upon a time in West Papua - About our trip to West Papua last year. 

Josh Lawler

- Cape York Gertrudae and the rediscovery of Skull Creek

Keith Martin

- The Queensland Wet Tropics - rainbowfish capital of Australia

Marten-Luther Salossa

- The uniqueness of New Guinea habitat:  From Cyprocorine River to coastal stream rainbowfish and the Ayamaru Lakes Project

Nicole Smith

- A history of growing true aquatic plants aquatically in north Qld

Lyle Squire

- Sawfish: Collections and transport for Public Aquaria

Nathan Waltham

- Thermal tolerance of freshwater fish and crustaceans in Northern Australia – future climate concerns