Accommodation:

• Please note that it is our intention to host this event at a CBD location Hotel, where those who are from interstate/international or outside the CBD location have the possibility of staying at the venue if they so choose.
• After the seminar hotel location has been confirmed, we will advise of any accommodation deals provided by the venue.
• Please note that it is our intention to have attendees stay at the venue of the seminar for the 4th Module in the program, as it is a retreat style intensive module that involves spending whole days with the presenterss and fellow attendees.
• Please be advised that the cost of accommodation is not included in the pricing of the seminar modules.
• Please be advised that meals (unless a specified inclusion) are not included in the pricing of the seminar modules.

Special Terms and Conditions for this seminar series:

Transparency Statement:

As a seminar provider, we offer events to raise the standard of our profession, and create high quality continuing professional development events to help people excel in their acupuncture practice due to the access to high quality training that they receive.
In exchange for this we receive payment from our attendees to pay for the expenses of our events, our presenters and also to receive due reward for our risk and effort of providing such events.
We always do our best to create a balance for all parties involved, where we meet our own needs of receiving due reward, and that of our presenters, whilst balancing this with the expenses involved in running events. We always balance this with the pricing that we pass on to our attendees, in the spirit of fairness. In the spirit of fairness, we also do not provide lock-in up-front payment necessitation for the full 2-year program in advance, to respect the cashflow of our attendees.

Certain programs we run are low risk, and some are higher risk.

The running of a multi-year program always brings with it certain risks, such as that of attrition of attendees over time, due to various circumstances.

This program can only be attended as a full 4-module program. It is designed to be a series of 4 modules. To assure the success of such a program, we must put some firm boundaries in place with our attendees.

Therefore we have special terms to protect our own interests and that of our presenters in offering this course:

• The program will proceed after we have 30 + expressions of interest.
• Serious expressions of interest are accepted only- therefore we request payment with your expression of interest.
• Repeat attendees are not included in the 30+ Minimum program attendee list, but are considered additional attendees not included in our course expense projections.
• If you withdraw your expression of interest after the program proceeds, we will keep your AU$ 110 Inc GST Expression of Interest payment.
  This is in the spirit of taking us seriously, as we are only running this program with a sufficient attendance.
• If we do not proceed with the program due to lack of expressions of interest, we will refund your AU$ 110 Inc GST Expression of Interest payment in full.
• Please note that when we have confirmed 30+ expressions of interest, we will proceed with payment plan offerings and terms (based on pricing listed in the Pricing/Payment Plan Tab), and the expression of interest payment will be added towards your seminar attendance payments.
• Please note that after we confirm expressions of interest, and release infrastructure for registration, we will set a specific date for formal registrations and payments due.
• These registrations and payments are to take place for the first seminar in the series after the release of this due date, and will be due by our set date.
• If we do not receive the sufficient formal registrations and payments for our full number of attendees who expressed interest, within this timeframe, and the total number of registrations are below the minimum course viability number of 30 attendees, we will make a notification of cancellation, and proceed with refunding in full all course registrations.

Further Special Conditions:

Attrition is the withdrawal from a program for varying reasons.
When attrition occurs in a multi-event program that has budgeted expenses for each event, with contingency budgeting included, but the attrition reaches a certain amount of attendees, then the budgeting changes for subsequent events in the program. It’s our intention not to have this occur, but we understand that it is a reality that may occur.

For this reason, we have special conditions regarding attrition, that our attendees must agree to:

• After the completion of the first event in the program, we permit program withdrawal, in the case that the methods of treatment and the program does not suit the needs of the attendee.
• At this stage, if program withdrawal occurs, you have learned an excellent foundation of the first module to utilise this system of treatment in practice, although the training is far from complete. However, withdrawal at this stage is permitted.
• 1 month after the completion of the first module, we will advise of an attendance census date for the 2nd-4th Modules.
• Those who wish commit to attendance of the other modules in the program will have to do so by the specific date set by Qiology, and then registration and payment for the 2nd module must commence at that time, and all registrations by program attendees is to be completed by a specific date.
• We will provide a document to be signed agreeing to the program attendance, and consent is to be given to payment of a Program Withdrawal Fee.
• Once we have our full number of attendees for Modules 2-4, we will advise if the attendee numbers meet viability to complete the program.
• If the numbers do not meet the total requirements, we will offer 2 options:
  Option 1: Program Cancellation for Modules 2-4 and a complete refund for any payments made toward those modules will be given, and no Program Withdrawal Fee applied.
  Option 2: Program Continuation of Modules 2-4, with increased pricing per module based on attendee numbers.
• After this offer has been put forward, and we have a direction, depending on the decision of relevant attendees, we will proceed from there.
• Program Modules 2-4 Withdrawal Payment:
  Please note that if you are registered for the Modules 2-4 segment of the program, and withdraw from the program during these modules, you will be billed for a AU $1100 Inc GST Program withdrawal fee.
  We will have you sign a document agreeing to this in advance of attending Modules 2-4, as program withdrawal jeopardises the program completion for other attendees in the program.

We sincerely thank you for your understanding of these special terms, and for understanding the challenges that continuing professional development organisers face with longer and special programs.
Despite all of these rules, we sincerely look forward to your attendance of this excellent program.

Past Graduate Program Repeaters- 50% Discounted rate for all Modules:

This program has been run in Australia before with a slightly different and longer first iteration.
During the years this program was run, we had several attendees who completed the whole program.
You are permitted to this discount only if you completed the full program (including the Final module).
If this is you, we will be sending you a discount code for your registrations when the program is released, so you can consider joining the program as a repeat attendee.

Important note about repeat attendance:
1. You may be requested to assist with certain sections of the program.
2. You may attend any of the 4 modules you choose.

Important notice to First time Program attendees:
1. Repeat attendees are not included in the 30+ Minimum program attendee list, but are considered additional attendees not included in our course expense projections.

What to do in Sydney?

Whether you are attending from interstate, or internationally, Sydney, a cosmopolitan city, is a city with many wonderful sites to see and many things to do, and many places to eat.
Whether your attendances for our seminars are for a quick seminar visit to Sydney and back home to be treating your patients again, or if you are turning this seminar trip into a longer time away or a holiday, we thought we would list a few great things about Sydney to give you some ideas on how to spend your time in this city while you are here.

This is especially important for all of our international seminar attendees who may not be familiar with the city and its many gems.

Please peruse our recommendations below for some great ideas to explore when you are in Sydney, but remember to stay on task while you are at the seminar!!

Places to go/see:

1. Sydney Harbour Bridge:
   Whether you view it from the steps of the Opera House, or whilst sipping a drink at Opera Bar, walking underneath it at Dawes Point or Milson’s Point, whether you are driving across it or walking across it or organising a Harbour Bridge Climb tour, it’s a Sydney icon.
2. Sydney Opera House:
   Sydney’s iconic landmark. You can take a stroll in Circular Quay and walk around it. Sydney Opera House runs various Opera House tours that are well regarded, and there are several performances (Ballet, Opera, Classical and Modern performances as well as concerts and plays) that are available if you book in advance on their website.
3. Sydney Botanic Garden:
   A historical Botanic Garden with beautiful views of the harbour. They have a medicinal herb garden too! A quick stroll behind the Opera House will lead you into the botanic garden in daylight hours.
4. Sydney Tower/Sydney Centrepoint Tower:
   One of the highest vantage points of the city. You can check out an elevated view of the city and look at it from all directions on the observation deck, or choose to dine at the revolving restaurants they have available, for a great view of the city whilst enjoying good food.
5. St Mary’s Cathedral:
   A Gothic-style catholic cathedral built of local Sandstone (1868-1928) located close to the centre of the city, offering Mass and exhibits.
6. Australian Museum:
   Discover the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the pacific at Australia’s first museum in Sydney.
7. Taronga Zoo:
   Taronga Zoo Sydney is a zoo located on shores of Sydney Harbour, only 12 minutes by ferry from the Sydney CBD. The Sydney icon is home to over 4000 animals, and is located in a beautiful area of Sydney, with amazing scenery of Sydney harbour that can be viewed whilst strolling around this world class zoo. We took Kiiko Sensei there in 2012. Her favourite was the Komodo Dragon! And the Kookaburra!
8. Hyde Park:
   Minutes walk from the centre of the city, this historical parkland, is an oasis in the city, and perfect for a leisurely stroll.
9. Centennial Park:
   Toward the city’s east, a historical parkland that many Sydney-sider’s visit for exercise, dog walking, horse riding, picnics and BBQ’s.
10. Art Gallery of NSW:
    It is the most important public art gallery in Sydney and one of the largest in Australia. Located in the domain, and minutes walk from the botanic garden, you will enjoy perusing the many beautiful artworks and exhibits on show.
11. Museum of Contemporary Art:
    Located on Sydney Harbour, the MCA is Australia’s home for contemporary art.
12. White Rabbit Gallery:
    The White Rabbit Gallery was opened in 2009 to showcase what has become one of the world’s most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art. Located in the heart of Chippendale, this is a short walk from Central Station.
13. Queen Victoria Building:
    The Queen Victoria Building is a heritage-listed late-nineteenth-century building which is a five level shopping centre located at 429–481 George Street in the Sydney central business district. Filled with cafes, restaurants and various shops, it’s a must visit landmark building in Sydney.
    
14. Darling Harbour + Darling Square:
    Great for a stroll and a look at the restaurants and cafes, and various sites like the Maritime Museum, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Sydney Aquarium and IMAX.
15. The Star Casino and Crown Casino:
    If you are in the Casino mood, Sydney has two of them!
16. Chinatown:
    Famous eat streets and all types of shops and restaurants with treats and asian foods.
17. Chinese Garden of Friendship:
    An enchanting oasis nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour. Discover this hidden gem of tranquility located in between Darling Square and Darling Quarter. Opened on 17 Jan 1988 for the Bicentenary, the Garden was modelled after ancient private gardens in China from the 5th century.
18. Sydney Ferries
    Enjoy Sydney Harbour by enjoying time on the harbour directly on one of Sydney’s ferries. Hope on a Ferry at Circular Quay and visit different areas of the Sydney on the water. Our recommendations are taking the ferry to Manly and walking along Manly beach, or taking the ferry to Watson’s Bay, and visiting the Gap, Camp Cove, and the Hornby lighthouse, as well as fish and chips at Doyles on the Beach (sit down formal dining) or Doyles on the Wharf (take away casual). Alternately you can catch a ferry the other direction to the Sydney Fishmarkets.
    
19. Sydney Fishmarkets:
    Australia’s home of seafood. Expert advice. The widest range of the finest quality Australian seafood.  A large assortment of fish markets and restaurants, cafes and more.
    
20. Manly and Manly Beach:
    The hub of the northern beaches, the northern head of Sydney Harbour has plenty of interesting things to do such as cafes, restaurants and beach walks and harbour walks. Catch the ferry to Manly from Circular Quay.
    
21. Watson’s Bay:
    A beautiful area on the harbour’s south head with Doyle’s on the Beach or Doyle’s on the Wharf, the Gap, Camp Cove Beach and Hornby Lighthouse on the South Head Trail. Catch the ferry to Watson’s Bay from Circular Quay.
22. Cooge to Bondi Coastal Walk
    One of the famous Sydney walks. Start from Coogee Pavilion or from Bondi Icebergs and follow the trail, and all the people! Take in the beautiful ocean views of some of Sydney’s most beautiful and glamorous beaches, and take in the fresh ocean air. Dedicate 2-3 hours for 1 way (6 km), and more for return (or Uber back!). Stop along the way at cafes and restaurants or for a swim. Take sunscreen and water.
23. Bondi Beach
    One of Sydney’s most famous beaches. Essential for an afternoon dip or a lie on the beach!
24. Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Headland Lighthouse Walk
    Sydney’s northern-most beach. More than an hour’s drive north of the city. Absolute stunning views from the lighthouse. Deliciously clean water at the beach, and some good little restaurants like the Boathouse and Barrenjoey House. The filming location of the famous Australian. TV series “Home and Away”
25. Royal National Park:
    Royal National Park is inland from the eastern coastline of Australia, just south of Sydney. It’s characterised by coastal cliffs, secluded beaches and eucalyptus-rich bushland. Trails crisscross the park. Home to the famous Figure 8 Pools! Research before bushwalking!
    
26. The Blue Mountains:
    A World Heritage listed site. With so much to see, 1.5 hours drive or train from Sydney, there is much to offer.
    Check out Katoomba, Echo Point (3 Sisters and Giant Staircase), Wentworth Falls (Trails and Conservation Hut, and Lincoln’s Rock), Scenic World (Scenic Railway and Scenic SkyWay- bookings in advance recommended). All types of bushwalking options available. Research before venturing out!
27. Jenolan Caves:
    Jenonalan Caves is the premier destination for Limestone Caves in Australia. The magical, must-see destination in the World Heritage Blue Mountains. Jenolan Caves are the world’s oldest! They are the largest, most spectacular in Australia. As of Oct 2024 they are under repair and construction. Check their website in 2025 to see if they are open for tours. Plan tours and accommodation and book in advance, due to their distance from Sydney past the first reaches of the Blue Mountains.