PRINCIPAL CONGRESS SPONSOR $25,000 +GST
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

An opportunity exists for one organisation to become the Principal Congress Sponsor. The following benefits would be offered:

• Promotion as the Principal Sponsor, with acknowledgement on all brochures, printed and electronic communications and during the opening and closing ceremonies.
• Prominent signage acknowledging the Principal Sponsor at the registration desk, the entrance to the Waldorf Ballroom and the Exhibition area.
• Introductory remarks by the chair acknowledging sponsorship of the two principal keynote speakers.
• Your company logo will appear on the home page of the Congress website with a link to your site.
• Free to use information from the Congress and Congress logo on your website and internal documents.
• Preferential selection of a complimentary single (2.5m x 3m) Exhibition booth.
• Sponsor’s logo and name on the satchel together with Congress logo and satchel sponsor logo.
• Insertion of promotional material in the Congress satchel – maximum of three (double-sided) A4 pages or a seat drop at the Opening Ceremony.
• Two transferable Congress registrations for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.
• Preferential VIP seating at all sessions and functions with two invitations to the Opening Ceremony, the Congress Dinner, International Evening and Literary Lunch.
• Early access to the delegate list to enable your organisation to invite attending delegates to your own corporate functions surrounding the Congress.
• Full-page advertisement in the Final Program.
• A full mailing list of delegates will be provided after the Congress (subject to permission granted by delegate).
• Primary acknowledgement on the Sponsors’ Banner produced for display at the Congress.
• Acknowledgement on the Sponsor listing that will be projected at various sessions during the Congress.

STREAM CONGRESS SPONSOR $10,000 +GST

A unique opportunity exists for four organisations to become partners in hosting keynote speakers and sessions within the program. The program falls under four streams:

• Innovations in Service Delivery
• Children in Difficult Circumstances
• Indigenous Children’s Needs and Services
• Child Health and Social Services

In hosting a particular stream the following benefits apply:

• Promotion as a Stream Sponsor in all brochures, printed and electronic programs.
• Your company logo will appear on the Congress website pages that detail the program and speakers.
• A link from the Congress website to your company’s site.
• Insertion of promotional material in the Congress satchel – maximum of three (double-sided) A4 pages or seat drop during stream plenary.
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.
• Preferential VIP seating at all sessions and functions with two invitations to the Opening Ceremony, the Congress Dinner, International Evening and Literary Lunch.
• Quarter-page advertisement in the Final Program.
• Preferential selection and location of a complimentary single (2.5m x 3m) Exhibition booth.
• A full mailing list of delegates will be provided after the Congress.
• Acknowledgement on the Sponsors’ Banner produced for display at the Congress.
• Acknowledgement on the Sponsor listing that will be projected during particular stream.

Other Sponsorship Opportunities:

Congress Dinner $7,000 +GST
Approximately 400 delegates and partners are expected to attend the Congress Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, 22 July 2004. High quality entertainment will compliment excellent food and wines to ensure that this is a memorable evening. Sponsorship benefits will include:

• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed at the dinner;
• Table of 10 at the dinner;
• Company name and logo on menus;
• Opportunity for brief welcoming remarks;
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program; and
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.

Welcome Reception $7,000 +GST
All delegates will be invited to attend the welcome reception to be held on Wednesday 21st July 2004.

• Opportunity to make a brief welcome speech during the night;
• Opportunity to include a promotional insert in the delegate Congress satchel
(maximum 1 x A4 double sided flyer);
• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed at the reception;
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program; and
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.

International Evening $5,000 +GST
Approximately 500 delegates and partners are expected to attend the International Evening, which will be held on Friday 23 July 2004. Entertainment from an international perspective will ensure a memorable evening. Sponsorship benefits will include:

• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed;
• Two Complimentary tickets to the evening;
• Company name and logo on International Evening Program;
• Opportunity for brief welcoming remarks;
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program; and
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.

Literary Lunch $5,000 +GST
The Literary Lunch, which will be held on Friday, 23 July 2004. Sponsorship benefits will include:

• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed at the lunch;
• Two invitations to the lunch;
• Company name and logo on menus;
• Opportunity for brief welcoming remarks; and
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program; and
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.

Congress Lunch Break $4,000 +GST
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches;
• 1 seat drop for Plenary session following lunch break on Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd July 2004;
• Opportunity to make a brief welcome speech during lunch break;
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program; and
• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed at the lunch.

Congress Morning or Afternoon Tea Break $2,000 +GST
• 1 seat drop for sessions following a morning or afternoon Tea break of Thursday 22nd or Friday 23rd July 2004;
• Opportunity to make a brief welcome speech during morning or afternoon tea break;
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program; and
• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed at the morning or afternoon break.

Art Show $10,000 +GST
The Art Show will be held launched at the beginning of the World Forum and this unique sponsorship provides:

• Sponsor supplied banner or sign displayed during the Art Show (duration of Congress)
• One transferable Congress registration for all sessions, morning and afternoon teas and lunches.
• Company name and logo on Catalogue
• Opportunity for brief welcoming remarks
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program.

Congress Satchel $5,000 +GST
All full Congress registered delegates will receive a Congress satchel that has been hand painted by pre-school children.
• Every satchel will display the Congress, principal and satchel sponsoring company logo;
• Opportunity to include a promotional insert in the delegate Congress satchel
(maximum 1 x A4 double sided flyer); and
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program.

Name Tag Lanyards $2,200 +GST
All delegates will be issued with a nametag to be worn during the Congress.
• The Congress and sponsoring company logo on all name tags;
• Opportunity to include a promotional insert in the delegate Congress satchel
(maximum 1 x A4 double sided flyer); and
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program.

Congress Pads or Pens $2,200 +GST
Congress Pads and Pens will be inserted into all delegate Congress satchels and are a lasting reminder of the Congress.
• Inclusion of a pen or a notepad in each delegate satchel (Sponsor to provide the items for packing);
• Acknowledgement as a Congress sponsor in the Congress final program.

Exhibition Booth $1,950 +GST
• Promotion as an Exhibitor at the Congress via:
- Company listing in the Final Congress Program & Abstract Book
• One exhibition booth comprising:
- 3m x 2.5m floor space
- 3m high white octanorm walls
- 2 spotlights
- fascia name board
• 2 exhibitor passes which includes all catering - morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
• 1 Congress Satchel
• 1 insert in Congress Satchel.
• Two invitations to the International Evening
• A complete mailing list of delegates provided post Congress (subject to permission granted by delegate)
• Two days of exhibition space – with a marketing opportunity to focus on different products on different days (Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd)
Refreshments, tea breaks and lunches will be served buffet style in the exhibition area.

Internet Café Sponsorship $3,500 +GST
An Internet Café will be provided for delegates next to the registration area (it will be the only booth in this area). The Café is being offered as a single sponsorship item.
Benefits -The package includes:
• A double booth in order to accommodate the terminals
• Promotion as an Exhibitor at the Congress via:
• Company listing in the Final Congress Program & Abstract Book
• 2 exhibitor passes which includes all catering - morning tea, lunch, & afternoon tea
• 1 Congress Satchel
• 1 insert in Congress Satchel
• Two invitations to the Congress Welcome Reception.
• A complete mailing list of delegates provided post Congress (subject to permission granted by delegate)
• Three days of exhibition space – with a marketing opportunity to focus on different products on different days

Internet Café Booking Conditions
1. Internet Café applications will be processed in strict order of receipt.
2. Applications will only be processed upon receipt of 50% deposit paid by cheque
3. Sponsorship of the Internet Café is exclusive. ie. only available to one organisation.
4. All set-up costs including furniture, café signage, computer hire and support, and internet associated costs are the responsibility of the sponsor.
5. A minimum of six (6) internet terminals must be provided.
6. The sponsor of the Internet Café must work within the guidelines set by the OMEP organising committee regarding the number of internet terminals
required and the signage that is permitted. The design and inclusions for
the internet café must be approved by the organisers.
7. Upon receipt of the deposit, the sponsor will be issued with a contract outlining the relevant agreements. Participation will be confirmed after signed agreement is received.

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Download the application form below and fax back to:
The meeting Planners on (03) 94170899

Sponsorship Application Form (adobe.pdf 122Kb)