FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are the closing dates for Earlybird registration options?   

  • Super Early Bird registration closes Thursday 22 August 2024     

  • Early Bird registration opens Friday 23 August and closes Thursday 19 September 2024 

  • Standard registration opens from Friday 20 September 2024

2. Who is eligible for member rates?   

Members named on a paid F&P individual or organisational membership qualify for a 20% discount off the non-member price. The quoted ‘Member’ prices on the Registration Information page of the website are the discounted prices. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional discount offer. Members have been emailed a promo code to enable the discount – please do not share this promo code with non-members. 
Once you have clicked on ‘member’ at the bottom of the ‘registration page’ a box will pop-up for you to enter your promo code. If you need to check your membership status, please email us at membership@fandp.com.au

3. Will this conference also be available online?   

Not at this time. We are exploring the possibility of hybrid and/or audio recordings of sessions at future F&P conferences, but we do not have immediate plans to offer these options.    

4. Are 1-day registrations available?   

Yes. On Day1 (our masterclass day) – you can choose to register for just one masterclass, or one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Registrations are available for Day 2 Only (Major Gifts and Grants) or Day 3 Only (Gifts in Wills and Corporate Partnerships). You can also register for a combination of any of the above by selecting the appropriate options on the registration page. 

5. Are Masterclasses included in my registration?   

Only if you have registered for a masterclass/es. They are NOT an inclusion in Main Conference Only registrations. Please refer to the Registration Information page for more information on masterclass pricing and inclusions.  

6. What is included in a Main Conference Only registration?   

Main Conference Only includes: 

  • Option to attend all sessions on Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 October
  • Arrival tea/coffee, morning/afternoon tea and lunch on both days
  • Networking drinks at the conclusion of Wednesday 30 October
  • PDF of PowerPoint slide decks from all presentations appropriate to your category of registration
  • Access to the conference app

You can also register for Day 2 Only or Day 3 Only, as discussed in point 4 above.

7. Are any meals included in the registration fee?   

Arrival Coffee/Tea, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea are provided each day of the conference and are included in your registration fee for the day/s applicable to your category of registration. Networking Drinks at the end of Wednesday 30 October are also included Main Conference Only and Day 2 Only registrations. 

8. DO INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES HAVE TO PAY GST ON THE REGISTRATION FEE? 

All delegates, including those that reside overseas, must pay GST on registration fees for all F&P conferences. This is required by Australian law which ascertains that 10% GST must be paid on the fees of all conferences taking place in Australia. 

9. When will I receive log-in details for the Conference App? 

Final information regarding the conference, including login details for the conference app, will be emailed to all registered attendees two working days prior to the conference. Please make sure we have the correct email address for the attending person if your registration was made by someone other than the person attending.    

10. Can I cancel my registration?   

If you wish to cancel your registration you must notify F&P in writing before 5pm AEST Sunday 29 September 2024. You will be charged a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the registration fee. No refunds or cancellations will be made after this date, but you can transfer your registration to another person for this conference ONLY. The full contact details of the replacement attendee must be advised in writing to F&P prior to the conference. Email us at admin@fandp.com.au if you wish to cancel or advise of a transfer to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred to another F&P conference. For full information on Registration Terms & Conditions, click here.  

11. If I travel to the venue by car, can I park at the venue?   

Secured and undercover parking is available at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park for conference attendees at a self-park rate of $55 per day. A valet parking option is available at $69 per day. These rates are valid during business hours only and exclude overnight parking. Parking is subject to availability and is not reserved. Parking tickets will be validated by venue reception staff.

Parking address: 

Pullman Melbourne on the Park

192 Wellington Parade

East Melbourne, VIC 3002



STANDARD tickets on sale now!

Register & pay by Monday 28th October 2024