Sponsorship Prospectus 7th National Borderline Personality Disorder Conference 17-18 October 2017 - Perth WA From Stigma, To Strength @OzBPD @AustralianBPDFoundation WAAMH.ORG.AU/BPDC
A first for Western Australia The 7 th National Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Conference draws on a strong history of successful events around Australia and 17-18 October 2017 marks the inaugural Western Australian event. This landmark gathering is expected to draw delegates from every corner of Australia and represents a significant step forward for the advancement of knowledge, awareness and services for this complex mental illness. The 2017 conference is being organised in partnership between the Australian BPD Foundation and the Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH). Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a debilitating, complex and serious mental illness which is poorly understood. People with BPD suffer greatly. Their families, partners and carers share their distress. There is a high rate of self-injury amongst people with BPD, more than any other group, as well as a significant rate of suicide attempts with one in ten people dying through suicide. BPD can be difficult for other people to understand, and people with the disorder are often unfairly stigmatised, not only by the community but also within mental health services. This stigma often makes people feel ashamed and contributes to the high risk of self-harm and suicide associated with BPD. The National BPD conference plays a major role in correcting damaging myths and replacing stigma with a more positive evidence-driven outlook. The conference provides an opportunity for clinicians, practitioners, consumers, carers and family members from across Australia to come together to collaborate, share information and educate the wider community. In line with this commitment, the theme for the conference is From Stigma, to Strength, and not only aims to correct damaging myths and stigmas, but to highlight the strength of everyone involved in improving treatment, care and support for people with BPD, their carers and families to achieve a meaningful life. As a sponsor of the 7th National BPD Conference 2017, you can be part of the solution. Even among clinicians, myths persist about BPD being untreatable, resulting in many people with this diagnosis unable to access appropriate services especially in the public mental health sector.
Why sponsor? The BPD Conference is an important specialist event which reliably attracts strong interest from across the country. As a national event, with a stellar live up of presentations and activities, delegates are likely to include key decision makers, mental health professionals, educators, people with a diagnosis of BPD, their carers and family members who want to be part of this national conversation. Delegates attend for professional development, collaboration, networking, exchange of ideas and also have an important opportunity to learn from those who lives have been impacted by BPD. Target Audience The conference is expected to attract more than 350 delegates over the two-day event and will target professionals from across the mental health, disability, health care and associated sectors, including government, community, education and private sector organisations, along with people with lived experience of BPD, family members, carers and anyone with an interest in BPD in Australia. The wider audience for promotional materials, web visits and viewers of on-line presentations is anticipated to reach more than 5,000 people. Benefits to sponsors: Opportunity to partner with the Australian BPD Foundation and WAAMH, two highly respected peak bodies for the Australian community mental health sector; Positive brand association with the event and the wider sector; Brand exposure to thousands of sector professionals and community members, in the lead up to the event; Reach targeted audiences through promotional activities; Networking and new partnership opportunities; Media and industry coverage of the conference through BPD Awareness Week activities and mental health sector promotion; Complimentary registration; Demonstrate your recognition and support of mental health and ending the stigma surrounding BPD Demonstrate leadership in social investment; Highlight your commitment to community and corporate social responsibility to your customers and employees. Keynote presentations will be recorded and uploaded to the websites with acknowledgement of your sponsorship, providing ongoing exposure.
Sponsorships Details Platinum Sponsor (one only): $15,000 Acknowledgement Recognition as the sole Platinum Sponsor of the 7 th National Borderline Personality Disorder Conference 2017; Acknowledgement as the Platinum Sponsor at the opening ceremony; Opening ceremony address (up to five minutes); Acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor and sponsor logo on front cover of the conference handbook. Logo placement Inserts Sponsor logo to appear on titles slides and holding slides (pre/post breaks); Supported by naming rights to plenary keynote sessions and in handbook with opportunity to introduce Prof Andrew Chanen; Sponsors logo on delegate bags; Priority placement of logo on conference materials, subject to dates of sponsor confirmation and print deadlines. Full page advertisement in A4 size conference handbook; Two promotional inserts (one page, double sided up to A4) in delegate bags; One branded gift in delegate bags, at sponsor s expense. Media and web Acknowledgment and logo on the dedicated conference webpage with click through; Acknowledgement and logo on conference promotional pages of a peak body websites: WAAMH, which has a total of 2500 daily page views; Acknowledgement in the conference enewsletter to more than 5000 recipients; Acknowledgement of sponsorship via conference related social media networks; Acknowledgement in media releases relating to the conference. Exhibition space Signage Tickets One free conference exhibitor display space. Prominent display of sponsor signage in foyer registration space (one freestanding standard pull-up banner ); Display of sponsor signage in exhibition space (one standard pull-up banner, display either with exhibitor space OR separately if exhibitor space opportunity not taken up); On stage display of sponsor signage in main plenary room (one standard pull-up banner). Full registration for three people for the conference.
Gold Sponsors $10,000 Acknowledgement Recognition as a Gold Sponsor of the National BPD Conference 2017; Acknowledgement as a Gold Sponsor at the opening ceremony; Acknowledgement as a Gold Sponsor and sponsor logo in conference handbook Logo placement; Sponsor logo to appear on title slides and holding slides (pre/post breaks); Supported by naming rights to an agreed conference session and in handbook with opportunity to introduce a speaker; Sponsor logo on delegate bags; Priority placement of logo on conference materials, subject to dates of sponsor confirmation and print deadlines; Signage Prominent display of sponsor signage in main plenary space (one freestanding standard pull-up banner ); Display of sponsor signage in exhibition space (one standard pull-up banner, displayed either with exhibitor space OR separately if exhibitor space opportunity not taken up). Media and web Acknowledgement and logo on the dedicated conference webpage with click through; Acknowledgement and logo on conference promotional pages of a peak body websites: WAAMH, which has a total of 2500 daily page views; Acknowledgement in the conference enewsletter to more than 5000 recipients; Acknowledgement of sponsorship via conference related social media networks; Acknowledgement in media releases relating to the conference Inserts Half page advertisement in A4 size conference handbook; One promotional insert (one page, double sided up to A4) in delegate bags; One branded gift in delegate bags, at sponsor s expense. Exhibition space Tickets One free conference exhibitor display space. Full registration for two people for the conference.
Silver Sponsors $5,000 Acknowledgement Recognition as a Silver Sponsor of the National BPD Conference 2017; Acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor at the opening ceremony; Acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor and sponsor logo in conference handbook. Logo placement Sponsor logo on delegate bags; Placement of logo on conference materials, subject to dates of sponsor confirmation and print deadlines; Sponsor logo included on door of one of the conference break-out rooms. Media and web Acknowledgement and logo on the dedicated conference webpage with click through; Acknowledgement and logo on conference promotional pages of a peak body websites: WAAMH, which has a total of 2500 daily page views; Acknowledgement in the conference enewsletter to more than 5000 recipients; Acknowledgement of sponsorship via conference related social media networks. Inserts Quarter page advertisement in A4 size conference handbook; Delegate bag insert: o o Exhibition display Signage Tickets One promotional insert (one page, double sided up to A4) in delegate bags OR One branded gift in delegate bags, at sponsor s expense. One half price conference exhibitor display space. Display of sponsor signage in upstairs breakout space (one freestanding standard pull-up banner) Display of sponsor signage in exhibition space (one standard pull-up banner, displayed either with exhibitor space OR separately if exhibitor space opportunity not taken up); On stage display of sponsor signage in one of the break-out rooms (one standard pull-up banner). Full registration for one person for the conference.
Bronze Sponsors $3000 Acknowledgement Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor of the National BPD Conference 2017; Acknowledgement as a Bronze Sponsor and sponsor logo in conference handbook. Logo placement Placement of logo on back of conference materials, subject to dates of sponsor confirmation and print deadlines. Media and web Acknowledgement and logo on the dedicated conference webpage; Acknowledgement in the conference enewsletter to more than 5000 recipients; Acknowledgement of sponsorship via conference related social media networks; Inserts Signage Delegate bag insert: o o One promotional insert (one page, double sided up to A5) in delegate bags OR One branded gift in delegate bags, at sponsor s expense Display of sponsor signage in upstairs breakout space (one freestanding pull-up banner, maximum 850mm x 2000mm - standard pull-up banner ). Exhibition display One conference exhibitor display space at 25% discount.
Sponsorship Packages Platinum $15,000 Gold $10,000 Silver $5,000 Bronze $3,000 RECOGNITION AND BRAND EXPOSURE Recognition as a sponsor of the National BPD Conference 2017 MC acknowledgement at the opening ceremony Acknowledgement as sponsor and logo in conference handbook (prominence based on level) Sponsor logo to appear on holding slides (pre/post breaks) Sponsor logo to appear on title slides Opening ceremony address Supported by naming rights at keynote sessions and in conference handbook with opportunity to introduce speaker/s Sponsor logo on delegate bags (prominence based on level) MEDIA AND E-EXPOSURE Acknowledgement and logo on the conference webpage ^with click through (prominence based on level) Acknowledgement in conference enewsletter ^with click through, when applicable Acknowledgement of sponsorship in all conference related social media networks (Facebook, Twitter) Acknowledgement on the WAAMH website homepage with click through Acknowledgement in media releases relating to the conference, where applicable ADVERTISING EXPOSURE Advertisement in A4 size conference handbook Promotional insert and/or branded gift in delegate bag CONFERENCE SIGNAGE Sponsor banner in ground floor foyer registration space Keynote Plenary with Prof. Andrew Chanen Other session ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Full page 2 inserts (A4) AND 1 gift Half page 1 insert (A4) AND 1 gift Quarter page 1 insert (A4) OR 1 gift 1 insert (A5) OR 1 gift Sponsor banner in exhibition space Sponsor banner in main plenary room On stage Sponsor banner in upstairs breakout space One conference exhibitor display space CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Full registration for the conference Free 3 people Free 2 people 50% discount 1 person 25% discount
Prominence on promotional materials Acknowledgements including logo size and placement will be organised according to sponsorship contribution, with prominence being reserved for major sponsors. Example of proportions only. Actual sizes will vary.
Other opportunities Conference Handbook From $350-$950 The A4 size conference handbook will be distributed at the beginning of the conference and referred to throughout the conference. There are half and quarter page advertising opportunities to improve your brand and message exposure to all the delegates attending the conference. Full Page (A4): $950 or included in Platinum Sponsorship Half page (A5): $550 or included in Gold Sponsorship Quarter page (A6): $350 or included in Silver Sponsorship Conference Exhibition Displays CORPORATE / GOVT RATE $950 NFP RATE $550 Lived Experience Panels $1,500 One of the most important parts of the conference program, this panel will feature exclusively the voices of consumers and carers with lived experience of BPD and explore their crucial perspective. Drawn from diverse demographic backgrounds, the panel will be hosted by a skilled facilitator who also has lived experience, and is sure to be a program highlight. Supported by naming rights to the panel Opportunity to introduce the panel One pull-up banner displayed prominently in the room during the panel Logo on the conference webpage Logo in the conference handbook The exhibition will be displayed throughout the two-day conference, with exposure to all conference delegates. As an exhibitor, you will be provided with the following: One trestle table with two chairs Space for one standard pull-up banner Logo on the conference webpage Logo in the conference handbook Two exhibitor passes for display staff NOTE: Exhibitors passes allow holders to host their display but does not include entry to conference as a delegate and does not include catering.
O s Wellbeing Room $1,000 Professional Development Day $2,000 The Wellbeing Room is a quiet retreat from conference activity where delegates can debrief, talk to experienced mental health support workers, enjoy free activities or just relax. Naming rights to the Wellbeing Room Signage at entrance to and inside Wellbeing Room Thanks to acknowledgement in conference handbook Logo on the conference webpage OPTIONAL: provide branded resources, activities or giveaways in the Wellbeing Room Friends of BPD Event Supporter (Satchel Insert) $500 cash or in-kind* Logo acknowledgement as event supporter on conference webpage Thanks to acknowledgement in conference handbook One promotional insert (one page up to A5) in delegate bags * In kind support must be a minimum value of $500 and must be an item of value to the conference agreed by the organisers (Pre-Conference Workshop) The professional development day will be held on Tuesday 17 October, at Bendat Community Centre. The day and offers specialist learning opportunities and access to global best practice and emerging research to conference delegates and WA s mental health professionals. A highly regarded and successful part of previous conferences, the Professional Development Day expects to attract up to 100 clinicians and ancillary health specialists. Supported by naming rights to Professional Development Day Opportunity to speak at opening of the Day (five mins) Logo on Professional Development Day program Logo on the conference webpage Logo in the conference handbook Two sponsor banners displayed during the Professional Development Day (pull-up banner) Two free tickets to the Professional Development Day OPTIONAL: opportunity to supply and award a door prize
Confirmation To confirm your sponsorship and/or exhibition involvement, please complete, sign and email to: hharbinson@waamh.org.au. Once confirmation is received, a tax invoice will be issued to you by WAAMH. Payment terms are 14 days. Sponsor Details: Company Name Contact Person Mailing Address Position State Postcode Email Website Telephone Mobile Sponsorship opportunities Conference exhibition displays Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Lived Experience Panel Professional Development Day Wellbeing Room Friends of BPD $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 $1,500 $2,000 $1,000 $500 Corporate Rate GOV Rate NFP Rate Silver sponsor 50% corp rate Silver sponsor 50% NFP rate Platinum sponsor Gold sponsor $950 $950 $550 $750 $475 Free Free Advertising opportunities Conference Handbook (A4 size) Full Page Half Page Quarter Page $950 $550 $350 Total: I have read and signed the *Terms and Conditions
*Terms and Conditions 1. All prices quoted in Australian Dollars & include GST. 2. Publicity and benefits can only proceed when Confirmation of Sponsorship has been received, a tax invoice issued and payment received. 3. Registration of company delegates will be done separately upon confirmation of your sponsorship and must be completed by 1 September 2017 to benefit from free places. 4. All exhibition staff must be registered separately as exhibitor staff. 5. Exhibition space and sponsor packages will be allocated in order of receipt of application form and full payment received. 6. You will be responsible for any reasonable costs of repairing or damage caused to the displays or premises. 7. Exhibitors and sponsors are responsible for arranging appropriate insurance cover to cover all aspects of their attendance at the conference. WAAMH, its partners, and the Bendat Parent and Community Centre are not liable for any loss, liability, theft or damage to personal property. 8. Exhibitors must submit a current Broadform Liability insurance policy for a minimum of AUD$10,000,000. Proof of current policy will be required with payment. Entry to venue will be denied if you have not provided this information. 9. Provision of all sponsorship benefits is subject to print deadlines. Late applications are possible, but choices may be limited and we cannot guarantee that you will receive all your sponsorship entitlements e.g. printed logos on materials. 10. Sponsorship payments are non-refundable. 11. Confirmation of sponsorship and exhibition space is conditional upon full payment received. 12. A tax invoice will be issued and must be paid within 14 days to secure the booking and/or sponsorship. 13. WAAMH and its organising partners have final jurisdiction as to how conference layout is organised. I/We agree to comply with the terms and conditions and all provisions of the sponsors and exhibitors contractual obligations including the privacy statement all of which I/we acknowledge, have read and understood. Sign: Date: Sponsorship/Exhibition Enquiries Hannah Harbinson Events Officer Western Australian Association for Mental Health 1 Nash, Perth WA 6000 T: (08) 6246 3020 E:events@waamh.org.au W: waamh.org.au/pbdc Please contact hharbinson@waamh.org.au if this cannot be obtained.