2005 AITPM National Conference
Priority Treatment: Juggling Competing Demands
27 – 29 July 2005
Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland
Destination
Brisbane has a subtropical climate perfect for an outdoor lifestyle. With open parklands and public spaces, world class sporting facilities, cosmopolitan alfresco eateries and the great Brisbane River at its heart, ours is a city that is meant to be enjoyed outdoors.

For more information on Brisbane and things to do check out the following websites:		  
www.ourbrisbane.com.au
 Information on things to do in Brisbane.-
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Official site of Brisbane City Council. Information on parks and gardens, ransport and more.
www.tq.com.au Tourism Queensland website. Information on tourist attractions and accommodationt
Brisbane Weather
Brisbane is located in the subtropics and has been recognised as having one of the most desirable climates in the world. July is mid winter in Brisbane: days are typically dry and sunny and the nights cool to cold. Temperatures typically reach 26 deg. during the day and fall to approximately 17 deg at night.

Nightlife & Dinning
Brisbane's warm evenings are perfect for enjoying the diversity of city nightlife. Live music clubs, bars and discos to suit all tastes can be found across the city. Some of the most popular spots are located in the Riverside quarter, at Caxton Street, and in Fortitude Valley. The Treasury Casino, located in the beautifully restored Treasury Building at the top of Queen Street, is another popular night time venue.

The Coast
Less than half an hour from the city centre is Moreton Bay and its islands. Here you can enjoy a variety of water sports in a quiet beachside village environment. If you're hankering for surf, the famous beaches and resorts of the Sunshine and Gold Coasts are just over one hour's drive away. The hot summers and clear mild winters make them ideal destinations for visitors all year round.