Covid Safety Onsite

The Spine Society of Australia, the SSA 2022 Conference Secretariat, DCC&A, and the Darwin Convention Centre (DCC) is focused on ensuring the health and wellbeing of all conference delegates. While we are very excited to finally be connecting in person again, we want to remind all delegates that some parts of the conference will look a little different than the last time we met face to face. 

Please note, these protocols will undergo regular review and will be updated in line with Government recommendations.

Before attending SSA 2022

All delegates are required to monitor their own health and wellbeing. If you are feeling unwell, have been in close contact of a confirmed case, have the slightest of symptoms or are COVID-19 positive, please do not attend SSA 2022.

If you are unable to travel between Friday 27 May - Sunday 29 May due to you being COVID-19 positive or being considered a close contact, SSA will offer a credit towards registration for SSA 2024. Please provide documentation in support of your claim e.g. from your GP or employer, to the Conference Secretariat.  

Onsite at SSA 2022

• Hand sanitisers and antibacterial wipes will be readily available throughout the venue including in the exhibition and session rooms.

• Attendee numbers will be monitored and some conference sessions may be limited based on room size and the existing regulations. 

• DCC will adhere to current social distancing protocols and provide regular cleaning and sanitising in public areas.

• Conference Secretariat staff will be wearing masks at the registration desk.

Delegates Responsibilities

Mask Wearing

We strongly encourage all delegates to wear masks throughout the conference. Additional masks are available from the registration desk if you forget yours or need a replacement throughout the week. 

What to do if you become unwell during SSA 2022

We strongly encourage all delegates to bring a few Rapid Antigen Tests with them. If you become unwell during your time in Darwin, please do not attend the conference or visit the SSA 2022 Registration Desk.

Getting tested in Darwin

If you feel unwell, please get tested immediately. For further information on accessing RATs and PCR tests in Darwin please click here. 

COVID-19 Positive Delegates

What to do first

Firstly, please do not leave your hotel room and do not come back to the conference. 

Delegates who test positive to COVID-19 whilst in Darwin must isolate in suitable accommodation for 7 days from the date of their positive test. They must register their case via the Northern Territory Online Registration Form.

Further details on isolation requirements can be found here.

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to travel between Friday 27 May - Sunday 29 May due to you being COVID-19 positive or being considered a close contact, SSA will offer a credit towards registration for SSA 2024. Please provide documentation in support of your claim e.g. from your GP or employer, to the Conference Secretariat.  

Further Information

For up to date information please visit the Northern Territory's Government’s COVID-19 website: www.coronavirus.nt.gov.au

Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns in regard SSA 2022, please contact the Conference Secretariat via ssa2022@dcconferences.com.au or on +612 9954 4400.

After Wednesday 25 May, please direct all enquiries to ssa2022@dcconferences.com.au.