Program Overview

MDDA have planned a jam-packed program for this years Retreat. This will include sessions and activities that will be interesting, interactive and exciting for people with all IEMs and their families.

Below is a preliminary program that is subject to change but will give you an idea of some of the amazing things that we have planned for the 2024 Retreat. 

Friday 4th October 2024

TimeSession
12:00PMAirport Transfers depart Melbourne Airport
1:30 - 2:40PMLunch, Check-In & registrations 
2.00PMKids/Teen Club Opens
2:40 - 4:20PMWelcome sessions (incl updates on PKU & IEM scientific research & clinical trials)
4:20 - 4:50PMAfternoon Tea & Accom rooms avail (bar open)
4:50 - 5:50PMKids/Teens Club Check Out 
6:15PMDinner Commences

Saturday 5th October 2024

TimeSession
7:15 - 8:40AMBreakfast 
8:15 - 8:45AMKids/Teens Club Check In
8:45 - 10:30AMMorning Sessions (Tweens/Teens offsite activity)
10:30 - 11:00AMMorning Tea & Supplement Tasting
11:00 - 12:15PMMorning Sessions continue
12:15 - 1:30PMLunch & Supplement Tasting
12:45 - 1:00PMTweens/Teens return from offsite
1:30 - 4:00PMDevelopmental & Transitional Sessions
3:45 - 4:00PMKids Club check out
4:00 - 5:30PMAfternoon Tea, social drinks & Family Fun Time / Group Photo
5:30 - 6:15PMFree Time
6:15PMDinner Commences

Sunday 6th October 2024

TimeSession
7:30 - 9:00AMBreakfast & Check Out (luggage can be stored until departure)
8:45 - 9:15AMKids/Teens Club check in
9:15 - 10:30AMMorning Sessions
10:30 - 11:00AMMorning Tea
11:00 - 12:35PMMorning Sessions
12:35 - 2:00PMLunch
2:00 - 3:00PMClosing Sessions
3:30PMAirport Transfers Depart for Tullamarine
(for flights departing from 5:30PM onwards)

*Program is preliminary and subject to change