2025 MDDA National Family Retreat Registration

Fairmont Resort, NSW 

Commences: 12:30PM Friday 21st November

Concludes: 3:00PM Sunday 23rd November

Visit the Retreat website here for more information prior to registering.

EARLY BIRD CLOSES FRIDAY 30TH MAY!

This is recommended for children and infants 8 years old and under. This is outside of the included Kids Club times during the day individual babysitting can be provided or group supervision from 8.30pm onwards. Otherwise parental supervision of an evening is required at all times.

(This will include an additional cost TBC)

Please note cots are limited and we ask attendees who are local to please bring their own.

Join us for a special Exclusive Low Protein Dining experience with fellow IEM Adults at the gorgeous Fairmont Resort (partners welcome with regular menu option available). Catch up with old friends, make new friends and start your retreat weekend in style. Kick on afterwards at the iconic Two Doctors Whiskey bar (onsite) and enjoy some Open Mic fun and frivolity.

*Drinks at own cost

Be bold, be daring, unleash your inner adventurer and blitz your senses with your IEM friends, at the ultimate high ropes course in the spectacular Blue Mountains.

Please read the Adventure Park terms and conditions prior to booking.

All attendees are encouraged to stay at the hotel for the duration of the weekend to get the most out of the experience.

Group room rates are provided at heavily discounted rates to attendees when booked directly via MDDA. These discounts extend to dates before and after the retreat weekend too.

Rooms are very spacious and Twin Rooms can accommodate up to 4 people sharing existing bedding (+ a child under 5 yrs). A maximum of 3 occupants however can be 18yrs or over.

If your family size is greater than this then we suggest you consider a second room, and adjoining rooms can be booked subject to availability.

Two room configurations are available to best suit various family sizes and preferences.

• Twin Rooms (two queen beds with optional cot)
• King Rooms (one king size bed)

Maximum room occupancy limitations apply as follows: (for TWIN rooms)

• 1 Adult (solo) + up to 3 Teens or Children 5-17yrs + 1 Child/Infant <5 yrs (in cot)
• 2 Adults (sharing) + up to 2 Teens or Children 5-17yrs + 1 Child/Infant <5 yrs (in cot)
• 3 Adults (sharing) + 1 Teen/Child 5-17yrs + 1 Child/Infant <5 yrs (in cot)

All costs are based on using existing bedding configurations, so if extra beds/rooms are required you should consider booking an additional adjoining room (at additional cost).  If you are traveling solo, we are happy to arrange a shared room for you with another MDDA guest to reduce your cost, please contact office@mdda.org.au if you wish to do this.

To select accommodation for the standard Retreat time select Check-In: 21st November & Check-Out: 23rd November

Group rates extend form 16th November to the 24th November. If you wish to book beyond these dates, please enquire direct with MDDA and we will advise of a price to do so.

*If your preferred room says 'Enquire' please email office@mdda.org.au

If you would like to upgrade to a particular room, please select the upgrade room option below and then visit Fairmont Resorts website, click here to view room options and then contact office@mdda.org.au to discuss the upgrade options. 

MDDA offers limited complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Sydney airport on  arrival (Thursday 20th November and Friday 21st November) and departure (Sunday 23rd November) from the venue and needs to be pre booked in advance. Shuttles will depart on time, please keep this in mind when booking your flights and allow plenty of time for the return shuttle on Sunday in case of traffic delays. MDDA is not responsible for missed flights as a result of airport shuttle transfers. Bus stowage will allow for one suitcase and carry on per person, please inform us if you will be bringing any additional baggage and larger items such as strollers/baby car seats.

Please select for each person you are registering.

Be sure to book flights to arrive at least 45 mins prior to the shuttle departure times.

Please do not book any departure flights for Sunday 23rd November prior to 5.50pm.

If no - please email your flight details to office@mdda.org.au once booked

To assist us with arranging shuttle bus transfers to and from Sydney Airport to Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains, please complete the below flight information. If you haven't booked you flights yet, please email office@mdda.org.au with your flight details if you are wanting to book a seat on the shuttle bus transfer.

If you are arriving or departing on a different day, please CHANGE the dates accordingly by clicking on the down arrow. 

Become a part of the event support crew!! We are looking for volunteers this year to support in one or more of the following activities. Nominate 1 or more of your family group to take on any of the roles below. All roles require some involvement pre-event as well as when onsite, and our retreat volunteer coordinator will guide you every step of the way...

To read more and see the duties of the volunteer roles, click here.

Please indicated any roles you would be interested in, we will allocate just 1 per person unless you indicate more in the comments.

An email confirmation will be sent shortly. We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat! 

If you have any further questions please email office@mdda.org.au