2026 MDDA - Retreat - Rego site

2026 MDDA National Family Retreat

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Queensland

Commences: 12:30PM Friday 13 November
Concludes: 3:00PM Sunday 15 November

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

Early bird closes Friday 31 July!

Family Group Registration

Group Members

Group Size

Primary Contact Details

All correspondence, including invoices and itineraries, will be sent to the nominated email address below.

Email Address

Verify Email Address

Mobile

Residential State / Country

Are you a CURRENT MDDA Member?

You must be a current MDDA Member to attend the Retreat. If your membership is expired please select 'No'. If you select 'No' or 'Unsure' you will be sent separately the signup/renewal information. You can still register and we will be in touch.

SELECT

Would you like to add accommodation to your booking? (Accommodation is a separate cost and not included in your registration.)

Yes

Why don't you require accommodation?

Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

Relationship to IEM Person

Attendee Type

Dietary Requirements

Other

Date of Birth (Under 18)

Age (at time of the event)

IEM information

Type of IEM

Grams of protein per day

Any special low protein food requests or Retreat favourites (can't be guaranteed)

Special requests

All inclusive discounted registration packages

Packages vary based on ATTENDEE TYPE. To view please select your attendee type above.

Accommodation is to be purchased in addition to your registration package.

Early Bird Prices ends Friday 31 July 2026.

All inclusive packages include all meals (low pro & regular), educational and social sessions and kids/Teens club activities for the appropriate age groups from 12:30pm (lunch) Friday through to 2.30pm (after lunch) Sunday.

IEM Adult EB FULL

AMOUNT

425.00

TOTAL

Discount Code

Adult EB FULL

AMOUNT

425.00

TOTAL

Discount Code

IEM Teen (13 yrs +) EB FULL

AMOUNT

365.00

TOTAL

Teen (13 yrs +) EB FULL

AMOUNT

405.00

TOTAL

IEM Tween (9 - 12 yrs) EB FULL

AMOUNT

365.00

TOTAL

Tween (9 - 12 yrs) EB FULL

AMOUNT

405.00

TOTAL

IEM Kids (5 - 8 yrs) EB FULL

AMOUNT

345.00

TOTAL

Kids (5 - 8 yrs) EB FULL

AMOUNT

345.00

TOTAL

Infant (<5) (No Creche) EB FULL

AMOUNT

95.00

TOTAL

IEM Infant (<5) (No Creche) EB FULL

AMOUNT

95.00

TOTAL

Infant (<5) (With Creche) EB FULL

AMOUNT

265.00

TOTAL

IEM Infant (<5) (With Creche) EB FULL

AMOUNT

265.00

TOTAL

IEM Adults and Partners Optional Extras

Would you be interested in arriving Thursday to attend an IEM adults and partners dinner?

Additional cost would apply.

Yes I would be interested in attending the dinner (subject to costs)

No thank you

Would you like to extend and attend the Family Funpark Extension Day?

BONUS DAY: Family Funpark Extension Day
Not quite ready for the retreat to end? Neither are we.We’re exploring an optional BONUS day on Monday 16 November, a chance to extend the fun with a relaxed, joy-filled day at one of the Gold Coast theme parks. Think rides, laughter, connection and a chance to spend a little more time together before heading home.

I am interested in attending the Family Funpark Extension Day

No thank you

Accommodation

Please ensure the below CHECK IN and CHECK OUT DATES meet your requirements.

If you only require the accommodation for the Family Retreat, please select the following dates, then press "search".

Check In: Friday 13 November
Check Out: Sunday 15 November.

Extended Stay

If you want to extend your stay before or after the retreat, please CHANGE the dates accordingly then press "search".

Please note:

All prices for extended nights are indicative and will be confirmed once registration has been received and confirmed with the venue.
Additional nights do not include breakfast in the price.
If you require twin accommodation, book your preferred nights now, then please email your requirements to office@mdda.org.au (additional charges may apply).

Please note: The hotel is fully booked on Wednesday 11th November other than a small allocation of rooms MDDA has set aside. If looking to extend, we recommend you consider doing post event, otherwise you will need to stay elsewhere if requiring accom on this night.

Accommodation

No Accommodation Required

Check-In Date

Check-Out Date

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Garden View - King Room

FULL

Room Description

The room contains one king sized bed suitable for 2 people and the room may also accommodate a cot and rollaway bed.
Garden View - Twin room

FULL

Room Description

The room contains 2 double sized beds suitable for 4 people and the room may also accommodate a cot only.
Club Marina - King room

FULL
Club Marina - Twin room

FULL

Room Description

The room contains 2 double sized bed's suitable for 4 people and the room may also accommodate a cot only.
Lagoon View - King room

FULL

Room Description

The room contains 1 king sized bed suitable for 2 people and the room may also accommodate a cot and rollaway bed.
Lagoon View - Twin room

FULL

Room Description

The room contains 2 double sized bed's suitable for 4 people and the room may also accommodate a cot only.
Queenslander Suite

FULL

Room Description

This room contains one bedroom with 1 king bed and a living area containing 1 pull out sofa bed for 2 people. This room can also accommodate one cot.

Airport Transfers

MDDA offers limited complimentary airport shuttle service to and from Brisbane and Gold Coast airports on arrival (Friday 13 November) and departure (Sunday 15 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 15 November prior to 4.45pm.

Do you require transfers from the airport to the hotel?

Unsure at the moment

Yes

Do you require transfers from the hotel to the airport?

Unsure at the moment

Yes

Airport to InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Inbound - Brisbane Domestic - Fri 13 Nov 11.30am Full

Inbound - Brisbane Domestic - Fri 13 Nov 11.30am Please add me to the waitlist

0.00

Depart

Nov 13, 2026 11:30 AM

Brisbane, Queensland

Arrive

Nov 13, 2026 12:30 PM

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Inbound - Gold Coast - Fri 13 Nov 11.30am Full

Inbound - Gold Coast - Fri 13 Nov 11.30am Please add me to the waitlist

0.00

Depart

Nov 13, 2026 11:30 AM

GOLD COAST - COOLANGATTA

Arrive

Nov 13, 2026 12:15 PM

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort to Airport

Outbound Transfer - Brisbane - Sun 15 Nov 2.30pm Full

Outbound Transfer - Brisbane - Sun 15 Nov 2.30pm Please add me to the waitlist

0.00

Depart

Nov 15, 2026 2:30 PM

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Arrive

Nov 15, 2026 3:30 PM

Brisbane, Queensland

Outbound Transfer - Gold Coast - Sun 15 Nov 2.30pm Full

Outbound Transfer - Gold Coast - Sun 15 Nov 2.30pm Please add me to the waitlist

0.00

Depart

Nov 15, 2026 2:30 PM

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Arrive

Nov 15, 2026 3:15 PM

GOLD COAST - COOLANGATTA

Flight Details

Have you booked your Retreat Flights?

Yes

To assist us with arranging shuttle bus transfers to and from Brisbane or Gold Coast Airports to InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, 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.

Arrival flight (Inbound) To Gold Coast

Flight Number

Arrival Date

Arrival Time

Arrival Port

Departure flight (Outbound) From Gold Coast

Flight Number

Departure Date

Departure Time

Departure Port

Become a volunteer!

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.

I can take on a volunteer role.

I can't take on a volunteer role

Unsure, will let MDDA know closer to the retreat

Please select ALL roles you are interested in below. We will only allocate 1 per person, unless you put a comment in to say you can do more.

Number Of

Open to assist with anything suitable FULL

Number Of

Audio visual /presenter support (basic tech skills needed) FULL

Number Of

Cupcake Decoration Activity Coordination FULL

Number Of

Dessert bar coordination FULL

Number Of

External entertainment sourcing & coordination FULL

Number Of

Family games night coordination & hosting FULL

Number Of

Kids Club coordination & parent liaison (no supervision – but working with children required) FULL

Number Of

Low Protein (in kind) supplier food sourcing (local with car) FULL

Number Of

Low Protein baked goods provider (local with kitchen & car) FULL

Number Of

Menu Planning - recipe & ingredients coordination FULL

Number Of

Onsite low protein menu liaison & counting (ASIEM counting knowledge required) FULL

Number Of

Retreat photographer FULL

Number Of

Setup & packup deliveries & support (local with car) FULL

Number Of

Wellness activities coordination FULL

Volunteer Comments

Summary

Terms and Conditions

I agree to the terms and conditions

Payment

Credit Card payments will be automatically charged to your credit card provided per your selected payment plan (inclusive of applicable surcharges).

EFT payments must be received in full within 3 days from your booking confirmation being received - If payment is not received by this time, your booking can not be guaranteed and cancellation terms will apply.

Bank Details for EFT:

Bank: ANZ

Name: MDDA

BSB: 013278

ACC: 263145658

Please select either EFT or Credit Card.

If you would like to pay in instalments please select EFT and contact office@mdda.org.au to arrange payment. The instalments must be paid as follows: 25% of total cost paid before 30 June 2026 (or time of booking), 50% of total cost paid before 12 August 2026 and the final outstanding amount paid before 30 September 2026.

OR you can pay in full now.

Thank You

An email confirmation will be sent shortly. Please check your junk inbox if not received in next 15 - 20 minutes.

We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat!

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

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2026 MDDA - Retreat - Rego site

2026 MDDA National Family Retreat

Group Members

Primary Contact Details

Are you a CURRENT MDDA Member?

Would you like to add accommodation to your booking? (Accommodation is a separate cost and not included in your registration.)

Why don't you require accommodation?

Contact Details

Date of Birth (Under 18)

IEM information

All inclusive discounted registration packages

IEM Adults and Partners Optional Extras

Would you be interested in arriving Thursday to attend an IEM adults and partners dinner?

Would you like to extend and attend the Family Funpark Extension Day?

Accommodation

Please ensure the below CHECK IN and CHECK OUT DATES meet your requirements.

Extended Stay

Please note:

Accommodation

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Airport Transfers

Do you require transfers from the airport to the hotel?

Do you require transfers from the hotel to the airport?

Airport to InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort to Airport

Flight Details

Have you booked your Retreat Flights?

Become a volunteer!

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Payment

Thank You

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