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National Conference Save the Date

January 18, 2015/in News /by Beacon Foundation

We are excited to announce the 2015 Beacon Foundation National Conference

WHEN 29th & 30th April 2015
WHERE Crowne Plaza Coogee, Sydney

SAVE THE DATE
Please make a note in your diaries. Program of events and invitation to follow shortly.

For more information please contact
beacon@beaconfoundation.net

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