THE BASICS:

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• ​Events where alcohol is served are not a problem.

• SITC is not anti-alcohol; we are all about inclusion, and the #OK2SAYNO message

• However we do encourage you to cater for non-drinkers, please.

• We suggest a minimum of 30 minutes 

• up to 1 hour is ideal if Q and A is your style

• Shanna is also experienced as an MC, panelist, and with radio / TV, etc. 

• We need hosts to use our media kit to introduce SITC 

• If you're chasing a quote, we'll need to know some info from you, first:

  • what is the 'goal' of your event?​

  • what's the makeup of the crowd?

  • how many guests are you aiming for at the event?

  • is it a corporate event or is it a community event?

  • what is the seating style?

  • you can sen all this to us via the form on the BOOKINGS page

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THE NITTY GRITTY OF DOLLARS / HOW WE COST STUFF OUT:

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Remember: Shanna travels as an ''ambassador'' for SITC and all speaker fees to go the charity. Her speaker fees are actually very low compared with other Australian of the Year speakers, however we choose to do this because we are an NFP and we know rural speakers are hard to come by. Nonetheless we ask you to please remember 'time away from home' as well as sheer wear and tear on Shanna is factored in to costings. She gives everything, so that you get everything.

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• We will send a specific quote to you based on your event, requirements and travel. 

• The more detailed information you can give us, the easier this process is

• If you're a community group or an NFP - please investigate local grants via your Primary Healthcare Network (PHN) and or local sponsorship and support from businesses, council, etc. Given we are not supported or funded by state or federal government, this is one way you or your organisation can at least can ensure your tax-dollars are being used in health, where they should be.

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• In addition to a keynote speaker fee you need to budget for the following:

  • ​​flights (earlier = cheaper as we all know)

  • for flights longer than 1.5 hours - we book business class​​​

  • car hire : 4WD vehicle hire (independent transport) is required for remote areas​​

  • accommodation, meals & incidentals are at SITC's choice / discretion and charged back 

  • events further than 200km from 'home base' will require overnight accommodation 

  • for regional travel, mileage is charged at .74c/km

  • for any gala, ball, TV or stage work; makeup and styling is to be covered by the host​

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DEPOSITS:

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• a $1,000 deposit is required to secure Shanna Whan in advance of an event 

  • ​Deposits are non-refundable if the host cancels less than one month before the event

• If an event is impacted by weather, natural disasters, or unforeseen circumstances (including COVID-19); this will be viewed as unforeseen losses incurred by the host

• SITC will not be liable to refund flights, accommodation, car hire, transfers, etc.

• Only the speaker portion of the fee will be refunded, if already paid in full.

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BASIC THINGS WE NEED YOU TO ENSURE ARE SPOT ON:

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• for large groups - PLEASE ensure a quality working microphone and sound-system is provided, along with back-ups, spare batteries, and relevant testing etc done BEFORE the event

• please ensure that a presentation does NOT clash with food service / distractions

  • Eg, don't book us in during 'standing drinks and nibbles' - we need a seated audience where there aren't distractions and the chance for people to be easily distracted / moving around, etc. It simply doesn't work, and we cannot deliver our message in that scenario.

• let us know your audience number, demographic, and ''makeup'' is

• Finally - we need any social media cross-promoting done using our media kit information which is ready for you to copy/paste and send to us for approval before publishing online.

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COOL. GOT IT - TAKE ME BACK TO THE BOOKINGS BIT PLEASE, MAGICAL UNICORNS.