We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Wellington for the 2009 Annual Scientific meeting of ANZBA.

The theme of our conference is the Burn Care Continuum – reflecting on the pathway from injury to rehabilitation along which a burn patient travels and how all elements of that journey are integrated. We are delighted that we have key note speakers who come from all sectors of the burn care community: applied science, nursing, surgery, mental health and rehabilitation highlighting the essential multidisciplinary nature of burncare and indeed our association.

Wellington is the vibrant political and cultural capital of New Zealand and our conference venue, Te Papa Tongarewa – The Museum of New Zealand – is in the very heart of the city and entertainment area. Wellington has the best of everything on offer: from theatre and dining, world class wineries and top sporting events – including perhaps even the most exciting sailing experience ANZBA members will have had.

September is a great time to visit New Zealand. Wellington’s central location affords easy access to the rest of the country – north for thermal attractions, fishing and skiing, south for vineyards, whale watching and more skiing.

So once again we welcome everyone to our home for what we hope will be one of the best ANZBA conferences yet.