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What Can You Claim as a Tax Deduction for Attending an Emergency Medical Conference?

Attending an emergency medical conference can be a great way to learn new skills, stay up-to-date on the latest research, and network with other professionals in your field. However, attending a conference can also be expensive! Fortunately, many of the expenses associated with attending an emergency medical conference are tax deductible. It is worth consulting …
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What do I pack when traveling to the snow?

This is a common question and what you pack definitely varies from person to person. The easiest way to break this complicated question down is to divide it into two categories. These are the staples: Off the mountain; while most days will be spent skiing or boarding the mountain, the evenings will often entail a …
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To buy gear or hire gear, that is the question

Here are a number of things to consider when it comes to this common question and everyone’s situation will differ. We haven’t mentioned any figures as they can vary so much between shops, brands, quality etc. Below are some points to think about before making the decision for yourself. 4- Can you borrow? Do you …
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Rusutsu Accommodation Tips and Tricks.

Rusutsu continues to be more and more popular each year and with good reason. It has won “The World Ski Award for Japans Best Ski Resort” multiple times and receives over 14m of powder snow each season. It consists of 3 mountains and terrain to satisfy all levels of boarders / skiers. Rusutsu will not …
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Booking flights from Australia to Japan

It’s a fair distance from Australia to Japan but it’s definitely worth it. Isn’t it funny, the travel part of “traveling” is often the most painful part of the trip. There are quite a few things to consider. Some might save you time while others might save you money. We recommend SkyScanner.com.au when searching. 5- …
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Can I claim an EMS Conference as continuing professional development (CPD)?

If you work as a paramedic or in the acute care setting environment then the answer is Yes! Where things get a little more confusing is when you look at how many hours you can claim as CPD. We are unable to put an exact number of hours on our conferences as AHPRA clearly state …
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Where to eat in Rusutsu

After a big day of skiing/riding the amazing Hokkaido powder, food is the first thing that comes to mind… after a gondola beer! Whilst on the mountain, Rusutsu offers some tasty lunch options at any of their four cafeterias located at the base of the mountains, but what about your night time options? There are …
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