This is the (long-term, no longer) lurker friend of which Solvent speaks! I would like to be able to have enough karma to post these myself, so if people could upvote this comment, that would be useful.

ETA: have learnt more about the mechanics of the site, now realise that this is not necessary. Thanks to whoever did upvote me though!

Hi, I'm another former lurker. I will be there!

As there is likely to be overlap in interest - CFAR is doing its first workshop outside of the USA, and this will be in Australia. It is on Feb 21, and essentially sold out, and then there is a second workshop on Feb 28. Both are in Melbourne. If you are interested, you can arrange to talk to Kenzi and click 'admission interview' and she will give you more information to make a decision, and potentially also leading to a further interview for any desired financial aid.