Entrance to Conference
Each member of the conference will receive a name badge on registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions.

Registration Desk
For all queries, please ask the staff at the registration desk when you arrive at the Conference. The Registration Desk will be located on the Function Level of the Grand Hyatt Melbourne (123 Collins St).

Sustainable Transport
The conference hosts recommend using public transport as much as possible to reduce emissions and traffic congestion. Please note the following information:

Trains
Flinders Street Station is 450m (uphill), and Parliament Station is 650m (downhill). Both take less than 10 minutes to walk.

Tram
Trams run along Collins Street every few minutes. (Trams # 31, #42, #109, #112)

Bus
Buses #313 #315 #316 all run along Collins Street .

Integrated Transport Information
Please visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for trip planning and more information on trams, trains and buses.

Taxis
There is a taxi rank at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, please see the Concierge.

When planning to attend the Gala Dinner, located at the National Gallery of Victoria, a short walk from the Hyatt, and the field events we recommend being prepared by bringing coats and umbrella's.

Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the conference, or through cancellation of the conference, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The conference managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.

Private Functions
It is requested that you advise the Conference Managers of any private /corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. The Conference Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.

Visa Information (international only)
With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. (New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa on arrival in Australia.)

For information about Visa applications to enter Australia, please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors.