Call for Papers now closed.

Key dates

Abstract submission closes
8 February 2012 ical appointment
Notification of acceptances
23 March 2012 ical appointment
Early bird registration closes
27 April 2012 ical appointment
Conference News
October 2011 Abstract Submission Now Open
Call for Papers
July 2011 Conference website launched
 

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Accommodation

The Conference Office has selected hotels and apartments in the Melbourne area at competitive rates to suit a range of budgets. These are easily accessible to the conference venue, and provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for delegates.

The conference rates quoted can only be guaranteed when delegates book through the conference registration facilities. Rooms can be booked via the conference registration form until Tuesday 19 June 2012. After this date bookings are subject to availability.

How to book accommodation

To book, complete the online registration form. The Conference Organisers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit to the hotel/apartment of your choice.

Alternatively, you can download the Accommodation Form (.pdf), and return it with full payment to the Conference Office.

HOTEL ROOM TYPE RATE - Room Only
The rates below are per room per night
Hilton South Wharf   5 Star Rating
2 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf
Adjacent to Convention Centre
www.hiltonmelbourne.com.au
King Bed Guest Room $245.00
Melbourne Short Stay   4.5 Star Rating
186 City Road, Southbank
10 min walk to Convention Centre
www.shortstay.com.au
One Bedroom $219.00
Two Bedroom $329.00
Rendezvous Hotel   4.5 Star Rating
328 Flinders St, Melbourne
15 min walk to Convention Centre
www.rendezvoushotels.com
Standard Queen $180.00
Standard Twin $180.00
Travelodge Southbank   3.5 Star Rating
9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
10 min walk to Convention Centre
www.travelodge.com.au
Standard Queen $145.00
Standard Twin $145.00
Metro Apartments   4 Star Rating
18 Bank Place, Melbourne
15 min walk to Convention Centre
www.metrohotels.com.au
One Bedroom Apartment $145.00
Please note:

Please visit the hotels website to view facilities. The above rates are in Australian dollars and include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST will be charged by the hotel, as the Conference Organisers will forward the deposit on your behalf. Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies. Rates do not include breakfast.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Rooms are being held by the Conference Organisers on behalf of the delegates until 19 June 2012.

Cancellation before 19 June 2012: The deposit for the first night is refunded, less a $25 cancellation fee, if the reservation is cancelled before 19 June 2012

Cancellation on or after 19 June 2012: The deposit for the first night is not refunded if the reservation is cancelled on or after 19 June 2012 at all hotels.

Cancellation 15 – 0 days prior to arrival date: All rooms cancelled 15-1 days prior to arrival will incur 100% cancellation fee. That is, all rooms will be charged at the full accommodation rate for the duration of the booking.

No shows: No shows will be charged at the full accommodation rate for the duration of the booking.

Early/late arrival

Most hotels allow you to check in from 3pm. If you wish to check in earlier, additional charges may apply. Depending on requested check-in time prior to 3pm an additional day’s charge may apply. Please indicate on your registration form if you wish to check in prior to 3pm. If you will be arriving after 6pm, please notify the Conference Office. Failure to advise late arrival may result in your room being released.

Change of booking

Changes to bookings must be forwarded in writing to the Conference Office up to 19 June 2012. After this date all changes must be directed to the hotel.