Registration and Accommodation

Conference Registration Rates

Registration Type

Early Bird
(Mon 21 April 08)

Standard Rate
(after Mon 21 April 08)

Full Registration
(Academic and Post Doctorate Fellow)

AU$565

AU$665

Student Registration

AU$355

AU$455


Conference Entitlements

Full and Student Registration


Accommodation Rates

The following hotel rooms have been reserved at special accommodation rates with the below hotel establishments, all within walking distance to the Conference Venue. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night’s rate in order to secure a reservation. Accommodation booking via the Secretariat Office is now closed.

Stars

Hotel

Room Type and Cost

Distance to Venue

4.5

Rydges Carlton Hotel Melbourne
701 Swanston Street, Carlton

Standard Room AU$159 per night per room

Superior Twins AU$179 per night per room

Parkview Room AU$189 per night per room

5 minutes by foot
2 minutes by tram

4

Quest Carlton on Finlay
2-9 Finlay Place, Carlton

1 Bedroom Apartment AU$150 per night per room

2 Bedroom Apartment AU$220 per night per room

10 minutes by foot
5 minutes by tram

3

Hotel Ibis Melbourne 15-21 Therry Street, Melbourne

Double Room AU$111 per night per room

Twin Room AU$111 per night per room

10-15 minutes by foot
8 minutes by tram

Following are three hostels within close proximity to The University of Melbourne and the Central Business District. All information and rates quoted were correct at the time of publishing. Any delegates wanting to book accommodation at the below hostels will be required to contact the hostel directly.

Hostel

Room Type and Cost

Distance to Venue

Melbourne Metro YHA
78 Howard Street, North Melbourne 3051
Tel: +61 3 9329 8599
Fax: +61 3 9326 8427
Email: melbmetro@yhavic.org.au

Double Room From AU$80
Share Room From AU$26

5-10 minutes by foot

Melbourne Oasis YHA
76 Chapman Street, North Melbourne 3051
Tel: +61 3 9328 3595
Fax: +61 3 9329 7863
Email: oasis@yhavic.org.au

Double Room From AU$67
Share Room From AU$27

5-10 minutes by foot

Melbourne Central YHA
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000
Email: melbcentral@yhavic.org.au

Double Room From AU$85
Share Room From AU$27
Single Room From AU$75

15 minutes by tram


Important Accomodation Booking Information and Conditions

1. The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).

2. Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.

3. Room only rates do not include breakfast.

Rates. Accommodation held by the Conference Managers has been secured at highly competitive rates for Conference delegates.

Deposit. Rooms are being held by Conference Management on behalf of the delegates until Friday 2 May 2008. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. Hotel booking requests will not be arranged without a deposit.

Conference Management will accept accommodation deposits up until Friday 2 May 2008 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Change of Booking. Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel. Please note, any changes should be made in writing to Conference Management by Friday 2 May 2008.

Late Arrivals. Please indicate on your registration form or notify Conference Management in writing if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800 hours, failure to do so may mean that your room will be released.

Arrival Time. Hotel check-in time is usually 1500 hours. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not be able to gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival you will need to pre-register and pay for your room for the previous night. If required please indicate on your registration form.

Accommodation Refunds. The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your accommodation booking on or after Friday 2 May 2008 and will also be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.

All registration, accommodation and social function queries are to be directed to:

Melbourne Conference Management

Telephone: 03 8344 3682

Email: hql08@union.unimelb.edu.au


How to register and book accommodation

Registration is available via online (with credit card payment) or via downloadable registration form (with credit card, cheque or money order).

Online Registration

Click here to register online with a valid credit card

Downloadable Registration Form

Download registration form and return completed with payment (credit card, money order or cheque) via:

POST: HQL2008
C/- Melbourne Conference Management
Union House The University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria 3010

OR

FACSIMILE: +61 3 8344 0013

Queries

If you have already registered but require to make alterations please

All registration and accommodation queries are to be directed to:

Melbourne Conference Management
Telephone: 03 8344 3682
Email: hql08@union.unimelb.edu.au