General Information

Air Travel

Qantas www.qantas.com.au 13 13 13
Virgin Blue www.virginblue.com.au 13 67 89

Taxis
 Canberra Cabs 13 22 27
Elite Transport 13 33 00
Silver Service 13 31 00

Conference Venue
 Hotel Realm: 18 National Circuit, BARTON ACT 2600

Insurance
 Registration fees do not include personal travel insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that, when registering for the Conference and booking travel, a travel insurance policy be taken out to cover loss, cancellation, medical cover etc for any reason. EPSM-ABEC and the Conference Secretariat do not take responsibility for any delegate failing to insure.

Registration Desk
 The Conference Registration Desk will be located on the level 1 foyer of the Hotel Realm and will be open for the duration of the Conference.

Parking
 Hotel Realm has two levels of underground secure car parking available to in-house guests and the general public. Rates are as follows:
In-house guests $10 per car per day
Valet car parking $15 per car per day
Casual car parking rates are also available

Privacy
 The Conference may provide your name and organisation details to service providers that perform services on behalf of EPSM-ABEC (such as mailing houses), sponsors and exhibitors. Inappropriate or unauthorised use of your contact information is not permitted. A list of participants with name and organisation will be given to delegates upon registration. If you do not consent to the Conference providing your contact information for these purposes, please tick the Privacy box on the registration form.

Special Requirements
 Every effort is made to ensure people with special requirements are catered for. Should you require any special assistance, please indicate a notation on your registration form to enable us to make your stay in Canberra a pleasant and comfortable experience.

Travel from Canberra Airport to Canberra City
 Taxis are available at all times of the day from the front of the terminal at the airport. An average fare from the airport into the city costs $15-$20, depending on day and time of travel. Alternatively the ‘Airliner’ Shuttle Bus service operates Monday to Friday, approximately every 30 minutes (Monday to Friday) and every hour (Saturday and Sunday) between the Canberra Airport and the City bus interchange. The bus departs from the shuttle bus stop outside the airport terminal. A one-way fare costs $7 or a return is $12. Expected travel time is approximately 25 minutes. For timetable information, contact Deanes Buslines on 02 6299 3722 or visit their website www.deanesbuslines.com.au for a detailed timetable, including hotel stops.

Weather
 In November Canberra enjoys mostly sunny days with temperatures beginning to warm up after the winter months. The average maximum temperature is 24 degrees, while the average minimum is 9 degrees. Although days are fine and sunny it is suggested that delegates bring clothing suitable for the colder weather Canberra experiences. For information on things to do and see in Canberra, visit www.canberratourism.com.au.

Cancellation Policy
 Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the conference after submitting a registration form are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All
substitutions and cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Cancellations received before 28 September 2009 will be refunded, less an administration fee of $99. Cancellations after 28 September are not refundable. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Organising Committee. By submitting your registration you agree to the terms of the cancellation policy. All refunds will be processed after the conference.