Event Information

General Information

Public Transport and Parking

Airport to City Shuttle Services

Bus shuttle services are available from Perth Airport to the city. A one-way trip from the domestic terminal costs $11.00 per person and from the international terminal costs $13.00 per person.

Taxis

Taxi ranks are located outside both terminals, and commissionaires are available to assist you during peak movement periods. As a general guide, the following fees apply for taxi’s travelling from:

Domestic Terminal to CBD: $27
International Terminal to CBD: $35

Public Transport

Perth has an advanced public transport infrastructure providing frequent train and bus services. Free Central Area Transit (CAT) busses also operate within the Central Business District, allowing passengers to hop on and off with ease. Please visit or call 13 62 13 for more information.

Parking

Parking within the Perth Convention Centre car park is open to the public and spaces are limited by 8.00am. We encourage delegates to arrive early each day of the Congress to avoid any potential parking problems that may be encountered.

All day parking up to 6pm for a maximum of 10 hours is available from $13.00 per day (subject to change without notice). The Congress also has a limited opportunity to reserve parking bays for local delegates. Reserved Bays are $22.00 per day and can be booked via the registration form. Please note that this price may be subject to change, delegates reserving bays will be notified should there be variations to the charge.

The booking deadline for pre-reserved parking is 1 May 2009.

Child Care

Please note that no official arrangements have been made for child care during the Congress. Please check with the hotel you are staying at who may be able to assist you further with babysitting services during your stay.

Communication

All communication with registered delegates will be by email wherever an email address is provided, or by fax. If you register and do not receive a confirmation either by email or fax within 5 working days please contact the Congress Secretariat EECW by phone on (08) 9389 1488 or email info@eecw.com.au

Disclaimer

The information in this web site is correct at the time of printing. The Organisers reserve the right to change any aspect of the program without prior notice.

Dress

Congress Sessions:: Smart Casual
Welcome Reception:: Smart Casual
Congress Dinner:: Smart Casual

Indemnity

In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen circumstances, the Host, Organising Committee and EECW Pty Ltd accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delay or cancellation.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the Congress. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Congress, or through cancellation of the Congress itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. Neither the Congress Secretariat nor the Organising Committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline in regard to this matter.

Meals

The Congress Organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise the Congress Secretariat either via the registration form or in writing should you wish for them to make alternative arrangements on your behalf.

Please Note: Dietary requirements received less than 72 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed. Kosher meals may be available, however please note this will be at an additional cost.

Smoking Policy

The West Australian Government imposes a strict no smoking policy in venues, restaurants, bars and shopping centres in Perth.

Privacy Statement

In registering for this event relevant details may be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, EECW Pty Ltd and other parties directly related to the Congress. Should you wish for your details not to be included in this list, please tick the privacy requested box on the registration form.