Conference Media
Media interested in reporting on research from the conference, interviewing keynote speakers or attending conference sessions should contact: Maree Garside, DAA Public Relations Dietitian, on 0408 482 581 or mgarside@daa.asn.au
Conference Managers
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Address for Communications
Dietitians Association of Australia Conference Managers
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GPO Box 128
Sydney NSW 2001
Tel: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: dietitians@arinex.com.au
Website: www.daa.asn.au
General Information
Airport and Transfers
International Airport
The central business district is about 30 minutes from the International Airport. A taxi costs approximately $30. A regular airport to city bus service (Skybus) departs the airport every 15 minutes for $16.
Avalon Airport
Jetstar carriers fly to and from Avalon Airport which is located approximately 45 minutes from the central business district. A regular airport to city bus service (Sunbus) operates for $27 one-way, or alternatively a taxi costs approximately $80.
Getting Around Melbourne
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is within easy walking distance to most hotels in the Melbourne central business district (CBD). Although it is rapidly expanding, the geographic area of the Melbourne central business district is around 5kms x 5kms.
There is ample undercover car parking available at the Convention Centre. Costs are as follows:
- Early bird $10 (enter between 6am and 9am, exit after 3pm and before midnight)
- Evening rate $8 (enter after 5pm, exit before 6am)
- Weekend $10 per exit, per day
- Maximum charge $28
The Melbourne CBD (and its suburbs) is one of a few cities in the world that has a low cost electric tram network, as well as an underground train system. There is a free-of-charge historic tram that runs regularly around the perimeter of the Melbourne CBD. This free historic tram is designed for visitors to Melbourne and has high-quality maps and tour guides on board – a most recommended means of getting around the Melbourne CBD.
The city and suburbs are also well-serviced by taxis and buses, or for something a little different, catch a water taxi along Melbourne’s famous Yarra River and docklands area. One of the reasons that Melbourne is regarded as one of the world’s safest and most liveable cities, is because it is quite safe to walk and travel around Melbourne, day and night.
Melbourne is well serviced by trains, trams, buses and taxis both in the city and surrounding suburbs. For more information about the transport network, go to VicTrip
Privacy
Australia introduced the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 in 2001. The Conference Managers comply with such legislation which is designed to protect the right of the individual to privacy of their information. Information collected in respect of proposed participation in any aspect of the Conference will be only used for the purposes of planning and conduct of the Conference and may also be provided to the organising body or to organisers of future events. It is also usual to produce a 'List of Participants' at the Conference and to include the individual's details in such a list. Consent for publication of the individual's information may be withheld when completing the Registration Form for the Conference. Individuals are also entitled to access the information held by written application to the Conference Managers.
