Host City
Melbourne, located on the east coast, is the 2nd largest city in Australia. Over 3.5 million people live in the city, which has been voted The World's Most Liveable City on a number of occasions.

Climate and Clothing
With its variable climate, Melbourne is warm to hot in summer (December to February), with temperatures averaging 24 C (75F) during the day and 14C (57 F) at night. It is recommended that visitors bring clothing suitable for warm days and cool nights.

Dates
The Forum will take place on 21st & 22nd February 2008.

Private Functions
It is requested that you advise the Forum Managers of any private /corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. The Forum Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.

Catering
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided for Forum delegates. Catering will be served in The Terrace Room. See Forum program for break times.

Dress code
Smart casual clothes are suitable for all sessions and the Forum dinner.

Goods & Services Tax (GST)
A tax invoice was issued by the Forum secretariat upon receipt of your registration. Please visit the registration desk if you require a replacement.

Messages
A message board will be placed next to the registration desk. Messages for delegates are to be pinned to the board. Please check the message board regularly.

Mobile Phones
As a courtesy to delegates and presenters, please ensure all mobile phones and pagers are turned off or in ‘silent’ mode during all sessions and Forum dinner.

Name badges
Each delegate registered for the Forum will receive a name badge. This badge will be your official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all sessions.
The name badges have been given a distinct colour code, so as to identify all groups as follows:

Delegate – Black
Committee - Blue
Speaker – Green

Car Parking
The car park located under The Sofitel is operated independently by Wilson Parking, and is accessible from Flinders Lane. The maximum weekday daily rate is $44.00 (per entry). A flat-rate of $4.00 per hour applies after 17.00 weekdays (maximum rate after 17.00 is $16.00).

For more information please contact Wilson Parking (03) 9224 0301.

Registration and Information Desk
The Registration and Information desk will be located in the Hotel Foyer.

Registration Desk operating hours:
Thursday 21st February 2008 08.00 – 17.00
Friday 22nd February 2008 08.00 – 17.00

All registration materials including name badges, dinner tickets, compendiums and Forum Programs may be collected from the Registration Desk.

Registration Entitlements
The Forum registration fee entitles delegates to the following:

• All meals during the Forum (morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea)
• Forum proceedings
• Compendium

Speaker’s preparation room
The speaker’s preparation room is located in Victoria Suite 3 and will be operating at same times as the registration desk.

The room will be open during the following times:
Thursday 21st February 2008   07.45 – 17.00
Friday 22nd February 2008   08.00 – 17.00

Taxi
Melbourne taxis are numerous and easy to spot – they are uniformly yellow.
Melbourne’s major taxi companies include:
13 CABS – Telephone 13 22 27
Silver Top taxis – Telephone 13 10 08

For wheel chair accessible taxis, contact:

Silver Top Taxis – Telephone (03) 8413 7202
Yellow Caps – Telephone 13 62 94

To book taxis at The Sofitel, please visit the Concierge desk.

Venue
The Sofitel
25 Collins Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Telephone: + 61 3 9653 0000
Facsimile: + 61 3 9650 4261

Insurance
Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate Registration Fees do not provide any such insurance coverage. The Organising Committee and the Forum Office accepts no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

Restaurants
Melbourne is a multi-cultural city and every cuisine is available throughout the many restaurants.

Shopping
Most shops in Melbourne are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday to Wednesday and 09:00 to 21:00 Thursday to Friday. In all stores and shopping centres major credit cards are accepted and tax-free shopping is possible within the city. Walking is the best way to shop, especially along Melbourne's arcades and laneways. Outside the city centre, visit shopping precincts like Chapel Street in South Yarra , Acland Street in St Kilda and Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, especially on weekends. Here you'll find everything from retro home wares to funky shops selling cult-in-the-making jewellery. These strips also have stacks of street side cafes. Travelling between Melbourne’s suburbs is best done by tram, although you'll need a car to visit larger suburban malls like Chadstone, where many of the major retailers are found. For bargains, head for Richmond (especially Bridge Road and Swan Street), where designer outlets and factory seconds sell jeans, swimwear, trainers, tops and bags at heavily reduced prices. Big savings can also be made during sale times (normally at the end of summer and winter, and some public holidays) held by David Jones, Myer and other department stores.

Visa Information (international only)
With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia. (New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa on arrival in Australia.)

For information about Visa applications to enter Australia, please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors.

PLEASE NOTE THAT VISA APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF TRAVEL