Conference Venue

Located in the heart of Melbourne, Telstra Dome was the focus of the spectacular Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Along with bars, function facilities and cafes, Telstra Dome continues to provide a home for AFL and rugby union fixtures and internationals, as well as concerts for superstars like Robbie Williams.
Telstra Dome’s multi-use design provides a variety of areas for function and conference venue requirements.

Telstra Dome has 15 function rooms which can be adapted to create 21 individual breakout rooms. The multiple options make this facility the venue of choice for a range of functions and events

Visit the following link for more information: http://telstradome.com.au

Accommodation

Melbourne offers a comprehensive range of accommodation tailored to suit individual needs. Rooms have been reserved at three prominent hotels at special Conference rates. Please see below for confirmed hotels and rates. These will be available to book upon the opening of registration in March 2008.

Hotel Descriptions
Single (SGL): A single occupancy room with one bed
Double (DBL): A double occupancy room with one bed
Twin (TWN): A double occupancy room with two beds

Apartment Descriptions
1 Bedroom Apartment: An apartment with either 1 queen bed or 2 single beds
2 Bedroom Apartment: An apartment with either 1 king bed & 1 queen bed or 1 queen bed & 2 single beds

Please Note: 

1. The above rates include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
2. All fees are in Australian Dollars
3. Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.
4. “Room only” rates do not include breakfast.
5. Bed and breakfasts rate include breakfast.

Deposit
Rooms are being held by the Conference Managers on behalf of the delegates until Friday 29 August 2008. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night's rate in order to secure a reservation. The Conference Managers will accept accommodation deposits up until 29 August 2008 and will settle the deposit with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out.

Late bookings can be made through the Conference Managers after 29 August 2008 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night’s room rate will be deducted from the supplied card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

How to Book Accommodation
To book, complete either the Online Registration Form or the Registration Form attached to this brochure. The Conference Managers will forward your reservation and deposit or credit card details to the hotel of your choice.

Change of Booking
Any change to a reservation must be notified to the Conference Managers and not directly to the hotel.  Please note that any changes should be made to the Conference Managers by 15 September 2008.  Cancellations must be made in writing.

Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your registration form or notify the Conference Managers 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 this on your registration form.

Hotel Check in Procedures

As per standard hotel policies and procedures delegates will be required to provide a credit card or full cash payment upon check in. This is to cover any incidental charges incurred during your stay and all remaining unpaid room nights, regardless if your booking was guaranteed by a deposit to secure your booking. 

The hotel will hold on your credit card, until point of check out, all unpaid accommodation nights reserved plus a daily amount for incidental charges. If you will be settling your accommodation account by cash you will be asked to pre pay for your accommodation in full plus a cash deposit for incidentals. Should you not utilize any incidentals during your stay the cash deposit, for incidentals only, will be refunded to you by the hotel upon check out.

Please note the daily incidental charge may vary across the listed hotels.  Should you wish to confirm the amount that will be held against your card prior to check in, please contact the hotel directly.

Accommodation Refunds
The deposit is non-refundable for cancellations made on or after 29 August 2008 and will be forfeited if you do not arrive on the date for which you have booked. Cancellations must be made in writing.