General Information

Visa Requirements

All visitors to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane regardless of the length of stay. New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders do not usually need to lodge a visa application prior to their departure unless they have health and/or character concerns.

As visa processing times may vary, you are encouraged to apply for the appropriate visa 6-8 weeks before your departure to Australia. Your passport must be valid for the period of your intended stay in Australia.

Please note that in order to be granted a visa to visit Australia you must demonstrate that you meet ALL the legislative requirements for visa grant.

For further information about visa applications please visit www.immi.gov.au/visitors

Dress Code

The dress code for the conference is neat casual attire.

Registration & Information Desk

The Registration & Information Desk will be centrally located onsite at the conference venue for collection of name badges and conference materials. Staff will be on hand to answer any queries and provide information. Opening times and location of desk to be announced in due course.

Name badges

Your name badge will be your official pass to conference sessions and functions and must be worn at all times.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance coverage of any kind. Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Conference managers cannot accept responsibility for any delegate failing to cover their own insurance.

Travel Information

Getting to and from the Airport

Melbourne airport is 25km/30-45mins (non peak hour traffic) from the city. From the airport you can take:

• Skybus shuttle service to the CBD and city hotels (approximately AUD$16);
• Jet Bus provides a door to door transfer between the airport and your hotel. Fares from A$15.00 per adult and A$24.00 return, tickets must be purchased prior to arrival via the website www.jetbus.com.au or by phone 13 55 55 (note phone bookings incur a $2.50 surcharge);
• a yellow taxi (approximately AUD$45);
• a rental car or a pre-booked limousine.

From Coach and Rail Terminals

If arriving by coach or rail, these terminals are located within the city so a short tram or taxi ride from these will get you to your city accommodation.

Getting Around Melbourne

Trams, Trains and Buses – Melbourne’s trams are legendary! Enjoy a free tram experience, and see the city sights on the ‘City Circle’ trams that run in and around the city. Jump off and on at places of interest.

A single ticket may be used for transfers across the entire Melbourne public transport network of trams, trains and buses. Tickets are issued according to transport zones, and are valid for two hours, a day, a week, or for longer periods. The BreastScreen Australia conference venue is within Transport Zone 1. Tickets may be obtained from railway stations and from shops displaying the Metcard symbol (a blue label in the window or a blue pennant outside the shop). Tickets may also be bought from coin-operated vending machines on trams. Tickets must be validated at the start of each journey using the green validation boxes on trams and buses, or at the entrance gates at railway stations. Ticket inspectors can demand that you show a validated ticket.

The closest public transport to the conference venue is the train and tram networks. The nearest station is Jolimont Station. From Melbourne CBD catch the Epping or Hurstbridge line.
The nearest tram stop is number 11 on Wellington Parade. From the Melbourne CBD catch tram number 48 or 75 which will take you to stop 11. For information on transport routes and timetables, please visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Taxis

Melbourne is regarded as a relatively safe city, making it attractive to explore. Taxis (all are yellow), rental vehicles and chauffeured limousine services are all available. A taxi rank is situated throughout the city, or can be flagged on the street.

Melbourne's major taxi companies include:

• Arrow - 13 2211
• Black Cabs Combined - 13 2227
• Silver Top Taxis - 13 1008
• wheelchair accessible taxis - 1300 364 050

Hire cars

Car rental desks are located on the arrivals level at both terminals. Car hire is provided by the following operators:

• AVIS - 13 63 33
• Hertz - 13 30 39
• Europcar - 1300 13 90
• Budget - 13 27 27
• Thrifty - 1300 36 72 27
• Redspot - 1300 668 810