Conference Venue. Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre 56 Goondoon Street Gladstone, Queensland 4680 (07) Conference Schedule

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1 Conference Venue Entertainment Convention Centre 56 Goondoon Street, Queensland 4680 (07) Conference Schedule The registration desk will be open from 2.00pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday, 1 September when you can proceed directly to the President s Welcome. In order to receive your conference kit as well as satchels and sponsor items we encourage you to register on Tuesday afternoon. Sponsor items may not be available after the President s welcome. Tuesday, 1 September: 2.00pm Registration opens 2.30pm-5.00pm President's Welcome 5.00pm-6.00pm Beach vs Bush activity (depart from Convention Centre) Wednesday, 2 September: 8.15am Conference commences 2.30pm Conference concludes 2.45pm-3.30pm Annual General Meeting Thursday, 3 September: 8.30am Conference commences 2.30pm Conference concludes 6.00pm Pre-dinner drinks 6.30pm Gala Dinner Getting there Entertainment Convention Centre is located in central business district at 56 Goondoon Street. The venue is approximately six kilometres (a ten minute drive) from Airport. Services available from the airport include rental cars, taxis ($25), Airport Transfer shuttle bus ($25 for one person; $29 for two people) and Translink bus ($2.70). Climate enjoys a tropical climate, with temperatures averaging 26 degrees in September and an average minimum of 16 degrees.

2 Dress Code As the conference room temperature may vary, we suggest you wear layered clothing to ensure you are comfortable throughout the conference. President s Welcome: Casual (with comfortable shoes) Beach vs. Bush Activity: Casual (with comfortable shoes) Conference Sessions: Business casual Gala Dinner: Formal attire Special Requirements We will do our best to meet any dietary, access or other special requirements that you have. Please state these clearly on the registration form or admin@lgmaqld.org.au. Failure to provide this information prior to the event may result in the requirements not being able to be met. Activities for Early Arrivals Should you arrive in early with some time to spare, we recommend you contact the Visitor Information Centre at the Marina Ferry Terminal, 72 Bryan Jordon Drive, ( ) which is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Alternatively, you might like to visit their website before your arrival

3 Accommodation The registration costs for the conference do not include accommodation. Entertainment Convention Centre is located within walking distance from a variety of hotels, motels and selfcatered apartments to meet your accommodation requirements. A range of accommodation providers within one or two blocks of the venue are shown below you are welcome to choose from this list or find alternative accommodation of your own choice. Room rates are indicative. For best rates, please be sure to book early. Please contact your preferred venue directly in order to make your accommodation Please mention the LGMA Queensland Annual Conference when you book to receive discounted conference rates with those accommodation providers listed below. Provider Contact Details Room Rates Curtis Central Reef Hotel Motel Oaks Grand Rydges 30 Goondoon St (07) reservations@curtiscentralapartments.com.au 38 Goondoon St (07) ReefHotel@starhotels.com.au 79 Goondoon St (07) grandgladstone@theoaksgroup.com.au 100 Goondoon St (07) reservations_gladstone@rydges.com.au Two bedroom executive $ Two bedroom deluxe $ Ask for LGMA Queensland corporate rates on making a Ground Floor Budget Queen $79 City View or Harbour View Queen $89 Twin Room (with city or Harbour view) $99 Queen Room with Balcony 3rd Floor $135 City View Queen 3rd floor $120 Ground Floor Deluxe Queen $120 Ground Floor Deluxe Twin Queen $110 10% off the online rates. To receive the discount on your booking, visit oakshotelsresorts.com and enter LGMAQEvent in the Corporate/Group/PromoCode section of the Reservations panel. Quote LGMA QLD on making a City View room $ Harbour View room $ Breakfast $15.00pp

4 Provider Contact Details Room Rates Central Plaza 52 Oaka Lane (Directly behind the venue) (07) Studio (Full kitchen) $ Two bedroom $ Three bedroom $ City Central Apartment Hotel 66 Oaka Lane (07) Studio (kitchenette) $ Two bedroom $ Three bedroom $ Metro Hotel & Roseberry St (07) Single $ Double $ Twin $ G60 55 Central Lane (07) Single $ Double $ Twin $200.00

5 Conference Venue: Entertainment Convention Centre 56 Goondoon Street, Queensland 4680 (07) Listed accommodation: Curtis Central 30 Goondoon St Reef Hotel Motel 38 Goondoon St Central Plaza 52 Oaka Lane Metro Hotel and 22 Roseberry St Oaks Grand 79 Goondoon St City Central Apartment Hotel 66 Oaka Lane Rydges 100 Goondoon St G60 55 Central Lane