2016 Mental Health in Schools Conference: INCONVENIENT TRUTHS

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1 2016 Mental Health in Schools Conference: INCONVENIENT TRUTHS Melbourne Convention Centre Thursday 26 th & Friday 27 th May 2016 This document provides information about the conference venue, parking, transport and accommodation options in Melbourne. We have endeavoured to provide you with as detailed information as possible PLEASE PRINT A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS 1. The 2016 Conference Opening Wednesday 25 th May, pm Once again, The MHIS Conference in 2016 will begin with an official conference opening; an opportunity for a little indulgence and to meet other delegates in a relaxed atmosphere. Venue: The Meat Market 53 South Wharf Promenade South Wharf VIC Google Map: The Meat Market RSVP to The Conference Opening ESSENTIAL: info@propsych.com.au 2. Conference Details: Melbourne Dates: Thursday 26 th and Friday 27 th May Catering Includes refreshments on arrival, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Dietary requirements: Any indicated dietary requirements will be catered. Certificate of Participation Participants will be issued with a Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the conference. We remind you to keep your own records of CPD Points. Note about function venues: Please note that conference venues may vary in temperature it is advisable to dress accordingly. 1

2 3. Conference Notes Conference Pack Your registration for the conference includes a conference pack, and a copy of conference notes. (Please note that some speakers do not provide notes). Please note: Conference notes will be provided to you electronically. 4. Cancellation Policy Refunds less an $80 administration fee for cancellations received in writing via or mail to Propsych by Friday 29 th April No refunds after this date or for non-attendance. Although Propsych regrets the various circumstances that may prevent you from attending the conference, including illness and crises, due to the administration and logistics of organising this event Propsych cannot be responsible for refunds after this date. Registrations are considered valid and are payable unless notification is made in writing BEFORE the cancellation date to propsych: info@propsych.com.au Registrations can be transferred in full to another person. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL POLICY: 5. Venue: Melbourne Convention Centre Location: 1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf, Vic 3006 Ph: **Follow this link for a map of the Melbourne Convention Centre 8&q=melbourne+convention+centre&fb=1&gl=au&hq=mcec&cid= & ei=iqpxuot6ncyqkwxd3yhgda&ved=0ci8bepws Parking Available at the Melbourne Convention Centre, as well as South Wharf Shopping Centre. There are three car parks available for visitors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre all of the entrances are marked on the map attached. Please visit the website for the most up to date information. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has 1060 undercover parking spaces managed by Wilson Parking. Both the entrance and exit are off Normanby Road. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. South Wharf s 550 open air parking spaces are also managed by Wilson Parking, the entrance to which is off Normanby Road. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Siddeley Street parking open 24 hours, 7 days a week. 2

3 Public Transport Tram: Routes 96, 109 or 112 travel down Spencer/ Clarendon Streets, with a stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of the MCEC. Train: To Southern Cross Station and then catch tram 96, 109 or 112 down Spencer/Clarendon Street. Get off at the stop opposite the MCEC. Alternatively, trams 48 and 70 stop at the end of Flinders Street. From here, walk towards the Yarra River and cross the Seafarers Bridge. Bus: Bus route 238 operates to and from Southern Cross Station and South Wharf Promenade every weekday, from 10:00-5:00pm. The bus departs from Coach Bay 1, Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Promenade. 6. For Country and Interstate Delegates: Please see below for information for interstate and country delegates: details of the skybus from Melbourne Airport, Sita Sunbus from Avalon Airport, and accommodation near Melbourne Convention Centre. We look forward to seeing you at the conference. Regards, Propsych Ph: E: info@propsych.com.au W: INFORMATION FOR INTERSTATE AND COUNTRY DELEGATES: TRANSPORT FROM THE AIRPORT ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION MAP OF THE AREA AROUND THE MELBOURNE CONVENTION CENTRE Transport from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Melbourne Convention Centre: The Skybus runs every minutes from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station in the City (Spencer St). Exit onto Spencer Street, then take a short walk east along Spencer St or the tram number 96, 109 or 112 down Spencer/Clarendon Street. Get off at the stop opposite the MCEC. Skybus fare: $18 single and $30 return ticket - per person. See website for more information on Skybus: 3

4 Taxi from the airport: A taxi from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the Melbourne Convention Centre or CBD will cost approximately $55. Getting from Avalon Airport to Melbourne Convention Centre: If arriving into Avalon Airport (approx 55kms from Melbourne CBD and the Convention Centre), Sita Sunbus transfers are available. These services meet all arriving and departing major flights from Avalon Airport. From Avalon Airport the bus service will drop you at Southern Cross Station which is just a short walk to Melbourne Convention Centre and also many hotels. The Sita Sunbus fares (one way) are $22 and return is $42. See website for further information on Sita Sunbus: Accommodation around the Melbourne Convention Centre: Follow this link for a map of the area around the Melbourne Convention area: 8&q=melbourne+convention+centre&fb=1&gl=au&hq=mcec&cid= &ei=iqPxU ot6ncyqkwxd3yhgda&ved=0ci8bepws SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OFFER - HILTON - SOUTH WHARF Propsych has arranged for a special discount from the Hilton South Wharf, a luxury hotel situated next to the convention centre. Room rate is $299, room only. Follow the link for reservations: /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG A number of rooms are being held especially for MHIS conference delegates. You will need to make your own reservation using the above online booking system. After 10th April all held rooms will be released to the general public. After 10 th April 2016 lease contact Stefanie Wirsig directly to take up this offer: Stefanie.Wursig@hilton.com or Ph: For general enquiries at the Hilton located on South Wharf please reservations.melbournesw@hilton.com. Other Nearby Hotels include: Atlantis City Travel Inn: 300 Spencer St, Melbourne Web: Ph: sales@atlantishotel.com.au 4

5 Pensione Hotel, Melbourne: 16 Spencer St, Melbourne Web: Ph: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Melbourne 1-5 Spencer St, Melbourne Web: Ph: Grand Mecure Serviced Apartments 23 Mangos Lane, off Docklands, Dve, Docklands Phone: Web: This might be a more suitable option if there are 2 or more delegates seeking accommodation. Quest Docklands: 750 Bourke St, Victoria Point, Docklands, Vic Ph: questdocklands@questapartments.com.au Grand Harbour Accomodation 5 16A Waterview Walk, Docklands, Melbourne (03) Web: Docklands - more info» 15 Aquitania Way, Docklands (03) Web: apartmentsatdocklands.com.au 5

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