The Conference Office has selected hotels and apartments in the Melbourne area at competitive rates to suit a range of budgets. These are easily accessible to the conference venue, and provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for delegates.

The conference rates quoted can only be guaranteed when delegates book through the conference registration facilities. Rooms can be booked via the conference registration form until Monday 11 August 2008. After this date bookings are subject to availability.

Please note:
Please visit the website to view hotel facilities
The above rates are in Australian dollars and include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST will be charged by the hotel, as the Conference Organisers will forward the deposit on your behalf.
Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies
Room only rates do not include breakfast

How to book accommodation

To book, complete the online registration form. The Conference Organisers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit to the hotel/apartment of your choice.

Deposit

Rooms are being held by the Conference Organisers on behalf of the delegates until 11 August 2008. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night‘s rate in order to secure the reservation. The Conference Organisers will accept accommodation deposits up until 11 August 2008 and will settle the deposits with the hotel. Delegates must settle the balance of their account and any incidentals upon check out. The deposit for the first night is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled on or after 11 August 2008 or if you do not arrive on the date specified on your booking.

Early/late arrival

Most hotels allow you to check in from 3pm. If you wish to check in earlier, additional charges may apply. Depending on requested check-in time prior to 3pm an additional day’s charge may apply. Please indicate on your registration form if you wish to check in prior to 3pm. If you will be arriving after 6pm, please notify the Conference Office. Failure to advise late arrival may result in your room being released.

Change of booking

Changes to bookings must be forwarded in writing to the Conference Office, not directly to the hotel.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Registration

Cancellations received in writing at the Conference Office by 11 August 2008 will be accepted and all fees refunded less a A$100 administration fee. Cancellations received after this date cannot be accepted and will not be refunded, however transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing to the Conference Office prior to the conference. No refunds will be made for non attendance at the conference.

Accommodation

Cancellations must be received by 11 August 2008 otherwise the accommodation deposit will be forfeited in all instances. Cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Organisers.

PLEASE NOTE: 14 to 0 days prior to your arrival date, all rooms cancelled will incur 100% cancellation fee of all rooms for each night cancelled.