Accommodation

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 Tuesday 30 September 2008. After this date bookings are subject to availability.

Please note due to the Spring Racing Carnival being held in Melbourne during the week of the Conference accommodation rooms are in high demand. Some hotels choose to charge different rates on different days and/or require a minimum number of nights stay.

Name	Rooms Types	Room rate Only AUD$
Rydges North Melbourne 4 Star Rating 15 min walk to venue Cnr Harker St & Flemington Rd, North Melbourne	Double and Twin Rooms – 5 Nov	AUD $199 per room per night
	Double and Twin Rooms – 6 Nov	AUD $240 per room per night
	Double and Twin Rooms – 7 Nov	AUD $199 per room per night
Quest Carlton on Finlay 4 Star Rating 15 min walk to venue 2-9 Finlay Place, Carlton	One Bedroom Apartments (One Queen Bed)	AUD $150 per room per night
Novetel Melbourne on Collins 4 Star Rating 15 by tram to venue 270 Collins St, Melbourne	Standard Rooms	AUD $289 room only
Hotel Ibis Melbourne 3 Star Rating 15 min walk to venue 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne	Standard Queen (One Queen Bed)	AUD $237.00 per room per night
	One Bedroom (One Queen Bed / One Sofa Bed)	AUD $265.00 per room per night
	Two Bedroom Apartments (One Queen / Two Singles)	AUD $313.00 per room per night

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 30 September 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 30 September 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 30 September 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

Cancellations must be received by 30 September 2008 otherwise the accommodation deposit will be forfeited in all instances. Cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Organisers.