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GENERAL INFORMATION

Conference Venue

The Fifth Wonca World Conference on Rural Health will be held at:

Carlton Crest Hotel 65 Queens Road Melbourne Victoria 3004 Australia Telephone +613 9529 4300 Fax +613 9521 3111

The Carlton Crest overlooks Albert Park Lake and is a five-minute drive by car from Melbourne central city. Public transport by Melbourne's tram service is nearby - Stop number 27.

Accommodation

Please read the Accommodation section.

Overseas Travellers Information

Please read the Tourism & Travel section.

Airport

Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport is an international and domestic airport located approximately 30 minutes drive north from central Melbourne. A cab (taxi) fare is approx AUD35. Other transport options from the Airport to the city of Melbourne include the Skybus, which operates half-hourly services to and from the city between the hours of 6.45am and 11.40pm, then every hour on the hour. The current cost is AUD12 per adult one-way. The telephone number for Skybus is +61 3 9335 3066.

Banking

Banking hours are 9.30am to 4.00pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9.30am to 5.00pm on Fridays. At most banks tellers will cash traveller's cheques. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are located throughout Melbourne and will enable delegates to withdraw Australian currency from their accounts. Before you leave for Australia, it would be wise to check that your bank card will be accepted by ATMs in Australia.

Car Parking

Undercover car parking is available in Wilson's Car Park located at the Carlton Crest Hotel.

Climate

The Conference period of the end of April and early May is scheduled during the southern hemisphere's late autumn (fall) season. At this time of the year, Melbourne's weather sees an average temperature range of overnight lows of approximately 7'-8'C (mid 40s'F) to highs of 17' -18'C (low 60s'F), so it is recommended that delegates bring warm clothes for outdoor wear.

Further details about the weather can be found on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's website here.

Communications

Australia has a digital mobile telecommunications system. To enable delegates to connect to the Internet during the Conference, there will be an Internet Cafe, sponsored by Monash University, Australia's International University.

Credit Cards

The major credit cards accepted in Australia are American Express, Diners, Mastercard and Visa.

Dress Code

Smart casual clothes are suitable for all sessions and social Events with the exception of the Conference Dinner, where dress will be black tie or national dress.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

From 1 July 2000, a goods and services tax was introduced in Australia. It is a tax of 10% and will be included in prices.

Messages

A message board will be located near the Registration Desk in the Convention Lobby on the Ground Floor. Please advise potential callers to telephone the Carlton Crest on + 613 9529 4300 and request to be put through to the Fifth Wonca World Conference on Rural Health Registration Desk. All messages taken by the Registration Desk will be placed on the message board. This board should be checked regularly as no guarantee can be made for delivering messages personally.

Partners, Friends and Families Program

Partners will have the option of attending some of the main Conference sessions - including all the social programs.

Alternatively, they may choose to explore the city's retail outlets, galleries, gardens and numerous other attractions independently. Advice and recommendations on the various options will be available throughout the Conference and on the internet.

An information booth will be provided during the Conference to assist partners, friends and families to take advantage of their visit to Melbourne during the conference period.

We have included some resources in the Tourism & Travel section here.

Restaurants

Melbourne is renowned for its variety of restaurants with a range of prices. Please ask at the registration desk for information about the City of Melbourne. The City and the Southbank Boulevard is just a short tram ride away from the Conference venue.

Shopping

Most shops are open from 10.00am to 6.00pm during the week and late night shopping on Friday. A large number of shops and department stores are open on Saturdays from 10am - 6pm and Sundays from 10am - 5pm.

Smoking Policy

All of the conference session areas are smoke free zones and therefore smoking is not permitted in any of these areas. The hotel bar areas permit smoking while the hotel restaurants are smoke free zones. Some guest accommodation rooms are available for smokers upon request when booking accommodation on the registration form.

Special Needs

Every effort has been made to ensure people with special needs are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance, please indicate on the Registration Form.

REGISTRATION

Registration is open to all

Although the Fifth World Conference on Rural Health is auspiced by Wonca, the organisation supports a collaborative approach to meeting the health needs of rural communities and therefore invites all people interested and involved in rural health around the world to attend.

There are three ways to register:

	Online The Conference preferred method of registration is through the On-line Registration process. Please note this is a secure website. If choosing this option, payment can only be made with the following credit cards: American Express | Bankcard | MasterCard | Diners | Visa
	By Fax If paying by credit card, you can complete your Conference registration by completing the printable Registration Form including your credit card details and faxing to the Conference Secretariat on: +613 94170899
	By Mail Registration for the Conference can be made by returning the completed Registration Form by mail, with payment either by credit card (American Express, Bankcard, MasterCard, Diners and Visa) or by bank cheque or draft payable to: Fifth Wonca World Conference on Rural Health This should be mailed to: The Conference Secretariat The Meeting Planners 91-97 Islington Street Collingwood Victoria 3066 Australia

Payment Details

Payment can only be made by credit card or by bank cheque or draft. All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD$) and payment must be in this currency only. Payment must accompany Registration Forms, with bank drafts or cheques made payable to:

Please print the delegate name and company on the back of cheques or bank drafts. Please note the local Goods and Services Tax is included in all event costs.

Support A Delegate

As many in the rural health workforce from developing countries will have difficulty in raising the funds needed to attend the Conference, a program has been developed to assist with travel, accommodation and registration costs.

Don't forget when registering to make a contribution to help to bring as many delegates as possible from developing countries. These colleagues are very keen to attend but need assistance to do so. In addition to being able to make a donation through the Registration process, or directly through the website page here.

Registration Fees* - General

Category	Early Bird CLOSED 15/02/2002	Standard Paid after 15/02/2002
Individual delegates	AUD$ 715.00	AUD$ 825.00
Students	AUD$ 467.50	AUD$ 577.50
Consumers	AUD$ 467.50	AUD$ 577.50
Single Day	AUD$ 412.50	AUD$ 412.50
*inclusive of GST

Registration Fees* - Special Offers

Category	Special Rate Paid by 31/03/2002	Standard Paid after 31/03/2002
Wonca Direct Members	AUD$ 643.50	AUD$ 825.00
Group Registration	AUD$ 643.50	AUD$ 825.00
Shared Registration	AUD$ 786.50	AUD$ 907.50
*inclusive of GST on-line currency converter

Student Registration is only available to full-time students, currently registered to undertake a recognised course of study in health.

Consumer Registration is only available to residents of rural and remote communities who are users of health services and who are not employed in a health sector.

Single Day Registration is available to those who wish to attend only one day of the Conference. Please note delegates registered for a single day have different entitlements. These are detailed below.

Wonca Direct Members

Wonca Direct Members will receive a 10% discount on the Early Bird individual registration fee provided they register before 31 March 2002. Prior to that date the registration fee for members will be AUD$643.50. The Standard Registration Fee will be payable by Wonca Direct Members from 1 April 2002 onwards.

Group Registration

Groups of 10 or more delegates will receive a 10% discount on the Early Bird individual registration fee, provided their registrations are submitted through a professional organisation or a nominated regional representative, before 31 March 2002. The registration fee for each group member will be AUD$643.50. Please note each member is required to complete an individual Registration Form.

Shared Registration

Shared Registrations are available for organisations at the individual delegate registration fee plus 10%. Please note that one individual registration entitlement is the same as individual, student, consumer and group registration.

Registration Entitlements

The Wonca Direct members, individual, student and consumer and group registration fee entitles delegates to the following:

	Attendance at all Conference Sessions
	Morning and afternoon teas each day
	Lunches each day
	Welcome Reception on Tuesday 30 April 2002
	Delegate Satchel
	Abstract Booklet and Program

The single day registration fee entitles delegates to the following:

	Attendance at all Conference Sessions on the day of attendance
	Morning and afternoon teas on the day of attendance
	Lunch on the day of attendance
	Delegate Satchel
	Abstract Booklet and Program

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Acknowledgement of Registration

All registrations will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of delegate requirements according to the completed registration form. Registrations will be confirmed on receipt of payment.

Cancellation and Refunds

All cancellations of registration fees must be received in writing. Cancellations received on or before Friday 5 April 2002 will be refunded less an administration fee of AUD$100.

Cancellations after this date cannot be accepted. However, it is possible to transfer the Conference registration to another person. This will be accepted upon notification in writing to the Conference Secretariat and the receipt by them of a completed transfer of Registration Form by the replacement delegate.

All cancellations must be notified in writing to: The Conference Secretariat, The Meeting Planners, 91-97 Islington Street, Collingwood Victoria 3066 Australia

Insurance

Registration fees do not include personal travel insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that when registering for the Conference and booking travel that a travel insurance policy be taken out to cover loss, cancellation, medical cover etc. for any reason. The Organising Committee and the Conference Secretariat do not take any responsibility for any delegate failing to insure.

Name Badges

Name badges will be issued for every delegate on registration. For identification and security reasons you are requested to wear this badge at all times during the Conference and social functions.

If you lose or misplace your registration badge you may be charged for a replacement. You will need to provide identification to receive a replacement badge.

Registration and Information Desk

The registration and information desk will be located in the Convention Lobby at the Carlton Crest Hotel, and will operate during the following hours:

	Tuesday 30 April 2002	3.00pm to 5.30pm
	Wednesday 1 May 2002	8.00am to 5.00pm
	Thursday 2 May 2002	8:00am to 5:00pm
	Friday 3 May 2002	8:00am to 1.30pm

Each registrant should complete a separate registration. The enclosed Registration Form may be photocopied for additional registrations.