2015 Mental Health in Schools Conference:
Conference:
POSITIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATING MILLENNIALS
Melbourne Convention Centre
Thursday 28th & Friday 29th May 2015
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. Conference Opening
Save this Date: 6 – 7.30pm Wednesday 27th May
All conference delegates will receive a personal invitation to the
OFFICIAL 2015 MHIS CONFRENCE OPENING.
In 2015, the MHIS Conference will begin with an official conference opening; an opportunity for a
little indulgence and to meet other delegates in a relaxed atmosphere. We are keeping the location a
surprise at this but it promises to offer something a little special. The official conference opening will
be held within Melbourne CBD.
PLEASE KEEP THIS DATE FREE.
2. Conference Details:
Melbourne Dates:
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May 2015.
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.
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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 OR on a USB.
4. Cancellation Policy
Refunds less an $80 administration fee for cancellations received in writing via email or mail to
Propsych by Friday 1st May 2015.
• 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: [email protected]
• Registrations can be transferred in full to another person.
PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL POLICY: www.propsych.com.au
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5. Venue:
Venue: Melbourne Convention Centre
Location:
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf, Vic 3006
www.mcec.com.au
Ph: 9235 8000
**Follow this link for a map of the Melbourne Convention Centre
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF8&q=melbourne+convention+centre&fb=1&gl=au&hq=mcec&cid=10776809276164711300&
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
http://www.mcec.com.au/where-is-mcec/?mobile=true 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.
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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: 0411 987 664
E: [email protected]
W: www.propsych.com.au
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 10-15 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.
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See website for more information on Skybus: www.skybus.com.au
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:
http://www.sitacoaches.com.au/avalon/about_avalon.shtml
Accommodation around the Melbourne Convention Centre:
Follow this link for a map of the area around the Melbourne Convention area:
https://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF8&q=melbourne+convention+centre&fb=1&gl=au&hq=mcec&cid=10776809276164711300&ei=iqPxU
oT6NcyQkwXd3YHgDA&ved=0CI8BEPwS
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OFFER - HILTON - SOUTH WHARF
Propsych has arranged for a special discount from the Hilton South Wharf, situated next to the
convention centre. Room rate is $265, room only. Follow the link for reservations:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/M/MELSWHI-GPROA20150527/index.jhtml
After 22nd April please contact Jenae Pitman directly to take up this offer:
[email protected]
For general enquiries at the Hilton located on South Wharf please email
[email protected].
Other Hotels a short walk away include:
Atlantis City Travel Inn:
300 Spencer St, Melbourne
Web: http://www.atlantishotel.com.au/
Ph: 03 9600 2900
Email: [email protected]
Pensione Hotel, Melbourne:
4
16 Spencer St, Melbourne
Web: http://www.pensione.com.au/pensione/pensione-melbourne/melbournes-most-affordableboutique-hotel.html
Ph: 03 9621 3333
Email: [email protected]
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Melbourne
1-5 Spencer St, Melbourne
Web: www.crowneplaza.com.au
email: [email protected]
Ph: 03 96482777
Grand Mecure Serviced Apartments
23 Mangos Lane, off Docklands, Dve, Docklands
Phone: 03 9641 7503
Web: http://www.docklandsservicedapartments.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
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 3008.
Ph: 03 9630 1000
Email: [email protected]
Grand Harbour Accomodation
5 16A Waterview Walk, Docklands, Melbourne
(03) 9640 0172
Web: http://www.grandharbour.com.au
Apartments @ Docklands
- more info »
15 Aquitania Way, Docklands
(03) 9640 0511
Web: apartmentsatdocklands.com.au
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