2015 Mental Health in Schools Conference:
Conference:
POSITIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATING MILLENNIALS
Luna Park, Milson’s Point, SYDNEY
Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd May 2015
This document provides information about the conference venue, parking, transport
and accommodation options in Sydney. 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 20th 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:
Sydney Dates:
Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd 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: Luna Park
Location:
1 Olympic Drive
Milsons Point NSW 2061
www.lunaparksydney.com/
(02) 9033 7676
**Follow this link for a map of Luna Park
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Luna+Park/@33.847699,151.209838,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x683c95052cc70614
Parking
Luna Park has its own car park!
Here you’ll find a 389 space secure spaces, available to guests during Park opening hours.
Entry to the car park is via Paul Street, just off Alfred St South, Milsons Point.
Public Transport
Train: Milsons Point train station on the north side of the Harbour is the closest to Luna Park.
Travelling north Milsons Point Station is the first stop after Wynyard station in the city. Travelling
south it’s immediately after North Sydney station. Milsons Point station can be found on both the
‘Northern Line’ and ‘North Shore and Western Line’.
From the station, Luna Park is an easy five minute stroll downhill towards the Harbour.
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Bus: Sydney buses run regularly and reliably. Many North Shore bus routes pass the nearby North
Sydney Station and/or terminate at Milsons Point (just a five minute stroll from Luna Park) so they’re a
fast, easy and picturesque way to get to Luna Park.
Ferry: There are regular Luna Park ferry services to and from Circular Quay on the following routes:
Darling Harbour/East Balmain, Woolwich/Balmain and Parramatta. Simply jump on at Wharf 5 (MonFri).
6. For Country and Interstate Delegates:
Please see below for information for interstate and country delegates: details transport from Sydney
Airport, nearby accommodation.
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 SMC CONFERENCE CENTRE, SYDNEY
**Follow this link for a map of the area around Luna Park
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Luna+Park/@33.847699,151.209838,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x683c95052cc70614
Transport from Sydney Airport to Luna Park:
Take a Train from Sydney airport to Central Station to Milsons Point Station. From the station, Luna
Park is an easy five minute stroll downhill towards the Harbour.
Follow this link for the train network map:
http://www.sydneytrains.info/stations/network_map#
Taxi from the airport: A taxi from Sydney Airport to the Luna Park or CBD will cost approximately
$50.
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Accommodation Around Milsons Point & North Sydney
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION OFFER: THE TRAVELODGE WYNYARD
Propsych has negotiated a special rate of $179 per night (room only, based on 1-2 people) at
The Travelodge Wynyard
Address: 7-9 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
T: + 61 (02) 9274 1222 | F: + 61 (02) 9274 1230
www.tfehotels.com/travelodge
Reservations can only be made direct with the hotel on the number above. Quote “Propsych Conference” when
calling the hotel to make a booking.
North Sydney Harbourview Hotel
17 Blue St
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Toll Free: 1300 785 453
T +61 2 9955 0499 F + 61 2 9922 3689
Email: [email protected]
http://viewhotels.com.au/northsydneyharbourviewhotel/
The McLaren Hotel
Phone: +61 (0) 2 9965 9500
25 McLaren St. North Sydney NSW 2060
Phone: +61 (0) 2 9965 9500
http://www.mclarenhotel.com.au/
Rydges North Sydney
54 McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060
T +61 2 9922 1311
[email protected]
http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/sydney-nsw/north-sydney/welcome/
ACCOMMODATION AROUND SYDNEY CBD & ROCKS AREA
Holiday Inn Old Sydney
55 George St
Sydney, NSW 2000
T: 1800 669562
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/sydney/sydgs/hoteldetail
Four Seasons Hotel
199 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
T +61 2 9250 3100 F + 61 2 9251 2851
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http://www.fourseasons.com/sydney/
Shangri-La Hotel
176 Cumberland St
The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
T +61 2 9250 6000 F +61 2 9250 6250
http://www.shangri-la.com/sydney/shangrila/
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