10th International Symposium of the AAvPA

General information

Welcome to Sydney

Sydney is a vibrant city catering to diverse tastes and is distinctively charming. Discover Sydney's unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world' most attractive city environments. You can climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge, take a skywalk on Sydney Tower for a 360 degree view of the city, stroll through the Botanical Gardens or take a tour of the Opera House.

Sydney's weather in November is dry and sunny with warm days.

Accommodation

A block booking of accommodation has been booked at Novotel Manly Pacific for the 10th Symposium of the Australian Aviation Psychology Association. Please indicate your accommodation requirements on the online registration form. (coming soon)

In order to secure your room, please provide credit card details which will be forwarded to the hotel directly to secure your accommodation. Please tick the appropriate box on the registration form to authorise the forwarding of your credit card details to the hotel. Full payment of your hotel account will be required at the time of your departure.

Please note: Bookings made after Thursday 18 October 2012 cannot be guaranteed.

For any rooms cancelled prior to arrival or where a delegate does not arrive on the date booked, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged for room nights booked to the delegate.

Rooms are quoted per room, per night, and unless otherwise stated, breakfast is not included.

All bookings, alterations or cancellations should be made to the Professional Symposium Organisers in writing. Please do not contact the hotel directly.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the Symposium after submitting a registration form are most welcome to nominate a substitute. In the case of a cancellation, delegates must inform the Professional Symposium Organisers in writing of their inability to attend. A refund of registration fees, less a cancellation fee of AUD$110 including GST can only be made if you cancel on or before Monday 22 October 2012.

Refunds will be issued after the Symposium.

Car Parking

To be confirmed

Changes/Amendments

Alterations to, or cancellations of your Symposium booking must be advised to the Professional Symposium Organisers via email at or fax to +61 2 6251 0672. Due to administrative requirements, changes and/or alterations advised verbally cannot be accepted.

Professional Symposium Organisers

Consec - Conference Management
PO Box 3127
BMDC ACT 2617 Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6251 0675
Facsimile: +61 2 6251 0672
Email:

Symposium Manager: Barry Neame, PCO-DIR
Senior Symposium Coordinator: Stacey Rupil, BTrsm Mgmt

Registration Desk

The Symposium Registration Desk will be located on the Conference Level of Novotel Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney and staffed as follows:

Monday 19th November 2012	8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 20th November 2012	8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 21st November 2012	8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 22nd November 2012	8:00am - 3:30pm

Symposium Venue

Novotel Manly Pacific

Details coming

Disclaimer

The Symposium registration brochure and program is correct at the time of printing. However, the Organisers reserve the right to change the program and registration information where necessary.

Dress

Recommended dress for the Symposium sessions is smart casual.

Liability Waiver

In the event of industrial disruptions, the Symposium and the organisers accept no responsibility.

In the event of the venue becoming unusable, or other circumstances, or the need to cancel the Symposium, there can be no liability on the organisers.

No Smoking Policy

All the rooms at the Symposium venue are NON-SMOKING.

Personal Insurance

Delegates shall be regarded in every aspect as carrying their own risk for loss or injury to person or property, including baggage during the Symposium. We strongly recommend that at the time of booking your travel and tours you take out a travel insurance policy of your choice. The policy taken should include the loss of deposit through cancellation, medical insurance, loss or damage to personal property, financial loss incurred through disruptions to accommodation or travel arrangements due to strikes or other industrial action. The organisers are in no way responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

Privacy Clause

In registering for this Symposium, relevant details will be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates (name, organisation and state only), and may be made available to parties directly related to the Symposium including Consec - Conference Management, the Australian Aviation Psychology Association, the Symposium Organising Committee, venues and accommodation providers (for the purpose of room bookings and Symposium options), key sponsors (subject to strict conditions) and parties associated with related Symposiums.

By completing the registration form, you acknowledge that the details supplied by you may be used for the above purposes. Should you not wish for your details to be used for these purposes, please tick the appropriate box on the registration form.

Special Needs

We endeavour to ensure delegates with special needs are catered for. Should you require particular assistance, please make a note on your registration form or contact the Professional Symposium Organisers by fax: +61 2 6251 0672 or email: .

Transport to and from the Airport

To be confirmed

Travel - International

Visa Requirements

Participants of an event or conference in Australia will generally need to apply for a subclass 456 Business (Short Stay) Visitor Visa.

Visas are available from your local Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission. For the location of your nearest Consulate visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.

Further information regarding visa requirements can be found at www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm.

Customs Requirements

Please refer to the Australian Customs Service website at for items that must be declared at the time of arrival into Australia.

Goods and Services Tax

A Goods and Services Tax of 10% is levied on most purchases in Australia and is included in the purchase price of the goods or service. You may be eligible for a refund of the GST on goods purchased in Australia. For more information visit www.customs.gov.au.