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General InformationBanksBanks in Australia are generally open 9.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are open 24 hours and are located throughout the city of Melbourne and surrounds. Facilities for exchange of currency are available at the airport, larger hotels and banks. Car rentalCars can be rented in Australia from local or international companies. All cars are right hand drive. In Australia motor vehicles drive on the left side of the road. An international drivers licence may be required. Credit cardsCredit cards are widely accepted. Only Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club are accepted by the Congress. Currency exchangeDecimal currency is used in Australia (AUD) and currency units are dollars and cents. Australian notes are $100, $50, $20, $10, $5. Coins are $2, $1, 0.50, 0.20, 0.10, 0.05 cents. DisclaimerThe program overview is correct at the time of printing, but the organisers reserve the right to alter the program if necessary. In this instance, the Congress Organisers cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred by delegates. Special needsIf you have any special needs, please notify the secretariat by indicating this on your registration form. ElectricityThe electrical supply is 240 volts, 50 Hz. The connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug. Many hotels provide 110 volts for shavers. HealthAustralia has a high standard of hygiene. Doctors and dentists are highly trained and hospitals are well equipped. In the event of illness, hotel staff can arrange a doctor for you. InsuranceIt is strongly recommended that delegates take out adequate travel and health insurance prior to commencement of travel. Further information can be obtained from your travel agent. LiabilityThe Organising Committee and/or Congress Organiser shall not be held liable for personal accidents, losses or damage to the private property of registered delegates of the Congress. Delegates should make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance. Limit on numbersAttendance at some working sessions and social functions and excursions will be restricted in numbers. It is strongly recommended that you book for these functions with your registration to avoid disappointment. Attendance at some technical tours will also be restricted in numbers. Full details of technical tour options will be made available in February 2012 and prompt registration for these options is recommended in order to avoid disappointment. Preference will be given in sequence as registrations are received. Passport and visaAll visitors need a valid passport and visa for entry into Australia. Your airline or travel agent can advise you regarding the procedures for lodgement of the visa application. Further information is available at http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration or visit our Travel & Visas webpage. In some cases, visa approval may be dependent on the provision of evidence of Congress registration. Please contact the Secretariat if we can assist in any way. QuarantineAustralia is free from many plant and animal diseases prevalent in other countries. Very strict quarantine rules apply to the importation of animals and plants which cannot be brought into the country without prior application. Animal and plant products are also restricted. Taxes and refundsThe goods and services tax (GST) is a flat 10% tax on all goods and services - accommodation, eating out, transport, electrical and other goods, books, furniture, clothing etc. There are exceptions, however, such as basic foods (milk, bread, fruits and vegetables etc). By law the tax is included in the quoted or shelf prices, so all prices in this book are GST-inclusive. The tourist refund scheme (TRS) enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia (but not on services). Further information can be found at http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4646.asp TippingTipping is not as widespread or regulated in Australia as it is in other parts of the world. Tipping is optional - a reward for good service. An indicative amount would be 10% of the total bill. No service charge is automatically added to restaurant or hotel bills. TravelFor international passengers, we suggest that you try to allow yourself at least one day to adjust to the time difference and relax after your flight, before the Congress commences. Travellers flying westward across the Pacific Ocean are reminded that they will lose a day by crossing the international date line. WeatherThe average day time temperature for September in Melbourne is between 15-20 degrees celsius. What to bringMelbourne weather can be changeable - it's said that there can be four seasons in one day! It can get extremely hot one day and chilly the next. Dress in layers and bring a showerproof jacket just in case you need it. Good walking shoes are a must as there are a variety of walking surfaces. In Melbourne there are lots of shops so what you don't bring - you can buy! |
Important Dates: 2012 ICASM | 60th International Congress of Aviation & Space Medicine Please direct all event enquiries to the Congress Secretariat:
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