AUSTAFE

REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk will be open as follows:

Staff at the registration desk will be happy to help with any queries.

NAME BADGES
All delegates will be given a name badge at registration. This badge will be the official pass to Conference sessions, teas, lunches and official social functions. It is necessary for delegates to wear their name badges at all times when on-site.

MESSAGES
A message board will be located next to the registration desk throughout the Conference.

SMOKING POLICY
The Conference policy is that there will be “no smoking” inside the hotel and social events venues – smoking is only permitted in the outdoor areas.

CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards accepted at the registration desk are Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please note that Diner is NOT accepted. The majority of hotels, restaurants and shops will accept all major credit cards.

GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST)
Please note that all prices quoted throughout this information (registration fees, social events, etc) are inclusive of GST. On the conference tax invoice receipt, accommodation costs do not show GST as the Conference Secretariat operates as an agent. For a tax invoice on accommodation showing GST, please request one from the hotel upon departure.

INSURANCE
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that you take out an insurance policy of your choice when booking your travel arrangements.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The Organising Committee, including the Conference Secretariate and AUSTAFE , will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss of or damage to their personal property as a result of the Conference or related events.

AIR TRAVEL AND HOW TO GET TO THERE
For the best airfares to Canberra, please book online at the following web sites:
www.qantas.com.au
www.virginaustralia.com.au

REGISTRATION FEES
Your registration fee includes:

All Full Delegates
~Entry to all Conference sessions
~Welcome tea and coffee, morning/afternoon teas and lunches during the Conference
~TDA Mick Young Oration Dinner
~Cocktail Function & AUSTAFE Awards
~Satchel
~Final Programme

One Day Delegates
~Entry to all Conference sessions on the day of registration
~Welcome tea and coffee, morning/afternoon tea and lunch on that day
~Satchel
~Final Programme

Tickets for the Cocktail Function are available for One Day Registration Delegates and Guests at the rate of $60.00 per person. Tickets for the TDA Mick Young Oration Dinner are available to purchase at the rate of $150.00 per person.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Registrations will be acknowledged via email with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form, together with a tax invoice receipt. Bookings will only be confirmed when payment is received.

METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment of fees must accompany all registration forms.
All cheques, international bank drafts, money orders must be made payable to “Conference Action – AUSTAFE 2011 Conference”.
Bank cheques and drafts must be drawn on a major branch of an Australian Bank in Australian dollars. 
Register online at www.austafeconference.org.au if you are paying by credit card.
Credit cards accepted are MasterCard, Visa and American Express (please note Diner is NOT accepted).

CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations or alterations should be put in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Please note that there is no refund on accommodation bookings.

If cancellation is received in writing:
~By 26 August 2011 - $100.00 cancellation fee will apply
~Between 26 August and 5 September 2011- 50% of monies paid
~From 5 September 2011 - no refund of monies paid