Meeting Information

Destination - Perth, Western Australia

Western Australia is adored for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world's most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering Karri forests of the South West.

Spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres (1 million square miles), Western Australia extends into different climatic zones simultaneously. When it is warm and dry in the north of the State, it is cool and wet in the south - that is how big Western Australia is. Perth, the capital city of the State, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia.

Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western Australia is a relaxed one. Perth offers visitors a variety of multi-cultural restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs. Spend a day shopping, cruising on the Swan River, relaxing on a secluded beach, or play a round of golf on one of Perth's many courses. Take a day tour north to Wave Rock, or south to the Margaret River region. Rottnest Island also makes a wonderful day out, with pristine blue water, and long stretches of white sandy beaches. Spend a day exploring the island on bicycle, catch the bus or train tour and explore spectacular marine life. Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bound by 12,500 kilometres (7,813 miles) of the world's most pristine coastline to the west.

Perth at your leisure

During the conference there will be opportunities to enjoy some leisure time. You may like to consider some of the following activities:

• enjoy an express train trip to Mandurah for lunch on the foreshore a nd visit the art centre
• walk around Kings Park and enjoy the views
• an 'art gallery crawl' (with self guide map) on the City Clipper
• train trip to Guildford and enjoy a walking tour (with self guide map) of this historic village at your leisure
• cruise the Swan River to Fremantle
• visit the Perth Mint
• take the train to Fremantle for a history tour on the Fremantle Clipper
• take the ferry to South Perth for a day at the Perth Zoo with its renowned nocturnal house
• book a day trip to Rottnest Island from Perth Old Port (Barrack St Jetty)

Touring Western Australia

Sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people – it's what you'll find on a holiday to Western Australia whatever time of year you visit. We encourage delegates to travel with their partners and families to experience Western Australia. A trip to the region is not complete without seeing at least some of the following:

• Swan Valley
• Margaret River wine region
• northwest WA, including Broome or the Ningaloo Reef

Useful Links

www.westernaustralia.com
www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au
www.pcb.com.au
www.whatson.com.au

APAC 2011 Venue

Burswood Entertainment Complex

APAC 2011 will be hosted by one of Australia’s most awarded venues, the Burswood Entertainment Complex on the edge of Perth's CBD.

Located only 10 minutes from the domestic and international airports and a short five minutes from the city of Perth, Burswood is surrounded by 100 hectares of superbly landscaped gardens, parklands and golf course.

The venue boasts a 24-hour Casino, seven restaurants and eight bars, an award-winning Conventions and Events Centre, Burswood Theatre, and a range of accommodation options.

Burswood Entertainment Complex
Great Eastern Highway
Burswood WA 6100
T: +618 9362 7777
F: +618 9362 7547
www.burswood.com.au

General Information

Climate

The average maximum temperature in September is 20.1 Degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9.5 Degrees Celsius. September has an average rainfall of 89.2mm. The weather can sometimes be unpredictable during this time.

Car Rental

Budget Rent a Car: 13 27 27
Hertz: 13 30 39
Avis: 13 63 33
Bayswater Car Rental: +618 9325 1000

Child Care

Please note that no official arrangements have been made for child care during the conference. Please check with the hotel you are staying at who may be able to assist you further with babysitting services during your stay.

Communication

All communication with registered delegates will be by email wherever an email address is provided, or by fax. If you register and do not receive a confirmation either by email or fax within 5 working days please contact the Conference Secretariat EECW by phone on +618 9389 1488 or email info@eecw.com.au.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the conference. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the conference, or through cancellation of the conference itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. Neither the Conference Secretariat nor the Organising Committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline in regard to this matter.

Meals

All tea breaks and lunches will be served amongst the exhibition. The Conference Organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise the Conference Secretariat either via the registration form or in writing should you wish for them to make alternative arrangements on your behalf.

Privacy Statement

In registering for APAC 2011 relevant details may be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, Autism Association of Western Australia, EECW Pty Ltd and other parties directly related to the conference and planning APAC 2013. Should you wish for your details not to be included in this list, please tick the privacy requested box on the registration form.

Public Transport

Perth is connected by a network of road and rail lines operated by the Public Transport Authority.

Smoking Policy

The Burswood Entertainment Complex has a strict no smoking policy. This policy also applies to the majority of restaurants, bars and shopping centres in Perth.

Visas

International visitors to Australia require a Visa or an electronic travel authority. It is your responsibility to ensure documentation is correct and complete before you commence your journey. Information on obtaining visas or ETA's can be found on the web site - www.eta.immi.gov.au.

Visitors to Perth

Perth Airport is the international and regional gateway to Western Australia. Located only 12 km north east from the heart of Perth, shuttle buses operate between the airports, Perth city and Fremantle. Hire cars and taxis are easily available. As a general guide, taxi charges (AUD) from the international & domestic airports are $30 or $25 respectively.

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