Banks
An ATM machine is located within the Conference Venue. Most shops offer EFTPOS facilities, and all restaurants have credit card machines.

Climate
July means Winter and in Victoria you can expect average temperatures ranging from 12°C - 16°C during the daytime and 2°C - 8°C in the evening.

The Appropriate Visa for Delegates
As a general rule, all visitors to Australia (other than citizens of New Zealand travelling on a New Zealand passport) require a visa to enter Australia.

Travel and Health Insurance
The Conference does not provide insurance to delegates. We strongly recommend that you take out insurance policies to cover medical and travel expenses. This can be done through the Conference Travel department by contacting lisap@icmsaust.com.au

Wheelchair access or other mobility disability access during the Conference
When you register, please notify the Conference Secretariat of any mobility disabilities you have so that any venue access challenges can be met.

Eating Out
Melbourne’s multicultural population is reflected in the wide variety of excellent restaurants offering a diversity of cuisine from around the world. Over 3000 bistros, restaurants and cafés offer varied menus, prices and décor. The Southbank area that runs beside the Yarra River, only two minutes walk from the Convention Centre is particularly popular and is well known for its offering of casual and upmarket dining.

Shopping
Shops open from 9.00am to 5.30pm during the week with late night shopping on Fridays until 9.00pm. On Saturdays and Sunday most shops are open between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Melbourne is famous for  being the fashion capital of Australia with walking being the best way to shop, especially along Melbourne's arcades and laneways. Outside the city centre, visit shopping precincts like Chapel Street in South Yarra, Acland Street in St Kilda, Bridge Road in Richmond, and Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, especially on weekends.

Getting Around
It is easy to explore Melbourne using the city's public transport system. The city and its suburbs are serviced by an efficient system of buses, trains and trams. You can purchase a ticket that allows you to travel on all public transport, just make sure you have some coins if buying your ticket on board. All public transport timetables, fare and route information is readily available on the State's transport website, www.connexmelbourne.com.au or www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

There is an abundance of taxis that can be hailed from the street, or engaged at ranks throughout the city. For further information about exploring Melbourne, please visit: www.visitvictoria.com

Transport from Melbourne Airport
All delegates must make their own transport arrangements from the airport.

Taxis - There is an abundance of taxis that can be engaged at ranks at Tullamarine International Airport (Melbourne Airport). The taxi ride from the airport to the Melbourne CBD can take between 25-40 minutes with the average fare costing around AUD $60.

The Airport ‘Skybus’ - Operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. Skybus departs every 10 - 15 minutes between 6.00am and 9.30pm and half hourly or hourly at other times. It is a 20 minute average trip between airport and city, and runs from the Domestic and International Terminals to the Southern Cross Railway Station in Melbourne’s CBD. The cost is AUD $15 one way per person. For more information, call 03 9335 2811 or visit http://www.skybus.com.au

Car Rentals - At the domestic terminal Car Rental companies are located in the central concourse. These include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Metrocar, Red Spot and Thrifty.