Note: Registrations must be paid by Credit Card only from 3 July 2008.

From 3 July, Registrations must be made Online and paid for by Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only).

If using the hard copy of the Registration Form (download available on this page) you must also provide Credit Card details and fax it back to (03) 9682 0344 by 5.00pm on Monday 7 July.

Registrations after 5.00pm Monday 7 July

Please download the hard copy of the Registration Form from this website page and bring it along with FULL payment to the New Registrations Desk at the Conference on Wednesday 9 July from 7.30am.

Should you not be in a position to provide Credit Card details with your Registration, please email registration@aifsconference.com for approval to receive a Tax Invoice at this late stage.

Please read the following registration information carefully before completing your registration form. Each delegate must complete a separate form. We encourage all delegates to register online for instant confirmation of registration.

Registration Fees

All fees are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST. Registrations made after 7 July must be made and paid for at the Registration Desk at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on the first morning of the Conference.

Conference Hours

Conference hours may vary slightly however all efforts will be made to keep the times on this website the most up-to-date.

Full Delegate Entitlements:

• Entry to sessions
• Entry to the exhibition
• Entry to the Welcome Reception
• Satchel including Conference Program
• Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea

Day Delegate Entitlements on the assigned day:

• Entry to sessions
• Entry to the exhibition
• Satchel including Conference Program
• Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea

Accompanying Person:

• Entry to the Welcome Reception
• Luxury Melbourne City sights tour

Accompanying persons will receive an entry ticket to the Welcome Reception and a luxury Melbourne city sights tour which depart daily at 8.45am. The coach will pick your guest up from their hotel and set off to explore Melbourne. Highlights include a stroll around Melbourne’s spectacular Royal Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, the bustling Queen Victoria Market and more.

Method of Payment

Payment of fees and other activities must accompany all Registration Forms. No registration will be confirmed until payment is received in full. Payments can be made via the following methods:

• Credit cards: Visa or MasterCard only
• Personal or Company Cheque and made payable to: Australian Institute of Family Studies
• Bank drafts and International Money Orders should be in Australian dollars, drawn on an Australian Bank and made payable to: Australian Institute of Family Studies. Please fax a copy to (03) 9682 0344
• (This option is not available after 3 July) Bank transfer (Australian delegates only). Bank details will be supplied on your Tax Invoice. Please fax the transfer receipt to (03) 9682 0344

Cancellation of Registration
Deadline: Friday 6 June 2008
Cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat registration@aifsconference08.com. Cancellations received prior to Friday 6 June 2008 will receive a refund less a $150 administration fee. Cancellations received after 6 June 2008 will not receive a refund. The committee will consider cancellations of registration under exceptional circumstances and substitute delegates will be accepted.

Disclaimer
All best endeavours will be made to present the program as displayed on this website. The meeting and its agents reserve the right to alter without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating to the meeting, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The AIFS 2008 Meeting Committee and the Meeting Organisers are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the AIFS 2008 Meeting Committee and the Meeting Organisers do not accept responsibility for loss of monies caused by delays. Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. The meeting does not cover individuals against cancellations of bookings or theft or damage to belongings.

Enquiries
Please direct all registration and accommodation queries to:

Conference Secretariat
PO Box 5005
South Melbourne Victoria 3205
Tel: (03) 9682 0500
Fax: (03) 9682 0344
Email: registration@aifsconference08.com

Download a hard copy of Registration Form here.