Event Information

General Information

Climate

The average maximum temperature in September is 20 Degrees Celsius and an average rainfall of 89.3mm.

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 (08) 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 Congress 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 Congress 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 technical 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 CORE 2008 relevant details may be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, the Railway Technical Society of Australasia, EECW Pty Ltd and other parties directly related to the Conference.  Should you wish for your details not to be included in this list, please tick the privacy requested box on the registration form.

Smoking Policy

The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre has a no smoking policy.  This policy also applies to the majority of restaurants, bars and shopping centres in Perth.

Venue

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 $28 or $20 respectively