Registration

Online Registration has now closed.

If you would like to register for the conference, please download the registration form and fax it to the conference office at 03 8610 2170 or email to aare@thinkbusinessevents.com.au by 2:00pm Friday 30 November 2012.

Alternatively, please bring your registration form and payment to the registration desk at the conference.

How to Register

To register for the AARE-APERA 2012 Conference and the Pre-conference workshops, please click on "Register Online". Online registration is strongly recommended, and the preferred method of registering.

Register Online

Alternatively, you can download the Registration Form, complete it, and return it to the Conference Office via fax, email or post with your payment details:

Conference Office: Think Business Events
Level 1, 299 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: +61 2 8251 0045
Fax: +61 2 8251 0097
Email: aare@thinkbusinessevents.com.au

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Registration Fees

Registration type Standard Rate
(After 3 October 2012)
Full Registration $780
Student, Retired and Low Income Registration* $395
  1. Early Bird Rate: To qualify for early bird registration, registration fees must be received by the 3 October 2012. Registration fees are based on date of payment receipt, not the date of receipt of registration form.
  2. Student Rate: To qualify for the student rate you must be a FULL TIME student at the time of the conference and student ID is required for verification upon collection of name badge at the conference.
  3. Low Income/Retired: This registration fee is designed for those who are financially disadvantaged, who work part time or are retired. The rate is by application only. To apply please send email with justification for application to aare@thinkbusinessevents.com.au

Day registration is available upon request. As part of the commitment to a community of scholars we encourage researchers to attend the full conference. Therefore day registration is generally only available for teachers who are attending as part of collaborative research. The price for day registration is $265 and can be applied for by emailing the Conference Office.

Entitlements

Full Registration Entitles the Delegate to:

Catering

Please note that lunches are not provided during the Conference. There are several catering outlets offering a range of cuisines within easy walking distance from the venue (3 – 5 minutes.) Alternatively you may wish to pre purchase a ‘lunch bag’ for $15 which will be delivered and ready for pick up from the Conference venue each lunch break. Lunch boxes include

Accommodation

The Conference Office has selected hotels and apartments in the University of Sydney area at competitive rates to suit a range of budgets. These are easily accessible to the conference venue, and provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for delegates.

The conference rates quoted can only be guaranteed when delegates book through the conference registration facilities. Rooms can be booked via the conference registration form until 1 November 2012.

Hotel Room Type Rate – Room Only
Rates per room per night
Rydges Camperdown 4*
9 Missenden Road Camperdown NSW 2050
(15 min walk from conference venue)		 Superior Queen (Queen Bed) $169
Superior Twin (2 Queen Size Beds) $189
Medina Chippendale 3.5*
74-80 Ivy Street Chippendale NSW 2008
(10 - 15 min walk from conference venue)		 Studio Room SOLD OUT
One Bedroom SOLD OUT
Two Bedroom SOLD OUT
Quest Camperdown 4*
23–33 Missenden Road and 108 Parramatta Road, Camperdown
(10 - 15 min walk from conference venue)		 Studio Room $180
One Bedroom (Queen bed or 2 single beds) $195
Two Bedroom (2 queen beds or queen and two single beds) $320
Mercure Sydney 4*
818 - 820 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
(4 min drive or 30 min walk from conference venue)		 Standard Room (Queen Bed) $215
Ibis World Square 3.5*
382 - 384 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000
(4 min drive or 30 min walk from conference venue)		 Standard Room (Queen Bed) $145

The above rates are in Australian dollars and include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). The GST will be charged by the hotel, as the Conference Organisers will forward the deposit on your behalf.

Rates may increase without notice due to changes in government charges, taxes or levies.

Room only rates do not include breakfast

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University Accommodation Options

For those wanting a good value option, University Stays offers double rooms in University Colleges with ensuite bathrooms from $95 per night including breakfast. Rooms with share bathroom are also available from $70 per night. Rooms can be booked and paid for online by visiting the University Stays website at: https://www.universitystays.com.au/

Currently there are two Colleges at the University of Sydney listed.

For details please see:

Note: The Colleges are located on the University of Sydney campus, with a short walk to the Conference venue.

How to book accommodation

To book, complete the online registration form under the Registration tab of this website. The Conference Organisers will forward your contact details, reservation and deposit to the hotel/apartment of your choice.

Deposits

Rooms are being held by the Conference Organisers on behalf of the delegates until 1 November 2012. All hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a minimum one night‘s rate in order to secure the reservation.

The Conference Organisers will accept accommodation deposits up until 1 November and will settle the deposits with the hotel. Deposits will be forwarded by the Conference Office to the hotel we have booked on your behalf.

Delegates must settle the balance of their account and any incidentals upon check out. The deposit for the first night is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled on or after 1 November, or if you do not arrive on the date specified in your booking documentation.

Payment

The rates per room per night are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is charged by the hotel on checkout. The credit card details will also be used to pay for all room nights if you cancel within 15 days or do not show up.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation before 1 November 2012: The deposit for the first night is refunded, less a $25 cancellation fee, if the reservation is cancelled before 1 November 2012.

Cancellation from 1 November to 14 November 2012: The deposit for the first night is not refundable.

Cancellation from 14 November to the arrival date: All rooms cancelled will incur 100% cancellation fee. That is, all rooms will be charged at the full accommodation rate for the duration of the booking.

No shows: No shows will be charged at the full accommodation rate for the duration of the booking.

Early/late arrival

Most hotels allow you to check in from 3pm. If you wish to check in earlier, additional charges may apply. If you will be arriving after 6pm, please notify the Conference Office. Failure to advise late arrival may result in your room being released.

Change of booking

Prior to 1 November 2012, changes to bookings must be forwarded in writing to the Conference Office. After this date all changes must be directed to the hotel.

Payment

All conference payments must be received prior to the conference. If payment is not received you will be required to provide your personal credit card details at the conference to guarantee payment. This card will be debited if alternative payment is not received within 14 days.

We accept payment by:

All amounts in the registration form are in Australian dollars (AUD$) and include 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Once your registration has been processed receipt of payment will be emailed to you, to the email address you provide as contact in your registration.

Insurance

Insurance of any kind is NOT included in registration fees – it is advised that delegates take out appropriate health and travel insurances prior to travelling. The AARE-APERA 2012 Committee and the Conference Office do not take any responsibility for delegates failing to insure.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations received in writing at the Conference Office by Thursday 1 November 2012 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an AUD$100 Registration Cancellation Administrative fee.

Cancellations received after the 1 November 2012 cannot be accepted and will not be refunded, however transfer of your registration to another person is acceptable. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing to the Conference Office prior to the Conference.