Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Desk The registration desk is located in the concourse of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and will operate during the following times: Thursday 3 December 11.00 am - 8.00 pm Friday 4 December 7.00 am - 6.30 pm Saturday 5 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Sunday 6 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Monday 7 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Tuesday 8 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Wednesday 9 December 7.00 am - 3.00 pm
Performers and presenters are required to visit the Performers and Presenters Room at least 3 hours prior to the start of their session. If you have already sent your presentation, please liaise with the audiovisual technician to ensure that all is in order The Council Hub Main Foyer of the Melbourne Convention Centre Stop by the Council Hub to:
Network with Council staff and volunteers • Make a financial contribution to support the on-going
work of the Council. • Join PeaceNext.org, the Council's premier online social network
Program Enquiries Desk The program enquiries desk is located in foyer of the Melbourne Convention Centre and will operate during the following times: Thursday 3 December 11.00 am - 8.00 pm Friday 4 December 7.00 am - 6.30 pm Saturday 5 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Sunday 6 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Monday 7 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Tuesday 8 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Wednesday 9 December 7.00 am - 3.00 pm Program Changes Program changes will be posted on the program changes board located in the Melbourne Convention Centre Foyer. Please check this board regularly
Airport Transfers Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located approximately 25km from central Melbourne and will take approximately 30 minutes by car. The airport shuttle bus. Skybus, provides a rapid transit link between the airport and the CBD every 10-15 minutes, with free hotel connection during the day. Fares are A$16.00 per adult one way and A$26.00 return. Alternatively, a taxi ride from Melbourne Airport to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) will cost approximately A$50.00. Banking Facilities/Currency The nearest automated teller machine to the MCEC is located near the cloakroom on the ground level. Alternatively, there are two automated teller machines on the MCEC concourse. Banks are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 am - 4.00 pm and open 9.30 am - 5.00 pm on Friday. Some banks offer extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings. Decimal currency is used in Australia with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents = A$1). Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5. Coins come in 50, 100, 200, 500 $1 and $2 denominations. Currency exchange facilities are available in most banks, hotels and airports and operate normal business hours. Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops. American Express, Diners, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Tours & Group Registration Desk The group registration and tours desk will be located on the concourse of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, and will operate during the following times: Thursday 3 December 11.00 am - 8.00 pm Friday 4 December 7.00 am - 6.30 pm Saturday 5 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Sunday 6 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Monday 7 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Tuesday 8 December 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Wednesday 9 December 7.00 am - 3.00 pm
Catering Catering is not included in the PWR registration fee. We have, however, made arrangements for catering to be available for those that have pre-purchased a tickets).
Performers' and Presenters' Preparation Room The performers' and presenters preparation room are located in the Organisers Office 101. This room will operate during the following times: Thursday 3 December 4.00 pm - 7.30 pm Friday 4 December 7.30 am - 6.30 pm Saturday 5 December 7.30 am - 7.30 pm Sunday 6 December 7.30 am - 7.30 pm Monday 7 December 7.30 am - 7.30 pm Tuesday 8 December 9.30 am - 7.30 pm Wednesday 9 December 7.30 am - 2.00 pm
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