FAQs

Stumped? Try these on for size!

If all else fails contact the ACG.

Airport

Perth Airport is 12 kilometres from the Sheraton Perth Hotel and easily accessed via taxi. Alternatively you may wish to catch a shuttle bus which will drop you at various hotels located within walking distance of the venue.

Accommodation

As the Sheraton Perth Hotel is located in the city centre it is only a short stroll to a variety of hotels to suit all budgets. Please contact Jill to obtain a list of alternate accommodation.

Cars – Zoom zoom around Perth and WA

You require an international licence or licence from your own country to hire a car. Cars are right hand drive and the rule of the road is to keep to the left. We recommend Budget, a car hire company that offers great service and competitive rates. Others to choose from include Europcar, Avis and Hertz.

Currency - Show me the money

View our exchange rate converter. Most international credit cards are accepted in Australia e.g. VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Diners etc. Thomas Cook and American Express travellers cheques are widely accepted at all banks and hotels. It is recommended that travellers cheques in major currencies be used (US, Euro, Yen, Canadian, Rand etc.).

Dress for success

The dress for the symposium is smart casual – short sleeved polo tops, long trousers, long/short sleeved shirts. Don’t forget to pack your bathers for a swim in the ocean!

Food, glorious food

Please notify Jill if you have any special dietary requirements. The cost of the lunches, morning and afternoon teas is included in the registration fee.

Help

Should you arrive in Western Australia and are stuck for assistance or in the midst of an emergency, the ACG will come to your aid! Call Josephine Ruddle on +61 8 6488 3300 (BH).

Information/ registration desk

Need some assistance while at the symposium? The symposium registration desk will be attended from 7:30am to 6pm each day.

Language

English is the official language of Australia. No translation services will be available.

Messages, telephone, faxes and photocopying

The information desk will take incoming messages for delegates. Delegates can visit the Sheraton’s 24 hour business centre to access broadband internet. Faxing and photocopying services are available for guests at the front desk. Charges are to be paid by the delegates.

Mobile phones

Perth enjoys excellent network coverage. Speak to your provider in your own country regarding international roaming and connection in other countries.

Out and About in Western Australia

Visit the official travel and tourism website for Western Australia where you'll find everything you need to know about Perth and WA.

Smoking - Lighting up in Perth

Smoking is illegal in public buildings unless in a specified area. Please request a smoking or non-smoking room when making your accommodation bookings.

Sunsmart

Whilst some Australians are bronzed and tanned, others are sunburnt and peeling. Take care of yourself and pack a broad brimmed hat, long sleeved shirt and a great sunscreen (SPF 15+).

Venue – Sheraton Perth Hotel 

Check out the venue. Sheraton Perth Perth is placed in a central location, in the heart of the city, within walking distance to theatres, cinemas, restaurants and sporting centres. The property is near to the major shopping and nightlife districts of the city.

Visas

Visas are the responsibility of the delegates. Please contact Jill if you require a letter of invitation.

Weather

Perth will expect to be enjoying an average daytime temperature in the region of 20-21 degrees Celcius, dropping to around 13-14 degrees at night. The average number of raindays in September is 15 days, expecting 89.3mm of rain over the month.