Useful information
About the Conference venue
Eastern Avenue Complex, The University of Sydney
The Sydney Cancer Conference 2010 (SCC2010) will be held at the Eastern Avenue Complex at the University of Sydney, Camperdown campus, which is located near the junction of Parramatta and City Roads. Proceed 100 m along Eastern Avenue from the City Road entrance and the Eastern Avenue Complex is located to your right.
The University of Sydney is located just a few moments from the heart of Sydney’s entertainment and transport district and is a short distance from some of Sydney’s major attractions and Darling Harbour. In addition to its conference facilities, the University is home to the famous Quadrangle and boosts historic sandstone buildings complete with gargoyles and cloisters.
Map – Camperdown campus (Map ref: L22)
Disability access maps of the Conference venue
The University of Sydney - Camperdown campus
Eastern Avenue Complex
Delegates with special access needs at the conference or social function venues are requested to advise the Secretariat when they register so that access can be addressed with the venue, if required.
Getting around
Transport from the Airport
The Conference Organisers do not provide transfers from the airport to the Conference venue. All delegates must make their own transport arrangements from the airport. The following are estimates only for travel from the airport to the Conference venue one way:
Taxi: AUD35.00 - 40.00*
Train link to Redfern Station: AUD15.40*
Public transport around Sydney
Sydney's public transport network allows easy travel around Sydney and its suburbs. Considerable savings on buses and harbour ferries can be obtained with the State Transit Travel pass.
The Conference venue is located within short walking distance from Sydney’s Redfern train station. Delegates wishing to take the train to the Conference should alight at Redfern.
Several bus routes also stop along Parramatta Road or City Road. For detailed transport information on public trains, buses and ferries consult the Transport Infoline at www.131500.info or call 13 15 00.
Taxis can either be booked by telephone or hailed from the street.
Car parking
Car parking within the campus grounds is limited and is subject to parking permits. Short term parking is available in the Shepherd Street carpark and the Western Avenue underground carpark.
Weekdays:
6am - 3pm, Monday - Friday (Instructions on parking ticket machines)
Camperdown & Darlington campuses
$24 flat rate* (valid to 6am on the next morning)
Western Avenue carpark
$24 flat rate* (valid to 6am on the next morning)
$ 4 hourly rate* (to maximum $8 - 2hr time limited parking)
Shepherd Street carpark
$24 flat rate* (valid to 6am on the next morning)
$ 4 hourly rate* (to maximum $24)
Evening rates:
3pm - 6am Monday to Friday
Weekend rates:
Weekend rates:
6pm Friday - 6am Monday (instructions on parking ticket machines)
Camperdown and Darlington campuses, Western Avenue Carpark and Shepherd Street carpark
$ 6 flat rate* (valid to following 6am only)
$ 2 hourly rate* (to maximum $6)
Tickets may be purchased from any machine to park at any pay and display location on campus. Casual parking payment can only be made using $1 and $2 coins.
Valid pay and display tickets must be displayed on the vehicle dashboard at all times. Vehicles not displaying a valid permit or ticket are liable to receive an infringement notice. The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for any penalty imposed.
*Prices correct at the time website was created
Travelling to Australia
Visas
All non-Australian citizens travelling to Australia require a visa. Overseas visitors seeking to attend, or participate in, a conference in Australia should, in most cases, apply for a short stay business visitor visa (subclass 456). Information about this important requirement can be found on the Australian Government Department of Immigration website.
You can apply for a visa online through the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) if you are coming from an ETA eligible country. The ETA is a visa that is stored electronically, rather than a stamp or label in your passport. It will show up as part of your passport record when Customs officials check your passport details. If you have a valid New Zealand passport, you can travel to Australia and you will be issued with a Special Category Visa (SCV) on arrival. You can apply for an ETA online at the Australian Government Department of Immigration website or through a travel agent. A full list of ETA-eligible passports is available here. We strongly recommend that you take out travel and health insurance for your visit to Australia.
General information
Dress code
Smart casual is recommended for the duration of the Conference and social functions.
Dining out
Sydney's multicultural population is reflected in the wide variety of excellent restaurants offering a diversity of cuisine from around the world. Bistros, restaurants and cafes offer varied menus, prices and decor. Tipping is optional in Australia and service charges are not added to accounts by hotels and restaurants. However, you may tip in restaurants for special service. At any time, tipping is your choice.