Racism Revisited: Frequently Asked Questions
Use this page to find answers to frequently asked questions about the Symposium:
If you have a question that is not answered on this page, please email Casta Tungaraza c.tungaraza@murdoch.edu.au or info@eecw.com.au.
Important Dates
• Symposium dates - 19 - 20 March, 2010 (inclusive)
• Symposium Social Networking Drinks - Friday 19 March starting from 5.00pm - 7.00pm
• Jane Elliott workshop - Saturday 20 March from 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Questions about Registering
Q. How do I register?
A. Click the REGISTER NOW button on the home page. Alternatively print out the hard copy PDF form on the home page, complete and fax to the Symposium Secretariat on 08 9389 1499.
Q. When do I have to register by?
A. The deadline for registration is Friday 12 March 2010.
Q. What is included in my registration?
A. Inclusive:
|
Full Friday & Saturday Delegate |
Friday Delegate |
Saturday Delegate |
Saturday Workshop |
Delegate Pack |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Name Badge |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Morning Tea Friday |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Lunch Friday |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Afternoon Tea Friday |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Social Networking Function |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Morning Tea Saturday |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Lunch Saturday |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Afternoon Tea Saturday |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Saturday Workshop |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Q. I have registered but can no longer attend the Symposium. Can I get a refund?
A. Yes. If you apply for a refund on or before Friday 19 February we will refund your registration fee minus a $50.00 administration charge. Refunds after Friday 19 March will be subject to an administration charge of 50 per cent of the total registration cost (including the cost of any selected events). Please note that any accommodation costs and refunds are handled directly by your accommodation provider and separate policies will apply.
Q. Where can I find accommodation?
A. There are a large number of accommodation providers in and around Fremantle to suit a range of budgets. Information about accommodation options can be found on the internet - some links you might like to try are (in no particular order):
• FreoFocus web site
• Fremantle Visitors Centre
Limited accommodation has been booked staying at the Esplanade Fremantle Hotel and the Tradewinds Hotel Fremantle. Bookings can be made using the REGISTER HERE button on the home page.
Questions about Locations and Venues
Q. Where is the Symposium being held?
A. The Symposium will be held on the South Street Campus of Murdoch University in Perth (10km from Fremantle and 19 km from Perth city). If you haven't been to Murdoch before, our on-line Google map will show you where we are, and how to get here.
Click here for information on getting to Murdoch
Q. Where will specific Symposium sessions take place?
A. Sessions will be held in the Kim E. Beazley lecture theatre (KBLT). In case you're not familiar with the Murdoch campus, you can view a campus map on-line that will show you the general layout of the campus.
Click here to view a map of our South Street campus
Q. Will I be able to park on campus?
A. Yes. If you are driving, the best places to park are Carparks 2, 3, 4, or 5 (see the campus map). Once you have parked, make your way to the registration desk in the Kim Beazley Theatre where you can collect a parking voucher to display in your vehicle. The Symposium organising committee are offering parking vouchers free of charge for Symposium delegates (and campus parking is free on Saturday).
Q. Can I get public transport to the Murdoch campus?
A. Yes. Public bus services run regularly between Perth and Fremantle and Murdoch University throughout the day. More information about these services can be found on the Transperth web site. The Mandurah Line train also stops close to the Murdoch campus, however, you will then need to take a bus between the station and campus - see the Transperth web site for more information.
Questions about Symposium Events
Q. Where will the Social Networking Function be held?
A.The Social Networking Function will be held in the Symposium Hospitality Marquee, located on the grassed area located directly outside the Kim E. Beazley Lecture Theatre at Murdoch University.
Q. How do I book tickets for the Social Networking Function?
A.Tickets are inclusive for both Full and Friday Delegates. Additional tickets can be purchased by going to the REGISTER HERE button on the home page.
Q. Can my partner come to the Social Networking Function?
A. Absolutely! We encourage all delegates and their partners to attend.
Q. Can my special dietary or access requirements be catered for?
A. We will do our best to cater for any special requirements you might have. Please remember to advise us of any special requirements during registration when you select your attendance at functions.
Q. Where will Jane Elliot's workshop be held?
A. The workshop will be held on the Murdoch University campus.
Q. How do I book tickets for the workshop?
A. Tickets to the workshop will cost $250.00 and can be purchased by going to the REGISTER HERE button on the home page. Please note: places are strictly limited for this Workshop, so BOOK EARLY!
Q. Where can I find links to press information and videos of the sessions?
A. Please visit our Racism Revisited Newsroom at http://www.murdoch.edu.au/News/Racism-Revisited-Newsroom/.
