Travel & Visa Information

Travel Information

Getting to the Conference

Airport

<By Taxi>
Taxi ranks are located on the ground floor outside T1 and in the T4 Transport Hub
Rideshare drivers pick up travellers from two locations: Qantas, International and Virgin Australia passengers from lane 1 of the forecourt; Jetstar, Rex or Link Airways passengers from level 2 inside the T4 Ground Transport Hub. Passengers can be dropped off anywhere along Departure Drive and the T4 Transport Hub drop off zone on level 1.
It is about 40 minute drive to the venue by car. Find more information here.
<By Shuttle bus>

SkyBus Express Bus Service runs a regular express service from Melbourne Airport to the City Centre every 10 minutes, 24/7. They are located outside the main entrance of Terminal 4.

<By Public transport>

There is bus stop located at Charles Eaton Drive which is 8 minute away from the terminal. Find more here.

Walking

Our conference accommodation offers will put you in walking distance of the Pullman on the Park

Public Transport

Jolimont train station is located across the road from the Pullman on the Park.

To travel on trains, trams and busses in Melbourne you will need to create a MYKI account. Plan your trip here.

Parking

Pullman on the Park offers parking. For in-house guests arriving by car, self-parking is available for $40 overnight. More information here.

Visa Information

We are delighted to encourage international delegates to attend the conference. To ensure the best outcome for visa applications we have provided some helpful information below. Please ensure that you retrieve the latest information from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Most Australian visas can be applied online through ImmiAccount.

Participants, attendees and speakers

Participants, attendees and speakers that will not be working, performing or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event may be eligible to apply for the following visa options:

Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa- For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream
Electronic Travel Authority – ETA (subclass 601)- For eligible passport holders and more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601
eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa- For eligible passport holders and more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651

Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the country of passport that the applicant holds.

Attendees, speakers and exhibitors that

will be working, or otherwise be paid to contribute at the event

may be eligible to apply for one of the following visa options:

Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Invited participant visa (where there is an inviting Australian organisation)
For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408/invited-for-other-social-and-cultural-activity
Please note that a the letter of support from an Australian organisation is a legislative requirement for the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Invited participant visa.

Temporary Work (subclass 400) Short Stay Specialist visa (where there is no inviting Australian organisation)
For more information see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-work-400

Visa Application Process and Processing Times:

Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:

whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges
how promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information
how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided
how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements
when the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account

Processing times are impacted each month by cases that are complex, changes to volume of applications and changes to Ministerial Directions. More information about visa processing times please see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/overview. For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to a person’s intended date of travel.

Visitor (subclass 600) Business visa applicants should include as much information as possible to support their visa applications (see: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream#HowTo). In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:

evidence of any international travel outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)
information and evidence of attendance at similar events of this type/nature.

Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia’s border and entry requirements. For further information, see ‘Entering and leaving Australia’ at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/entering-and-leaving-australia

If you need assistance with visa information please click here to access the Home Affairs contact details.

We acknowledge that the conference is being held on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuing connection to land, water, and community and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. ASHM acknowledges Sovereignty in this country has never been ceded. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.