VISA & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Visa Information

There are three types of visas available, Electronic Travel Authority ETA (subclass 601) , eVisitor (subclass 651), Business visitor stream (subclass 600) all with simple online application processes.

View the Home Affairs website for more information.

SmartGates are available at Adelaide Airport, they automatically process passengers through passport control by using facial recognition technology and your ePassport to check your identity.

Currency, Banking, Taxes & Tipping

All prices quoted for PRIDoC 2024 are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include a Goods and Services Tax (GST). In Australia, GST is calculated at 10%.

Banks are open Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4.00pm (5.00pm on Friday).

Tipping is uncommon and unexpected in Australia. It is only offered after exceptional services and may be between 5% and 10% of the total bill.

Customs

Delegates carrying commercial goods or samples may need to obtain permits for their goods depending on the nature of the goods, regardless of value. Quarantine and wildlife regulations and other restrictions may also apply to certain goods. All travellers must declare amounts of $10,000 or more in foreign or Australian currency (notes and coins) you take into or out of Australia. For more information visit www.customs.gov.au.

Changing Money

International airports and major hotels provide money-changing facilities. Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from 9:30am – 4:00pm. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely available.

The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

International travellers can claim a refund of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on goods bought in Australia. The refund only applies to goods taken as hand luggage upon departure. The refund will be paid on goods costing A$300 or more, bought from the same store. For details visit www.customs.gov.au.

Credit Cards

Major credit cards, particularly VISA and Mastercard, are widely accepted. Most places also accept American Express.

Electricity

Australian electricity supply is 240V, 50Hz. The connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug.
Most city hotels provide 110 volts for shavers.

Emergency Phone Numbers

In the case of an emergency, call triple zero (000) for ambulance, fire or police assistance throughout Australia.
If calling from a mobile, you may call 112.

Ngadlu Kaurna yartangka inparringutha.
Ngadlu-rlu Kaurna miyurna, yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku pukinangku tarrkarri-arra tampinthi.
Ngadlu-rlu Kaurna miyurna parnaku yarta, yailtya, tapa purruna tampinthi.
Ngadlu-rlu Kaurna Pukiana miyurna puki-puki-nangku, Kaurna Purkarna yalaka tampinthi.
Ngadlu-rlu yaitya miyurna iyangka yalaka kumarta pangkarra Wirltuthidnanangku, kumarta pangkarra warrunangku tampinthi.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we will gather on.
We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people’s cultural, spiritual, physical and emotional connection with their land, waters and community. We pay respect to elders both past and present. We extend that respect to other First Nations People and their Indigenous lands across the globe.

PRIDoC 2024 HOST

PO Box 3497,Manuka, ACT, Australia, 2603
conference@aida.org.au

CONTACT THE ORGANISERS

All Occasions Group
12 Stirling Street, Thebarton, SA, Australia, 5031
(61) 8 8125 2200
conference@aomevents.com