{"id":5180,"date":"2022-03-22T06:37:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T01:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box5121.temp.domains\/~capconfe\/2022\/?page_id=5180"},"modified":"2022-09-14T04:06:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T22:36:53","slug":"travel-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/capconferences.org\/2022\/travel-information\/","title":{"rendered":"CAP2022 Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#66447a\"><\/span><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"930\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5043\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sydney-ge57e847df_1920.png?resize=1920%2C930&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"object-position:15% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"15% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sydney-ge57e847df_1920.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sydney-ge57e847df_1920.png?resize=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sydney-ge57e847df_1920.png?resize=1024%2C496&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sydney-ge57e847df_1920.png?resize=768%2C372&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sydney-ge57e847df_1920.png?resize=1536%2C744&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"414\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CAP2022-logos-03c.png?resize=1024%2C414&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"LOGO for IAU CAP2022\" class=\"wp-image-5672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CAP2022-logos-03c.png?resize=1024%2C414&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CAP2022-logos-03c.png?resize=300%2C121&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CAP2022-logos-03c.png?resize=768%2C311&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CAP2022-logos-03c.png?resize=1536%2C622&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CAP2022-logos-03c.png?resize=2048%2C829&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Welcome to CAP2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-7-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#dabdeb\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sydney and Online<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-6-color has-css-opacity has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">September 12-16, 2022<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#bbaabb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRAVEL &amp; ACCOMMODATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\"><strong> <a href=\"#venue\">Venue<\/a>  |  <a href=\"#local-transport\">Transport Tips<\/a>  |  <a href=\"#nearby-accommodation\">Nearby Accommodation<\/a>  |  <a href=\"#city-accommodation\">Accommodation near City<\/a>  |  <a href=\"#get-visa\">Getting a Visa<\/a><\/strong> <strong>  |  <a href=\"https:\/\/capconferences.org\/2022\/post-conference-tour\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5824\">Post Conference Tour<\/a><\/strong>   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"venue\" class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macquarie University<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Balaclava Rd,<\/strong><br><strong>Macquarie Park<\/strong>,<br><strong>Sydney,<\/strong><br><strong>NSW 2109<\/strong>,<br><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Plenaries take place at the Macquarie Theatre (21 Wally&#8217;s Walk)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"312\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/library-e1648706607450.jpg?resize=900%2C312&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/library-e1648706607450.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/library-e1648706607450.jpg?resize=300%2C104&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/library-e1648706607450.jpg?resize=768%2C266&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Macquarie University&#8217;s main campus, which will host the CAP 2022 conference, is located in <strong>Macquarie Park<\/strong> &#8211; about 15 kilometres from Sydney&#8217;s city centre. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/about\/locations\/getting-to\">Getting to Macquarie<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/about\/contacts-and-maps\/maps\">Campus mapS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF MAP<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019ll find these near the campus<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Need something? You won\u2019t have to go far. The campus locality offers everything you need to get through the day, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>caf\u00e9s<\/li><li>a bar and restaurants<\/li><li>childcare centres<\/li><li>medical clinic and pharmacy<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macquariecentre.com.au\">shopping centre<\/a> (located across the road from the Metro station)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macquarie University and Sydney city have a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/explore\/getting-around\/accessibility\">accessible services<\/a> and safe places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"#accesibility\">Accessibility and Inclusivity<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"#safe-spaces\">Safe Spaces<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"local-transport\" class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Transport Tips<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"343\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Macquarie_University_Station_Sydney_Australia_07-scaled-e1648709000114-1024x343.jpg?resize=1024%2C343&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Macquarie_University_Station_Sydney_Australia_07-scaled-e1648709000114.jpg?resize=1024%2C343&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Macquarie_University_Station_Sydney_Australia_07-scaled-e1648709000114.jpg?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Macquarie_University_Station_Sydney_Australia_07-scaled-e1648709000114.jpg?resize=768%2C257&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Macquarie_University_Station_Sydney_Australia_07-scaled-e1648709000114.jpg?resize=1536%2C514&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Macquarie_University_Station_Sydney_Australia_07-scaled-e1648709000114.jpg?resize=2048%2C686&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrivals from out of town<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure you read this <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaffairs.gov.au\/covid19\/vaccinated-travellers\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-0-color\">Covid-19 related information<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/strong> for travel to Australia, before planning your travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest airport:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyairport.com.au\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)<\/span><\/a><br><strong>Train station for the international terminal (Terminal 1):<\/strong> &#8220;International&#8221; (T8)<br><strong>Train station for the domestic terminal (Terminal 2):<\/strong> &#8220;Domestic&#8221; (T8)<br>(<em>Note that an airport station access fee of A$15.13 is levied. One can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">avoid this fee<\/span> by taking a 400\/420 bus to Mascot, then an onward train. This adds about half an hour to your journey.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxi:<\/strong> Costs of an Uber from the airport to Macquarie University are upwards of A$80 (duration ~1 hr); taxis, limousines and shuttles are even more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/tickets-opal\/opal#\/login\">Opal travel cards<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (&#8220;Opal cards&#8221; can be used for travel on all public transportation options in the greater Sydney area)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Macquarie University is accessible by a range of local transport modes<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever possible we encourage the use of sustainable transport options such as public transport. The Macquarie University Metro station and a network of public bus routes connect our Macquarie Park location with the city centre, airport, beaches, residential suburbs, and shopping and dining districts like Chatswood and Parramatta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use this link to find a helpful, online <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/\">Local public transportation planner<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local train station:<\/strong> &#8220;Macquarie University&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/document\/4746\/sydney-rail-network-map-5-jan.pdf\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/em><\/a><br>(located on the Metro line, &#8220;<strong>M<\/strong>&#8220;, between Chatswood and Epping)<br>Here&#8217;s a pdf file of the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transportnsw.info\/document\/4746\/sydney-rail-network-map-5-jan.pdf\">Sydney rail network<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nearby-accommodation\" class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Stay Options<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/14808244256_24fee15d9e_o-e1648714428948-1024x348.jpg?resize=1024%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/14808244256_24fee15d9e_o-e1648714428948.jpg?resize=1024%2C348&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/14808244256_24fee15d9e_o-e1648714428948.jpg?resize=300%2C102&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/14808244256_24fee15d9e_o-e1648714428948.jpg?resize=768%2C261&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/14808244256_24fee15d9e_o-e1648714428948.jpg?resize=1536%2C522&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/14808244256_24fee15d9e_o-e1648714428948.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><sub><sup><a class=\"js-skimlink-subtag-modified\" data-skimlinks-tracking=\"3700823\" data-uri=\"a9dd2f2a82a8881d945a27e62e0a02f3\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nickwu78\/14808244256\/in\/photolist-oyy879-q3NcVU-pPSVdD-roLvoz-pLHSUq-pqBw5j-pcMfMD-q3gbxb-bpaBMR-3RnfpH-bpaCme-bpaCUX-66a1KW-6F4qbD-h7hofj-vw3MT-p6WTQ-nRCcLo-6VXE4W-h7gDCg-5tYEY8-5QMJ24-oXoaN-fg8JW-6VTs2v-sNVyG-96kj7r-6uvELC-\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr: nickwu78<\/a> \/ Via Creative Commons<\/sup><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearby hotels and other accommodation options:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.com.au\/hotel\/macquarie-north-ryde-sydney\/\"><strong>Travelodge Macquarie<\/strong><\/a>; distance: 700 m, 9 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel.mgsm.com.au\/executive-accommodation\"><strong>MGSM Executive Hotel<\/strong><\/a>; distance: 1.0 km, 13 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meritonsuites.com.au\/our-hotels\/nsw\/northern-sydney\/north-ryde\/\"><strong>Meriton Suites North Ryde<\/strong><\/a>; distance: 1.0 km, 14 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/sydney\/sydmp\/hoteldetail\"><strong>Holiday Inn Express Macquarie Park<\/strong><\/a>; distance: 1.5 km, 20 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com.au\/hotels\/travel\/sydry-courtyard-sydney-north-ryde\/\"><strong>Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde<\/strong><\/a>; distance: 2.3 km, 29 min on foot; or 5 min by metro and 5 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theranch.com.au\"><strong>The Ranch Hotel<\/strong><\/a>; distance: 1.3 km, 17 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alternatively, we recommend <strong>AirBNB<\/strong> for budget accommodation with local character. Search for properties near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/s\/North-Ryde--New-South-Wales--Australia\/\">&#8220;North Ryde, New South Wales&#8221;<\/a>. The immediate vicinity of Macquarie University boasts almost <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">50 AirBNB properties<\/span>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"city-accommodation\">Hotels nearer the city centre:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Participants may want to stay closer to the city centre, which is made easy by Sydney\u2019s excellent network of trains and metro services, given that Macquarie University has its own campus train station.<br>We recommend two regions specifically:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/Chatswood-Hotels.d178150.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\">Chatswood<\/a><\/strong>, 10 min by metro from Macquarie University station<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/North-Sydney-Hotels.d7227.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\">North Sydney<\/a><\/strong>, 20\u201325 min by train and metro (change at Chatswood by simply crossing the platform), is just across the Harbour Bridge on the North Shore, within easy walking distance of the Opera House and &#8220;downtown&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"get-visa\" class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"get-visa\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Get an Australian Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-dab07b9e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-4-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/health-alerts\/covid-19\/international-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Covid-19 related information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"338\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wallpaperflare.com_wallpaper1080-e1648715810735-1024x338.jpg?resize=1024%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wallpaperflare.com_wallpaper1080-e1648715810735.jpg?resize=1024%2C338&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wallpaperflare.com_wallpaper1080-e1648715810735.jpg?resize=300%2C99&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wallpaperflare.com_wallpaper1080-e1648715810735.jpg?resize=768%2C253&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wallpaperflare.com_wallpaper1080-e1648715810735.jpg?resize=1536%2C506&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/wallpaperflare.com_wallpaper1080-e1648715810735.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Except for Australian and New Zealand passport holders, <em>every visitor to Australia needs a visa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\">A<\/a>ll visa applications are handled <em><strong>exclusively online<\/strong><\/em><br><em>(You don&#8217;t need to go to an Australian consulate and you won&#8217;t have to hand in your passport.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explore your Australian Visa options here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/capconferences.org\/2022\/contacts\/#loc\" data-type=\"page\">contact the LOC<\/a><\/span><\/strong> if you need an invitation letter (Deadline &#8211; <strong>15 July 2022<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-ast-global-color-6-color has-css-opacity has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"accesibility\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Accessibility &amp; Inclusivity<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-on-campus-1600.jpg?resize=1024%2C205&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-on-campus-1600.jpg?resize=1024%2C205&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-on-campus-1600.jpg?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-on-campus-1600.jpg?resize=768%2C154&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-on-campus-1600.jpg?resize=1536%2C307&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/students-on-campus-1600.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please Note: If you have any special requests for accessibility, language support etc. please do indicate your need when registering. You may also email us any special requirements to <strong>cap2022@oao.iau.org<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>If required, we will hire a sign language interpreter during plenary sessions (please indicate your need when registering).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limited childcare places may be available (please indicate your need when registering).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Our entire campus and all of our buildings are <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.mq.edu.au\/work\/diversity-and-community\/accessibility\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">accessible to wheelchair users<\/span><\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sydney has a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/explore\/getting-around\/accessibility\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">accessible services<\/span><\/a> to allow as many people as possible to make their way around the city centre. For instance, more than 2,100 tactile and braille street signs have been installed across the City&#8217;s local area. The tactile and braille signs are placed next to push buttons at every signalised pedestrian crossing across the City&#8217;s local area.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The University offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/about\/campus-services-and-facilities\/student-groups\/womens-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Women\u2019s Room<\/span><\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mq.edu.au\/about\/campus-services-and-facilities\/student-groups\/queer-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Queer Space<\/span><\/a> for any University staff, students and visitors who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and\/or Queer (GLBTIQ), as well as their Straight Allies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Macquarie University&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staff.mq.edu.au\/work\/diversity-and-community\/programs-and-initiatives\/ally-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ally Network<\/a><\/span> is a visible group of informed staff and students who support sexual and gender diversity and promote a safe campus where people who identify as GLBTIQ can work and study free from unlawful discrimination, harassment or bullying.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Macquarie University codes of conduct: <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.mq.edu.au\/work\/diversity-and-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Diversity and Community<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.mq.edu.au\/work\/safety-at-work\/sexual-assault-and-harrassment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sexual Assault and Harassment<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/students.mq.edu.au\/support\/wellbeing\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student well being support<\/span><\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"local-transport\" class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Safe Spaces<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"276\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Macquarie-university-08-edited-1-e1662698916246-1024x276.jpg?resize=1024%2C276&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Macquarie-university-08-edited-1-e1662698916246.jpg?resize=1024%2C276&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Macquarie-university-08-edited-1-e1662698916246.jpg?resize=300%2C81&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Macquarie-university-08-edited-1-e1662698916246.jpg?resize=768%2C207&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/capconferences.org\/2022\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Macquarie-university-08-edited-1-e1662698916246.jpg?w=1094&amp;ssl=1 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"safe-spaces\"><strong>LQBTQIA+ Safe Spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Queer space is a safe space on campus for all staff and students who identify across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum as well as their straight allies. Located at Ground floor 18 Wally\u2019s Walk.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/students.mq.edu.au\/uni-life\/campus\/spaces\/maze_old\/queer-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/students.mq.edu.au\/uni-life\/campus\/spaces\/maze_old\/queer-space<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Women&#8217;s Room is a safe and friendly place for female-identifying students and staff to rest, reflect, socialise and study. Located at Ground floor 18 Wally\u2019s Walk.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/secure-web.cisco.com\/1uDH0GPnJFJYcsLymaZUhgcTFDswgNXgzaucZLipKkEFXIC6_FE99SYqKF0PwI8TkG6TVAiXkGBO5neAQzhhdwJ43zpIjkCRgVCMc3uFnngukq2TJddHmzgIGLbIvmcoV_-GDY4rE9XU10K9WFe-LOv5iJb4kgoe7NQFDMJN-FeEVXeK4FEH0gqYDlvvaHwA9QHfK4MQluNYbA93hyhIoopgH-ugPlUYDJnbANG01SGPY3MM1lwiwr-Xu6OYOTQhArv61RC8T18VqlMAtUKVM2AbbEgrKOx1cCic2o2X_7gZP_lL2zPBZCPseEqxmfxUrimku5CaWqVnsvhE2LSGCeSMtsj9KqOxkO_m-iLwy_ACh_oEMJvh9c_X8RrnNY2ubSbKiMWW--8vMXKn8yrNRGg\/https%3A%2F%2Fstudents.mq.edu.au%2Funi-life%2Fcampus%2Fspaces%2Fmaze_old%2Fwomens-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/students.mq.edu.au\/uni-life\/campus\/spaces\/maze_old\/womens-room<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prayer Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chaplaincy &#8211; 9 Hadenfield Avenue, Macquarie University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prayer Room, 10 Macquarie Walk, Macquarie University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.mq.edu.au\/support\/personal\/spiritual\">https:\/\/students.mq.edu.au\/support\/personal\/spiritual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breastfeeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.mq.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=23\">https:\/\/policies.mq.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=23<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst parents can breastfeed anywhere on campus, Macquarie University provides dedicated Parents Rooms for the comfort of breastfeeding employees, students and visitors. These rooms can be used both by parents, including those who are expressing or breastfeeding on campus, and as first aid rooms. The rooms are located at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Faculty of Human Sciences, 29 Wally\u2019s Walk;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Faculty of Science and Engineering, 14 Eastern Road;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macquarie University Library, Level 4, 16 Macquarie Walk;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macquarie International, Ground Floor, 10 Macquarie Walk;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macquarie University Clinic, Ground Floor, 2 Technology Pl; and <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>f.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Corporate Engagement and Office of Advancement, Level 1, Building 1, 58 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Par<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVEL &amp; 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