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Conference Venue

The conference will be held at Monash University’s Caulfield Campus, a 15-minute train ride from Melbourne’s city centre.

Further information can be found at:
http://www.monash.edu.au/campuses/caulfield/

Travelling to and from Caulfield campus

Caulfield campus is located 9 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre.

  • By car: the trip from the city of Melbourne will take about 30 minutes in peak hour traffic and 20 minutes at other times.
  • A user pay, multi-level car park is available on campus. Entry to the car park is from Princes Avenue. Ticket machine parking ranging from one to five hours is also available in surrounding streets.
  • By train: Caulfield campus is opposite Caulfield railway station, which is serviced by trains going to and from Cranbourne, Dandenong, Frankston and Pakenham and the city.
  • By tram: the number 3 tram from Swanston Street in Melbourne will take you to Caulfield campus.
  • By bus: Route 624, between Kew and Oakleigh railway stations (stops at Caulfield station)

Metcard – Your ticket to Melbourne

It’s simple to travel on Melbourne’s extensive public transport network with one ticket – a Metcard – gives you flexible travel between trains, trams and buses. For timetables and more information visit http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/.

When buying a Metcard from a ticket machine follow these steps:

Step 1: Select the type of Metcard you require.
Step 2: Select the zone(s) in which you are travelling (Caulfield from the city is in Zone 1).
Step 3: Select fare – full fare.
Step 4: Insert money. Machines on trams only accept coins. The larger machines at train stations do accept notes but will only give change up to $10.

Validating your Metcard

Monash University Library, Caulfield Campus

During the conference the library will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. The library is located at Levels 2-4, Building A. Tel: +61 3 9905 5054.

Printing, photocopying and scanning

Library photocopiers can do reduction, enlargement and double sided copying. A rechargeable copy card is used to pay for copying and printing. The card can be purchased in the library for $2. Please note this is the purchase price of the card, and credit needs to be added to begin using it. Add credit to the cards at the card cashier machines located on levels 2 and 3. The machines accept coins (10c and higher) as well as notes of all denominations and do not provide change. Library staff cannot provide change for the machine. Users should add value to their card to the limit of expected use of the credit purchased. There is no refund of unused value on a card. Costs are:

  • A4 black and white photocopying and printing @ 12c per side
  • A3 black and white photocopying @ 24c per side
  • Overhead transparencies @ 95c per side
  • A4 colour photocopying and printing @ $1.50 per side
  • A3 colour photocopying and printing @ $3.00 per side
  • A4 microfiche/microfilm prints @ 12c
  • A4 text / images can be scanned and saved to a memory stick (free service)

Computer Workstations

Computer workstations are provided for use within the library. The library catalogue, databases and Monash University web sites are accessible from all computer workstations. Express terminals are restricted to these functions. Most computers have an internet connection and are connected to a printer.

Caulfield Campus Amenities

  • Automatic Teller Machine (ATM): National Australia Bank ATM is conveniently located on campus in S building level 2 across from the student service desk.
  • Planet Cyber (S building level 2): cheap phone cards for local and international calls
  • Telstra Payphone: near NAB ATM in S building level 2 across from the student service desk.
  • MONSU The Campus Bookstore: Level 2, building K; Ph: (03) 9571 3277

Health Service

Opening hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Appointments: Appointments are preferred for all services, however emergencies and urgent problems will always be seen immediately. A locum service is available for after hours emergencies.
Telephone: (03) 9903 1177
Location: Level 1, Building B. Enter either from the tunnel or Sir John Monash Drive
Emergencies: Advice or attendance at on-campus emergencies can be gained by dialling 333 (on campus).

Food Outlets

There are various eateries on the Caulfield campus:

  • MamaDuke Café and Luca Restaurant – both located in the basement of building H. Open daily 7.30am-8.00pm
  • Camino Coffee House – located on level 2 of building C
  • Fresco Juice Bar - Located on level 2 of building C
  • Gryph Inn – located on Level 1 of building K. Open from 10.00am
  • Red Jackets – located on level 2 of building S
  • Tower Sushi – located on level 1 of building S

Spiritual Centre and Quiet Space

The Spiritual Centre is a non-denominational space available for groups and individuals to use for spiritual/religious activities such as seminars, meetings, study and prayer. The Quiet Space provides an area for individuals to have time out from their work to meditate, pray or relax. The Spiritual Centre and the Quiet Space have separate entrances and can be used simultaneously. Both areas can be booked through HWD, where the key is located. Level 1, building B (opposite Health, Wellbeing and Development). For more information contact 9903 2500.

Caulfield Plaza Shopping Centre

The following are located in Caulfield Shopping Centre, opposite the railway station:

  • Coles Supermarket
  • Pharmacy
  • Hairdresser
  • Newsagency
  • Florist
  • Food court
  • Commonwealth Bank

 

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