{"id":1193,"date":"2023-02-06T15:36:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T15:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.bydas.com\/aseaccu_conference\/?page_id=1193"},"modified":"2024-08-06T07:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T07:12:17","slug":"useful-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/useful-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bt_rc_container\"><section id=\"bt_section69e782ea92b41\"  class=\"boldSection topLargeSpaced bottomSemiSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft inherit\"  data-width=\"12\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear large btDash bottomDash\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">30TH ASEACCU ANNUAL CONFERENCE<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h2><span class=\"headline\">Useful Information<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-8 col-ms-12 btTextLeft btTextIndent inherit\"  data-width=\"8\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear small\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h4><span class=\"headline\">&quot;What makes a Catholic University Catholic?&quot;<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Expressing and Integrating Identity and Mission<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Catholic university, ACU draws inspiration from the \u201cheart of the Church\u201d from the Catholic intellectual tradition which proposes an integrated spiritual and philosophical approach to the most enduring questions of human life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At ACU, our mission is our difference. Through the lens of the Catholic intellectual tradition, acting in Truth and Love, we are committed to human dignity, the pursuit of knowledge and the common good.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Catholic university, we are stewards of our Catholic tradition and our unique Australian heritage. Our mission defines who we are, what we do and the outcomes we strive to achieve for our students and staff. We actively support the living out of our mission in many ways and invite all our staff, students and stakeholders to join us on this journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-4 col-ms-12 btTextLeft inherit\"  data-width=\"4\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section69e782ea93454\"  class=\"boldSection topSemiSpaced bottomSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft\"  data-width=\"6\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btTabs tabsVertical\" data-open-first=\"\"  data-open-one=\"\"><ul class=\"tabsHeader\"><li><span>1. Registration<\/span><\/li><li><span>2. Timetable for ASEACCU 2024<\/span><\/li><li><span>3. Registration fee payment<\/span><\/li><li><span>4. Extending Stay at the Hotel<\/span><\/li><li><span>5. Airport Arrivals<\/span><\/li><li><span>6. Contact Detail<\/span><\/li><li><span>7. Requirements for Visa\/ETA Application<\/span><\/li><li><span>8. Certificate<\/span><\/li><li><span>9. Conference Kit<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabPanes accordionPanes\"><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>1. Registration<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p><strong>1 &#8211; Registration period<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration is open now until <strong>July 20, 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Registration should only made via the ASEACCU Conference 2024 Website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you may require a visa to enter Australia, we encourage participants to register as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 &#8211; Registration Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>Faculty and staff conference\u00a0<strong>USD 650<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Student conference\u00a0<strong>USD 450\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Registration fee includes all as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation to and from Attractions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals ( AM Snacks, Lunch, most PM Snacks, Dinner)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Accommodation for the program duration:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student conference<\/strong>: Accommodation from Tuesday 20<sup>th<\/sup> August to Saturday 24<sup>th<\/sup> August, 4 nights with breakfast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faculty and Staff conference: <\/strong>Accommodation from Wednesday 21<sup>st<\/sup> August to Saturday 24<sup>th<\/sup> August 2024, 3 nights with breakfast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conference Kit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3 &#8211; Registration Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once booked, registration fee is non-refundable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>2. Timetable for ASEACCU 2024<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Registration Period: April 2024 until 20th July, 2024<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Conference Duration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 20 &#8211; 23, 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>3. Registration fee payment<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p><b>ASEACCU 2024 payment<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>The registration fee must be paid either by credit card or bank transfer. Please follow the instructions in the payment portal.<\/li>\n<li>The registration fee payment deadline for both conferences is on 20th July, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bank Transfer Information\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Member institutions can pay the ASEACCU Conference in USD through the following account:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Account Name: <\/b>Universidade de S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><b>Bank Name: <\/b>Banco Nacional Ultramarino<\/p>\n<p><b>Account Number: <\/b>9006835049<\/p>\n<p><b>Bank address: <\/b>Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, No. 22, Macau (China)<\/p>\n<p><b>Swift Code: <\/b>BNULMOMX<\/p>\n<p><b>IBAN: <\/b>N\/A (in Asia)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Important: Please cover the Bank charges and the wire transfer fee your Bank may charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>4. Extending Stay at the Hotel<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note Accommodation for Staff\/Faculty includes 3 nights (21<sup>st<\/sup>, 22<sup>nd<\/sup> and 23<sup>rd<\/sup> August). Breakfast included for the 22<sup>nd<\/sup>, 23<sup>rd<\/sup> and 24<sup>th<\/sup> August.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation for Students includes 4 nights (20<sup>th<\/sup>, 21<sup>st<\/sup>, 22<sup>nd<\/sup> and 23<sup>rd<\/sup> August)<br \/>\nBreakfast included for the 21<sup>st<\/sup>, 22<sup>nd<\/sup>, 23<sup>rd<\/sup> and 24<sup>th<\/sup> August.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to extend your stay at our conference accommodations outside of the above dates, you may book directly through their website:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisstylessydneycentral.com.au\/\">Student Accommodation: https:\/\/www.ibisstylessydneycentral.com.au\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marymackillopplace.org.au\/stay-at-mary-mackillop-place\/anderledy-lodge\/\">Faculty&amp; Staff Accommodation: https:\/\/www.marymackillopplace.org.au\/stay-at-mary-mackillop-place\/anderledy-lodge\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mrs Deborah Cho at Mary Mackillop Place manages the booking for the Faculty and Staff Conference. You may reach her directly at <a href=\"mailto:event.bookings@mmp.org.au\">event.bookings@mmp.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note rooms are subject to availability and accommodation at other locations may be required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>5. Airport Arrivals<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACU will have an arrival desk (shared with Study NSW) at Sydney International Airport on <b>Tuesday 20th August 2024<\/b> from <b>7am \u2013 1pm<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Visit this desk located at Exit A of the airport arrivals hall if you need assistance getting to your accommodation. From here an ACU staff member will guide you on how to catch public transport to your accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you\u2019d prefer to catch a taxi\/uber the ACU staff member will guide you to the location to catch your ride.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those arriving outside this date\/times, you will be emailed instructions on how to get to your relevant accommodation from Sydney International Airport.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>6. Contact Detail<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACU together with the ASEACCU Secretariat will be creating a WhatsApp Group Chat for all participants for easy communication on general information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information will be sent to all participants in the week leading up to the conference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For direct and formal communication, you may reach the ACU Team through email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tait.forster@acu.edu.au\">tait.forster@acu.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>7. Requirements for Visa\/ETA Application<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p>Visa requirements may vary from one country of origin to another. Please click this link and type in your country of origin to read specific information and guidelines. <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\/visit\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\/visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Some Conference delegates may be able to apply for an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) application. The ETA allows <i>eligible passport holders <\/i>to travel to Australia for short-term stays for tourism or business visitor purposes. (Check the website to see if this is applicable to you.)<\/p>\n<p>See the Electronic Travel Authority website to find out more and to <i>check your eligibility to apply<\/i>: <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More Information:<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p><b>Visitor (subclass 600) Business stream visa<\/b>. For more information see: https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov. au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/visitor-600\/business-visitor-stream<\/p>\n<p><b>Electronic Travel Authority \u2013 ETA (subclass 601)<\/b>. For eligible passport holders and more information see: https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/electronic-travel-authority-601<\/p>\n<p><b>eVisitor (subclass 651) Business stream visa<\/b>. For eligible passport holders and more information see: https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/evisitor-651<\/p>\n<p>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).<\/p>\n<p>In addition, visa applicants should include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>evidence of any international travel<\/b> outside of their own country (for example, copies of visas and passport pages containing entry and departure stamps)<\/li>\n<li><b>information and evidence of attendance at similar events<\/b> of this type\/nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NB: Eligibility for an eVisitor visa and ETA will be determined by the <b>country of passport<\/b> that the applicant holds.<\/p>\n<p><b>Biometrics<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Visa applicants outside of Australia will need to provide biometrics when they apply for a visa that is part of the Australian biometrics program, or where they are from a country, or located in a country at time of application that is part of the Australian biometrics program.<\/p>\n<p>For information regarding Australia\u2019s biometric program including visas and countries that are part of the program, please see: https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our- requirements\/biometrics<\/p>\n<p><b>Health and Character Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they can be granted a visa, and the department may assess your health as part of the visa application process. This is referred to as \u2018meeting the health requirement\u2019. For more information regarding health requirements please see: https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/health<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must be of good character to visa Australia, and must meet the character requirements in order to be granted a visa. For further information regarding character requirements please see:https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/help-support\/meeting-our-requirements\/character<\/p>\n<p><b>Visa Application Process and Processing Times<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Visa applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and actual processing times can vary due to individual circumstances including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether the applicant has lodged a complete application, including all necessary supporting documents and paid associated visa application charges<\/li>\n<li>how promptly the applicant responds to any requests for additional information<\/li>\n<li>how long it takes to perform required checks on the supporting information provided<\/li>\n<li>how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly in relation to health, character, and national security requirements<\/li>\n<li>when the application is lodged taking the current global visa processing times into account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, we would advise that visa applications be lodged at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to a person\u2019s intended date of travel.<\/p>\n<p>Travellers should familiarise themselves with Australia\u2019s border and entry requirements.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For further information, see \u2018Entering and leaving Australia at: https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/entering-and- leaving-australia\/entering-australia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>8. Certificate<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce conference costs, environmental impact and ensure a seamless and efficient experience for all conference attendees and the organizers, an authorized e-certificate will be sent to you through the email you inputted during your registration process, immediately after the conference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>9. Conference Kit<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student and staff\/faculty participants will receive:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>ID\/Name badge<\/li>\n<li>Lanyard<\/li>\n<li>T-Shirt<\/li>\n<li>Conference bag<\/li>\n<li>Notebook<\/li>\n<li>Pen<\/li>\n<li>Drink bottle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft\"  data-width=\"6\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btTabs tabsVertical\" data-open-first=\"\"  data-open-one=\"\"><ul class=\"tabsHeader\"><li><span>10. Guest Speaker<\/span><\/li><li><span>11. Attractions<\/span><\/li><li><span>12. Things to See and Do in Sydney<\/span><\/li><li><span>13. Local Transportation<\/span><\/li><li><span>14. Liturgy<\/span><\/li><li><span>15. Volunteerism<\/span><\/li><li><span>16. Currency<\/span><\/li><li><span>17. Electricity<\/span><\/li><li><span>18. Weather and Clothing<\/span><\/li><li><span>19. Drinking Water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabPanes accordionPanes\"><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>10. Guest Speaker<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed information about the guest speakers in the conference program can be found on the following page: <a href=\"https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/speakers\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723009989484000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YkmT14bcOH2Q2g6ffOfRj\">https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/<wbr \/>speakers\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>11. Attractions<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the conference will be attending some of Sydney\u2019s most popular attractions. Travel to and from these sites will be pre-arranged.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will be attending the Australian Museum for a self-guided tour.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faculty\/Staff will be attending the Art Gallery of New South Wales to view a collection of Indigenous Australian art, which is one of the largest collections in Australia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following these visits a Mass will take place at the Crypt at St Mary\u2019s Cathedral, followed by a dinner at NSW Parliament House.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>12. Things to See and Do in Sydney<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><div><span lang=\"EN-AU\">From the iconic sails of the Opera House to the golden sands at Bondi Beach, Sydney is brimming with spectacular icons. Discover the city\u2019s unmissable attractions by ticking the following essential experiences off your bucket list:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View some of Sydney\u2019s famous attractions by clicking on the link below:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\">https:\/\/www.sydney.com\/things-to-do\/attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some suggested places to eat and drink in Sydney click on the link below:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.com\/things-to-do\/food-and-drink\">https:\/\/www.sydney.com\/things-to-do\/food-and-drink<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>13. Local Transportation<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sydney is very easy to get around by train and bus.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transportation fees for the \u2018official trips\u2019 included in the conference program are covered in your conference registration fee.<\/li>\n<li>Should you wish to take additional trips around the city on your own, head to the link below for timetables and pricing:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.com\/travel-information\/transport\">https:\/\/www.sydney.com\/travel-information\/transport<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For information regarding closest train stations to the student and staff accommodations for the conference, please refer to the following document <a href=\"https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/V17-RITM0211133-ASEACCU_Map-Transport.pdf\">here\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>14. Liturgy<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the masses during the conference, kindly refer to the\u00a0 2024 ASEACCU Programme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>15. Volunteerism<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants in the ASEACCU Conference may ask help from the ACU-ASEACCU working team or from the ACU Hospitality and Tourism Management-student volunteers during the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>16. Currency<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p>The Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency of Australia.<br \/>\nFor the daily foreign exchange rate visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rba.gov.au\/statistics\/frequency\/exchange-rates.html\">https:\/\/www.rba.gov.au\/statistics\/frequency\/exchange-rates.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>17. Electricity<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-8  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When traveling to Australia, ensure that you have a power plug adapter or voltage converter. The plug type is I, which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. Australia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem rowInnerItem col-ms-4  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\"><div class=\"bpgPhoto \" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture-1.png\" alt=\"https:\/\/aseaccu.asia\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture-1.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>18. Weather and Clothing<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><ul>\n<li>Sydney\u2019s winter months are June to August when average temperatures drop between 8.8 &#8211; 17\u00b0C (47.8 &#8211; 62.6\u00b0F).<\/li>\n<li>For the Sydney weather forecast for August 2024, you can visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/world-weather.info\/forecast\/australia\/sydney\/august-2024\/\">https:\/\/world-weather.info\/forecast\/australia\/sydney\/august-2024\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>We recommend that you bring sweaters, a jacket, and have an umbrella handy in case of wet weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>19. Drinking Water<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><div class=\"btText\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sydney&#8217;s drinking water from the tap, is from natural sources and is filtered to the high standards set by the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. This helps to ensure that the water is\u00a0safe to drink straight from the tap.<\/p>\n<p>With ACU\u2019s commitment to sustainability it is recommended that you use and refill your conference drink bottle, or personal drink bottle, throughout your time in Sydney, rather than purchasing bottled water.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section69e782ea988db\"  class=\"boldSection topSmallSpaced bottomSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  data-width=\"12\"><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btText\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All program and arrangement preparation will be updated and adjusted depending on health protocols and availability of guest speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ASEACCU\u2019s Steering Committee and ACU as host institution, would like to reserve the right to alter the details of the program depending on time constraint and condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASEACCU 2024 payment The registration fee must be paid either by credit card or bank transfer. 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