General Information

Climate

February is still Summer in Canberra but the nights can start to get chilly. Temperatures can vary from 15 degrees to 30 degrees.  For information on Canberra visit the official website 

Special Requirements (Medical & Dietary)

Every effort has been made to ensure that people with special requirements are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance, please include a notation with your registration form.

Disclaimer

The Australasian Society for Diagnostic Genomics (ASDG) and the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA), the meeting organisers and secretariat will not accept liability for the damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of the ASDG Meeting or related events. In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen circumstances, ASDG, HGSA, the Meeting Organisers and secretariat accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delay or cancellation.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the Scientific Meeting. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the meeting, or through cancellation of the Scientific Meeting itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Meeting Organisers, ASDG, HGSA, and the secretariat will take no responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline in regard to this matter.