General Information
Climate
Sydney is temperate and sunny all year. The average daytime temperatures in Sydney in March are around 18°C while high temperatures can hit peaks of 25°C on warmer days.
Time Zone
Sydney daylight saving time (Oct-March) is 11 hours ahead of GMT.
Visas
Unless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you will need a visa to enter Australia. All other passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving home. Visit www.immi.gov.au for more information.
Goods and Services Tax
Goods and Services in Australia are subject to a 10% tax (GST). This tax is usually included in the price and if not, it is clearly stated.
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 to enable us to make your stay in Sydney a pleasant and comfortable experience.
Disclaimer
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 to enable us to make your stay in Sydney a pleasant and comfortable experience.
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.
Conference Secretariat