2nd International Conference:

Teaching Sport and Physical Education for understanding

Thursday 11 December to Sunday 14 December 2003

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The establishments listed below are within a Tram ride or walking distance of the University of Melbourne. Conference participants are requested to make their own reservations. Arrangement have been made for special rates for delegates. Please indicate that you are attending the Conference when dealing directly with any of these hotels to obtain discounted rates.


RYDGES CARLTON HOTEL MELBOURNE


Rydges Carlton Melbourne is a 5 minute walk to The University of Melbourne and 10 minutes to the city. Views across the scenic Lincoln Square gardens to the city skyline are testimony to the convenience of Rydges Carlton to the Melbourne CBD. Hotel facilities include a Restaurant, Bar, Baby Sitting, Complimentary Parking, Heated pool, Sauna and BBQ in rooftop recreation area and affiliated Gym.. Rydges Carlton Melbourne offers the special conference rate of $130 Australian Dollars per room per night. When making your booking, please ensure that you mention the conference name to receive the conference rate. To obtain Rydges Carlton Hotel Melbourne's reservation form please click here, once you have completed this form fax or mail it direct to Rydges.

701 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Telephone: +61 3 9347 7811
Fax: +61 3 9347 8225
Free Call:1800 333 001
Email: reservations_carlton@rydges.com
Website: www.rydges.com/carlton

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CHIFLEY ON FLEMINGTON

The Chifley on Flemington has a classical ambience created by its bluestone courtyard, antique features and cast iron lacework. Conveniently situated within walking distance of the CBD and Conference venue The Chifley on Flemington is the ideal choice for your conference visit. Hotel facilities include the award winning Haymarket restaurant, cafe, bars, gym, heated swimming pool, sauna and complimentary parking. The Chifley on Flemington offers the special conference rates of A$129 per room per night, A$144 with breakfast for one, or A$159 double breakfast. To obtain your Chifley on Flemington reservation form click here, once you have completed the reservation form fax or post directly to Chifley.


5-17 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051
Telephone: +61 3 9329 9344
Fax: +61 3 9328 4870
Free Call: 1800 065 064
Email: fleminton@chifleyhotels.com
Website: www.chifleyhotels.com/hotels/flemington/index.html

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Oakford Apartments

Oakford on Lygon offers cosmopolitan inner city living surrounded by the hustle and bustle of downtown Carlton. Enjoy authentic cuisine offered by a multitude of Mediterranean cafes and restaurants. Minutes from the conference venue, close to the central business district and 25km from Melbourne Airport. Hotel facilities include undercover parking, dry cleaning, pantry service and complimentary newspapers. Rates vary according to room types:

Studio Apartments: $120
One Bedroom Suite: Single A$130, Double A$130, Extra Bed A$27.50;
Two Bedroom Executive Suite: Apartment - 2 Queen Beds A$160, Apartment - 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds A$160, Extra Bed A$27.50.
Address: 2 - 9 Finlay Place, Carlton VIC 3053
Telephone: +61 3 9660 5450
Facsimile: +61 3 9660 5497
Free Call: 1800 818 118
Email: reservations@oakford.com

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Lygon Lodge

Motel Lygon Lodge Motel has 40 guest rooms, is located 5-10 minutes from the central business district, and is 20km from the Melbourne Domestic & International Airport. It has many nearby attractions including IMAX Theatre, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Zoo, Old Melbourne Gaol and National Museum. Features of the Motel include twenty-four hour front desk, room service, parking, bar/lounge on site, restaurant on site, private bath. Room rates include (Actual rate provided upon reservation confirmation) Standard room: from A$110. Nightly Rates are subject to change due to seasonal variation and special events.

Address: 220 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Telephone: +61 3 9663 6633
Facsimile: +61 3 9663 7297
Free Call: 1800 337 099
Web: www.travelhero.com/prophome.cfm/id/115248/hotels/reservations/index.html

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Carlton Terrace

Carlton Terrace is an elegant two-storey Victorian Terrace built in the late 1800s and restored to exacting modern standards. Situated in quiet tree-lined Drummond Street on the fringe of Melbourne's great restaurant, business, university and hospital precincts, Carlton Terrace is a superb base for recreational and business activities. It offers comfortable self-contained accommodation, office facilities, meeting room and free parking.

$77a night, minimum stay 7nights
Telephone: +61 3 9662 2735
Email: relax@carltonterrace.com.au

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BUDGET ACCOMMODATION

St Mary's College The University of Melbourne Student Residential Accommodation $58 per night bed & Breakfast To be paid in advance - see Registration form

Welcome to St Mary's College, a residential College affiliated with the University of Melbourne. Situated in beautiful grounds on Swanston Street, the College is one kilometre from the city centre and a short distance to the restaurant area of Carlton. During the academic year, the College is home to students at the University of Melbourne and RMIT.

Accommodation: Guests are accommodated in single bedrooms which are carpeted, heated in winter and contain a wash basin. The communal bathrooms are designated Male and Female. Linen and towels are provided. Laundry and ironing facilities are provided; washing machines take a $1 coin and dryers operate at $1 per cycle.

Facilities: There is a Common Room which is available for guests in which to relax. Tea and coffee making facilities are available and a snack machine is nearby. Arrangements can be made at the Front Desk for guests to access the University Sports facilities. The Common Room is located on the ground floor of the Administration building.

Keys: Guests are issued with a room key and front door disc which also gives access to the back door via the car park. A charge of $25 is applicable for loss of these keys.

Telephones: A public telephone is located under the stairwell, outside the Library. Security: It is important that guests respect the security of the College. It is requested that bedrooms be kept locked at all times. During the night hours the night security officer is contactable and after his departure an after hours number is advised on the notice board in the foyer should an emergency arise.

Transport: The College is well served by trams to the city. The terminus is located on Swanston Street opposite the university. Such a tram route connects with other train and tram services within the metropolitan area. Taxis can be ordered at the Front Desk.

Website: http://www.stmarys.unimelb.edu.au/

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Conference Convener
Richard Light
Department of Science and Mathematics Education
The University of Melbourne

Conference Secretariat
Bronwen Hewitt
Conference Management
Old Physics Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria Australia 3010
Phone: +61 3 8344 6389
Fax: +61 3 8344 6122
Email: bhewitt@unimelb.edu.au

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