Accessibility

 

We are committed to making this conference an accessible event. When registering for the conference, please state any accessibility needs/requests in the registration form, so we can follow-up and work toward making conferences more welcoming.

The conference venue is physically accessible, with wheelchair access to all rooms and accessible toilets on every level. Every teaching space either has an electric or manual height adjustable table, and a hearing augmentation system is provided throughout the building. 

Accommodation

 

A wide variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets and preferences are available around the University of Melbourne. The campus is located one kilometre north of Melbourne's city centre in Carlton/ Parkville. Delegates may prefer to opt for accommodation within the centre which is a short tram ride or an easy 30 min walk (depending on which end of the city).

 A couple of convenient hotel options within a 15 minute walk are:  

You can also try Airbnb in the Parkville and Carlton/Lygon Street precincts.

Check out Melbourne’s hostel accommodation options at YHA Australia, Hostel World and Hostel Bookers.

Art

All in-person attendees for Redesigning Deathcare will receive a tote bag with original art by local Melbourne artist, Shan Primrose.

Shan Primrose

Shan Primrose is a Burmese-Australian Visual Artist, Designer and Teacher based in Melbourne, originally from the Mornington Peninsula. 

She has been creating art for a decade. Her practises include large scale drawing and painting on paper, canvas and found objects, as well as digital design. She also hosts art workshops for young people and adults.

 She studied a Bachelor of Visual Art and Design at ACU. In 2019 she undertook an Artist Residency in Puebla, Mexico, where she began exploring themes of self-identity and culture. These themes are now central to her work.

Her work is also influenced by Australiana and 90's cartoons from channels such as ABC Kids, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.

Bursaries

 

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of bursaries to support attendance at Redesigning Deathcare.

The bursaries are open to anybody whose circumstances would otherwise prevent them from attending (e.g. unwaged or low-waged).

All bursaries have now been awarded.

Covid-19

 

The Redesigning Deathcare Conference is hosted at the University of Melbourne and will adhere to the University’s COVIDSafe Plan. Details of the plan, including the University’s vaccination policy, rules for mask wearing, and ventilation of venues, and can be found here.

All in-person attendees of the conference must agree to follow these guidelines.

Food & Drink Recommendations

 

For those travelling to Melbourne from interstate or overseas, the DeathTech team have put together this list of their favourite eateries, local to the University.

Food: 

  • Tokyo Lamington (Australian/Japanese) - Lamingtons, Rice balls, pies, sausage rolls. It’s retro hipster goodness. ,

  • Norsiah's Kitchen (Indonesian) - very inexpensive, spicy, student hang-out

  • Don Tojo (Japanese) – cheap, delicious, Japanese noodles and bento box with fast service. Lunch spot.

  • Doc (Italian) - pizza and mozzarella bar with two locations on Lygon street. Handmade pasta and lots of cheese.

  • Ying Thai II (Thai) one of the oldest establishments on the famous Lygon street, great place for a group meal. A favourite for visiting scholars

  • Heart Attack and Vine (European) classic Melbourne combo of coffees, Aperol spritz/wine and small plates. Go for the porchetta roll.

  • The Rice Cooker (Malaysian) - fusion of noodle bar and sushi. Go for laksa and crab.

  • 好食光 (Hǎo shí guāng) (Cantonese) inexpensive close to uni, dumplings

 

Coffee near Campus (If in doubt: “Flat White please”. Level up: “Oat Magic”)

  • House of Cards - good coffee for a good cause. Favourite for DeathTech scholars. Chocolate brownie banana bread will cure you of all ills.

  • Standing Room - very Melbourne coffee and sweet treats.

  • Axil Coffee Roasters - hidden away new coffee spot. Take your coffee to go and sit in the nearby System Garden.

  • Vertue Coffee Roasters - nice airy interior, swanky Melb coffee

  • Seven Seeds - classic Melbourne brunch spot, full café menu, great coffee, lots of indoor seating - can be busy.

Drinks:

Format

 

Redesigning Deathcare will be run as a hybrid format. Contributions can either be made in person at the conference at The University of Melbourne, or online, via teleconferencing technology.

Conference sessions will be organised for a number of different formats:

  • Presentations (or ‘papers’) consist of a 15-minute talk on a topic related to the conference theme. The paper may be based on academic research, drawn from professional experience, or showcase an artistic work.

  • The roundtable format is designed to encourage discussion and debate between speakers, and between speakers and the audience. We recommend 4-6 speakers per roundtable. The conference aims to amplify the voices of people from various backgrounds. We thus encourage roundtable organisers to include, where possible, a diverse range of speakers.

  • Posters and artworks visual media and text to present ideas in a condensed and engaging format. Posters can report on various topics, including a research project, a public program or community initiative, or new technology. Posters will be displayed throughout the conference in the registration area. All posters will also be displayed in an online repository on the conference website.

Registration

 

Online registration is still open via this link. In-person registration is now closed.

In-person registration is offered at two rates:

  • Regular Rate: Choose the regular rate if your registration will be paid or reimbursed in whole or in part by your employer, OR if it is affordable to you. AUD $385

  • Discounted Rate: Choose the discounted rate if your registration will NOT be paid or reimbursed in whole or in part by your employer; if you are a presenter at the conference; or will only be attending partial day(s). AUD $150

Online registration is AUD $50.

A limited number of bursaries will be offered to those unable to otherwise attend. Applications for bursaries will open 1st June and close 1st August. Apply here [NOW CLOSED]

Travel

 

Most interstate and international travellers will land at Melbourne Airport. This airport is a little over 20 km from the centre of Melbourne, connected by the Tullamarine Freeway, so locals often call it Tullamarine Airport. Melbourne's second largest airport (Avalon) is further away. Avalon Airport sits between Melbourne and Geelong.


Travel to the city by bus or car. Taxis are available from the Melbourne Airport's exit and a trip to Melbourne City or the conference venue costs approximately $60. From Avalon Airport, expect to pay about $120. Shuttle bus services are frequent and cost effective ($20/$24 one-way) and details can be found at www.skybus.com.au. Travel times vary depending on time of day, from about 30-60 mins.

Passports and Visas

Make sure to plan ahead. Most non-Australian citizens must obtain a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for their stay in Australia.

Medical and Travel Insurance

It is strongly recommended that international visitors seek advice and take out appropriate travel insurance and medical cover. Overseas visitors may be required to pay in full all medical expenses incurred while in Australia. 

Weather

October in Melbourne has lovely Spring daytime temperatures of about 20°C (69°F). Melbourne is also famous for variable weather, so layer your clothing and regularly check weather forecasts at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

Power

Australia uses 240V 50Hz AC electrical power so you will need to bring appropriate adapters for your devices.

Currency & tipping

The Australian Dollar ($A) is a decimal currency with dollars and cents. Check a currency converter and exchange your money at the airport, major hotels and banks. Banks are closed weekends but ATMs are always available. 

Tipping is generally recognised as a reward for exceptional service rather than expected for every transaction, and normally only takes place in bars and restaurants.

Venue

 

The conference venue is located one kilometre north of Melbourne’s CBD. There are hundreds of hotels within walking or tram distance of the city centre and university at a range of price points. There are also room-share options available.

The workshop will be held at Arts West (Building #148) at The University of Melbourne. The closest street address is Royal Parade, Parkville. You can catch a tram along Elizabeth Street/Royal Parade, or alternatively the Melbourne University tram stop on Swanston Street services eight routes and will simply require a nice walk through campus.

A Free Tram zone operates in the Melbourne CBD, however, if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must have a pre-purchased Myki travel card.

Directions to the campus from your location can be found on the PTV website.

Public parking is available at three locations within the Parkville campus. A number of other public car parks are also available within walking distance from the Parkville campus.

Volunteer

 

We are recruiting volunteers to assist with running the conference, including: helping at the registration desk, assisting with hybrid streaming, moderating questions from the audience, and other tasks. Volunteers will receive free meals, conference merchandise, and attendance at all sessions.

Sign up to volunteer here.