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Venue

Venue: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Address: 2/14 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong NSW 2500
Telephone: +61 2 4224 3111

Parking: Car parking is available on site at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, located on level 1 and 2, at the cost of $30.00 per car per day. Free on street parking is also found nearby the hotel.

Preparing for your Arrival

Not sure what to wear?

Meeting Sessions: Business attire
Welcome Reception: Feel comfortable in smart casual wear.

Climate: Expect cool, dry winter days with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 17°C. Brisk offshore westerly breezes often strengthen in the afternoons, so a light jacket might be handy!

Airport Transfer: We're offering complimentary return coach transfers for meeting delegates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday 19 July - Departure Time: 4.30pm

There are two pick up points available

Pick up Point 1: Sydney Domestic Airport Terminal, Bus Bay Arrivals at the end of T2 Terminal (click here for map)
Pick up Point 2: Sydney International Airport Terminal, Coach Bay parking, across the road from the Rydges (click here for map)

Drop off Point: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Tuesday 22 July - Departure Time: 3.45pm
Pick up Point: Novotel Burke Street Bus Stop Wollongong
Drop off Point: Sydney International & Domestic Airport

The Expression of Interest link is here. For further information see the Meeting App.

Local Information

Trains: The nearest train station is Wollongong Station which is 6km from the hotel - a 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk. Click here to view the train schedule.

Taxis

Illawarra Taxi Network: 02 4254 2111
Wollongong Taxi Cabs: 0483 960 080 or 02 8719 9967
13cabs Wollongong: 132 227
Wollongong Taxi Network: 0411 582 698

During the Conference

Registration: Please collect your name badge from the Registration Desk located in the Ballroom Gallery Foyer, Level 4. The desk will be open from 7:00am Monday 21 July.

Exhibition: Explore the exhibition displays in the Grand Ballroom Gallery on Level 4. A list of exhibitors can be found here.

Meals: Enjoy delicious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea in the exhibition area, Ballroom Gallery Foyer, Level 4. If you have special dietary needs, head over to the dedicated dietary catering station where all food will be clearly labelled.

Internet Access: Stay connected with our complimentary Wi-Fi!

Domain: Novotel Northbeach Conferencing
Password: Northbeach

Name Badge: Your name badge is your all-access pass to sessions, the Welcome Reception, and catering. Please wear it at all times. Remember, name badges are not transferable.

Welcome Reception: Join us for the Medical Specialties Australasia (MSA) Welcome Reception

Date: Monday 21 July 2025
Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Location: North Bar, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Meeting Photography: We love capturing the best moments! Photographers may be present at this event to take photos for our marketing materials. If you prefer not to be included, just let the photographer know..

Mobile Phones: To ensure everyone enjoys the presentations, please set your mobile devices to 'silent' mode. Thanks for your courtesy!

Insurance: Please note that registration fees do not include insurance. We recommend taking out personal insurance that covers travel, accommodation, cancellation, and personal items. Unfortunately, AVAS and Encanta Event Management cannot cover individuals for event cancellation, travel changes, or personal belongings.

Important Dates
Registration Open	6 November 2024
Abstract Submission Open Oral or Poster Presentations Abstract Submission Closed	6 November 2024 24 March 2025
Notification of Abstract Acceptance	14 April 2025
Early Bird Registration Closes Standard Registration Opens	8 June 2025 (Extended) 9 June 2025