FLEET 2023 Annual Workshop

Members & Affiliates Only Event

FLEET’s annual workshop is our one opportunity each year for all Centre researchers to gather together and share research outcomes and progress. This year, #FLEET2023 will be held at Mantra Lorne, just over 2hrs southwest of Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road. We look forward to seeing everyone IN PERSON this July. The research program will also be live-streamed via Zoom teleconferences. Please consider this Zoom etiquette if you are joining virtually.

Program:

Celebrating FLEET diversity and inclusion:

FLEET members originate from more than 31 countries and cultures. Let’s celebrate FLEET’s diversity and inclusion by sharing and getting to know the genuine humans we work with:

1. Sharing something about you: We will be cycling through slides of FLEET humans on the big screen throughout the workshop. Participate by simply sharing three things about you that are not widely known by completing this form or emailing the content to FLEETcentre@monash.edu.

You can choose what you want to include – interests, pets, family, how you survived COVID-19 – choices are infinitely wide. Here are some examples from our 2019 workshop.

2. Wearing traditional, cultural and ethnic attire at the conference dinner on Wed 5 July 2023. You can choose to wear:

• your own traditional dresses, suits, accessories,…
• something from a culture you relate to, resonate with or feel inspired by…
• one or two pieces from the culture of choice or fully dressed-up

Transportation:

FLEET BUS OPTIONS:

As usual, there will be buses arranged for pick-ups on Monday 3 July and drop-offs on Friday 7 July. The workshop registration form will be available in March for you to book your bus seats.

• 9:30 bus from Melbourne City to Mantra – departing from the Southern Cross bus station.
• 9:30 bus from MEL airport to Mantra, recommended inbound landing by 8:30 for domestic flights, please allow ample time for customs clearance if you are coming from overseas. Please meet the bus captains at Terminal 1 (Qantas) Carousel #3 to meet the bus as a group. Please see the information sheet for instructions.
• 14:30 bus from Mantra to MEL airport and Melbourne city – recommended domestic flights to depart no earlier than 18:00.

Onsite parking is available for those driving to the venue.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS:

Melbourne Airport to Geelong Railway Station: Gull Airport Service provides a bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong with regular bus services. Please visit this page for timetable information.

Melbourne City (Southern Cross Station) to Geelong Railway Station: please visit the PTV website for timetable information.

Geelong Railway Station – Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Road. VLine Coach to Lorne on the Warrnambool – Melbourne via Apollo Bay & Geelong line. The closest stop is “Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Road”. Please visit the PTV website for timetable information. Please use the PTV Journey Planner to plan your trip for step-by-step instructions.

If you are visiting Melbourne before or after the workshop, the Melbourne Skybus is the cheapest and most economical way to travel between Melbourne Airport and the city. Please visit skybus.com.au for more information.

Accommodation:

A range of room options will be available for members to select, please indicate your preferred options in the registration form by 30 April 2023. There are only a limited number of certain types of accommodation and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Room configurations and images can be viewed here. CIs are responsible for their group members’ accommodation costs.

Families, partners and children:

Families are invited to all workshop social events. Upgrade costs for the family accommodation option and meals for children are subsidised by FLEET, members are responsible for the meals of accompanying partners. We strongly encourage the participation of all members at the workshop, please consider the FLEET carers’ grant to enable you to attend in person.

An onsite creche will be available for parents who want to bring their children along. We will engage with a local childcare service provider to look after children during workshop hours. If you have any specific needs or queries about this, please get in touch with Tenille Ibbotson.

• A run sheet of your child’s daily routine so that the nannies know when to feed/put to sleep, and how much milk to give if applicable
• If medications need to be administered to your child throughout the day, please arrange your time to do this

If applicable, please also bring the following items:

• A favourite toy, and a toy to share
• A blanket/sleeping bag
• Sippy cups/bottles
• Wet bags for wet clothes
• Spare clothes
• Nappies
• Prams

International collaborators

Please visit the Australian Home Affairs website: homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19 for updates regarding immigration and border arrangements. Here, you will find information on the requirements to enter or leave Australia and related visa information.

Centre Affiliates (non-FLEET members)

Supervisors are responsible for affiliates’ meals and accommodation costs – from non-FLEET funds. Please see below for price indication:

• • • Delegate package Mon-Fri including lunch and tea break: $405
    • Simple dinner on Mon, Tue and Thu: $50 per night
    • Conference dinner on Wed: $125
    • Accommodation: $220 for single or $220 for twin-share per night per room including breakfast

Registration

Registration has closed, please contact the FLEET business team: FLEETcentre@monash.edu

Things to do nearby

For ideas and options for local attractions, tours and activities, please visit our things to do around Lorne page, and/or the local tourism site I am Lorne. If you are visiting Melbourne before or after the workshop, check out the “What’s on” page for things to do in the city of Melbourne.

A safe and respectful workshop

FLEET is committed to providing a workplace that is diverse, tolerant and respectful. This extends to the culture of our workshops and events. To maintain a positive and open workshop environment, you agree to abide by standards that are ethical, respectful and considerate of all other workshop attendees, venue staff and patrons at all times. This includes in-person and online interactions.  View the full FLEET code of conduct and social media policy.

• Please use hand sanitisers upon entering the building and before eating/drinking
• Please stay home if you are unwell or displaying any symptoms, and get tested immediately
• We are live-streaming the event so you won’t miss a thing

Please see FLEET’s COVID-19 safety statement.