| 1. What is going on at the Show? 2. When is the Show open? 3. Who should attend? 4. How much does it cost to attend? 5. What will I see at the Show? 6. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? 7. What happens when I register? 8. Can I change my registration details or check my details? 9. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? 10. What if the name or company on my Card is not correct? 11. What if I forget my Card? 12. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? 13. What do I need to bring as business identification? 14. Can students attend? 15. Can I bring my family to have a look? 16. Are there child-minding facilities? 17. Will there be a Conference or any special events? 18. Where is the Show being held? 19. How do I get to the venue? 21. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? 21. Are there special travel & accommodation packages available? 23. How many exhibitors are there? 24. Can I exhibit at the Show? 25. What other Workplace Health & Safety Shows are coming up? 26. Who organises Safety in Action & Melbourne Materials Handling? |
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| 1. What is going on at the Show? | |||||||||
| You will see over 350 companies displaying Australia’s largest range of Workplace Health & Safety and Materials & Manual Handling products and services. Held concurrently is the Safety in Action Conference featuring over 100 Australian & international speakers covering the latest issues in OHS. | |||||||||
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| 2. When is the Show open? | |||||||||
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| 3. Who should attend? | |||||||||
| Safety In Action & Melbourne Materials Handling is a Trade Only Event. Admission is restricted to professional persons working in any field where health and safety is a consideration. Some examples of who should attend are: Health & Safety Managers, CEO’s, Directors, Owners, Purchasing Officers, Project Managers, Production Managers, Site Managers, Risk Managers, Maintenance/Operations Managers, Training Managers, Warehouse Managers, Logistic & Transport Specialists, Construction & Manufacturing Workers, Foremen, Site Inspectors, Building Managers and Government Agencies. |
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| 4. How much does it cost to attend? | |||||||||
Trade Visitors – after registering, attendance to the Trade Show is free. Click here to register. If you wish to attend the conference, fees apply. Click here for information on the Safety in Action Conference. |
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| 5. What will I see at the Show? | |||||||||
You will see thousands of the latest safety products including: Safety In Action Corporate Health Safety Training / Technology Environmental Products / Advice |
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| 6. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? | |||||||||
Yes, you may register online or by faxing the Free Trade Show Registration that is attached to the Trade Invitation. Trade Invitations will be mailed from mid February 2009, if you wish to request your copy call 03 9654 7773. |
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| 7. What happens when I register? | |||||||||
If you register online you will receive an emailed confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will then be mailed to you from 3 weeks prior to the Show. If you fax your registration – your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you from 3 weeks prior to the Show. Visitor Access Cards will commence being mailed from February 2009. |
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| 8. Can I change my registration details or check my details? | |||||||||
Yes, if you need to check your registration details please telephone the Visitor Hotline on 1300 858 108. Alternatively your registration can also be altered onsite at the registration desk at the entrance to the Show. |
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| 9. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? | |||||||||
| Visitor Access Cards will be mailed from February 2009. If your registration is received prior to 24 March your Visitor Access Card will be mailed to you, otherwise you can collect it at the registration desk when you arrive at the Show. | |||||||||
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| 10. What if the name or company on my Card is not correct? | |||||||||
| If your Card contains incorrect information bring it along to the registration desk at the entrance to the Show where the we can print a new card for you on the spot at no charge. | |||||||||
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| 11. What if I forget my Card? | |||||||||
| Registered visitors may obtain replacement Visitor Access Card at the registration desk, at the entrance to the Show, without filling out another registration form. You will already be on our visitor database. Just bring business identification with you. | |||||||||
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| 12. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? | |||||||||
| Yes, you are welcome to complete the onsite registration form then proceed to the registration desk at the entrance to the Show. We recommend registering prior to your arrival so that you can avoid any queues. All onsite registrations will require business identification such as business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company details. | |||||||||
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| 13. What do I need to bring as business identification? | |||||||||
| Relevant identification includes: business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company ABN. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. | |||||||||
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| 14. Can students attend? | |||||||||
| As this is a business event, students do not register to attend.
Students enrolled in a occupational health and safety course at a tertiary level or registered apprentices may attend the Show ONLY on Thursday 2 April 2009 upon presentation of appropriate student identification. Pleae note, only pre-approved groups of students will be able to gain access. |
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| 15. Can I bring my family to have a look? | |||||||||
| No, this is a business event and entry is restricted to trade only. Children under 16 may attend if accompanied by an adult at all times. |
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| 16. Are there child-minding facilities? | |||||||||
| No these facilities are not available at the venue | |||||||||
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Yes there will be a range of special events put on to inform and
entertain you whilst visiting the Show. Full details of these events will
be published closer to the Show. |
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| 18. Where is the Show being held? | |||||||||
Safety in Action & Melbourne Materials Handling is being held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Victoria, Australia. The Venue is centrally located across the road from the Crown Casino Complex within 500 metres of the Melbourne central business district and is well served by public transport. |
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| 19. How do I get to the venue? | |||||||||
PARKING Melbourne Exhibition Centre Temporary External Carpark TRAMS TRAINS TAXIS |
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| 21. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? | |||||||||
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Most International visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au. Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.If you require a letter of invitation to support your application complete one of the forms below and return to Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd. For a Visitor letter of invitation click hereFor an Exhibitor letter of invitation click here |
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| 21. Are there special travel & accommodation packages available? | |||||||||
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Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares are available for visitors and exhibitors to Safety In Action & Melbourne Materials Handling. For all travel and accommodation options contact the official travel agents The Lido Group directly on email exhibitions@lido.com.au or telephone 1800 817 339 (within Australia only) or +612 8585-0808 (if calling from outside Australia) or look at their website www.lido.com.au |
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| 23. How many exhibitors are there? | |||||||||
There will be 350+ exhibitors from Australia and overseas showcasing the workplace health & safety and materials & manual handling products and services. |
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| 24. Can I exhibit at the Show? | |||||||||
| Safety in Action & Melbourne Materials Handling 2009 is now open for bookings. Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on +613 9654 7773 or safety@aec.net.auto discuss available options or to receive Exhibitor information about future Shows. | |||||||||
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| 25. What other Workplace Health & Safety Shows are coming up? | |||||||||
Also look out for: The Safety Show, Sydney WA Safety Show |
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| 26. Who organises Safety in Action & Melbourne Materials Handling? | |||||||||
| The Organiser of this event is Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd.
Level 2, 267 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 |
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