Conference Venue IMMCMBS -2023

Venue: Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus

The IMMCMBS-2023 Sydney will be a hybrid event. The Conference and Workshop will be held in the Peter Shergold Building at 169 Macquarie St, Parramatta, Sydney. This is an innovative vertical campus that is an accessible, flexible,technology-infused facility in the heart of Parramatta CBD.

    

Nearest Airport

Sydney International & Domestic Airport(SYD)

Transportation

The public transportation (trains/busses, ferries) is excellent in the Sydney region. 

The train would be the best transportation option. You could travel from the Sydney International Airport Station or Domestic Airport Station (Mascot) to Parramatta Station, Parramatta. The conference venue is a 2-minute walk from Parramatta Railway station and bus interchange. 

Please see the “Sydney Rail Network” below to plan your journey for conference participation and sightseeing. Bus stations are next to each train station.

https://airportlink.com.au/maps/network-map/

The “Opal Card” is the smartcard ticketing system used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Opal cards are available from ticket windows at Domestic Airports and International Airport stations.

Check Opal card benefits:

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/opal-card-benefits#:~:text=The%20Opal%20ticketing%20system%20gives,that%20are%20available%2C%20visit%20Opal. 

Please see the NSW Transport Information website to assist with planning your journey and to ensure that your journey time is not impacted by planned maintenance.

https://transportnsw.info/

There’s no on-campus parking but there are nearby secure car parks and street parking for an hourly rate.

Accommodation

There are a variety of accommodation options in and around Parramatta for you to choose to suit your budget. If necessary, accommodation can be arranged for your convenience (at your own cost).

Some of the affordable accommodation options are given below;

Airbnb Short Stays

Airbnb Parramatta - Official Website - Airbnb Categories

https://www.airbnb.com.au/a/stays/Parramatta--New-South-Wales--Australia?sem_brand_destination_erf=true&c=.pi0.pk341431271_60404530013&localized_ghost=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEBY825JGYGQjmaf-7XDx84BT5ycRatfwGUKXkCoU33LxqBCsjf1OLhoCPT8QAvD_BwE

Campus Living Villages

The Western Sydney University Villages are located at North Parramatta, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Penrith and Hawkesbury. Please see the details on the website; 

https://campuslivingvillages.com/about/short-stays/short-stays-au

Attractions in Parramatta and Sydney

Sydney is home to must-visit icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and more. You may find more details on the official website:

https://www.australia.com/en/places/sydney-and-surrounds/guide-to-sydney.html#

Parramatta is Sydney’s second largest city and is known for its vibrant riverside lifestyle of eateries and outdoor activities A list of events and things to do in Parramatta can be found on the City of Sydney website; 

https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-west/parramatta

Visa

The “Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)- Business Visitor Stream” is the appropriate visa category for conference participation in Australia. You may find the details on the Department of Home Affairs official website;

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/business-visitor-stream

The IMM will provide the following documents, upon registration to support your visa application.

• An invitation from a host organization (IMM)
• Conference registration details