Travel & Accommodation

Venue

The Forum will be held from 28 to 30 October 2026 at Monash College, 750 Collins Street, Melbourne/Naarm VIC 3000.

Accommodation

Melbourne/Naarm is a wonderful and welcoming city with plenty of accommodation options, no matter your vibe. For those looking for something within a stone's throw of the venue, a few local hotels have generously offered discounts to delegates.

These are recommendations only—rooms are limited and must be booked directly through the hotel.

Budget options

• Best Western Melbourne City Hotel
  16 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000 — 650m/0.4 miles to the venue
  Booking link — use code IA2JF2026 for 10% off room rates for delegates
• Travelodge Hotel
  66 Aurora Lane, Docklands VIC 3008 — 450m/0.3 miles to the venue
  Booking link — 20% off the best available rate, automatically applied with this booking link

Slightly fancier

• Batman's Hill on Collins
  623 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 — 450m/0.3 miles to the venue
  Booking link — use code VLF for a special rate of $224 per night for delegates
• Pullman Hotel (also our Welcome Reception venue)
  265 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
  Booking link — coming soon

Visa information

Check the Australian visa requirements for your country at the Department of Home Affairs website.

Need a supporting letter for your visa application? Contact us with your full name as it appears on your passport, and the events team will prepare one for you.

Money matters

Australia's currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). Cards are widely accepted, including for small purchases, and many venues are cashless.

Tipping isn't customary here, though always appreciated for great service.

Wifi

Wifi will be provided on-site at the venue for all delegates—details available at registration.

Getting around town

The venue sits in the heart of Melbourne CBD's free tram zone. We recommend public transport to get to and from the Forum; it's the easiest, most cost-effective option, and avoids limited, costly CBD parking.

Trams, trains and buses make it easy to explore between sessions—whether that's catching up with colleagues or sneaking in a coffee, gallery visit or riverside wander. Tap on with a Visa card or Mastercard. All Victorian public transport is currently half price.

You can use Plan My Journey to map your day.

Flying in? SkyBus, taxis and rideshare are simple options from the airport—check current fares and travel times before you set off. Accessible tram stops, train stations, taxis and rideshare are all available, along with accessible venue access.

Staying on?

Visit Victoria has plenty of tourism info, and some great ideas for day trips while you're here.

Accessibility and questions

Have a question about accessibility, dietary requirements, or anything else about attending?