ISMRT Australian National Chapter & New Zealand National Chapter
2025 Annual MRI Safety Day – Australia
General Information
Venue
The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
The Florey (Kenneth Myer Building)
30 Royal Parade
Parkville, VIC, Australia
The event will be held in the Kenneth Myer Building (Building 144), located within The Florey Institute, best to enter via gate 11 which is located on Royal Parade. Visit this gates map to find out where gates are located on campus.
For more information visit The University of Melbourne Parkville Campus website.
Travel Information
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne and is the second busiest airport in Australia. Melbourne Airport is located just 20 kilometres which is approximately 20 minutes from the city centre, and services direct national and international flights daily.
Airport transport options
Transport services such as buses, taxis, car hire and rideshare services are conveniently located at Melbourne Airport. Please visit Getting to & from the airport | Melbourne Airport to view the options.
Public Transport
Melbourne has an extensive public transport system of buses, trains and trams. Public transport is the easiest and best way to get around the city. Buy a Myki smartcard for flexible travel between trains, trams and buses. You’ll be able to use public transport in and around the city for just a few hours or all day.
In the Free Tram Zone, you don’t need to use your myki card. The Free Tram zone includes the city centre and extends from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square.
Plan your trip, buy or top up your Myki card online and download maps and timetables from Public Transport Victoria
Free Tram Zone
In the Free Tram Zone, you don’t need to use your myki card.
Trams in the Central Business District Grid, including the Docklands, are FREE OF CHARGE. Tram stops within this participating area will be labelled with ‘Free Tram Zone’ signage. There is no need to “tap on and off” trams when boarding and alighting within this grid.
IMPORTANT: Trams from stops outside the University of Melbourne are NOT within the ‘Free Tram Zone’ so you must ‘tap on’ if you board from these stops.
Nearby Trams
Trams generally run every five minutes. Stops for trams to and from the city nearby the University of Melbourne include:
- University Square, on the corner of Swanston and Pelham Streets
- Corner of Elizabeth and Pelham Streets
Note: Trams from these stops are not free, but trams within the CBD are free.
View Map of the Metropolitan Tram Network.
Wheelchair Accessible Transport
Visit Public Transport Victoria accessible travel web page for information on accessible transport.
Car rentals
You’ll find a range of car rental options in Melbourne. Melbourne Airport has at least 15 rental car providers either on-site or a quick shuttle bus ride away. Click here for more information.
General Information
Car Parking
Public parking is available at three locations within the Parkville campus. A number of other public car parks are also available within walking distance from the Parkville campus. Please click here for more information
Climate
The average daily temperature for this time of year is 19°C. The average high temperature will still climb to 24°C, but overnight lows will fall to a cool 14°C. Please pack a jacket just in case you need it.
Disability access
If you require disability-specific facilities, please notify the Meeting Organizers by indicating this on your registration form. Access and facilities for people with disabilities are provided throughout the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus.
Dress
A smart casual / business attire dress code applies for all meeting sessions and the networking function.
Name badges
The wearing of identification badges is mandatory and will be required for admission to all sessions. These will be provided at the meeting registration desk upon your arrival.
Insurance
It is strongly recommended that delegates take out adequate medical, travel and personal insurance before travelling.
Internet access
The University of Melbourne provides wireless network access across all University buildings and grounds. The on-campus wireless network is called UniWireless.
Wi-Fi details will be provided closer to the event.
Liability disclaimer
In the event of industrial disruption or other unforeseen circumstances, the meeting organisers accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates.
No smoking policy
The University of Melbourne Parkville Campus is a non-smoking venue and smoking within the venue is prohibited. This includes E-cigarettes and other electronic imitations or simulation devices.
Time zones
In March, Melbourne runs on AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).
Contact Us
ISMRT ANZ Meeting Organiser
Expert Events
PO Box 351
Hamilton Central, Qld 4007
Email: ismrtanz@expertevents.com.au
Phone: +61 7 3848 2100