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TASA 2025: General Information
CLICK HERE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION DESK
Registration will be located in the Creative Quarter of Curtin University, Bentley Campus.
REGISTRATIONS FROM OTHER ASSOCIATIONS FOR LIMITED ATTENDANCE
In the spirit of interdisciplinary collegiality with other professional associations holding their conferences as part of the CHASS Congress of HASS, we welcome registered members of other associations to attend TASA's Keynote sessions for FREE. Please note: this is for in-person attendees only.
Members of other associations still need to register by clicking on the following:
Affiliate Associations - keynote Registration
Those who register to attend the keynote sessions are asked to not use TASA catering, which is provided for the paying participants of TASA 2024.
WI-FI LOGIN
To access the guest Wi Fi, please see the Conference Handbook for details
SESSION ROOM COMPUTER LOGIN
Presenters will not require logins to access session room computers as these will be unlocked and functioning in each room.
WHOVA CONGRESS OF HASS APP
Follow the below steps to access the app:
1. Download the ‘WHOVA’ mobile app (App store link, Google Play store link)
2. After installing, open the app
3. Search for the ‘Congress of HASS 2024’ event
4. Click “Sign up/Sign in”
5. Enter your email address
6a. If you do not have a Whova account, you’ll be prompted to create a password
6b. Enter your desired password > click Continue
PARALLEL STREAMS
Each session within our parallel streams is 90 minutes long. If a session includes four papers, then each presenter has 15 minutes for their paper and 5-7min for Q&A.
ONLINE PARTICIPATION
Delegates who register to participate online will have access to all keynote presentations and parallel streams listed in our TASA 2024 Program. All registered delegates will receive login details for the Congress of HASS app. Access to online sessions will occur through the app. If you are registered as an online delegate and have not received your access details by Friday 15th of November, please contact events@tasa.org.au.
KEYNOTE LECTURES
The keynotes will be viewable online, using the same log in as the general online streams. You will need to register for TASA 2024 to receive the online log-in details.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) PARTICIPATION
The AGM will be hybrid. Online delegates will need to use the same login as the general online sessions. Please note: the AGM is for TASA members only.
TASA's WELCOME RECEPTION
We are inviting in-person delegates to join us for an informal welcome reception to kick off our TASA 2024 Conference. The welcome reception is free for in-person delegates. You can register to attend by including it in your transaction when registering for the Conference or by emailing events@tasa.org.au.
CATERING
Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea will be provided for all registered in-person delegates attending TASA 2024. All Catering will take place in the Creative Quarter of Curtin University. Participants from other associations who have registered for TASA‘s Keynote presentations only are asked not to make use of TASA’s catering as it is for fully registered delegates only.
Note: catering for Postgraduate Day will be in the Mediterranean Garden.
CAMPUS SECURITY
Curtin’s Safer Community Team provides a range of services to keep you safe on campus, including 24/7 safety presence and availability, security escort services and mechanical assistance. To access these, call the Safer Community Team on 4444 (internal phones) or (08) 9266 4444, or you can find out more about these services.
There are emergency telephone stations throughout the campus along with well lit, safe pathways and secure card building access. There are also assistant points located at the main entry doors to each campus building.
EMERGENCY SERVICES OR POLICE ASSISTANCE
In the event of an emergency please dial 000 or you can call for police assistance on 131 444.
FIRST AID
If you or a colleague should require first aid assistance during the Conference , please call TASA Event Manager, Penny Toth on 0421 803 161. Alternatively, you can attend the Health Service in Building 109 and seek advice. The Safer Community Team (SCT) are also first aid trained and are available to offer assistance during their working hours. Call them on 4444 (internal phones) or (08) 9266 4444.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE
Curtin’s Health and Wellness Centre, based in Building 404, offers clinics run by supervised Health Sciences students in the areas of psychology, speech pathology, physiotherapy and dental hygiene. For more information visit the website.
MEDICAL CENTRE
The Curtin Medical Centre is a comprehensive general practice located in Building 109. To make an appointment or for more information, visit their website.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
If you require Mental Health First Aid please contact TASA Executive Officer, Sally Daly on [see the Conference Handbook for the number].
DEFRIBRILLATORS
In the case of an emergency, defibrillators can be found at the following locations:
Outside room 501.115 ( Education Building)
Outside room 208.134 (Humanities Building)
PRINTING
If you’re looking to print on campus, visit any of the places below:
G-Mart (Building 106)
Robertson Library (Building 105)
PARCEL LOCKERS
Access your deliveries through a secure, convenient and instant service with Curtin Parcel Lockers on campus, located outside Building 408.
ATM LOCATIONS
Curtin University has two main ATM facilities listed below:
Commonwealth bank & Bank West located near the main entrance to the library
Bankwest ATM located outside the branch towards building 408
CAFÉS & FOOD OUTLETS
While catering is provided as part of your Conference registration, there are also several cafés and food outlets located in close proximity to the Conference. A list of cafes and food outlets are provided below:
Guild cafés
Concept Coffee Co.
Guild Cafe Basement
Guild Cafe Central
Guild Cafe Library
Mallokup
The Tav
Non-guild cafés
Common Guild
Simply Delicious
Exchange precinct
Banh Mizzle
Sinamon
T4
Seoul Bros
La Vita
Pretzel
Hee Sushi & Sake
PARKING
Parking is free after 4:30pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. Charges will apply to anything outside of these hours. Please allow time to find parking as parking spaces are limited.
CellOPark (PAYG Parking)
Curtin have introduced an electronic pay-as-you-go parking system called CellOPark.
Register with CellOPark
To use CellOPark, you need to register. Your details will be kept securely. Once you're registered, you can start parking straight away. You can register using their website: https://www.cellopark.com.au or by calling CellOPark on 6145 3333
Parking zones and rates
Parking bays at the Curtin Bentley Campus are zoned and colour coded. There are 5 different zones. Rates and access vary. Please check the Parking zones and rates for further details.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging bays
There is an EV charging station available on campus in car park PM1 (white), zone #1000201. There are also two yellow charging bays within PM1 available for all to use with zone #1000201. A 2-hour limit applies at all times.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Curtin Central Bus Station
Curtin Central bus station has 12 bus stands and will accommodate up to 80 bus services during peak periods. Initially 944 scheduled trips will be operating in and out of Curtin Central on a typical weekday, in addition to the existing services from Curtin University Bus Station on Hayman Road.
The following bus services operate to and from Curtin Central Bus Station on a frequent basis:
Stand 1 – Routes 33 to Perth and 284 to Belmont
Stand 2 – Route 657 to Optus Stadium (on event days only)
Stand 3 – Routes 33 to Karawara and 34 to Perth
Stand 5 – Route 100 to Canning Bridge
Stand 6 – Route 960 to Mirrabooka
Stand 7 – Route 960 to Curtin Bus Station
Stand 8 – Route 34 to Cannington
Stand 9 – Route 100 to Cannington
Stand 10 – Route 101 to Canning Bridge
Oats Street Station
The Oats Street Station connects to Armadale/Thornlie train line. Route 998 bus runs between Curtin University Bus Station on Hayman Road and Oats Street Station every 15 minutes.
Canning Bridge Station
The Canning Bridge Station connects both train and bus services. The north train line services Perth CBD and destinations on the Joondalup Line, the south train line can take you to destinations on the Mandurah Line.
Bus services are also available to travel to and from Booragoon Bus Station and Fremantle.
During peak times you can catch Route 100 or 101 bus services every 2-5 minutes from Canning Bridge Station to the Curtin Central bus station.
COVID-19
We continue to live in a pandemic. While mandatory reporting of positive RAT results to
COVID-19 is no longer necessary across various Australian states/territories, vigilance
remains important.
TASA highly recommends and strongly encourages Conference attendees to:
1. Be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses. Vaccination does
not stop individuals from contracting COVID-19, but it does help prevent severe disease.
2. Test if you are unwell and, if you are positive for COVID-19, please do not attend the Conference and isolate to help protect others.
3. Consider wearing a mask indoors (preferably a N95, P2, KN95 or KF94 mask) when in close contact with others.
4. Keep doors and windows open for ventilation and to maximise air flow, where possible.
5. Maintain physical distancing when possible, and practice good hand hygiene (for
example, regularly using hand sanitiser).
CHILD FRIENDLY CONFERENCE
TASA conferences are child friendly, and children are welcome to attend for free.
If bringing children, please bring items they will require for entertainment.
NOTE: TASA social events are not appropriate for children.
SUSTAINABILITY
TASA 2024 aims to be as sustainable as possible and we openly acknowledge the adverse environmental impact the event may have, even when conscientiously managed. We encourage all delegates to remain aware of their environmental impact throughout the Conference .
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We recommend purchasing of carbon offsets for travel to and from the event.
Travel and access to events and venues includes and prioritises public transport.
RECYLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Conference utilises minimal printing, with program booklets available electronically via the Conference website and mobile app. We recommend delegates use recyclable materials (such as keep cups) and avoid the use of plastic.
INTENTION TO PHOTOGRAPH, SCREENSHOT AND RECORD
Attendees are advised that TASA representatives may take photographs and recordings of presentations during the Conference for TASA promotional purposes. You can opt out, by emailing events@tasa.org.au and we will do our best to ensure you are not included in the photographs or recordings. Note, no Conference presentation will be recorded by TASA without the explicit consent of the presenter/s. Conference attendees should not record (audio/video/images) any presentations, including taking photos and/or screen shots of presenter slides, without the explicit and informed consent of the session chair and presenter/s.
LANGUAGE
The official language of TASA 2024's Conference is English.
BEHAVIOURAL CODE OF CONDUCT AT TASA 2024
TASA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone involved with a
TASA event (online and in-person), regardless of sex, gender, gender identity and expression,
sexuality, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, culture, race, age or religion.
TASA does not tolerate harassment in any form at its events. Unless relevant to the particular presentation, sexual language, imagery or derogatory language or behaviour will not be accepted and will be acted upon.
TASA has the expectation that:
Event participants (this includes delegates, employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, sponsors etc) or anyone interacting with the event will engage with each other in a manner which is fair and respectful. TASA 2024 participants will not knowingly treat one another in a manner which violates this principle, or another members’ professional welfare – real or potential. Critical conversations should be undertaken in a respectful, supportive, and collegial manner, which does not involve personal denigration.
Conference and event participants (this includes delegates, employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, sponsors etc) that do not act appropriately may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund (if applicable) at the discretion of TASA Executive and/or TASA 2024 organisers. For additional information, please see TASA’s Values Statement, Code of Conduct, Equity & Inclusion Policy, and Grievance Procedures.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
TASA is committed to providing its members and event delegates with an experience that respects their personal privacy concerns. Our privacy policy and practices have been developed to comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988, including its amendment in 2014, and the Spam Act 2003. To access TASA’s privacy policy, click here.
VENUE
TASA 2024 will be held at Curtin University Bentley Campus from Tuesday 26 - Friday 29 November 2024.
The program will be delivered across seminar rooms located in the Humanities, and Education buildings.
Registration will be located in the Creative Quarter.