Business
Etiquette
Suits are a must when
conducting business in well dressed Melbourne and all appointments
should be arranged in advance.
Like much of Melbourne life, business is generally conducted
over coffee. Drinks at a stylish bar or breakfast
meetings are also favored, although long business lunches are a
thing of the past.
Australian business people are
very approachable, quite informal and quick to use 1st names. Academic
or professional titles do not impress them, nor do over zealous
sales presentations. Business cards are used.
General
business hours are Monday to Friday,
from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, however many executives work longer hours.
If invited to someone’s home, a bottle of wine as a gift will
almost always be acceptable.
Conference Centres
The details below are of the Australia Melbourne meeting venues
approved by the International
Association of Conference Centers (IACC).
Address: PO BOX 63, Marysville, Victoria 3779, Australia
Telephone: (61) 3.5963.3204
Facsimile: (61) 3.5963.3251
Email address: info@equinoxhotels.com.au
It is located 90 minutes north east of Melbourne
in the Great Dividing Range, amidst some of Victoria's best natural
forests.
The meeting facilities include 4 main conference
rooms with syndicate rooms. All standard A/V and display equipment
is available, together with video recording, data and rear screen
projection facilities and computer modem connections.
It includes computer use, photocopying, fax, word
processing, laundry, event coordination and conference planning.
There are up to 3 dining areas accessible.
The accommodation includes 62 double rooms accommodating
up to 160 people.
There is
an Indoor pool & spa, gym, billiards, sauna, tennis, croquet,
mountain bikes, table tennis, hiking and walking trails, golf and
horse riding.
Address: Deakin University, Geelong , Victoria 3217, Australia
Telephone: (61) 3.5227.3000
Facsimile: (61) 3.5227.3101
Email address: Guest.Services@deakinprime.com
It is located on the grounds of Deakin University
in Geelong, 1 hour from Melbourne CBD, at the Gateway to the Great
Ocean Road.
The meeting facilities include 2 main rooms &
6 specialized syndicate rooms. The Centre is designed for up to
100 delegates.
It includes full planning & secretarial services.
All conference and syndicate rooms include networked computer, OHP,
laser printer, video, audio system / AMP / cassette / CD player,
whiteboard, flip chart and black out facility.
There are 2 dining rooms accessible.
The accommodation includes 57 well appointed double
rooms with en suites, including 30 twin share and 2 facilitator
suites. All rooms have direct ethernet and Internet access.
There is 2 lounges, recreation
room, a bar, terraces, heated swimming pool, spas, volleyball, golf
driving range, tennis courts, mountain bikes, cycling tracks and
gymnasium.
Address: 200 Rochford Road, Lancefield , Victoria 3435, Australia
Telephone: (61) 3.5429.1041
Facsimile: (61) 3.5420.2053
Email address: sales@glenerinretreat.com.au
It is located 4 kilometres from the picturesque
township of Lancefield, and only 35 minutes away from the Melbourne
International Airport and 55 minutes away from the Melbourne CBD.
The meeting facilities include 3 generous sized
ground floor Conference Rooms for groups of various sizes plus break
out areas. The largest conference room is 173 square metres. All
rooms are sound proofed and include central heating and air conditioning.
General services include dry cleaning , laundry
and disabled facilities. Secretarial services are accessible for
conference groups.
There is a licenced bar, restaurant and cellar door facilities.
The accommodation includes 27 luxury 4.5 star king
bedded rooms with private en suites. Includes facilitators haven.
There is a games room, library,
pool, spa, massage, tennis, gym, petanque, croquet, golf driving
bays, archery, orienteering and guest lounge area.
Address: Kilmore-Lancefield Road, Kilmore , Victoria 3764, Australia
Telephone: (61) 3.5782.1844
Facsimile: (61) 3.5782.2371
Email address: info@lancemore.com.au
It is located 1 hour from Melbourne CBD, 40 minutes
from Melbourne International Airport. It is set on 274 acres of
rolling hills & natural bushland.
The meeting facilities 5 rooms (seating to 130)
and 18 syndicate rooms.
General services include a dedicated conference
organizer, fax, copier, data projector, 52” monitor, EWB,
standard VHS, PAL, NTSC, u matic 1/2 , video cameras, overhead projectors
& screens and carousel projectors, DVD / CD Players.
There are 4 private dining rooms, 5 private recreation rooms, board
games, magazines, books,pool table & table tennis.
The accommodation includes 71 rooms, the sleeping
capacity is 130.
There is
a pool, gym, sauna, volleyball courts, tennis courts, pitch and
putt golf, bush walking tracks, cricket nets, high and low ropes
courses, bicycles. Nearby: winery tours, antique shops, golf, horse
riding, garden tours.
Address: 34 Murchison Street, Marysville , Victoria 3779, Australia
Telephone: (61) 3.5963.3203
Facsimile: (61) 3.5963.3458
Email address: simon@thecumberland.com.au
It is located 95 kilometres North east of Melbourne
in the Mystic Mountains.
The meeting facilities include 5 fully equipped
conference rooms with garden views.
General services include Secretarial services,
photocopier, TV, video, electronic whiteboard, screens, fax, flip
charts, ergonomic chairs, overhead projector, syndicate rooms, email
and internet facilities.
There is 3 course ala carte restaurant dining, and a private dining
room is available.
The accommodation includes 43 guestrooms, including
4 spa & 3 deluxe, en suite, all with air conditioning, colour
TV and heating.
There is
tennis court, volleyball, croquet, sauna, spa, games room.
For further information on Melbourne's Conference centres, please
see International
Association of Conference Centers (IACC). |
