{"id":21,"date":"2017-12-19T02:42:25","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T02:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2018-09-25T03:56:16","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T03:56:16","slug":"destination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\t\tWelcome to Sydney<br \/>\n\t<\/h1>\n<h3>Conference Venue<\/h3>\n<p>University of New South Wales (UNSW)<br \/>\n<strong>Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/KENC-John-Niland-Scientia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to view the campus map &#8211; <strong>G19 pink building<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IDRiM 2018, the 9th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management will take place in Sydney, Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Sydney is Australia\u2019s largest, most cosmopolitan and exciting city. A melting point of different cultures, backgrounds and influences.<\/p>\n<p>The city boasts majestic beaches, breath-taking natural wonders and iconic landmarks. You will also find a dynamic dining scene; a love of culture, the arts and sport; an exuberant spirit and a near-perfect climate.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a hive of commerce, innovation and research. The city is home to world-renowned universities, a wealth of exciting start-ups, and more multinational regional headquarters than any other city in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Sydney is the ideal location for our conference and one of the world\u2019s most unforgettable places to visit. Join us there on the 2nd October 2018 and discover this incredible city for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d26488.027963370474!2d151.2032438466593!3d-33.91530961116083!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b12b18b0302c1a7%3A0x1d017d69037a07a0!2sUNSW+Sydney!5e0!3m2!1sen!2snz!4v1525749735283\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/UNSW.jpg\" alt=\"UNSW\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"UNSW\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/sydneyonbusiness.com.au\/top-10-must-dos\/\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\" ><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTOP 10 MUST DO&#8217;S IN SYDNEY<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/sydneyonbusiness.com.au\/essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\" ><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStart planning your  Sydney experience now<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to get there<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>Catch<strong> the train<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level. To use this service, you will need to purchase an Opal Card from the station.\u00a0 Find out more about Opal Card <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opal.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Hop on a bus to get to UNSW<\/h4>\n<p>Getting to UNSW from central Sydney is easy!\u00a0 You must catch a bus, we recommend heading to Eddy Avenue by Central Station as you can catch the express bus from here.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the list of buses from Sydney City and the surrounding suburbs to UNSW.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sydneybuses.info\/routes\/891_20170212_tt.pdf\" target=\"_self\">UNSW Express Buses Route (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From Central Station (Eddy Avenue)<br \/>\n<strong>Stand D:<\/strong>\u00a0UNSW Express 891<br \/>\n<strong>Stand C:<\/strong>\u00a0391, 395<\/p>\n<p>From Circular Quay (Alfred Street)<br \/>\n<strong>Stand E:<\/strong>\u00a0391-2, 394, 397, 399<\/p>\n<p>From Bondi Junction, Burwood, Rockdale, Eastgardens<br \/>\n<strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0400, 410<\/p>\n<p>From Eastgardens, La Perouse, Little Bay<br \/>\n<strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0391, 392<\/p>\n<p>From Sydenham, Bondi Junction<br \/>\n<strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0357<\/p>\n<p>From Coogee, Newtown, Glebe, Leichhardt<br \/>\n<strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0370<\/p>\n<p>From Wolli Creek, Bondi Junction<br \/>\n<strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0348<\/p>\n<p>From Sans Souci, Eastgardens, City<br \/>\n<strong>Bus:<\/strong>\u00a0302, 303<\/p>\n<p>From Kingsford, Leichhardt<br \/>\n<strong>Metrobus 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From Coogee, Drummoyne<br \/>\n<strong>Metrobus M50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay up to date with changes to the Sydney Bus routes and diversions due to the East Sydney Light Rail Project via the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facilities.unsw.edu.au\/getting-uni\/buses-trains-ferries\" target=\"_self\">Getting to Uni<\/a>\u00a0website and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facilities.unsw.edu.au\/about-us\/news-events\/light-rail-keep-latest-works-0\" target=\"_self\">FM Assist<\/a>\u00a0wesbite.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\tESSENTIALS<br \/>\n\t<\/h1>\n<p>It always helps to know what to expect when you visit a new city. Make sure you\u2019re well-prepared with our quick guide to the basics.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaffairs.gov.au\/Trav\/Visa-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"  itemprop=\"url\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a1.jpg\" alt=\"a1\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"a1\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a2.jpg\" alt=\"a2\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"a2\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a3.jpg\" alt=\"a3\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"a3\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/a4.jpg\" alt=\"a4\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"a4\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/map1.jpg\" alt=\"map1\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"map1\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/WRON-Visualisation-Centre-associated.jpg\" alt=\"WRON-Visualisation-Centre-associated\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"WRON-Visualisation-Centre-associated\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>New cyber security platform to improve workflow and security in defence and public sectors.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/GE-and-D61-to-boost-navy-fleet-performance-associated.jpg\" alt=\"GE and D61 to boost navy fleet performance - associated\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"GE and D61 to boost navy fleet performance - associated\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>GE and CSIRO&#8217;s Data61 partnership to boost navy fleet performance.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.confer.nz\/idrim2018\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aerial-Photo-of-Amazon-River-associated.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial-Photo-of-Amazon-River-associated\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Aerial-Photo-of-Amazon-River-associated\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Biodiversity monitoring in the Amazon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Sydney Conference Venue University of New South Wales (UNSW) Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building CLICK HERE to view the campus map &#8211; G19 pink building IDRiM 2018, the 9th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management will take place in Sydney, Australia. 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