Managing Diversity Conference

Melbourne

Melbourne is an exciting, lifestyle city where everything happens from international sporting events to all the good things in life including food, shopping and wonderful entertainment.

This is a city where people love to socialise all year round, whether it's at restaurants, shows, clubs, bars, live music or comedy. And Melburnians and their friends love to watch films, live performances, visual arts and sport.

Melbourne is known for its trams, gardens, the Yarra River and the cosmopolitan diversity of its inner-suburban precincts. It is a vibrant, multicultural city characterised by fun-loving people.

Melbourne has turned eating and drinking into an art form. It is a city of culinary delights and has the reputation of being Australia's gourmet capital.

Whatever scene you enjoy you are sure to find it in Melbourne. Our wonderful city welcomes visitors and its friendly atmosphere and cosmopolitan lifestyle will captivate you and ensure that you return time and time again.

http://www.tourismvictoria.com/
http://www.visitvictoria.com/

Darebin

The City of Darebin is a large municipality. In fact, with over 130,000 residents and 55,000 properties, our municipality is home to one of the largest most diverse communities anywhere in Victoria. The physical character of Darebin differs significantly from the inner city suburbs of Alphington, Fairfield, Northcote and Westgarth through the established areas of Thornbury and Preston, out to the relatively new areas of Reservoir and the Bundoora North East Growth Corridor.

Darebin's natural environment is just as extensive, as it is bounded on two sides by the Darebin and Merri Creeks and is home to the Central Creek Grasslands and other significant habitat areas at Bundoora Park and in and around La Trobe University. Edwardes Lake is a major recreational feature in the municipality's north, Darebin Parklands to the south, and significant works have been completed to transform the former Northcote Tip to All Nations Park.

In addition, the City of Darebin owns, controls, manages or maintains an extensive range of physical assets. These include over 600 km of roads, 2,000 km of drains, 300 buildings, 450 hectares of parkland and over 45,000 street trees.

http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/municipality/municipality.htm

Getting there and away

Bus Route 553

Route is Preston to West Preston Frequency approximately every 30 minutes First service from Preston is at 6:30am Get off at the stop between Gertrude and Garnett Streets Last Service from stop between Bell and Garnet Street to Preston is approximately 6:25pm.

First Service from West Preston is at 7am Get off at the stop between Bell Street and Garnet Street. Last Service from stop between Garnet and Gertrude Streets to West Preston is approximately 6:05pm.

Walking time from stops is approximately = 10 minutes For further information go to www.victrip.com.au

Bus Route 552

Route is North East Reservoir to Northcote Plaza Frequency approximately every 15-20 minutes First service from North East Reservoir is at 5:45am Get off at the stop between Bell and Garnett Streets Last Service from stop between Garnet and Gertrude Streets to North East Reservoir is approximately 6:30pm.

First Service from Northcote Plaza is at 7:45am Get off at the stop between Gertrude Street and Garnet Street. Last Service from stop between Bell and Garnet Street to Northcote Plaza is approximately 5:50pm.

Walking time from stop is approximately = 10 minutes For further information go to www.victrip.com.au

Bus Route 513

Route is Eltham to Glenroy Frequency approximately every 20-30 minutes First service from Eltham is at 5:45am Get off at the stop between Peter Street and St Georges Road Last Service from stop between Jessie Street and St Georges Road to Eltham is approximately 7:19pm.

First Service from Glenroy is at 5:47am Get off at the stop between Jessie Street and St Georges Road. Last Service from stop between Peter Street and St Georges Road to Glenroy is approximately 7:10pm.

Walking time from stop is approximately = 3 minutes For further information go to www.victrip.com.au

Epping Line

From City to Epping Frequency is approximately every 20 minutes

First Train from City is at 5:24am. Last Train to City from Bell Station is at 11:40pm.

First Train from Epping is at 4:33am. Last Train to Epping from Bell Station is at 12:29pm.

Walking time from station is approximately 5 minutes. For further information go to www.victrip.com.au

Tram 112

South Melbourne and St Kilda to West Preston Frequency is 5 minutes during peak periods and 8 minutes between peak periods, with a frequency of 15-20 minutes after the evening peak

First Tram from South Melbourne is at 5:43am First Tram from City (Collins Street/Spencer Street) is at 5:53am Get off at stop 34 corner of St Georges Road and Miller Street Last Tram to City and South Melbourne from St Georges is at 12:01am

First Tram from West Preston is at 5:24am Last Tram to West Preston is at 12:25am

Walking time from stop is 20 minutes For further information go to www.victrip.com.au

Tram 86

Bundoora to Colonial Stadium via Bourke Street Frequency is 5-6 minutes during peak periods and 7-8 minutes between peak periods, with a frequency of 15-20 minutes after the evening peak

First Tram from City (Bourke Street/Spencer Street) is at 5:56am Get off at stop 45 corner of Plenty Road and Bell Street. The 513 bus connects. Last Tram to City from Plenty Road/Bell Street is at 11:21pm

First Tram from Bundoora is at 5:24am Get off at stop 45 corner of Plenty Road and Bell Street. The 513 bus connects. Last Tram to Bundoora is at 12:29am

Walking time from tram stop is 20 minutes For further information go to www.victrip.com.au

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