Sydney, Australia–Here We Come! - HL7
Sydney, Australia–Here We Come! - HL7
Sydney, Australia–Here We Come! - HL7
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<strong>Sydney</strong> continued from page 2many buses and trams – the hop-on/hop-off <strong>Sydney</strong> Explorerbus will take you to the area’s main attractions.AccommodationsAs mentioned above, our working group meeting arrangementsin <strong>Sydney</strong> offer you the flexibility to suit you.There are plenty of nice accommodations in all pricecategories. The average cost of a <strong>Sydney</strong> hotel room isapproximately US$130 (A$150) per night. <strong>HL7</strong> Australiahas a number of 4-star hotel rooms available immediatelynext to the WGM venue. Please visit www.<strong>HL7</strong>.org.au/<strong>Sydney</strong>2011 for details. Note that in Australia, hotelprices include all taxes, surcharges and service charges.2011 Australian OpenSummer in Australia is also tennis season. Balmy nights,superstar tennis players, colorful fans and unpredictablematches characterize the amazing entertainmentshowcase that is the 2011 Australian Open. The AustralianOpen begins immediately following the WGM onMonday, January 17. Mixing world-class tennis withworld-class entertainment, facilities and technology createsan energetic sporting carnival that blends the funand enjoyment of tennis with social and cultural attributesthat celebrate Australia’s iconic love of the greatoutdoors and fun in the sun. For two weeks in January,Melbourne, a 1-hour plane ride from <strong>Sydney</strong>, becomesthe place ‘Where the world comes to play’. You will feelthe competitive tension soar as more than 500 of theworld’s best players arrive, prepare and compete at theRod Laver Arena. You can find out more informationabout this event at www.AustralianOpen.com.Do I need a Visa?There are no visa requirements for WGM participantsfrom North America, the European Union andmost Asian countries – but you should practice your“G’Day”, “No worries, Mate” and “Throw a Shrimp onthe Barbie” before you travel (see www.KoalaNet.com.au/australian-slang.html). Like the US, for travel securityreasons, Australia now requires that visitors registertheir intent to travel online (ETA) for a nominal fee.More information and links are available on the <strong>Sydney</strong>WGM website at www.<strong>HL7</strong>.org.au/<strong>Sydney</strong>2011. Thereare no vaccination requirements.Make your travel plans for <strong>Sydney</strong> now! <strong>Sydney</strong>,Australia, here we come!<strong>HL7</strong> Benefactorsas of July 23, 2010Centers for DiseaseControl and PreventionUS Departmentof DefenseMilitary Health SystemSEPTEMBER 20105
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