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Delegate Booklet - Your guide to Sydney and NewCon 2015 -

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Sponsors

OCP Message

AIESEC in Australia

Member Committee

Meet the Organizing Committee

Timeline

NewCon January 2015

About NewCon

Venue

Agenda

Transportation

Party Themes

Packing List

About Sydney, Australia

Fact Sheet, Getting Around

Eat, Drink, Visit

Accommodation Options

PreCon, PostCon Suggested Activities

Contacts

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Content

Dear Delegates,

AIESEC in Australia and the Organizing Committee for NewCon 2015 are proud to be your hosts for the first national conference of 2015. We are thrilled to renew our commitments and realise our goals for Gen2015. With the conference around the corner, it’s time to stop and reflect on our aspirations for the year and set our expectations for this conference. Personally, NewCon 2015 is a testament to the hard work my team has put in over the past 6 months. Without them, this conference wouldn’t have happened and I am super proud of my OC team: Carolyn, Robert, Zena, Jessica and Cedric. A big THANK YOU to you guys who supported me throughout this whole journey.

I am hoping NewCon 2015 provides you with a platform to connect and inspire each other to grow and achieve your goals, both individually and as a Local Committee. AIESEC has been, and will always be, an avenue for like-minded young people to come together and share their experiences, to learn and develop. Be sure to use this opportunity to grow and reflect - I wish you every success with your endeavors in the coming year.

Own it, believe it, make it happen!!!

So pumped up for NewCon 2015. See you all on 23rd January! :)

Organizing Committee President of NewCon 2015Jacqueline Shiu

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OCP Message

AIESEC in AustraliaAIESEC in Australia is one of the earliest globally established AIESEC chapters and has been responsible for countless exchanges and leadership experiences over the past 50 years.

AIESEC in Australia has a presence in 13 leading Australian universities with a combined national membership of more than 500 students. Our members are drawn from a vast array of academic and cultural backgrounds, and assume responsibility for implementing AIESEC’s vision both nationally and globally.

Having celebrated our 50th year of excellence in Australia, we are proud to mark the start of the coming year connecting the past, present and future of our organization together to facilitate effective national synergy for the sustainable development of AIESEC in Australia.

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Member Committee

Meet the Crew

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Timeline

PreCon Activities

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19th Jan (MON) National Leadership Team Day

20th Jan (TUE) National Leadership Team Day

21st Jan (WED) National Sub-Committee Day

22nd Jan (THU) Australia Youth to Business Forum 2015

23rd-27th Jan (FRI-TUE) NewCon 2015

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PostCon Activities

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NewCon 2015About NewCon 2015NewCon 2015 will be the largest national conference ever held in Australia. Not only will this event celebrate the 50th Anniversary of AIESEC Australia, but it will also develop the future leadership of our organization that will have a significant positive impact on our society, our nation and most importantly, the world. 

Date: 23rd - 27th January 2015

Venue OverviewLutanda Mount Victoria

Address: 3 Eltham Park Ave, Mt Victoria, NSW 2786

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TransportationTrain 1:

Blue Mountains Line, Central to Bathurst Service

Central Station (Platform 7) → Mount Victoria Station (Platform 2)

Depart: 07:23 AM

Arrive: 09:42 AM

Delegates from ANU / Cutrin / Monash / SA / USyd / UTS please arrive at Central Station by 6:45 AM.

Train 2:Blue Mountains Line, Central to Bathurst Service

Central Station (Platform 7) → Mount Victoria Station (Platform 2)

Depart: 08:18 AM

Arrive: 10:37 AM

Delegates from Macquarie / MU / RMIT / QUT / UNSW / UQ / UWA please arrive at Central Station by 7:45 AM.

Meeting point: Outside Hungry Jacks located opposite the gate at Central Station

If you wish to board at a difference station, please contact the OC at carolyn.fung@aiesec.net asap.

Transportation will be arranged between Mount Victoria Station and the venue. If you will be arriving late or leaving early, please contact the OC asap with your planned schedule.

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Agenda

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Party Theme23rd Jan - Bunnies n Playboys

24th Jan - Starry Starry Night

25th Jan - Tropical Fest - Beach Party

26th Jan - Regional Night

NSW: Blue

QLD: Maroon

SA: Green

VIC: Pink

WA: Camouflage

International Delegates:

Your country’s costume/colour

☐ Clothes for 5 days 4 nights

(you might want to bring a few spares, it is very hot in Sydney during this time)

☐ Jacket (it would get chilly at night)

☐ Business attire for Y2B and MC election

☐ Sleeping bags (optional)

☐ Party outfits

☐ Toiletries

☐ Writing materials (notebooks, pens)

☐ Phone, laptops, chargers

☐ Water bottle

☐ Snacks (optional but recommended)

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Packing List

About Sydney, Australia

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About Sydney, AustraliaFacts about Australia

Guide to SydneyTransportation from Airport to the city centre:

Train:

Getting around:

The Sydney Transport Info website (http://www.transportnsw.info/) has a fantastic journey planner that will tell you (and map out) exactly how to get between any two locations at a certain time. Just follow those instructions and you shall not get lost.

The 555 Free CBD Shuttle Bus is free bus service which operates 7 days a week around Sydney city. It’s a high frequency service running every 10 minutes from Central Station to Circular Quay via George Street. Hail the bus from any specially marked green CBD Shuttle bus stop, and hop right on. The service runs 9:30AM to 3:30PM on weekdays, with a late finish at 9PM on Thursday evenings. Weekend services run 9:30AM to 6PM.

Taxi Combines Services Phone: 133 300 (www.taxicombined.com.au)

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Cost / Travel Time International Airport Domestic Airport

Central AU$ 17 / 14 mins AU$ 17 / 11 mins

Circular Quay AU$ 17.8 / 22 mins AU$ 17 / 19 mins

Timezone: GMT +11

Dial Code: +61

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Climate: ~ 21°C / 29°C

Plug: Main voltage in Australia is 230V 50Hz. Travelers from most nations in Asia, Africa and Europe should have appliances that work on the same mains voltage as Australia.

Sim card: Upon arrival at Sydney Airport, you can purchase a visitor Sim card from a number of carriers: Optus, Vodafone or Telstra. Ask in store for the most suitable option for you.

Accommodation Options

1. YHA Sydney Railway Square (near Central Station)

- Address: 8-10 Lee Street, Sydney 2000

- Website: http://www.yha.com.au/Hostels/NSW/Sydney-Surrounds/Railway-Square/

2.Bounce Hostel Sydney (near Central Station)

- Address: 18 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010

- Website: http://www.bouncehostel.com.au/

3.YHA Sydney Harbour (near Circular Quay)

- Address: 110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000

- Website: http://www.yha.com.au/Hostels/NSW/Sydney-Surrounds/Sydney-Harbour/

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Eat, Drink, Visit

EAT:- Black Star Pastry

- Brewtown Newtown

- Chur Burger

- Devon Cafe

- Kitchen by Mike

- The Grounds of Alexandria

- The Paramount Coffee Project

- Three Williams

DRINK:The Rocks Area:

VISIT:- Circular Quay

- Contemporary Art Museum

- Harbour Bridge

- Luna Park

- Opera House

- QVB

- Surry Hills area

- The Rocks

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Suggested Activities

Circular Quay, Cruise- Inner city exploring/shopping

- Circular Quay area, Luna Park

- Cocktails Cruise/Dinner (http://captaincook.com.au)

Blue Mountain Day Trip- Katoomba

- Three Sisters

- http://www.colourfultrips.com/trip-113-Blue-Mountains-Tour

Hunter Valley Day Tour- Wild life park

- Wine tasting

- http://www.viator.com/tours/Sydney/Hunter-Valley-Wineries-and-Wilderness-Small-Group-Tour/d357-3898A198

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Contact List

If you have any questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Jacqueline ShiuOrganizing Committee President

E: jacquelinee.shiu@aiesec.net

M: (+61) 424 250 116

General Enquiries/Arrival-Departure/Dietary Requirements:

Carolyn FungDirector of Logistics and Delegate Servicing

E: carolyn.fung@aiesec.net

M: (+61) 417 945 955

Payment Enquires:

Robert SouksavathDirector of Finance

E: robert.souksavath@aiesec.net

M: (+61) 424 500 737

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