CONFERENCE PROGRAM Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre New South Wales, Australia October 2010

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1 CONFERENCE PROGRAM Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre New South Wales, Australia October 2010 E N G A G I N G F O R t h e f u t u r e AIEC is a registered trade mark of IDP Education Pty Ltd is a trade mark of IDP Education Pty Ltd

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3 TM Contents Welcome Exhibitor Competitions and Giveaways General Information AIEC Exhibition & Directory Other Services Venue Floor Plans Meeting & Information Sessions Sydney Map and Accommodation Social Program Optional Workshops Suggested Restaurants Conference Program Overview Being Green Conference Program Australian International Education Conference Conference Program ISBN Sponsors Conference Hosts The Australian International Education Conference 2010 wishes to acknowledge the generous support of the sponsors who have contributed to the success of this year s event. Platinum Sponsors IDP Education Pty Ltd Level 8, 535 Bourke Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 P: E: info@idp.com W: Silver Sponsors WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS IEAA PO Box A'Beckett Street Melbourne, VIC 8006 Tel: E: admin@ieaa.org.au W: Conference Management Green Power Sponsor Other Sponsors AIEC Registered trade mark of IDP Education Pty Ltd is a trade mark of IDP Education Pty Ltd Epic Conferences & Events PO Box 291 Kensington NSW 1465 P: F: E: info@epicconferences.com.au W: 3

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7 Welcome Welcome We wish to extend a very warm welcome to the 24th Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) at one of Australia s best event venues, the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year, as the AIEC nears the quarter century mark, the theme of this year s conference, Engaging for the Future, looks forward to the next 25 years of international education. As we all know, international education is undergoing a transformation as it answers the many challenges currently posed by the business, economic, social and regulatory environment in which we work. This year s AIEC will look at how our industry is adapting to change and engaging the many stakeholders who play a role in our industry and are vital to its future. Included at the conference are sessions which look at how we engage students and their families, how we engage the community, how we engage the media and how we engage government and regulatory agencies. Tony Pollock We believe that you will find that the quality of presentations, and the range and depth of topics covered, at this year s AIEC will cement its reputation as the leading international education conference in the Asia-Pacific. Of particular interest is Opening Plenary speaker Simon Anholt, a globally recognised expert on national brand and reputation, who will discuss how the international perception of Australia can be maintained and improved. Some delegates are attending their first AIEC and to you we offer a particularly warm welcome. We hope that you find the conference offers you the same benefits of professional development and network building which has brought us, and many others, back to this event year after year. We offer the same welcome to overseas delegates, whom we particularly acknowledge for making this annual event truly international. We wish you a very enjoyable and productive few days in Sydney. Yours sincerely, Stephen Connelly Tony Pollock Chief Executive, IDP Education Pty Ltd Stephen Connelly President, International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Conference Advisory Committee The Australian International Education Conference 2010 is co-hosted by IDP Education Pty Ltd and the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) and is supported by a joint IDP/IEAA conference management committee comprising: Helen Cook Vice President IEAA & Associate Director, Client Relations, ETS TOEFL Stephen Connelly President IEAA & Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International & Development), RMIT University Tim Dodd Manager, Communications and Corporate Affairs, IDP Education Pty Ltd Louise Goold Director, Murray-Goold International A/Prof Betty Leask Dean Teaching and Learning, Division of Business, University of South Australia Poh Lee Manager, Client Relations, IDP Education Pty Ltd Julian Longbottom Director Global Marketing & Research, IDP Education Pty Ltd Dennis Murray Executive Director, IEAA Davina Park Conference Manager, IDP Education Pty Ltd Matt Wingrave General Manager, The Epic Team Pty Limited 7

8 General Information General Information Venue Information Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, NSW All conference workshops, sessions and the AIEC Exhibition will be held in the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre located in Darling Harbour. Parking The Exhibition Centre has an undercover car park for up to 900 vehicles which can be accessed via Darling Drive. The maximum daily rate (over 4 hours) is $32. Please note that the ceiling height of the Exhibition Centre car park is 1.8m. Disabled Facilities All public areas of the Centre are accessible by wheel chair. Lifts are located in the main foyer. Toilets Male and Female toilet facilities are located in each of the foyers on all levels. Lost Property Should any assistance be required in the case of lost property, please see the staff at the SCEC Information Desk. Cloaking Cloaking facilities are available through the Information Desk on Foyer Level. The cloakroom will be available to conference delegates between 8:00am 8:30pm Tuesday, 8:00am 5:30pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 8:00am 4.30pm Friday. Smoking The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre is a smoke free venue. Smoking is only allowed outside the building. Conference Information AIEC Registration Desk Ph: Fax The AIEC Registration Desk is located on the ground level of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and will be open at the following times: Tuesday 12 October 8:00 am 5:30 pm Wednesday 13 October 8:00 am 5:00 pm Thursday 14 October 8:30 am 5:00 pm Friday 15 October 8:30 am 2:00 pm AIEC Exhibition The AIEC Exhibition is located on the ground level of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please refer to the Exhibition Floor Plan on page 20 for opening and closing times each day. Speakers Preparation Room All speakers should check in to the Speakers Preparation room which is located on the first floor in Bayside 109. Speakers are to submit PowerPoint presentations to the technicians in this room. Please ensure you visit the Speakers Preparation Room as soon as possible and no later than the lunch or tea break which occurs before you are due to present. Catering Arrival tea & coffee, morning & afternoon tea and lunch will be served in the AIEC Exhibition on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Food will be available separately for delegates who have requested special dietary requirements in their registration. A separate serving station will be available for you to collect your meal. This is located near the IDP and IELTS booths. Social Functions Please see Social Program on page xx for full details of all social functions. Dress Code Conference dress for delegates is smart casual / business throughout the conference. Dress for social functions is detailed within the social program information. Conference Proceedings Following the conference, session presentations and papers will be available on the conference website: Conference Feedback Your feedback on this conference is highly valuable. Delegates who complete the online feedback survey by 1 November 2010 will go into the draw for a free registration to the Australian International Education Conference 2011 in Adelaide. Website: 8

9 AIEC 2011 The Australian International Education Conference will be held in Adelaide from October Mark your diaries now! Other Services Other Services Message Board A message board for delegates will be located in the AIEC exhibition near the Meeting Rooms, located on the ground level of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Meeting Space A meeting space is available in the AIEC Exhibition to registered delegates in which you can conduct small meetings for up to 6 people. The meeting space can be booked in advance by adding your name to the booking schedule located on the outside wall. Meetings can be booked for half hour or one hour slots. Meeting Point If you are meeting delegates during the conference, why not meet them at the Meeting Point located inside the AIEC Exhibition, between the Meeting Spaces and Booth 19. Look out for the Meeting Point sign which designates the point. Internet Centre An internet centre is located within the AIEC Exhibition and is available for delegates during the Exhibition opening hours. Wireless Internet Centre Wireless Cards are available for purchase from the Information Desk at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Centre Wireless Cards cost $10.00 for one hour or $20.00 for 24 hours. Automatic Teller Machines An ATM is located in Hall 3 foyer at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Taxis A dedicated taxi rank is located at the main entrance to the Centre. If you require a taxi to be booked, please see the staff at the SCEC Information Desk located on the Foyer Level of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Airport Link Airport Link offers a train service from both domestic and international Airports to Central Station where you can change and get the Light Rail to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre (Convention Station). Airport Link tickets can be purchased to and from all stations in the CityRail network with a direct service between the City Circle stations (Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James and Museum). Light Rail tickets can be purchased at the stations or on board the Light Rail. The closest Light Rail station to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre is Convention Station. Newcomer Activities Newcomers can be identified by the sticker on their name badge The Welcome Reception provides a great networking opportunity for Newcomers to meet other newcomers and regular delegates. The Meeting Point will be the best point to meet other newcomers 9

10 Meetings & Information Sessions Meetings & Information Sessions Additional Meetings Additional meetings will be held throughout the conference. Please see the list to the right. Please check the notice board located in the AIEC exhibition near the Meeting Rooms for details and updates. WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER Information Space The Information Space in the AIEC Exhibition is open to all registered delegates to attend the sessions delivered by a variety of our sponsors. The sessions run for 20 minutes and we invite you all to attend: 7:30am 8:50am IDP Client Breakfast Forum (invitation only) Bayside Gallery B 7:45am 5:00pm IDP Client Meetings (bilateral pre booked) Bayside 106 1:10pm 2:15pm IDP Client Meeting (bilateral pre booked) Bayside 103 1:30pm 2:20pm TNE SIG Bayside 104 1:30pm 2:20pm Outbound Student Mobility SIG Bayside 105 1:30pm 2:20pm Marketing & Communication SIG Bayside Gallery A 1:30pm 2:20pm Internationalisation of the Curriculum SIG Bayside Gallery B THURSDAY 14TH OCTOBER 7:45am 5:00pm IDP Client Meetings (bilateral pre booked) Bayside :30am 11:00am NSW Schools NetworkGroup Open to all Bayside Gallery B 1:10pm 2:30pm IEAA AGM & Lunch Bayside 105 FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER 7:45am 2:00pm IDP Client Meetings (bilateral pre booked) Bayside 106 Wednesday 13 October 10:35am 10:55am Victorian Government Support for International Students Theme: The Student Experience Marion van Rooden, Executive Director, International Education, DIIRD The Victorian Government has undertaken a range of measures to provide support to international students and enhance their overall experience in Victoria. A year on from Victorian Government s announcement of Thinking Global, the $14 million International Education Action Plan, which ensures that overseas students are well supported and continue to have a positive, rewarding and high-quality educational experience while studying and living in Victoria; the session will reflect upon an update on initiatives of Thinking Global s four key objectives which are driving sustainable long term growth; better support and information for international students; maintaining and assuring quality; and leading the national agenda. Some of the key initiatives of Thinking Global will be highlighted in this session such as the revamping of the Study Melbourne, Study Victoria website to better meet the needs of students and link more effectively to other key sites to developing a Culture Card that will provide students with access to Victorian social and cultural experiences. 10

11 Meetings & Information Sessions 1:35pm 1:55pm Using the TOEFL Speech Sample Service and Other New Services for Recruitment and Admissions Xiaofei Tang, Director of TOEFL Brand Marketing and Eileen Tyson, Director of Global Client Relations After introducing its Score Verification Service, the TOEFL Program at ETS has now launched a new Online Speech Sample Service. The service allows admission professionals at the 7,500 TOEFL score-using institutions worldwide to hear an actual scored speech sample for any applicant submitting TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL ibt ) scores. The presenters will also discuss initiatives such as a new TOEFL Search Service and videos on the TOEFL TV Channel of YouTube that can raise your institution s profile with potential applicants to help you attract and admit diverse international students. 3:35pm 3:55pm Mail, Parcels and Value Added Services Mr Bob Vavich, DHL Global Mail This discussion is geared to servicing the educational sector for both institutions and students. The speaker will focus on presenting valuable information of how the Postal sector works and how much more the provider can do then is usually assumed. Topics like bulk mail, sorting, letter shopping, addressing, address verification, return mail management, parcels and security will be addressed in the framework of education and the respective institutions. In addition there will be information available for value added services such as registered mail, tracking and tracing, picking and packing etc. The speaker will be delighted to make time available for general questions and answers. Thursday 14 October 10:35am 10:55am Hybrid Solutions Mr Bob Vavich, DHL Global Mail This is a session that covers a large segment of services that are available or are still in development for the educational sector. We will cover topics like offshore printing, distribution, electronic archiving, managing data, admission management, in house / on-campus mail and printing services, storing of records in cyber space and retrieval of data by using OCI software, converting Universities into paper less entities. Much of the discussion will focus on data safety, record keeping and security. The speaker will also introduce their printing partner from Singapore who will address specific case studies involving Raffles. 1:35pm 1:55pm Building International Partnerships Through Victoria s Offshore Networks Theme: The business of international education / external engagement Marion van Rooden, Executive Director, International Education, DIIRD The Victorian Government has dedicated Education Services Managers (ESMs) based in its Victorian Government Offices in Dubai, Bangalore, Shanghai and Tokyo covering Middle East, India, China, Japan & South Korea respectively. Furthermore, education is a key priority sector for Victorian Government across the South East Asian and Latin American markets. The objective of Victorian Government s offshore network is to play a facilitating role in assisting Victorian education exporters build international partnerships. This ranges from Victorian education exporters in the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education & Research sectors. This session will focus on the role of Victorian Government s offshore network with market insights from Middle East, Japan and South Korea, Latin America and China. 3:35pm 3:55pm Elevate Institutional Visibility: How The Chronicle's New Global Edition and Innovative Resources Can Help You Succeed Omar Olson and Holly Horner, Chronicle of Higher Education The Chronicle of Higher Education, the premier news source for U.S. higher education administrators and academics, has launched a global online edition. The global edition provides opportunities for greater media coverage and expanded advertising, which will enable universities to build their brand with a key higher education audience both in the U.S. and globally. The foregoing from Austrade s August 4th Global Education News provides context for this introduction to The Chronicle of Higher Education and its new online Global Edition launched June 1st. Highlighted are The Global Edition s online features designed to serve your needs with new bloggers, global correspondents, a Global News Ticker, and expanded reporting such as College 2.0. The latter toured Asia s wired classrooms and research labs last month. Also introduced are two dynamic new marketing products appearing for a year on both The Chronicle s U.S. and Global sites simultaneously: Academic Destinations permits countries, regions, and consortia to promote their brand online. Campus Viewpoints provides the same global platform for individual universities. The briefing highlighting new marketing products also underscores the core value of The Chronicle of Higher Education its commitment to the highest quality journalism, now speaking with an international voice via The Chronicle s Global Edition. 11

12 Meetings & Information Sessions Meetings & Information Sessions Friday 15 October 10:05am 10:25am Show me an IELTS band score 7 - an insight into language proficiency levels Geoffrey Crewes, Louise Dunn and Paula Vigorelli, IELTS Australia By way of example, IELTS staff will provide insight into the proficiency that an IELTS 7.0 band score represents, with a focus on Speaking and Writing skills. Participants will gain first hand exposure to footage of a real candidate taking IELTS. This 20-minute session is designed to provide educators with an introduction to the tools to assist them with setting or reviewing English language standards for entry, and will provide a snapshot of the IELTS test format. Other Information Sessions in the Exhibition Wednesday 13th October 1.30pm-1.50pm Student Visa Policy and Processing: How does Australia compare with other major study destinations? Racquel Shroff and Paresh Kevat - IDP Research Services IDP Booth Access to a student visa is an important factor for international students planning to study overseas. The policies and procedures of destination countries in granting a student visa play an increasingly important role in the decision making process. There is a general industry view that Australia's student visa regime compares poorly with its competitors in terms of administrative issues such as processing time and costs and also regulations which are perceived as being tougher and more onerous. This session presents a comparative overview of student visa policy setting and trends in all the Main English Speaking Study Destinations, and provides strategic recommendations on international student recruitment in the current climate. Thursday 14th October 1.30pm pm Study Migration Pathways: Changes in Australia, UK, Canada and USA Racquel Shroff and Paresh Kevat - IDP Research Services IDP Booth Employment prospects in the country of study following graduation are an important driver of choice for prospective international students. Recognising this, all the Main English Speaking Study Destinations provide pathways for qualified international graduates to acquire post-study work experience. Achieving permanent residency is a two step process: students first need to become skilled workers and then transition to skilled migrants. The recent Australian GSM overhaul has removed perverse incentives in the study-migration pathway and has created a level playing field. This session provides a comparative overview of the current pathways for skilled migration for international graduates in the major English speaking study destinations with strategic recommendations on international student recruitment in the current climate. Database of Research demonstrations - representatives from ACER will be available each day. Lance Deveson and Stuart Hughes from ACER will be at the IDP booth providing updates and demonstrations of the Database of Research on International Education which is hosted on the IDP website. They will take you through the latest reports, provide customised searches and highlight database features and search capabilities. 3:30pm 4:00pm Launch: Finding Common Ground: Enhancing Interaction Between Domestic and International Students The stage area in the Exhibition Hall An ALTC funded project - The University of Melbourne, RMIT University and Victoria University The ALTC project has developed a suite of resources for use by academic staff to enhance interaction between local and international students within the teaching and learning contexts. These resources are being launched at the AIEC and will be available from the Centre for the Study of Higher Education website: www. cshe.unimelb.edu.au/research/projectsites/ enhancing_interact.html. A/Professor Sophia Arkoudis will present a paper on the project immediately after the launch pm in Bayside

13 Social Program Social Program Tuesday 12 October Welcome Plenary and Reception Welcome Plenary Bayside Auditorium B, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre 5.30pm 6.30pm Welcome Reception Sponsored by AIEC Exhibition, Bayside Grand Hall, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre 6.30pm 8.00pm Dress: Smart Casual / Business Entry: Please wear your name badge for entry Tickets: Additional Tickets are available from the registration desk for $35 Wednesday 13 October Happy Hour Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour 5:30pm 7.00pm Dress: Smart Casual / Business Entry: Please wear your name badge for entry Tickets: Additional Tickets are available from the registration desk for $25 Cargo Bar is located on The Promenade, King Street Wharf - across the footbridge, next to Wildlife World. Thursday 14 October Conference Dinner Sponsored by Luna Park, Milsons Point 7:00pm 11:00pm Dress: Smart Casual / comfortable Comfortable enclosed shoes recommended so you can participate in the rides Entry: Entry is by ticket only please bring your ticket. Tickets: Additional Tickets available from the registration desk for $115, or until sold out. This year's dinner will embrace the fun park theme of Luna Park. Dinner will be served from festival booths, the rides and Coney Island will be open and a dance floor set up. Come ready to have your caricature drawn, be entertained by our roving performers, scream on the roller coaster and wreak havoc on the dodgems. Finish off the night watching the city lights from high up on the ferris wheel. Make sure you wear casual clothes and enclosed shoes so you don't miss out. If you are not attending the dinner, please let us know at the Registration Desk by handing in your ticket and helping us to reduce food waste. Courtesy buses will be provided to collect delegates from their conference hotels and take them to Luna Park. Buses will be departing at 6:25pm sharp from the front of most conference hotels (except Rydges World Square go to Ibis World Square) and the main entrance of the Sydney Convention Centre. Delegates staying at the Four Points by Sheraton will be collected at the rear lower level of the hotel in Slip St (off Sussex St). Please ensure you are waiting outside for the bus at 6:15pm. Please check the notice board in the Exhibition for updates. All conference hotels are listed on page 26. Buses will be departing Luna Park from 9:30pm to return delegates to their conference hotels. The last departure will be at 11:00pm. Please Note: Entry to the Welcome Reception is included for all full registrations and exhibitor passes. Please wear your name badge for entry. Entry to Happy Hour is included for all full registrations. Please wear your name badge for entry. Entry to the Conference Dinner is by ticket only. All full registrants will receive a conference dinner ticket. Entry is by ticket only. You must bring your ticket to the event. In addition to the terms and conditions for the conference, some optional activities such as rides and amusements available during the Conference Dinner carry inherent risk. Participants in these activities take part at their own risk. Additional tickets can be purchased for all events from the Registration Desk, until sold out. If you are not planning to attend the conference dinner, please hand in your ticket to the staff at the Registration Desk as soon as possible. 13

14 Suggested Restaurants Suggested Restaurants We recognise that delegates want more free time and opportunities to network with their colleagues throughout the week of the conference. Wednesday evening after Happy Hour is a great opportunity to get together and network. To help you, we have provided some restaurant suggestions below. Glebe Almustafa Address: 23 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe Phone: (02) Cuisine: Lebanese Entree: $ $15.00 Main: $ $28.00 Dessert: $ $10.00 Different Drummer Address: 185 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe Phone: (02) Cuisine: Spanish Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Restaurant Atelier Address: 22 Glebe Point Rd Glebe Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern European Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 Surry Hills Assiette Address: 48 Albion St, Surry Hills Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern Australian/French Entree $25.00 Main $37.00 Dessert $17.00 La Sala Address: Ground Floor, 23 Foster St Surry Hills Phone: (02) Cuisine: Italian/ Mediterranean Average Price for Entree & Main - $35 Bodega Tapas Restaurant Address: 216 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills Phone: (02) Cuisine: Spanish/South American Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Mahjong Room Address: 312 Crown Street, Surry Hills Phone: (02) Cuisine: Cantonese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Pyrmont Flying Fish Address: Lower Deck, Jones Bay Wharf, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont Phone: (02) Cuisine: Seafood Average Price For Entree & Main - $80 Astral Address: Level 17, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern French Average Price For Entree & Main - $60 Lanzafàme Trattoria Address: Star City Casino, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont Phone: (02) Cuisine: Italian Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 Talentino Restaurant Address: 9 Union St, Pyrmont Phone: (02) Cuisine: Portuguese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Darlinghurst Govinda's Address: 112 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst Phone: (02) Cuisine: Vegetarian/Organic Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Russian Accent Address: 379A Bourke St, Darlinghurst Phone: (02) Cuisine: Russian Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 The Falconer Address: 31 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern Australian Average Price For Entree & Main - $30 Yoshindoya Address: 43 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Phone: (02) Cuisine: Japanese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Newtown Arabella Address: King St, Newtown Phone: (02) Cuisine: Lebanese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Janani Address: 189 Missenden Rd, Newtown Phone: (02) Cuisine: Sri Lankan Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Kathmandu Ma Nepalese Restaurant Address: 10 King St, Newtown Phone: (02) Cuisine: Nepalese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Pashas Address: 490 King St, Newtown Phone: (02) Cuisine: Turkish Entree $9.00 to $11.00 Main $21.00 to $29.00 Dessert $9.00 to $14.00 Leichhardt Flavour of Brazil Address: Norton Street, Leichhardt Phone: (02) Cuisine: Brazilian Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Frattini Address: 122 Marion St, Leichhardt Phone: (02) Cuisine: Italian/Southern Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Nostos Address: 121 Norton Street, Leichhardt Phone: (02) Cuisine: Greek Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Darling Harbour Coast Restaurant Address: The Roof Terrace, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour Phone: (02) Cuisine: International Average Price For Entree & Main - $60 Jordons Seafood Restaurant Address: 197 Harbourside, Darling Harbour Phone: (02) Cuisine: Seafood Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 14

15 Suggested Restaurants NB: This is a guide only and all care was taken to ensure information was correct at time of printing. Suggested Restaurants South Steyne Floating Restaurant Address: Harbourside Jetty, Darling Harbour Phone: (02) Cuisine: Seafood Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 Sumac Address: The Promenade, Harbourside, Darling Harbour Phone: (02) Cuisine: Moroccan Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 Zaaffran Address: Level 2, 345 Harbourside, Darling Harbour Phone: (02) Cuisine: Indian Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Haymarket Emperor's Garden Address: Cnr Dixon & Hay Street, Haymarket Phone: (02) Cuisine: Chinese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Nine Dragons Address: 39 Dixon St, Chinatown Haymarket Phone: (02) Cuisine: Chinese Average Price For Entree & Main - $25 Shinju Teppanyaki Address: 405 Sussex St, Haymarket Phone: (02) Cuisine: Japanese Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 The Rocks Firefly Tapas & Wine Bar Address: Pier 7, 17 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, The Rocks Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern Tapas Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Heritage Belgian Beer Café Address: 135 Harrington Street, The Rocks Phone: (02) Cuisine: Belgian Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 Lowenbrau Keller Address: Cnr Argyle & Playfair Sts, The Rocks Phone: (02) Cuisine: German Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 The Argyle Address: 18 Argyle Street, The Rocks Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern Australian Average Price For Entree & Main - $35 City Night Noodle Markets Address: Hyde Park North, Sydney Part of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival 2010, this is a great place to visit after the conference with friends and colleagues. The market features live Asian-inspired entertainment and more than three dozen stalls serving a wide range of street food at reasonable prices. For more information, visit their website: Athenian Greek Restaurant Address: 11 Barrack St, Sydney City Phone: (02) Cuisine: Greek Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 Azuma Japanese Restaurant Address: Level 1, Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney City Phone: (02) Cuisine: Japanese Average Price For Entree & Main - $ Bar & Dining Address: Sydney Tower - Centrepoint, 100 Market St, Sydney City Phone: (02) Cuisine: Australian/French Average Price For Entree & Main - $50 Spanish Terrazas Address: 541 Kent St, Sydney City Phone: (02) Cuisine: Spanish/Mediterranean Entree $13.00 to $18.50 Main $26.50 to $44.00 Dessert $11.50 to $12.50 King Street Wharf James Squire Brewhouse & Restaurant Address: 22 The Promenade, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Modern Australian Entree $15.50 to $28.00 Main $25.00 to $33.50 Dessert $10.00 to $18.50 Wagamama Address: 49 Lime Street, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Asian Average Price For Entree & Main - $25 Casa di Nico Address: The Promenade, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Italian Average Price For Entree & Main - $40 I-Thai Address: 19 Lime Street, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Thai Average Price for Main - $30 Georges Mediterranean Bar and Grill Address: The Promenade, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Mediterranean Average Price for Main - $50 Kobe Jones Address: 29 Lime Street, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Japanese / Californian Average Price for Main - $65 La Cita Address: 9 Lime Street, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Latin American Average Price for Main - $45 Nick s Bar and Grill Address: The Promenade, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Seafood-Chargrill Average Price for Main - $45 The Malaya Address: 39 Lime Street, King Street Wharf Phone: (02) Cuisine: Malaysian Average Price for Main - $55 15

16 Being Green Being Green In 2008, AIEC undertook a number of green initiatives to become a more environmentally sustainable conference and to reduce emissions. This year we will continue to find more ways to reduce waste and improve our practices. Below are some details on what we are doing and how you can contribute to helping AIEC be green! What we are doing: The conference registration brochure was printed as an 8-page booklet (instead of the previous 24 page book). The conference registration brochure was produced on 100% recycled, unbleached and uncoated paper. The conference program and all other printed material is produced on similar paper. The registration brochure was mailed in biodegradable plastic wrap. We will not be producing a printed delegate list saving 24,000 printed pages. This is now available on the conference website. The conference satchel is produced using fully natural, lighter and biodegradable products with thanks to our Sponsor, IELTS. We have maintained the limited number of inserts in this year s satchel as well as limiting the size allowed. This will save an estimated 57,000 printed pages. We have encouraged all sponsors and exhibitors to only use recycled paper with all their materials. IDP Education will offset all flights of IDP Education and IELTS staff to travel to and from the conference. By offsetting the estimated tonnes of emissions, we are enabling the plantation of 295 trees.. IDP Education Pty Limited, with the support of IELTS, are using 100% Green Power to power the conference and exhibition. It is estimated we would use 27,122.48KwH, reducing the carbon footprint by 28.7% which is equal to eradicating the emissions of 1,283.6 Australian households for the duration of the event. What you can do: If travelling to Sydney, offset your flights with carbon credits. Most airlines offer this as an option and you can offset your flights at any time, even after you have travelled. From Brisbane to Sydney, it will cost just over $2 for a return trip. From Los Angeles to Sydney it will cost just under $31 Australian dollars for a return trip. (Based on calculations provided by Qantas). When in Sydney, travel to and from the airport using Sydney s Airport Link ( This is a quick and convenient way to travel and you will avoid the 12km trip in a cab and beat the traffic which can often be very congested. The train stops in the CBD and is a 15 minute walk to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from Town Hall Station or Central Station. Walk to and from the Convention Centre from your hotel. If half of all delegates decided to walk instead of catch a cab each day, we would save well over 4,000 cab journeys. To help, we will open the cloak room every day so that you can wear your walking shoes or even different clothing, and check them in before the conference. Catch the Monorail or Light Rail which both stop at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre and has stations in various parts of the city. Visit for further information. Catch the Coach to the Conference Dinner from the conference hotels. Use this opportunity to meet and network informally with your colleagues and enjoy the evening where we provide you with transportation to and from the conference hotel. We encourage you to join us at all social events, however, if you are not planning to attend, please hand in your tickets. This will help our catering numbers and prevent food waste. We will provide you with an opportunity at the registration desk to do this. Make suggestions on how we can make this and future conferences even greener write to us at aiec2010@epicconferences.com.au What the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre (SCEC) are doing: 80% of waste is diverted from landfill to make paper, green electricity and compost Food waste is sent to a specialist recycling plant to convert it to green fuel Unused fresh food is donated to OzHarvest and shared with people in need The Bayside Convention Centre has a lighting control system which automatically adjusts to the amount of natural light available throughout the day, reducing electricity usage Reduced water consumption through installation of waterless urinals, touch sensor taps and water-saving shower heads 16

17 Exhibitor Competitions & Giveaways Exhibitor Competitions & Giveaways OSHC Worldcare Booth 1 OSHC Worldcare cares about international students. Over 10 years we have introduced many innovative and industry leading initiatives that have made a significant difference. We support institutions and students in a variety of ways including health cover, an out of hours assistance service, traumatic event and accident management. We create simple, flexible solutions to problems. We tailor efficient user friendly processes, and we excel in customer service. Join us for coffee at Booth 1 and ask how we can support your organisation, your reputation and your compliance needs. StudyLink Connect Booth 2 WIN A CASE OF AUSTRALIAN WINE (12 BOTTLES) Join leading providers using our StudyLink Connect online application and agent management solution including ANU, USYD, ACU, UTS, Griffith, CDU, Navitas Group and TAFENSW. Reach over 2.4 million qualified prospective international students at - integrated marketing campaigns that deliver. Learn more on or visit Come and visit our team at Booth 2 and leave us with your business card for a chance to win. DHL Global Mail (Australia) Pty Ltd Booth 4&5 IPOD DRAW To enter, simply visit our booth and complete the DHL postcard. Don t miss out! Oh, by the way, let us take care of all the brochures you collected during your visit. We can post or courier it around Australia and to anywhere in the world. Come and collect your free gift. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Booth 6 University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) offers the world s leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English. Over three million people take our exams each year in 130 countries. Around the world 11,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on our certificates as proof of English language ability. Cambridge ESOL exams are underpinned by the work of the largest dedicated research team of any UK language test provider. As experts in language assessment we advise governments internationally on language education policy and are active partners in projects delivering key language objectives for the European Union. Visit us at our booth for the chance to win a free Cambridge English Teacher Support Pack. IDP Education Pty Ltd Booth WIN A FREE REGISTRATION TO AIEC 2011 Visit the IDP booth and drop in your business card to go into the draw to win a free registration to AIEC 2011 JobReady Solutions Booth 11 Win a Bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne! Just visit our booth and fill out an entry form to be in the draw! JobReady is a leading supplier of superior webbased Student Management Software for Training Organisations in Australia and overseas. JobReady automates essential tasks to improve business efficiency, assists with CRICOS, AVETMISS and AQTF requirements and supports overseas delivery and international RTOs. Visit Booth 11 to receive a demo of our software and see why so many Training Organisations are switching to JobReady! ETS TOEFL Booth 12&13 Showcase your institution to millions of potential applicants for free! Visit the TOEFL TV studio at the ETS TOEFL Booth 12&13 to record a video about your institution and how you use the TOEFL test. Your video will be posted on the TOEFL TV Channel on YouTube. ( Also visit us at the ETS TOEFL stands to pick up you free TOEFL recycled tote bag. (while supplies last). 17

18 Exhibitor Competitions & Giveaways Exhibitor Competitions & Giveaways ahm OSHC Booth 14 ahm Health Insurance is a national provider of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) with over 35 years experience. ahm also provides health insurance, health management programs and dental and eyecare services to more than 165,000 members. Come and visit us at Booth 14 for a complimentary coffee and a chat. Our barista will make you a fresh espresso coffee to enjoy while we discuss how ahm can help look after you and your international students. National Australia Bank Booth 7 Don't miss your chance to win a new Apple ipod Touch 8GB. To enter, simply visit our booth to find out more about our International Student Banking solutions and give us your business card. (Terms and conditions available on the NAB stand). Post Click Pty Ltd Booth 8 Find out how to reach thousands of International students across the globe!. and you could even win a delicious bottle of fine French Champagne or have your caricature done! PostClick is the leading and only online advertising network specializing in International Student Recruitment. We work with over 10 Universities and have an in-depth understanding of the education market and a reputation for delivering results. Come and visit us on Booth 8 and find out how we can help you stand out from your competition and reach students that are actively researching study abroad online. We look forward to seeing you! IEAA Booth 21&22 As a member lead non-profit association, IEAA's mission is to enhance the quality and standing of Australian international education by serving the professional needs and interests of international education practitioners. Stop by booths 21 & 22 for these conference specials: 10% DISCOUNT on membership/ renewal Go in a draw to win 2 FREE workshop registrations in 2011 Free 2011 Information pack Meet with other colleagues in our comfy lounge area IELTS Booth Visit the IELTS team to update your institution's listing on and go into the draw to win one of three Coles Myer vouchers. ICEF Student Recruitment Solutions Booth 31 Win 12 months membership of the ICEF Online Workshop (valued at 995 euro) ICEF Workshops bring together international educators and pre-screened, high quality student recruitment agents at networking forums in ten locations around the world. ICEF will hold The ANZA Workshop at Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, April 13-15, 2011; over 200 of the top student recruitment agents focused on this region will attend. The program features pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings, social events and market intelligence seminars. Beyond workshop attendance, the ICEF Online Workshop enables agents, educators, work & travel providers, service providers and students to connect, communicate and collaborate. Over 2,200 clients in 128 countries benefit from using ICEF Online Workshop it is THE online network for the international education community. Visit us today at Booth 31 and leave your business card to enter our prize draw. The Chronicle of Higher Education Booth 15&16 The Chronicle of Higher Education is the only resource designed to keep readers on the forefront of knowledge worldwide. Turn on The Chronicle of ENHANCED CONCENTRATION FOR GLOBAL HIGHER EDUCATION Enter to win a pair of Bose Noise Cancelling headphones. Turn off the noise, turn on The Chronicle. To enter, simply visit our booth and drop off your business card. QS Quacquarelli Symonds Booth 34 Win your AUD$100 Amazon Voucher.To enter, simply visit our boot and drop in your business card! QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world s leading network for universities and business schools to target, meet and select the best qualified candidates from around the world. Our services include TopUniversities. com, QS Unisolution featuring: MoveOn, QS World MBA Tour, TopMBA.com, QS World Grad School Tour and TopGradSchool.com to name a few. We are also the producers of the QS World University Rankings. Our mission is to enable motivated people anywhere in the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, international mobility and career development. QS is committed to truly raising the bar of global higher education standards for the benefit of current and future generations. 18

19 Exhibitor Competitions & Giveaways Exhibitor Competitions & Giveaways Pearson Language Tests Booth 35 Prize Draw Visit the Pearson Language Tests stand and go in the draw to win a pack of 25 Popular Penguins with authors ranging from Jane Austen to Simon Winchester. Campus Review Booth 41 Campus Review has something for everyone. Campus Review is Australia s only dedicated higher education publication written for the sector by an independent voice. Visit the Campus Review exhibition booth 41 to: Receive a free copy of the latest edition of the publication; Register for a free online trial to access the website for 28 days or Sign up to receive the free weekly news alerts. nib health funds Booth 10 nib health funds is one of the fastest growing health funds in Australia. More than 800,000 Australians already benefit from a wide range of cover provided by nib, and they ll be the first to tell you it s worth it. Come and visit the nib OSHC Team at Booth 10 to discuss why it makes good sense to have nib Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)and for your chance to win a double gold class movie experience. Bupa Australia Booth 20 Bupa Australia looks after the health care needs of around three million Australians and is part of the Bupa Group - one of the largest private providers of health care services in the world, with over 10 million customers in almost 200 countries. With our global expertise, we understand the needs of overseas students and education institutions. Visit the Bupa booth to speak to a consultant to find out more, plus a chance to win a $500 Rebel Sport Voucher! Live Enrol Booth 36 LiveEnrol is the Search Enrol Payment platform for the international education industry. LiveEnrol are giving away a Free 3-Month LiveEnrol Connect Advertising Package or Free LiveEnrol Institution Setup worth $3,950 to one lucky participant. Object Next Software Pty Ltd Booth 33 Come to our booth and drop in your business card to go in the draw for a case of premium wine delivered to your door!! Valued at over $300. Study Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Booth 45&46 Win a hamper of delicious treats from Victoria. Get details when you visit us at the Study Melbourne, Victoria booth. 19

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