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Conference Site

COMMAD '06 will be held on the campus of The University Western Australia. The venue for the conference sessions will be the new University Club . The university campus is located a ten minute bus ride from the heart of perth on the forshore of Matilda Bay. The campus flows along the foreshore from the old original buildings including the landmark Winthrop hall. The grounds are lush, including numerous gardens and sporting ovals. The bay provides an excellent recreation spot for barbeques and the campus water sports complex including rowing and water skiing.

Perth

Perth sits on the Swan river and features some of the country’s best beaches, plenty of nightlife, bustling markets, inner city parks, outdoor dining and amazing marine adventures. Not to be missed is an afternoon at Cottesloe beach. Between the city of Perth and The University of Western Australia is Kings Park, which features 400 hectares of natural bushland, including stunning views of Perth and the Swan river, scenic walks and bike rides. At the mouth of the Swan river is Fremantle, a port city including some of Perth's oldest heritage buildings. A visit to Fremantle can include amazing food, including fresh seafood and the 'cappuccino strip'.

Around Perth

A short ferry boat ride (~30 minutes) away from Perth is Rottnest Island. "Rotto" has some of the west's best snorkelling, diving, surfing, swimming and sunbathing, as well as bike riding and the no-where-else-in-the world mischievous marsupials that live on Rottnest, the quokkas.
About an hour drive out of perth to the east is the Swan Valley. There are a number of excellent wineries to visit, as well as art studios, river cruises, horsebackriding, and all kinds of food. The Sandalford winery and Swan Valley Cheese Factory are highlights.
An hour drive south of Perth is Mandurah, a relaxing get-away from the city. Here you will find beaches, and plenty of fishing. For a better get-away try Margaret River. About four hours south of Perth, Margaret River is home to some of Australias best wineries, and breaks for the surfers. Nearby attractions include Busselton and Walpole which is the home of the Valley of the Giants, a forest of tall old wood forest and a tree-top walk.

Venue Information

The University Club

The conference will be taking place at the University Club, on the eastern side of the campus. COMMAD has secured the use of the theatre-auditorium for plenary/invited papers, and also the use of the case study room (also on the first floor) for parallel sessions. Registration will be held in seminar room 3, and will be available on the evening of the 5th Dec., as well as each morning of the conference. The workshop will also be held in the case study room, while the welcome reception and all morning/afternoon tea and lunches will be held in the conference foyer. The poster session will be held in the formal dining room.

Parking

During the conference parking will be available in carpark P23 (red circle in image below). The conference venue is circled in blue. Any parking that is sign posted with a yellow permit through out the university will also be available to delegates. Areas posted for red permit parking are unavailable to delegates, and will attract a fine if used for parking without the appropriate permit.