REGISTRATION DESK
From Monday 24th - Thursday 27th November, the Registration Desk will be located in the Foyer of the Arts West Building, The University of Melbourne.
The registration desk will be operational from 8am - 4pm daily.
REGISTRATIONS FROM OTHER ASSOCIATIONS FOR LIMITED ATTENDANCE
In the spirit of interdisciplinary collegiality with other professional associations holding their conferences as part of the CHASS Congress of HASS, we welcome registered members of other associations to attend TASA's Keynote sessions for FREE. Please note: this is for in-person attendees only. Members of other associations still need to register by emailing penny Toth, Events Manager via events@tasa.org.au.
Those who register to attend the keynote sessions are asked to not use TASA catering, which is provided for the paying participants of TASA 2025.
WI-FI LOGIN
Conference Wi-Fi details will be made available from the registration desk during delegate registration. Please refer to these details to log in to the guest Wi-Fi network during the conference.
WHOVA CONGRESS OF HASS APP
Follow the below steps to access the app:
1. Download the ‘WHOVA’ mobile app (App store link, Google Play store link)
2. After installing, open the app
3. Search for the ‘Congress of HASS 2025’ event
4. Click “Sign up/Sign in”
5. Enter your email address
6a. If you do not have a Whova account, you’ll be prompted to create a password
6b. Enter your desired password > click Continue
PARALLEL STREAMS
Each session within our parallel streams is 90 minutes long. If a session includes four papers, then each presenter has 15 minutes for their paper and 5-7min for Q&A.
ONLINE PARTICIPATION
Delegates who register to participate online will have access to all keynote presentations and parallel streams listed in our TASA 2025 Program. All registered delegates will receive
login details for the Congress of HASS app. Access to online sessions will occur through the app. If you are registered as an online delegate and have not received your access
details by Friday 14th of November, please contact events@tasa.org.au.
KEYNOTE
The keynotes will be viewable online for those not attending, using the same log in as the general online streams. You will need to register for TASA 2025 to receive the online login
details.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) PARTICIPATION
The AGM will be hybrid. Online delegates can access the AGM by clicking on the session link contained in the Whoova App. Please note: the AGM is for TASA members only.
TASA's WELCOME GATHERING
We are inviting in-person delegates to join us for an informal welcome gathering to kick off our TASA 2025 Conference. The gathering is free for in-person delegates and will include the Welcome to Country Ceremony and a standing breakfast. You can register to attend by including it in your transaction when registering for the Conference or by emailing events@tasa.org.au.
CATERING
Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea will be provided for all registered in-person delegates attending TASA 2025. All Catering will take place in the Foyer of the Arts West
Building, University of Melbourne. Participants from other associations who have registered for TASA‘s Keynote presentations only are asked not to make use of TASA’s
catering as it is for fully registered delegates only. Catering for the Postgraduate Breakfast will take place on Level 2 of the Arts West Building.
CAMPUS SECURITY
Contact University Security at any time by calling 834 46666 or 1800 246 066
EMERGENCY SERVICES OR POLICE ASSISTANCE
In the event of an emergency please dial 000 or you can call for police assistance on
131 444.
FIRST AID
If you or a colleague should require first aid assistance during the Conference , please call TASA Event Manager, Penny Toth on 0421 803 161. Alternatively, all security staff are trained in first aid and are available to offer assistance during their working hours. Call 8344 6666.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
If you require Mental Health First Aid please contact TASA Executive Officer, Sally Daly on 0425 728 392.
DEFRIBRILLATORS
Defribrillators are located at the following locations:
Babel Building Medical Road, Ground floor, Room CG01, Located just inside the main automatic doors to the left, near the fire panel.
Arts West Royal Parade, Parkville G Floor, in corner near Fire Indicator Panel Old Arts Professors Walk, The University of Melbourne G Floor, West Entrance
ATM LOCATIONS
There are four ATM machines on the campus of the University of Melbourne.
Commonwealth Bank ATM: Located on Lygon Street.
ANZ ATM: Located on Lygon Street and at Lygon Court, next to Woolworths.
NAB ATM: Located on Lygon Street.
Bank of Melbourne ATM: Located on Lygon Street.
VENUE
TASA 2025 will be held at The University of Melbourne from Monday 24 November
- Thursday 27 November 2025. The program will be delivered across seminar rooms located in the Arts West
Building and the Babel Building.
. Registration will be located in the foyer of the Arts West Building.
COVID-19
We continue to live in a pandemic. While mandatory reporting of positive RAT results to COVID-19 is no longer necessary across various Australian states/territories, vigilance
remains important.
TASA highly recommends and strongly encourages Conference attendees to:
1. Be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses. Vaccination does
not stop individuals from contracting COVID-19, but it does help prevent severe disease.
2. Test if you are unwell and, if you are positive for COVID-19, please do not attend the Conference and isolate to help protect others.
3. Consider wearing a mask indoors (preferably a N95, P2, KN95 or KF94 mask) when in close contact with others.
4. Keep doors and windows open for ventilation and to maximise air flow, where possible.
5. Maintain physical distancing when possible, and practice good hand hygiene (for example, regularly using hand sanitiser).
CHILD FRIENDLY CONFERENCE
TASA conferences are child friendly, and children are welcome to attend for free: If bringing children, please bring items they will require for entertainment.
NOTE: TASA social events are not appropriate for children
SUSTAINABILITY
TASA 2025 aims to be as sustainable as possible and we openly acknowledge the adverse environmental impact the event may have, even when conscientiously managed. We
encourage all delegates to remain aware of their environmental impact throughout the Conference.
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We recommend purchasing of carbon offsets for travel to and from the event. Travel and access to events and venues includes and prioritises public transport.
RECYLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Conference utilises minimal printing, with program booklets available electronically via the Conference website and mobile app. We recommend delegates use recyclable
materials (such as keep cups) and avoid the use of plastic.
INTENTION TO PHOTOGRAPH, SCREENSHOT AND RECORD
Attendees are advised that TASA representatives may take photographs and recordings of presentations during the Conference for TASA promotional purposes. You can opt out, by
emailing events@tasa.org.au and we will do our best to ensure you are not included in the photographs or recordings. Note, no Conference presentation will be recorded by TASA without the explicit consent of the presenter/s. Conference attendees should not record (audio/video/images) any presentations, including taking photos and/or screen shots of presenter slides, without the explicit and informed consent of the session chair and presenter/s.
LANGUAGE
The official language of TASA 2025's Conference is English.
BEHAVIOURAL CODE OF CONDUCT AT TASA 2025
TASA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone involved with a TASA event (online and in-person), regardless of sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexuality, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, culture, race, age or religion. TASA does not tolerate harassment in any form at its events. Unless relevant to the particular presentation, sexual language, imagery or derogatory language or behaviour will not be accepted and will be acted upon.
TASA has the expectation that:
Event participants (this includes delegates, employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, sponsors etc) or anyone interacting with the event will engage with each other in a manner which is fair and respectful. TASA 2025 participants will not knowingly treat one another in a manner which violates this principle, or another members’ professional welfare – real or potential. Critical conversations should be undertaken in a respectful, supportive, and collegial manner, which does not involve personal denigration.
Conference and event participants (this includes delegates, employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, sponsors etc) that do not act appropriately may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund (if applicable) at the discretion of TASA Executive and/or TASA 2025 organisers. For additional information, please see TASA’s Values Statement, Code of Conduct, Equity & Inclusion Policy, and Grievance Procedures.