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Click the links to see campus maps and info. We will post information on specific buildings and rooms closer to the date.

Canberra:
Australian National University
Geelong:
Deakin University Geelong, Waterfront Campus

Accommodation Options

You’ll need to find your own accommodation for Power Shift, but here are some cheap suggested options!

Canberra

Canberra City YHA
7 Akuna Street, Canberra City, ACT
Ph: 02 6248 9155
E: canberracity@yha.com.au
W: www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra-city
$: dorm style accommodation, approx $30 – $100 per night

Dickson Backpackers
4/14 Woolley Street, Dickson ACT
Ph: 02 6262 9922
W: http://www.dicksonbackpackers.com.au
$: Beds are $35 a night, or for a group (4 or more) $30 each.
*16-17 year-olds must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or teacher who has explicit duty of care over them. Under 16s are not allowed to stay here.

AYCC supervised accommodation (Fri & Sat nights)
Turner Scout Hall, 5 Masson St (1.2km walk from ANU).
Facilities: Toilets and showers.
Cost: $10 for the weekend, pay on arrival.
Bring: sleeping bag, mat and very warm clothing.
Booking: 30 places only so reserve your place by emailing
lisa.caripis@youthclimatecoalition.org with your name and mobile number.
*NB You must have registered and paid for Power Shift or hold a scholarship; preference will be given to under 18s or low-income participants.

Geelong

AYCC supervised accommodation (Fri & Sat nights)
Guild Hall, 33 Myers St Geelong (10 minute walk from Deakin Uni).
Facilities: Toilets, no showers.
Cost: $10 for the weekend, pay on arrival.
Bring: sleeping bag, mat and very warm clothing.
Booking: email lisa.caripis@youthclimatecoalition.org with name and mobile number.
*NB You must have registered and paid for Power Shift, or be a scholarship holder.

The National Hotel
191 Moorabool Street Geelong, Victoria
Ph: 03 5229 1211
E: info@nationalhotel.com.au
W: www.nationalhotel.com.au
$: dorm style accommodation, approx $30-$70 per night

Barwon River Caravan Park
(3.6 km from Deakin Waterfront Campus)
153 Barrabool Rd, Belmont Vic 3216
p: (03) 5243 3842 or 1800 657 955 (for bookings)
e: info@barwoncaravanpark.com.au
w: http://www.barwoncaravanpark.com.au
$: 5-6 bed cabins from $75 per night and camping from $28 per night.

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park
(4.4km from Deakin Waterfront Campus)
59 Barrabool Road
Belmont VIC 3216
p: 1800 336 225 (freecall)
e: geelongriverview@aspenparks.com.au
w: http://www.aspenparks.com.au/holiday-destinations/victoria/geelong/geelong-riverview-tourist-park/accommodation.aspx
$: 5-6 bed cabins from $110 per night and camping from $25 per night.

WANTED POWER SHIFT HOSTS!
If you live in Canberra or Geelong, are planning on attending Power Shift 2010 and would be happy to host some visitors for the weekend we would love to hear from you.Please email sam.millar@youthclimatecoalition.org to register your name and contact details and let him know how many people you could host.

BILLETING OFFERS – these are people who are offering space in their houses to billet people coming to Power Shift.  If you need a place to stay, please contact these people directly on their email addresses below.
CANBERRA:
Mic Smith – mic.smith@actchamber.com.au or 0416 299 95 – Up to 5 (couch for 2 and a mattress on the floor for 2-3). Kingston (7-8km from ANU), talk to Mic about arranging transport.
Sasha Hunt – sasha.hunt@youthclimatecoalition.org – 1 person in college room, preferably female.
Linsey Cole – linsey.cole@youthclimatecoalition.org – 2 people, sleeping in the same room.
Sean Munro – seanmunro_si@hotmail.com - 3 people, one in a bed and a couple on the floor of a granny flat.

GEELONG:
Andrew Russell – a.russell.aus@gmail.com South Geelong (walking distance from the CBD) – 7 people inside, 3 people in small tents in the yard, 2 of which we can provide.

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Transport Options

Please consider your environmental impact when thinking about how you will get to Power Shift 2010. Why don’t you think about catching public transport, riding your bike or getting your friends together and car pooling if you need to drive.

Click on the links below for more information about getting to each venue:

Power Shift Canberra – Getting to Australian National University

Power Shift Geelong – Getting to Deakin University, Waterfront Campus

Catch the bus to Canberra Power Shift from Sydney!
Travel with other people to Canberra Power Shift
* $25 concession (one way)
* Departs 6pm from Central Station
* You must book your own place: https://www.greyhound.com.au

Murrays coaches also travel from Sydney:http://www.murrays.com.au/ExpressBooking.aspx
If you have any questions contact Sophie Trevitt: sophie.trevitt@youthclimatecoalition.org

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