FAQs

Why should we attend?

There are plenty of reasons why attending District Conference is a good idea.  We've thought of 10 - no doubt there are other good reasons too:

  1. Catch up with Rotary friends, and make some new ones along the way.
  2. Be inspired by great speakers.
  3. Get great new ideas as you hear what other clubs are doing to ‘put something back’ into their communities – both locally and abroad.
  4. Expand your knowledge of Rotary programs and services as you wander through the Exhibits in the Rotary EXPO.
  5. Kick up your heels with a fantastic social program – a chance to enjoy great food, music and other entertainment.
  6. Rest and relax amidst the beautiful and tranquil setting of Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus. Fishermen should take note that Bream and Perch are caught off the banks of the Hopkins River where the Conference is taking place.
  7. Get to know your fellow Rotarians even better than before.
  8. Stay an extra day or two to enjoy the many sights and activities of Warrnambool and surrounds.
  9. Support the team which is working hard to make this year’s conference affordable and memorable in every way.
  10. ‘Recharge’ your Rotary batteries – remember why you joined and marvel at the difference that Rotary makes to our communities.
Where is Percy Baxter Auditorium?

The conference venue is located at Deakin’s Sherwood Park Campus,Warrnambool.

The University is 5 kms, or 10 minutes drive, east from the centre ofWarrnambool. Located on the Princes Hwy between Allansford and Warrnambool - it is very well sign posted and easily seen. The Percy Baxter auditorium is located alongside a drive in turning circle for drop offs of passengers. Please do not park in this drop off zone.

A detailed map can be found at: www.deakin.edu.au/campuses/maps/warrnambool.pdf

Note that buildings G and J are the locations of the two main lecture theatres. The Cafeteria shall be used for the Saturday morning session.

 

Where can we stay?

A range of accommodation options are located within easy driving distance of the University. We have listed various options on the "accommodation" page of this website, and have also provided a link to the City of Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre page for other options. The Conference Dinner will be held at the newly refurbished and extended cafeteria at Deakin’s Warrnambool campus.

We encourage you to book directly with your desired accommodation provider, however feel free to contact Robert Coffey, Conference Secretary, if you want assistance. Email: coffeyr@tpg.com.au