2026 CDM Annual Workshop

The Centre expects Centre Members to behave in a courteous, respectful and professional manner during any meetings they attend at or on behalf of the Centre whether virtually or in person. Consistent with the Centre Values and the Code of Conduct, the Centre expects that all people who attend Centre endorsed activities including workshops, executive and any other committee meetings, conferences and retreats are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Therefore, Centre Members are required to:

i. take positive steps to help prevent behaviours that undermine the Code of Conduct including bullying, harassment and sexual harassment;

ii. make a reasonable effort to ensure that communication is appropriate for a professional audience including people from different backgrounds;

iii. demonstrate tolerance for people’s differences based upon any protected attributes such as: race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction;

iv. refrain from engaging in or turning a blind eye to any use of racist, sexual or sexist language or imagery; and

v. refrain from insulting or putting down other attendees –rather, critique ideas not individuals.

Offenders may be subject to further disciplinary action, including but not limited to having their Centre membership revoked and being banned from participating in any future Centre meetings or other activities. Anyone who wishes to report a violation of this policy is asked to speak confidentially to the meeting organiser, the Chief Operating Officer or the Centre Director who will then determine the most appropriate course(s) of action.

In addition to the details outlined in the Code of Conduct, you can also review your options here: Reporting Misconduct

Centre Contact Officers

If Centre members don’t feel comfortable approaching the COO or Centre Director, there are also Centre Contact Officers present at the Annual Workshop and they will be identified by yellow/orange logos on their nametags.

Centre Contact Officers serve as impartial advisors for Centre members seeking guidance or resolution regarding matters related to the code of conduct. They are trained individuals within the Centre who can aid in initiating conversations with involved parties, assist in gathering and delivering feedback, and offer guidance on addressing concerns verbally with other members. Additionally, they will provide information on available options for resolution. Please note that all discussions with contact officers are held in strict confidence.

The Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough is located at 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough, Perth, WA 6019.

Public transport in Perth allows the use of a debit card or a payment card in your phone wallet to tap on and off to pay for travel. The nearest bus stop is across the road at Scarborough Beach. There is no train station near the venue.

For detailed and up-to-date information, see the council’s website which includes live parking availability.

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/residential-services/parking-and-transport/scarborough-parking-and-transport-options

From Perth Airport to Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough:

• 30 minute drive from Perth airport

• 1 hour on public transport

  • Train: Airport Line towards Perth

  • Bus: 990 towards Scarborough Beach

 Parking options at the Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough:

• $25 per night for on-site parking. Located underneath the hotel. Accessed via the Hotel Driveway on West Coast Highway or from The Esplanade.

• There is street parking nearby, see link to council website above.

Parking costs incurred will not be covered by the Centre. If you end up paying for parking, please discuss possible reimbursement with your node.

Zoom link: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/86451819482?pwd=kb7PN8NaMmxewwBaWZWFcNDGFYajJ4.1
Password: 665737

Need to dial-in instead? Enter the meeting ID: 864 5181 9482 via +61 3 7018 2005 or +61 2 8015 6011

Wifi Network: TBA

Password: TBA

We have immunocompromised people attending the workshop so if you are unwell, please do not attend.

For current information on the COVID-19 recommendations and requirements in Perth, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus

This site has information about how to protect your health and the health of others. What to do if you develop symptoms, how to test, isolation and reporting requirements.

Conference organisers emergency contacts:

Anita Vecchies - 0450 101 511

Elisabetta Barberio - 0400 876 293

The CDM EDI Committee encourages all speakers and poster presenters to share a bit about yourself so that everyone can get to know you a bit better. Add a slide to your presentation or a corner on your poster to share something of your choice. This can include photos of where you are from, special cultural dishes or traditions, or a bit about something you’re passionate about or enjoy like cooking, mountain climbing, chess, sports, playing an instrument etc.

We will be taking photographs throughout the workshop which may be put on the Centre website, social media or used in the annual report. Please notify the conference organisers if you do not wish for your image to be used.

Note that all special dietary requirements have been provided to the hotel and all catering will accommodate these requirements.

Daily menu

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Wednesday poster session

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There will be a bar tab for soft drinks only (no alcohol will be available).

Thursday evening dinner

TBA

There will be a bar tab with soft drinks and a selection of beer, wine and sparkling.

If you are unable to upload your presentation to the Centre’s Confluence site, please email your presentation file or a link to it directly to jade.mckenzie1@unimelb.edu.au

If you have login access to the Centre’s Confluence site, please login as usual and follow these steps:

1. click on the Edit icon (the pencil icon at the top-right corner of the page (note that you may need to scroll up the page for it to be visible);

2. scroll down the page until you find your assigned timeslot in the Agenda (below);

3. click in the “File” box for your timeslot;

4. click on the “Files and images” icon at the top of this browser window (6th from right near the centre of the window);

5. click “Upload a file” to upload the file from your computer;

6. once it has uploaded, it will be highlighted in blue with a tick mark in the top-right corner;

7. click “Insert a file” to place the file link at the location where your cursor was in the third step in this process;

8. click “Publish” in the top-right corner of this browser window in order to save and publish your edit to the page.

NOTE: if there are multiple file links in one timeslot, not all of them may be visible at once. If so, hover your cursor over that timeslot in the Agenda, and one or more arrows should appear; you can use these left and right arrows to scroll through the multiple file links.