Convention FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Venue    Accommodation    Food/Drink    Registration

 

Venue

How do I get to the venue?

The Baldivis Christian Youth Camp is located at 861 Mandurah Road, Baldivis WA 6172.

If you are coming from South of Baldivis:

The easiest way to get there is to take the Kwinana Freeway and turn off at Safety Bay Road. Keep heading west through Baldivis until you reach a large roundabout on Mandurah Road. Turn right, and follow Mandurah Road northward until you reach the turnoff on the right for Tuart Lakes Road. Turn off, and then follow the road to the right to reach the Baldivis Christian Youth Camp.

See the Coming from South map for more information on how to get to the venue from the Safety Bay Road turnoff on the Kwinana Freeway.

If you are coming from North of Baldivis:

Follow the Kwinana freeway until you reach the Mundijong Road/Kulija Road turnoff. Turn right onto Kulija road and keep heading west until you reach the turnoff for Mandurah Road. Turn left, and follow Mandurah road until you reach the turnoff on the left for Tuart Lakes Road. Turn off, and then follow the road to the right to reach the Baldivis Christian Youth Camp.

See the Coming from North map for more information on how to get to the venue from the Kulija Road turnoff on the Kwinana freeway.

Is there a washer/dryer at the venue?

Yes, there is 1 washing machine and 1 dryer available for use. It does not require coins, but you will need to bring your own washing powder.

Is there a disabled toilet/shower?

Yes, there are ramps throughout the venue, with 1 disabled toilet and 2 showers available.

Accommodation

How many people will be in a room?

Each room can fit a maximum of 6-8 people, but the number of people assigned to each room will depend on how many people register. The venue requires a minimum of 4 people to be in each room, so you could expect to be sharing with at least 3 other people.

The Ashburton and Pilbara dormitories will be used for females, and the Kimberley and Hammersley dormitories will be for males. See the attached site map for more information.

Can I share a room with my friend?

Yes, provided that your friend is the same gender as you. On the registration page, you are able to make a note of who you would like to share a room with. The committee will do their best to meet all requests, but may not be able to do so in every situation.

What is the situation regarding toilets and showers?

Each dorm room has an attached ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet facilities. All have lockable doors and are designed to ensure privacy. There is also an additional shower/toilet block at the venue which has separate, shower and toilet facilities for male and female.

Is there air-conditioning in the rooms?

No. Each room does have windows that open/close, but no air conditoning. It is suggested that you bring a fan as it is starting to warm up in November.

Are blankets, sheets and pillows provided?

A pillow is provided, but you will need to bring your own pillowslip, sheets, blankets, sleeping bag, doona, or extra pillows as needed.

 

Food and Drink

I have special dietary needs - will these be catered for?

Yes - when you register, there is an opportunity for you to mention any special dietary needs you have. This will be used by the catering staff to create a meal for you that meets your needs.

Can I bring my own snacks?

Yes, provided they are prepackaged and ready to eat. Anything that requires use of the kitchen (eg for heating, mixing, use of any equipment etc) is not permitted. Because the venue has a registered kitchen, only those staff who are authorised to use it are allowed.

Will there be drinks available?

Yes, there is water, cordial and milo facilities available in the dining room at all times. You are also welcome to bring a named water bottle and fill it up as needed.

 

Registration

Is there are cut-off date for registrations?

Yes - All registrations must be completed by 2 November. This is a requirement of the venue so that they can organise and plan for accommodation and catering needs. No registrations via this website will be available after 2 November. 

Can I receive a refund?

Circumstances sometimes change, so if you are no longer able to attend convention, you can receive a refund if you request it before 2 November. After that date, some payments for activities and catering may have been made for you, so any refunds or part refunds will be at the disgression of the convention organising committee.

Can I register now and pay later?

Payment is required at the time of registration. Registrations and payments are accepted right up until 2 November, so you are able to register and pay when you are able. If you complete the registration form, but do not pay immediately, the form will automatically cancel itself after one hour, and you will be required to complete the registration form again to register.

Can someone pay for me to attend?

Yes, the payment system will accept anybody's card and credit the registration fee to your account.

Why is it the same price with or without accommodation?

To encourage as many people to come to convention as possible, we have capped the price at $100 per person regardless of whether they need accommodation or not. However, if you do NOT require accommodation, please select the 'No Accommodation' option at registration. This will make the organisation of room allocations much more efficient.

Why do I have to pay to come on Sunday only?

Attending sacrament meeting and workshops has no cost, but there is a fee for catering for the lunch afterwards. The venue will only create the amount of meals that are needed to avoid waste and extra costs. The Sunday registration fee covers the cost of the meal and ensures that you do not miss out.