About Australia

Language

The main language is English. 

Weather in Sydney

Season in July: Winter
Temperature range:  8℃ to 17℃

Weather in Cairns

Season in July: Tropical
Temperature range:  16℃ to 25℃

Currency & Payment Type Available

The currency used in Australia is the Australian dollar. 

Card payments which are widely accepted in Australia are Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Most credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard are accepted in all eating and drinking establishments and shops in Australia.  Alternative payment methods in Australia include PayPal & Apple Pay.

Cuisine Type

Australia cuisines has absorbed culinary contributions and adaptations from a wide range of cultures, including British, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern.

Covid-19 Checklist for travel into Australia:

  • Since 6 July 2022, travellers no longer need to present a sworn declaration that they are not infected with COVID-19 and pledge to take an antigen test or biological exam upon arrival in Australia.
  • Please check with your respective airlines if mask is required onboard.

Programme

Documentation to Prepare For Travel 

  • Please ensure your passport has at least 6 months’ validity.
    • Kindly renew your passport if the validity period falls before 10 January 2025. 
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate (*Although the Australia government has removed all Covid-19 related requirements as of 6 July 2022, do prepare your vaccine documents in case of check.) 
  • Visa Documents (if applicable)

Dress Code

Day 3 Gala Dinner: Enchanted Woodland Elegance

Essentials to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm clothing such as layers and jackets
  • Travel Adapter

Travel Insurance

  • Travel Insurance will be arranged for you, and this will be shared with you via the Event Mobile Application*.
  • For participants who require their Travel Insurance for Visa Application, please reach out to your country coordinators or email in to [email protected]

    *Event Mobile Application will be launched 2 weeks prior to the event. Stay tuned for more updates!

Extension of Stay

No extension of stay is allowed. 

Accompanying Persons

No accompanying persons are allowed. 

Accommodation

Accommodation Period

Accommodation is only provided from 5 – 10 July 2024.

Sydney

  • 5 July 2024: Check-in time at 03:00PM
  • 6 July 2024: Check-out time at 11:00AM
  • 9 July 2024: Check-in time at 03:00PM
  • 10 July 2024: Check-out time at 11:00AM

Cairns

  • 6 July 2024: Check-in time at 03:00PM
  • 9 July 2024: Check-out time at 11:00AM

Type of Room Provided

All Qualifiers are assigned a twin-sharing room at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Hotel & Hilton Cairns Hotel.

Flights

Type of Flight Provided

  • Flight entitlement is based on Economy fare for all Winners.
  • Flight assignment can be found within your registration.
  • Flight e-tickets will be issued to you two weeks before the event. You may download it from the Event Mobile Application*.

    *Event Mobile Application will be launched 2 weeks prior to the event. Stay tuned for more updates!

Flight Terms & Conditions

  • Flight tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual.
  • Please ensure that your passport name is spelt correctly, and in the exact order of your passport as this will be used to book your flight tickets. 
  • A penalty fee will be incurred for any name change after flight ticket issuance.

Deviation of Flights

  • No deviation of flights are allowed