Additional Registration Options

Mentor Program

The Congress provides a valuable opportunity to make connections and share knowledge and to facilitate this, the Organising Committee are offering a Mentor Program. This is simply an opportunity for you to catch up with your mentor/mentee over a coffee or lunch break and have a conversation, share ideas, challenges and opportunities. There is no expectation beyond the opportunity for a chance to make a connection and share a conversation with a colleague who shares a similar interest. If you would like to be mentored or would be keen to be a mentor, please indicate your interest on the registration form and also your main subject area of interest. Closer to the time of the Congress, we will facilitate contact with your designated mentor/mentee so you can make arrangements to meet at your convenience during the Congress.   

Congress T-Shirt

You have the opportunity to take home a great souvenir from the Congress – the official Congress t-shirt featuring the unique Congress artwork. T-shirts are AU$30 each and must be ordered in advance when registering online for the Congress. 

Onsite Childcare

ISBE 2024 is a family-friendly Congress and will be providing a complimentary childcare exclusively for the care of young children of delegates between the ages of 12 months to 12 years, during designated hours, at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. 

A specialised childcare service provider will provide a safe and fun environment for the children requiring care during Congress hours. Children will be entertained and supervised by qualified and experienced childcare educators.

The childcare service will be open during the following dates and times:

Note the timing is subject to change and will reflect the final scientific program schedule.

Places are limited and will be available on a first come basis.  Advance booking is required so please contact the Congress Office immediately if you haven't already done so.

Important information

• All children must be signed in and out by a legal guardian.
• Guardians must be contactable at all times via mobile phone.
• Meals will not be provided. Parents are to provide a healthy snack for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. No nut products.
• Parents must return to feed or collect their children for the lunch period.
• Childcare staff do not have facilities to change nappies. Nappy change facilities are in the venue parents' room and parents will be required to return to change their child.
• For children aged two and under who require an afternoon sleep, please bring along his/her pram or stroller.

Parents room

For those of you who will have a young child or children but do not wish to use the childcare service, a parent's room is available at the venue and feature everything you needed to change or feed in privacy and comfort. 

Who is eligible to access the services?

All Congress delegates are eligible to access the childcare.

What is the cost for the childcare?

There is no cost for delegates to use the childcare.

How do I book?

If you have not already done so, please contact the Congress Office immediately.