Y-PEER AIDS 2014 Conference Guidelines

GUIDELINES
ON
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED WITH
THE
INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE 2014?

What is the International AIDS Conference?
The International AIDS Conference is a primary global gathering for those who work in
many fields related to HIV and AIDS. In 1985, the first AIDS Conference was held in Altanta
and brought together a small gathering of researchers. The now bi-annual International
AIDS Conference has grown into one of the largest global health gatherings in the world,
attracting up to 25,000 delegates representing every country on the globe.
The conference in attended by:
 Policy makers
 Global leaders
 Heads of State
 Community leaders
 Medical Researchers
 Social Scientists
 People living with HIV
 Faith-based networks
The conference creates a platform to share the latest research findings across a vast range
of topics that impact HIV and AIDS including: treatments, social prevention strategies, the
development of the vaccine, human rights and global economics.
Thousands of individuals and organizations who attend, come together to evaluate, share
and debate the latest bio-medical and social science developments, community programs
and interventions, reflect on lessons learnt, and create a road map for new global
priorities in combating HIV and AIDS and ending this pandemic.
World leaders and other high profile people who have attended...
 Nelson Mandela
 Bill and Melinda Gates
 President Bill Clinton and US
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
 President of the World Bank Jim
Yong Kim
 Sir Elton John
 Former President of Ireland and
United Nations High
 Commissioner for Human Rights,
Mary Robinson
 Executive Director of UNAIDS
Michael Sidibé
 Whoopi Goldberg
 Annie Lennox
 Princess of Norway Mette-Marit
 Alicia Keys
 South African Deputy President
Kgalema Motlant

AIDS 2014 Aims
This year the 20th International AIDS Conference,
AIDS 2014 will be held in Melbourne, Australia to
assess progress on the global HIV response and its
future direction. AIDS 2014 is expected to convene
over 14,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries,
including up to 1,000 journalists. The conference will
be held from 20-25 July 2014 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The
International AIDS Society, the world's leading independent association of HIV
professionals, with more than 16,000 members in 194 countries, is organizing AIDS 2014 in
collaboration with international and local partners.
AIDS 2014 Melbourne Declaration signatories and endorsers call immediate and unified
opposition to discriminatory and stigmatizing practices and urge all parties to take a more
equitable and effective approach through the following
actions:
 Governments must repeal repressive laws and end
policies that reinforce discriminatory/stigmatizing
practices that increase the vulnerability to HIV, while
also passing laws that actively promote equality.
 Decision makers must not use international health
meetings or conferences as a platform to promote
discriminatory laws and policies that undermine health
and wellbeing.
 The exclusion of organizations that promote intolerance
and discrimination including sexism, homophobia, and
transphobia against individuals or groups, from donor funding for HIV programmes.
 All healthcare providers must demonstrate the implementation of non-
discriminatory policies as a prerequisite for future HIV programme funding.
 Restrictions on funding, such as the anti-prostitution pledge and the ban on
purchasing needles and syringes, must be removed as they actively impede the
struggle to combat HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and hepatitis C among sex
workers and people who inject drugs.

GET INVOLVED IN AIDS 2014!
Submit an Abstract
Emerging and established researchers are encouraged to submit a late
breaker abstract to one or more of the five scientific tracks
between 24 April and 15 May 2014. For detailed descriptions of each
scientific track, please visit the track scope and objectives page and to
submit a late breaker abstract, login to the conference profile.
For more information on abstracts please visit www.aids2014.org/abstracts.aspx or
contact abstracts@aids2014.org.
Host an Affiliated Independent Event
Are you planning an event in or around Melbourne that coincides with AIDS 2014? If so,
why not link it to the conference as an Affiliated Independent Event? In the past, Affiliated
Independent Events have included meetings, forums,
cultural events, galas and performances.
Affiliated Independent Events should reflect and/or
support the vision and goals of the conference whilst
addressing HIV and AIDS, co-infections or issues faced by
individuals or organizations affected by or responding to
HIV and AIDS. The Affiliated Independent Events application form is accessible through the
online conference profile; submissions now are open. These events should not conflict
time-wise with the official conference programme.
More information on Affiliated Independent Events is available here. You can also
contact affiliatedevents@aids2014.org.

Showcase your products and services in the Exhibition Area
AIDS 2014 offers unparalleled opportunities to both
commercial and non-commercial organizations to
showcase their products and services to the largest
gathering of HIV professionals in the world.
Exhibition space costs USD 475 per square metre for
both commercial and non-commercial organizations.
Exhibitors can then build their own booth or will be
able to purchase a standard booth, available in two
sizes - 9 and 18 sqm.
For more information, visit www.aids2014.org/exhibition.aspx or contact the Exhibition
Department at exhibition@aids2014.org.
For more information on Exhibitors benefits and options please download the Commercial
Invitation.
Host a satellite session in the conference venue
Conference organizers make satellite slots available
in the conference centre for a fee, which is based
on the room capacity and the time slot, and will
allocate slots according to availability on the
conference programme. These satellite meetings
are fully organized and coordinated by the
organization hosting the satellite, but the contents
and speakers of the satellite meetings will be
reviewed to ensure that they meet the scientific and ethical principles of the conference.
More information on satellite sessions is available here.
Become a conference donor
Conference organizers rely heavily on contributions from a range of sources to fund AIDS
2014. There are many different ways for sponsors to showcase their programmes and

expertise, ranging from preparing an exhibition booth, organizing a satellite meeting, or
becoming an official AIDS 2014 sponsor. We offer sponsorship packages at five different
levels, from $5,000 to $100,000, as well as various unique sponsorship opportunities. To
tailor to specific needs we also offer customizable packages which can include a
combination of cash sponsorship, in-kind contributions, and/or marketing support.
Being an AIDS 2014 sponsor puts your company’s name, brand, messaging, programmes
and initiatives in front of each attendee and thousands more worldwide who will
experience the conference through media coverage, social media, conference hubs, and
official affiliated events.
For more information please download the AIDS 2014 Commercial Invitation or contact
Wouter Kruijs at Wouter.Kruijs@aids2014.org at our Geneva office. For those in Australia,
please contact Sonja Basic at the AIDS 2014 Secretariat in Melbourne
at sonja.basic@aids2014.org.
Network of Global Village
The Global Village is the only area of the conference
which is open to the general public: admission is free,
and conference delegates and non-delegates alike can
enjoy this diverse and vibrant space where community
gathers from all over the world to meet, share and
learn from each other.
The Global Village will host sessions, film screenings, performances, art exhibitions,
marketplace booths and community dialogue space.
Networking Zones are also a key part of the programme and allow groups focused on
particular populations or geographic regions to meet and engage with delegates and the
public visiting the Global Village.

Take part in the AIDS 2014 Youth Programme
The Youth Pavilion in the Global Village is the main networking space for young people at
AIDS 2014. The pavilion will host a diverse programme of sessions, workshops and
exhibitions. Other youth related activities, include the Youth Pre-Conference, and
reception (Melbourne, 18-19 July 2014). For more information please
contact globalvillage@aids2014.org.
Bring the conference to your community with a Conference Hub
If you and your organization can’t attend AIDS 2014 in person, you can still bring the
conference expertise and materials to your community by hosting an AIDS 2014
conference hub. These conference hubs are “mini conferences” held in conjunction with
the international conference by local organizations active in the AIDS response.
More information is available here. You can also contact the Hubs representative
at hubs@aids2014.org.
Use the AIDS 2014 Supporter Logo
Show your support for the conference at your events and in your publications by using the
AIDS 2014 supporter logo. You can request the AIDS 2014 supporter logo and design
guidelines, or simply request more information, by contacting media@aids2014.org.

Volunteer during the conference week
The success of the AIDS 2014 depends heavily on the
support of between 1,500 and 2,000 volunteers.
Volunteers will help plan the conference, coordinate
programme activities, greet visiting delegates, assist
with registration, act as guides during the
conference, staff various offices and activities, help
in the Global Village and perform other crucial tasks.
Volunteers will have access to conference sessions
outside of their shifts, a lunch each day and a Certificate of Appreciation. Furthermore,
volunteers will have the possibility to gain international experience at the world's largest
conference on AIDS and to unite in the response to AIDS. You must be at least 18 years old
(as of 20 July 2014) in order to volunteer. Registration is now open, visit
http://volunteers.aids2014.org/ApplicationForm/Index.aspx to fill out the online
application form.
For more information, visit www.aids2014.org/volunteers.aspx or contact
volunteer@aids2014.org.
SPREAD THE WORD!
The 20th International AIDS Conference is tweeting –
@AIDS_conference – and we hope many of you will help us spread
the conference message by tweeting along with us, using #AIDS2014
to keep the conversation going. You can also become a fan of AIDS
2014 on Facebook and stay in touch with the latest conference
updates and developments.
Please visit www.facebook.com/InternationalAIDSConference to become a fan.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The International AIDS Conference is the premier gathering for those working in the field
of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed
to ending the pandemic. It is a chance to assess where we are, evaluate recent scientific
developments and lessons learnt, and collectively chart a course forward.
The AIDS 2014 programme will present new
scientific knowledge and offer many opportunities
for structured dialogue on the major issues facing
the global response to HIV. A variety of session
types – from abstract-driven presentations to
symposia, bridging and plenary sessions – will
meet the needs of various participants. Other
related activities, including the Global Village,
satellite meetings, exhibitions and affiliated independent events, will contribute to an
exceptional opportunity for professional development and networking.
Melbourne Youth Force
Melbourne Youth Force is a platform for global youth participation and leadership in the
lead up to, during and long after AIDS2014, which aims at building the capacity of young
people to drive the response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

The Melbourne Youth Force (MYF) is a coalition of
youth organizations that will work together to
leverage the presence and demands of young
people (ages 15-26) at AIDS 2014. The 2014 MYF
will ensure that young people have a highly visible
attendance at the conference, not only as
delegates, but as organizers, speakers, decision
makers and peers.
The MYF believes that building youth leadership is
critical to building an effective AIDS response
among young people and by young people, especially for key affected populations. This
includes, but is not limited to, young people living with HIV, young people who use drugs,
young sex workers, young men who have sex with men, young women, young migrants
and youth in prisons.
Since 2006, the Youth Force has been an integral part of the International AIDS
Conference, acting as a platform to unite young people and those who support a global
agenda that places young people at the centre of the Global AIDS response.
TEAMS
The Melbourne Youth Force sub-committees started their work in October 2013. The seven sub
committees focus on and support the following areas within the AIDS 2014 Youth Programme:
(each of the sub-committees consists of two Co-chairs)
1. Youth Pre-Conference
2. Youth Pavilion
3. Youth Advocacy Messaging and Design
4. Youth Media and Communications
5. Youth Main Conference
6. Youth Reception (and other Youth Affiliated Events)
7. Sponsorship and Fundraising

Global Village & Youth Programme
The Global Village and Youth Programme promotesnetworking between northand south, east
and west and providesa space for discussions, installations, and performances from throughout
the world. The Global Village isopen to thegeneral publicand conference delegates, and
admission is free. View the AIDS 2014.
Global Village and Youth Programme submissions for AIDS 2014 are now
closed. Notifications were sent to all submitting applicants by mid-April 2014.
Thank you to those who submitted programme activity applications for the Global Village
and Youth Programme at AIDS 2014. Applications are now closed.
The 20th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2014) Global Village and Youth Programme
includes programme activities for the following categories:
 Sessions
 Cultural Activities
 Networking Zones
 Exhibition Booths
Programme activity applications submitted to the conference will go through a blind, peer-
reviewed process carried out by an international review panel. Final selection of
programme activities will be completed by members of the Global Village and Youth
Programme Working Group in April 2014.

Global Village & Youth Programme Objectives
As a platform for communities involved in the response to HIV, the Global Village and
Youth Programme will highlight the conference theme ‘Stepping up the Pace’, focusing on
the following objectives:
1. Create a vibrant cultural experience for conference delegates and the public living locally
and visiting Melbourne;
2. Celebrate the successes of the HIV response globally and
within the Asia and Pacific region;
3. Build a productive learning and networking environment
where activities focusing on HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), sexual and reproductive
health, HIV/TB co-infection, stigma and discrimination, are
prominent and valued;
4. Bridge all areas of science, leadership and community which build and reinforce multi-
sectoral partnerships, community development, youth engagement, accessible funding
mechanisms, long-term planning and sustainability;
5. Provide a space which enables leadership, human rights, active participation and visibility
of key affected populations (KAPs);
6. Promote the value of intergenerational exchange which fosters shared learning and
counsel between people involved in the global response to HIV.
Global Village and Youth Programme Activities
Most GlobalVillageandYouthProgramme activities arebased on online submissions for the
following types of activities:
 GlobalVillageSessionsfeaturepaneldiscussions,debates, presentations with opportunitiesfor
Q&Aand meeting theexperts.Sessions willfocuson currentand emerging HIVrelated topics, as
wellasprioritypopulations.

 Networking Zonesarespacesfor localand internationalgroupswhichfocuson thematicareas
centralto keypopulations. In thesezones, groupscan meetand conduct theirown activitiesand
engagedelegatesand thepublicvisiting theGlobalVillage.
 TheMain Stage isa spaceforliveperformancesof music, danceand theatrethataddressissuesin
thecontext ofeither: HIVandother sexually
transmitted infections(STIs), sexualand
reproductivehealth, TB/HIVco-infection,
stigma anddiscrimination andhuman rights.
Astheheartof theGlobalVillage, the Main
Stageplaysa significant rolein showcasing
innovativeand dynamicvisualexpressionsof
HIVwork at thegrassrootscommunity level.
 Screening Roomprovidesa spaceto screen filmsabout HIVrelated issues, includinghuman rights.
 Meeting Roomsareavailablefor smallinformaldiscussionsand can bebooked inadvance.
 TheYouth Pavilion isthe main networking spaceforyoung people. It isa spacetohost meetings
andforums, showcaseachievementsof youngpeople, facilitatenetworking opportunities, engage
participantsin dialogueand buildon the momentumfromtheyouth pre-conference.
 NGO and MarketplaceBooths showcasethework of international
HIVprogrammes.ThemarketplaceboothsprovideHIVrelatednon-
government organizationsandprojectswith anopportunityto sell
theirproductsto generateincomeforreinvestment into HIV
programming .
 Art Exhibitsincluding sculpture, installations,photosandpaintingsabout HIV issuesexpressed from
thegrassrootslevel, aredisplayed throughout the GlobalVillage.
 TheCommunityDialogueSpace ishosted by Red Ribbon Award recipients which celebrates
community leadership andactionon AIDS.It isa space in which conferencedelegatesandthe
generalpubliccan engagewith community-based andgrassrootsHIVorganizationsfromaround
theworld. It aimsto influencekey eventsand theoutcomesoftheconferencethrough interactive
discussionsand storiesabout someof thevictoriesand challengesfaced by communitieson the
frontline.Theinteractiveprogramme includeshigh-leveldialoguesessionsbetween civil society and
internationalleaders, pressconferencesand cultural events.

Y-PEER members @ AIDS 2014
Name Country Position
Role in the
conference
Shubha Kayastha
shubhakayastha@gmail.com
Nepal Alumni member
-Member of pre youth
conference sub-committee
-Co-facilitating a workshop
during pre youth
conference
Petar Mladenov
pr.mladenov@gmail.com
Bulgaria
International
Coordinator
-MYF Member (Fund-
raising sub-committee)
-Responsible for the Y-
PEER Booth and Co-
facilitator of a session as
part of the UNFPA HQ
Agenda
Maha Al Saad
maha.alsaad87@gmail.com
Jordan
Focal Point in
Charge
Main organizer for a
session in the global
village entitled "HIV/AIDS
in Humanitarian settings"
Thouraya Ibrahime
thourayam.ibrahime@gmail.com
Jordan National trainer
Organizer for the session
mentioned above
Tong Yang (Bob)
yangtong940601@163.com
China Focal Point
Main organizer for the film
screening and art
exhibition session in global
village
Siqi Zhou
sqrach.920@gmail.com
China National trainer
Coordinator of Y-PEER
China members in the
conference; Main
organizer of Y-PEER China
/ China Youth Network's
booth and market place
Qingfang Zhang
1272949305@qq.com
China National trainer
mentioned above
Yihao Wang
housewang1992@qq.com China Intern
mentioned above

Yijie Fang
guoguoaijiebest@163.com
China Intern
mentioned above
Mengnan Ren
renmengnanx@163.com China Intern
mentioned above
Ranier Naldoza and Nheyshiel
Salalila
teamy.peerpilipinas@gmail.com
Phlippines
Focal Point in
Charge
Participation in IPPF
activities
Nheyshiel
teamy.peerpilipinas@gmail.com
Phlippines Focal Point
Participation in IPPF
activities
Khalid Elshafie
khaledwe2010@hotmail.com
Sudan Y-PEER member
Participation in the MYF
Pre-youth conference
Y-PEER Agenda
Name of the
session
Organizer/
Co-organizer
When? Where?
Who is
responsible?
Dynamic, Diverse &
Inclusive: Evidence-
based Approaches to
HIV and Sexual Health
Peer Education for
Young People
Conference
secretariat
TBC TBC Shubha Kayastha
HIV/AIDS in
Humanitarian settings
Global Village
Wednesday,
July 23rd
,
14:30 p.m.
Youth Pavilion Maha Al Saad
Volunteering @ Y-PEER
China / China Youth
Network
Siqi Zhou
Qingfang Zhang,
Yijie Fang
Every day
Global Village
booth 660
Siqi Zhou
Give and Enjoy @
China
Siqi Zhou, Tong
Yang, Mengnan
Ren, Yihao Wang
Every day
Global Village
booth 702
Siqi Zhou
You Are Not Alone Tong Yang Every day
Global Village
Art exhibition
area
Tong Yang

Film Screening
Tong Yang, Siqi
Zhou, Qingfang
Zhang, Yihao
Wang, Mengnan
Ren, Yijie Fang
Monday, July
21st
, 18:00 -
18:30 p.m.
Clarendon
Room C
Tong Yang
Youth-led initiatives
and Youth
Empowerment, Best
practices and Lessons
learnt
UNFPA
Wednesday,
July 23rd
,
2:45 – 3:35
TBC Peter Mladenov

WELCOME TO
MELBOURNE
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges that
it is located on the traditional land of the Kulin
Nation. This special place is now known by its
European name of Melbourne.
Melbourne has always been an important meeting place and location for events of social,
educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today, Melbourne is one of the great multicultural
cities of the world, home to over 4 million people from over 140 nations.
Melbourne boasts Australia's highest concentration of conference facilities, with almost 198,000
square metres of conference space and more than 15,000 accommodation rooms conveniently
located right in the heart of the city. The city follows the picturesque Yarra River from the
cosmopolitan Docklands in the west to Melbourne's famous sporting precinct in the east.
Melbourne is a walking city with endless options. The
city sweeps you up into laneways and libraries,
attractions, art galleries, parks, theatres and a vibrant
waterfront atmosphere.
CULTURAL PROGRAMME
Melbourne is proud to host the 20th International AIDS
Conference and present the most spectacular and wide
reaching cultural program ever staged for the
conference.
The AIDS 2014 cultural program is brimming with a

variety of diverse and unique activities from exhibitions, performance, recitals, public seminars
and facilitated conversations, musical theatre, art auctions, candlelight vigils, sport, shopping,
fashion parades and so much more.
Visit us at the conference venue – our cultural program welcome desk is opposite the Global
Village and we’ll have our program ambassadors on hand to help you plan your cultural itinerary. If
you are in the heart of the city, stop by our Guest Lounge next to Melbourne Town Hall where
you’ll enjoy a warm welcome and free tea and coffee in a quiet space if you need a little time out.
Discover for yourself why Melbourne is known as the cultural capital of Australia and view our
cultural program here: www.aids2014.org/cultural_programme_events.aspx.
GETTING TO AND AROUND MELBOURNE
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is 25km north of the city on the Tullamarine Freeway. It has both
international and domestic terminals in close proximity, making transfers easy. Direct international
flights arrive from Asia, New Zealand, North America and Europe.

How to get from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne City Centre
Helicopter
Air Melbourne operate the Heli-Express airport transfer service, between Melbourne Airport and
the City. Flights operate between sunrise and sunset and the journey takes around 4 minutes flying
time. The service includes a Mercedes-Benz valet transfer between Melbourne Airport arrival
terminal and the Melbourne Airport helipad. Flights arrive and depart from the CBD helipad
located on the Yarra River, directly opposite the Melbourne Convention Centre (AIDS 2014 venue).
A one way Heli-Express flight is $274.00 per person including GST.
For more information, please visit: www.airmelbourne.com.au.
Skybus
Skybus operates 24 hours, 7 days a week every 10 minutes
from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross train station in
the city. A hotel transfer service operates from Southern
Cross station to selected CBD hotels. Skybus operates 24
hour a day, 7 days a week including public holidays. Return
tickets will be available for USD 25 including 10% GST when
you register.
For more information, please visit: www.skybus.com.au.
Taxis
Melbourne’s taxis are a safe and convenient way to get from the airport to your destination. Taxi
ranks are located on the ground floor outside Terminals 1 and 3. You can catch a taxi from
designated taxi ranks. Taxi fares are calculated according to the distance and duration of the
journey, and will vary based on the number of people and time of travel. Additional charges apply
if you travel on some public holidays, late at night, travel with five or more people or pay with
credit or debit card. Estimated cost to CBD: AUD$50.

Getting Around Melbourne
Melbourne is a city that's a cinch to explore, with flexible and no-fuss ways to move around town.
Bike tracks, waterways, trains, trams and taxis transport you through the city and make you a part
of its action. You can also cruise, cycle or walk to attractions and events around the city. Click this
link to free visitor information services: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/visitor
Public Transport
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is the central stop for information on public transportation services,
fares and tickets. Up-to-date information is available via the website, call centre and mobile app.
The AIDS 2014 organizers, in collaboration with Public Transport Victoria (PTV), offer a special deal
for delegates:
For only USD 20, delegates can book a PTV ticket and benefit from approximately 70% discount on
the standard public transport ticket cost (AUD 71 for a 7 day ticket). The AIDS 2014 PTV ticket
allows unlimited travel in zones 1 and 2 on bus, tram and train from Saturday 19 to Friday 25 July
2014. The AIDS 2014 PTV ticket can be booked when you register. Together with your booking
confirmation, you will receive a personalized voucher which can be printed and used for ONE initial
journey from your hotel to the conference venue in order to collect your conference name badge.
The official PTV ticket will be integrated in your conference name badge. Should you come across a
transport controller (ticket checker/authorized officer) on your way to collect your name badge
from the venue, you will need to present your voucher along with an official ID (diving license,
passport etc.) for verification purposes.
Train and tram services operate between 5:00 and 24:00, Monday to Thursday with extended
hours around 1:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sunday, trains and trams operate 7:00-23:00.
Many of Melbourne’s bus routes run from 6:00-21:00 Monday to Friday, 8:00-21:00 Saturday and
9:00-21:00 Sunday.
To plan your journey or for more information, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

City Circle Tram
The City Circle trams is a free tram that run in both directions approximately every 12 minutes
between 10am-6pm from Sun to Wed and between 10am-9pm, Thu to Sat (except Christmas Day
and Good Fri).
Clockwise Service: Flinders St > Harbour Esp > Docklands Dr > La Trobe St > Victoria St > Nicholson
St > Spring St > Flinders St
Melbourne Bike Share
Melbourne Bike Share is a new form of public transport, designed for short trips across the city.
Simply purchase a subscription that suits you, take a bike when you need it and then return it to
one of the 50 bike stations throughout the city.
You can choose from either a daily subscription ($2.60 per day) or a weekly subscription ($8.00 per
week). Both of these subscriptions can be purchased at one of the 51 terminals around the city of
Melbourne. Simply swipe your credit card, complete the registration details and off you go. Please
note that it is illegal to cycle in Melbourne without a helmet. Helmets are easily available.
For more information, please visit: www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/

Melbourne Visitor Shuttle
The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle is a great way to see Melbourne's
attractions. This popular service operates daily every 30 minutes from
9.30am to 4.30pm (excluding Christmas Day) and costs $5 for an all-day
ticket. The trip takes approximately 90 minutes and includes an
informative on-board commentary as you travel around Melbourne.
You can hop on and off the bus at any of the following stop locations:
Stop 1. Arts Precinct Stop 8. Queen Victoria Market
Stop 2. Federation Square Stop 9. Harbour Town,
Docklands
Stop 3. Sports Precinct Stop 10. Etihad Stadium and
Victoria Harbour
Stop 4. Chinatown Precincts Stop 11. William Street
Stop 5. Melbourne Museum and
Carlton Gardens
Stop 12. Southbank and Yarra
River
Stop 6. Lygon Street Precinct Stop 13. The Shrine and Royal
Botanic Gardens
Stop 7. University of Melbourne
The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle is a great way to see Melbourne's attractions. Check this page for
details of the route and all 13 stops, plus any temporary stop closures and route
changes: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/shuttle

City Taxis
Taxis can be hired off the street, at designated taxi ranks, or by phone or mobile app booking. Taxi
dome lights indicate availability to people hailing a cab – if the large dome light is on the taxi is
available for hire.
Late night taxi trips must be paid for in advance. Between 10pm and 5am in Victoria, the driver will
ask you for an up-front deposit, based on a table of point to point estimates. Use the fare
estimator to work out what your trip is likely to cost.
Melbourne's major taxi companies include:
13 CABS (Ph 13 22 27) www.13cabs.com.au
Silver Top Taxis (Ph 13 10 08) www.silvertop.com.au
Information Services
Melbourne Visitor Centre
Located at Federation Square, corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, the Melbourne
Visitor Centre is open 9am-6pm daily
Tel: 9658 9658
E/m: tourism@melbourne.vic.gov.au
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mvc
Melbourne Visitor Booth
Located in Bourke Street Mall, friendly volunteers provide maps and information on shopping,
attractions and events. Open 9am-5pm.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mvb
Melbourne Greeter Service
The Melbourne Greeter Service is a free two - four hour walking orientation of the city.
Orientations are available in English 7 days a week (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day) and
depart once daily at 9.30am from the basement level of the Melbourne Visitor Centre at

Federation Square (located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets).
Orientations in foreign languages are available including Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian,
Spanish and Swedish. Check the website for scheduled tours.
Bookings are required with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Request your Melbourne Greeter Service orientation online
or by phone:
03 9658 9658 M - F (7.30am - 6pm) or
03 9658 9942 S/S (9am - 6pm)
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/greeter
Foreign Language City Guides
Available in Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/visitors/foreignlanguage/Pages/Foreignlanguage
guides.aspx
City Maps
City map (PDF 3Mb) City of Melbourne interactive map

Experience Melbourne
What’s On!
See what's on in Melbourne – there's always plenty to do!
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/Pages/Whatson.aspx
Eat and Drink
Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs are always buzzing in Melbourne. An eclectic range of cuisine is
on offer across town - hidden down laneways, high above street level or overlooking the
waterfront.
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/DiningandNightlife/Pages/DiningandNightlife.aspx
Arts and Culture
Melbourne is Australia's performing arts capital and kicks up its heels year round, with everything
from opera and Broadway spectaculars to contemporary dance and comedy.
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/Pages/placestogo.aspx
Shopping
From the cutting edge to classic, boutique to big time, Melbourne’s vibrant retail scene is alive
with alluring labels, products and shopping experiences – some home grown, some world-
renowned.
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Shopping/Pages/Shopping.aspx
After Dark
Melbourne's bars turn serving a drink into an art form, enticing locals and visitors to the city’s
destinations ‘after dark’. There are thousands of unique bars located in laneways, basements and
on rooftops throughout the city.

Indigenous Melbourne
If you’re in the city of Melbourne but short on time, you can enjoy a
guided cultural interpretive walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens just
a few minutes from the city centre. Here you’ll discover the plant lore of
traditional foods, medicine, tools and ceremony on a site that was once
a traditional camping and meeting place for the Boonwurrung and
Woiwurrung people.
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture on
this award-winning walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Experience a traditional smoking ceremony with our Indigenous Guides and discover traditional
uses of plants for food, tools and medicine.
Where: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate
When: 11am - 12.30pm Tue – Fri + 1st Sun of the month
Cost: $25 adults, $21 concession, $10 child (aged 6-17)
Telephone: 03 9252 2429
www.rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on/aboriginal-heritage-walk/2013-09-25
Practical Information
Accessible Travel
Travellers Aid services offer support, advice and assistance to all travellers, including people in
emergency situations and those with special needs.
Mobility Equipment Hire
To assist people with limited mobility, Travellers Aid provides mobility equipment for hire. These
include:
 Electric scooters
 Manual wheelchairs
 Prams and strollers
 Walking canes, frame, forearm crutches, walking sticks, and ID/Symbol Canes

For more information and price list please visit the Travellers Aid website
www.travellersaid.org.au/ or phone +613 9654 2600.
Banking
Bank operating hours vary between banks but most banks opening hours are 9am-4pm Mon – Thu
and 9am-5pm Fri. A number of banks are open Sat 9am-12pm. Check with individual banks
websites for full opening hours.
ATMs are located throughout the city, additionally a large number of supermarkets and
convenience stores have cash withdrawal facilities. VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners are readily
accepted throughout the city. Foreign exchange facilities are available at kiosks around the city.
Climate
Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather. A tip for any visitor is to be prepared for
anything – bring an umbrella and a jacket and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed.
In winter daily average temperatures can drop to 7°C with an average high of 14°C.
Communication
Telstra Directory Assistance
International Directory Assistance
Reverse Charges
Translating & Interpreting Service
Lost Property (Police)
Emergency Services
1223
1225
12550
13 14 50
9650 7077
000
Consulates
American
British
Chinese
French
German
Greek
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
9526 5900
9652 1600
9822 0604
9690 6075
9864 6888
9866 4524
9525 2755
9867 5744
9679 4510
9347 1966

Currency
Australia’s national currency is the Australian dollar which comes in denominations of $5, $10, $20,
$50 and $100 notes. Coins come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and one and two dollar denominations.
Currency exchange is available at banks, hotels and international
airports. EFTPOS/CIRRUS/MAESTRO is widely available in most Australian shops. Fees may be
charged on transactions, particularly if withdrawing from an international account.
Health and Medicine
Pharmacies
Melbourne City Pharmacy
My Chemist
Gay Men's Health Service
9639 9797
9663 6704
1800 134 840
Hospitals & Emergency Assistance
Police
Ambulance
Fire
Lifeline
Poisons Information Centre
Emergency Service (SES)
Non-Emergency Police
Dental Emergency
Kids Help Line
The Royal Children's Hospital
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Royal Women's Hospital
St Vincent's Hospital
000
000
000
13 11 14
13 11 26
13 25 00
13 14 44
9341 1040
1800 551 800
9345 5522
9342 7000
8345 2000
9288 2211
Religious Information
In Melbourne and Victoria you will find places of worship for over 100 faiths. Temples, mosques,
churches and synagogues are found across Melbourne. AIDS 2014 will be held during
Ramadan. More information to come soon.

Shopping Hours
City shops generally open from 9am-6pm Mon to Thu. On Fri, many shops in the CBD and suburban
shopping centres remain open until 9pm. On Sat the hours in the CBD and shopping centres are
generally 9am-5pm and Sun, 10am-5pm.
Study in Melbourne
Melbourne is a popular city for international students, home to nine universities with seven
teaching hospitals. Information on studying in Melbourne can be found at
http://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/.
Taxes
A 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is incorporated into the price of all goods and services sold in
Australia, except for some basic items. Some tourists may be eligible for a GST refund on goods
bought in Australia.
Visit www.customs.gov.au for more information or phone +61 2 6275 6666. International business
visitors whose organisations claim GST/VAT refunds regularly from various countries should keep
all receipts including registration and accommodation as the GST components may be refundable.
Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers the eastern states of Queensland, New South
Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. AEST is equal to Coordinated
Universal Time (GMT) plus 10 hours (GMT +10).
Voltage
Australia’s electricity voltage for domestic use is AC 240 volts, 50 cycle.
Most hotels have provision for AC 110 volts in the rooms.

The Conference Online
An interactive daily programme, conference TV channel and YouTube page, mobile apps, and
educational webinars facilitate the exchange of the latest information from the grassroots-level to
the elite policy forums at international levels. This results in an independent, open and accessible
space for dialogue and conversation with all stakeholders in local communities across the globe.
YouTube Channel
Whether you are in Melbourne or following remotely you can experience the conference and
participate virtually, watching interviews with delegates, speakers and world
leaders. You will also be able to access recordings of all conference sessions
through this page shortly after their actual presentation at the conference.
www.youtube.com/user/iasaidsconference
Programme-at-a-Glance (PAG)
Theconferenceprogrammeisavailableonlinethrough thecomprehensiveProgramme-at-a-Glance(PAG).
Linksto abstracts, slide setswith audio, rapporteurreportsand e-postersarepostedassoon astheyare
available.ThePAGallowsyou to buildand print personalized itineraries.Italso featurestopic-focused
roadmapsto help younavigate each dayof the conference.
AIDS 2014 Programme-a-at-Glance

Mobile App
Theconferenceprogrammewillalsobeavailablethrough yourmobile
devices in thebeginning of June.Delegateswillbeableto stayup-to-date
with last-minute changesto thescheduleand speakerroster, while
supporting theconference’scommitment to being green.During the
conference,you can tweetorpostto Facebook, shareyourconference
schedulewith yourfriendsand colleagues, and network withotherdelegates.TheAIDS 2012app was
downloaded 14,000timesand with theexpanded capabilitiesandupdatestheAIDS 2014app isboundto be
even morepopular.Becomepart of theconversationand havetheentire conferenceat yourfingertips -
download themobileapp!
AIDS 2014 WEBINAR SERIES
Providing timelyupdates related to AIDS 2014, thewebinarseriescoversa varietyof capacity building topics
aimedat strengthening theparticipation andengagement ofyoung individuals, communities, leadersand
scientistsat the conference.Thesewebinarsaredesigned tohelpyou prepareyoursubmissionstothe
conference,yourtrip to Australia and to maximizeyourtimeat thebusy and
sometimesoverwhelming event.Participatein a webinar ordownload the
materialfroma webinarthat you missed!
www.aids2014.org/webinars.aspx
TheAIDS 2014WebinarSeriesisa capacity building and mobilization initiative
ofthe20th InternationalAIDS Conferenceorganizers.In collaboration with
ourorganizing partnersand with supportfromtheInternationalAIDS Society
(IAS), thisinitiativewillprovidetimely updatesrelatedto AIDS 2014and willcovera varietyof capacity
buildingtopicsaimed at strengthening theparticipationandengagementof young individuals, communities,
leadersand scientistsat theconferencebeing held July 20-25, 2014in Melbourne, Australia.

Upcoming Webinars
Visit thelinks in thetablebelowto seea description of eachwebinarand to register:
Date Time Topic
10July 2014 7amGMT Navigatingtheconference (registration, roadmaps, session
types, otherfacilities, tipson surviving theconference)
All recordingsand materialsofthesewebinarswillbeavailablefordownload in thesection belowfollowing
theevent.
Formore information regarding thesewebinars,pleaseemailwebinar@aids2014.org
Past Webinars Materials
Date Topic
12November 2013 Submitting a successfulabstract
(suitedforresearchconductedinall disciplines)
Description| Watchthevideo | Download thepresentation
14November 2013 Submitting a successfulabstract
(suitedforlessons learnedthrough programme, project or policy implementation
ormanagement)
26November 2013 GlobalVillageandYouth Programme

28November 2013 Howto submit a workshopproposal
9January 2014 Howto submit a scholarshipapplication
11March 2014 Satellites
11March 2014 Affiliated Independent Events
27March 2014 Australian Immigration, what you need to know
3April2014 Volunteering at AIDS 2014
8May 2014 Taketheconferenceto your community: hosta hub!
12June2014 Preparing yourpresentation
(developingagreat PowerPoint andcreating aposterpresentation)

Media
Media platforms providing more information from the conference:
 AIDS 2014 TV - a platform showing 30 minute video highlights from each day
 JOY 94.9 – radio interviews with key speakers
 Clinical Care Options – providing online scientific analysis and highlights
 NAM – providing online updates
 Online media centre – providing all information to media (press releases, speeches,
biographies, background facts and figures etc.)
Social Media
Get the latest conferenceupdatesand shareyourthoughtsand ideas
through theAIDS 2014SocialMedia channels.
ForAIDS 2014 ConferenceBlog, pleasevisit: http://blog.aids2014.org/
Thecommunity guideto AIDS 2014 canbefound at thisaddress:
http://www.aids2014community.org/
Wearetweeting – @_AIDS2014– andhopemanyof you willtweetalong withus, using #AIDS2014to keep
theconversation going.
Becomeafan ofAIDS 2014on Facebookand stay in touch with the latest conferenceupdates.
Join the AIDS 2014LinkedIn Group,you arewelcometo startnewdiscussionsandadd yourcommentsto
existing threads.
Forfurtherinquiries, pleasecontact PeterMladenovatpr.mladenov@gmail.com,Y-PEER representativein
MelbourneYouth Force, responsibleforY-PEERactivitiesatAIDS 2014.
Formore information, pleasevisit: www.aids2014.org.

This guideline pamphlet has been developed by the Peer Education Training
and Research Institute Sofia, Bulgaria based within the framework of the
National Centre of Health and Analysis, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Y-PEER International Network would like to thank Ms. Elene Chumburidze,
PETRI Fellow, for active contribution to the development of the Y-PEER
Guidelines for the International AIDS Conference 2014.

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