Water Innovation Lab Australia

Fees & Transportation

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Fees

WIL Australia runs from 4pm on Saturday May 19, until 11am on Friday May 25, 2018.

WILs are fully immersive experiences – accepted participants are expected to attend the entire program from start to finish.

Program fee covers for the duration of the Lab:

  • meals
  • lodging
  • full training and training material
  • return bus transportation from Melbourne city to Yarra Valley venue
  • bus transportation during field tours
  • exceptions noted below*

*Dinner on Sunday May 20 is excluded, as this will be a night “off” in the city for everyone.

Please note: In order to make the program accessible to young leaders and to accommodate requests we received regarding arranging your own accommodation for the two nights in Melbourne, we are offering the fee options below.

Full Fee:

Total AUD $1,500

($1,363.63 + 10% GST)

For those who are employed (or graduate students) who can cover their costs or receive support from their employers/departments.

Includes:

  • all meals
  • accommodation and training from Saturday May 19 through to Friday May 25, including first 2 nights in Melbourne at Urban Camp

Full Fee minus Melbourne 2 nights

Total AUD $1320

($1200 + 10% GST)

For those who would like to arrange their own accommodation in Melbourne.

Excludes:

  • first 2 nights in Melbourne
  • participant makes their own accommodation arrangements for nights of Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20 nights and breakfast on May 20 and May 21

Includes:

  • all remaining meals
  • accommodation, and training

Reduced Fee

Total AUD $770

($700 + 10% GST)

Those who don’t have the financial means to cover the full cost are receiving a $500 scholarship through funding from partners.

Excludes:

  • first 2 nights in Melbourne
  • participant makes their own accommodation arrangements for nights of Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20 nights and breakfast on May 20 and May 21

Includes:

  • all remaining meals
  • all remaining accommodation and training

First, you must complete an application form and be accepted (see important dates section).

Special requests:

  • If you cannot afford the Reduced Fee option, please note this in your application in area provided and make mention of what amount you are able able to contribute.  In March 2018, a few scholarships will be allocated based on strength of application, ability of applicant to contribute meaningfully to WIL Australia and funds available.
  • If you need a letter of acceptance for your departments or employers, please email dona@waterlution.org and Waterlution can provide you with personalised letters to meet your needs.
Please note our refund policy
Full refund minus 10% admin fee up to 45 days prior to event date 
Refund minus 25% up to 30 days prior 
Refund minus 50% up to 2 weeks prior 
No Refund after 2 weeks’ mark from start date of event.

Transportation

All accepted participants are responsible to get themselves to and from Melbourne.

For those living in Melbourne (and surrounding areas), you will meet us at the opening night venue by 4pm on Saturday May 19, 2018. Departure is at 11 am on Friday May 25, 2018. Please do not book departure flights before 3pm on this day.

For international participants and those coming from outside Melbourne, Waterlution will arrange a schedule for airport arrivals and do our best to assist with airport greeters/transport to the city center.

If you are concerned about travel costs, please make a note on your travel circumstances in the application form. As noted in the the Fee section, Waterlution is actively fund-raising and may be able to offer some assistance to those with greatest need.

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