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DELEGATE GUIDE5 – 6 MAY 2019
CREATING VALUE IN SPORT
EXTENSION PROGRAMME TO SPORTACCORD 2019
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WELCOME TO THE GOLD COAST
Gold Coast is a place where the ‘have a go’ spirit has put us way ahead.
Our successful staging of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games showcased us as a global city with significant investment in emerging health and medical research and advanced technology sectors.
When you factor-in our warm, pleasant climate with 300+ days a year of sunshine, it is no wonder we have become very popular with athletes and sporting teams.
The Games delivered us a portfolio of new and upgraded sporting facilities that are truly world-class, catering for high performance training backed by outstanding expertise in fitness, nutrition, rehabilitation and conditioning.
In recognition of the importance we place on being an international sport destination, City of Gold Coast has a dedicated team to assist you to bring your next training camp or major event here. We are all about Creating Value In Sport and we’d like to show you why.
Please come and see for yourself what we have to offer. I think you will find it very agreeable and I invite you to be a part of our future.
MAYOR TOM TATE CITY OF GOLD COAST
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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
Australia’s Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline and is home to more than 600,000 people.
Beyond the city’s beautiful beaches are vast, sub-tropical rainforests with breathtaking scenery.
New infrastructure and innovation in the IT, health, education and advanced manufacturing sectors provides growing opportunities in education, research, employment, enterprise and investment.
Gold Coast is investing in Australia’s largest owned digital network, with the vision to be the nation’s leading digital city by 2021.
Our enviable lifestyle, coupled with the delivery of smart city initiatives across the Gold Coast, creates the perfect destination for business, investment, education, sport, events and tourism.
Gold Coast has an ambitious strategy that encourages innovation and sustainable growth with a robust economy valued at more than $35 billion, and a five year average annual growth rate of 4.4%.
GOLD COAST, AUSTR AL IA 3
SPORT INDUSTRY 4
MAJOR E VENTS INDUSTRY 6
MAJOR E VENTS HOSTING 8
USEFUL CONTACTS 17
PROGR AMME SCHEDULE 18 Sunday 5 May 19
Monday 6 May 24
MAP OF BROADBE ACH PRECINCT 28
SPE AKER BIOGR APHIES 30 MC: Dennis Mills 31
Mark Peters 32
Kerry Peterson 33
Bryan Case 34
Mayor Tom Tate 35
David Grevemberg 36
Ian Reid 37
Brian Nourse 38
Patrick J Kidd OBE 39
David Leather 40
Skyla Stewart 41
Damien Brown 42
Christophe Draye 43
John Harris 44
Tetsuro Koga 45
Leanne Coddington 46
SPORTING FACIL IT Y INTRODUCTIONS 48 Metricon Stadium 49
KDV Sport 50
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre 51
BLK Performance Centre 52
Broadbeach Bowls Club 53
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre 54
Cbus Super Stadium 56
Coomera Sports Park 56
Gold Coast Athletics Centre
(at Griffith University) 57
Gold Coast Convention
and Exhibition Centre 57
Gold Coast Hockey Centre 58
Gold Coast Cycling Centre 58
Nerang Mountain Bike Trails 59
TR AVEL INFORMATION 60
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SPORT INDUSTRY
The Gold Coast is fast establishing itself as a globally recognised sporting destination, scaling the ladder of global sports industry rankings and forming a bold appetite for growth and development.
Prior to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), the Gold Coast underwent a major transformation with $200 million in new and upgraded sporting infrastructure – enhancing the city’s high performance sport facilities.
The Gold Coast has proven strengths beyond the staging of global events, carving a niche in sport excellence and innovation; from cutting edge research in sport science and leading coaching techniques to innovative product development and manufacturing.
Further bolstering the city’s success as an emerging sport city is the growing number of high-profile sport teams that choose to train on the Gold Coast and the international sporting icons that have made it their base.
Over the last few years, the city has hosted elite teams including Manchester City Football Club, Spanish Villarreal CF Football Club, English Rugby League team and the American, Chinese and Japanese swim teams for pre-event or pre-season training.
An influx of training camps from over 50 of the top athletes across five sports from Oceania also participated in training camps ahead of GC2018. Teams included Canada Athletics, Canada Swimming, New Zealand Bowls, Northern Ireland Athletics,
Northern Ireland Swimming, India Athletics and Singapore Swimming.
Athletes trained at some of the Gold Coast’s elite sporting venues and underwent sport science testing and analysis with Griffith University.
The Gold Coast is pushing for excellence and innovation in health and knowledge related sectors, with research in sports sciences and world-leading specialists in the fields of physiotherapy, physiology, psychology, biochemistry, biomechanics and strength and conditioning.
The city is home to three world-class universities – Bond, Griffith and Southern Cross – each a centre for sport excellence,
offering state-of-the-art testing facilities and clinicians with extensive experience treating national, international and Olympic level athletes.
For the Gold Coast, innovation is prevalent beyond research and it has become a hub for cutting-edge sport businesses; from manufacturers of high-performance sporting apparel, equipment and nutritional products to experts in sports coaching and management.
It is a classic example of industry co-location, providing city-specific opportunities for the industry to collaborate, innovate and grow.
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MAJOR EVENTS INDUSTRY
The Gold Coast’s reputation as a globally competitive major event destination was cemented in 2018 when the city hosted the largest event on the Australian calendar this decade.
Gold Coast businesses were instrumental in delivering a highly successful GC2018 and are globally competitive in a range of major event industry sectors including:
• event management
• security
• venue design
• product manufacturing and supply
• sports equipment and apparel
• event marketing and signage
• entertainment and special effects
• ceremonies
• video, media and MC services.
With a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver for major events, Gold Coast businesses have the relevant global expertise for future opportunities with:
• World Expo 2020 (Dubai)
• 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo)
• 2022 Winter Olympics (Beijing)
• 2022 Asian Games (Hangzhou)
• 2022 Commonwealth Games (Birmingham).
Gold Coast businesses also have experience working alongside high-profile sport teams training on the Gold Coast and international sporting icons making the city their base.
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MAJOR EVENTS HOSTING
The Gold Coast’s success in attracting events across the city, and hosting events of various sizes and types throughout the year, has earned us an enviable reputation as a global event destination.
We establish, nurture, acquire and deliver events that complement our desirable lifestyle and stunning natural environment. The Gold Coast’s event community is passionate about our city and work collaboratively to deliver successful events.
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MAY 2019
Surfers Paradise LIVE Surfers Paradise 2 – 5 May
SportAccord 2019 Broadbeach 5 – 10 May
Burleigh ProBurleigh Heads 7 – 12 May
Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival Broadbeach 16 – 19 May
Sanctuary Cove International Boat ShowSanctuary Cove 23 – 26 May
SeaFire Surfers Paradise 31 May – 1 June
JUNE 2019
Australian Open Bowls Gold Coast – citywide 1 – 14 June
Cooly Rocks On Coolangatta 5 – 9 June
61st TV Week Logie Awards The Star, Broadbeach 30 June
JULY 2019
Gold Coast Marathon Southport Broadwater Parklands 6 – 7 July
Australian University Nationals (Division 2) Gold Coast – citywide 7 – 11 July
VIVA Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise 12 – 21 July
Groundwater Country Music FestivalBroadbeach 26 – 28 July
SEPTEMBER 2019
Australian University Nationals (Division 1)Gold Coast – citywide 28 September – 3 October
SWELL Sculpture Festival Currumbin Beach 13 – 22 September
OCTOBER 2019
Coolangatta Gold Coolangatta Beach 12 – 13 October
Gold Coast 600 Surfers Paradise 25 – 27 October
DECEMBER 2019
Australian PGA Championships RACV Royal Pines19 – 22 December
MAY 2020
World Bowls ChampionshipsBroadbeachMay 2020
SEPTEMBER 2020
World Masters Ultimate Championships Runaway BaySeptember 2020
Gold Coast Major Events calendar 2019 – 20
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Key Queensland Major Events calendar 2019
MAY 2019
NRL Telstra Premiership Brisbane Magic RoundBrisbane9 – 12 May
IRF 2019 World Rafting ChampionshipsTropical North Queensland13 – 20 May
Runaway Noosa MarathonSunshine Coast25 May
JUNE 2019
Cairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship and Ironman 70.3 CairnsCairns North Queensland9 June
JULY 2019
Watpac Townsville 400 Townsville North Queensland5 – 7 July
AUGUST 2019
International Va’a Federation World Distance ChampionshipsSunshine Coast9 – 17 August
Airlie Beach Race Week Festival of SailingThe Whitsundays8 – 15 August
Ekka: Royal Queensland ShowBrisbane9 – 18 August
Gympie Music MusterSunshine Coast22 – 25 August
SEPTEMBER 2019
Brisbane FestivalBrisbane6 – 28 September
Ironman 70.3Sunshine Coast8 September
OCTOBER 2019
Caloundra Music FestivalSunshine Coast4 – 7 October
NOVEMBER 2019
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport FestivalSunshine Coast30 October – 3 November
Hamilton Island TriathlonThe Whitsundays23 November
DECEMBER 2019
2019 UCI Track World CupBrisbane 13 – 15 December
Woodford Folk FestivalBrisbane27 December – 1 January
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MAY 2019
US PGAFarmingdale, New York 16 – 19 May
FA Cup finalWembley Stadium, London18 May
Indianapolis 500Indianapolis, USA26 May
French OpenParis, France26 May – 9 June
World CupEngland30 May – 15 July
JUNE 2019
Women’s World CupFrance7 June – 7 July
US OpenPebble Beach, California13 – 16 June
87th 24 Hours of Le MansLe Mans, France15 – 16 June
NBA FinalsUSA/CanadaJune
JULY 2019
WimbledonLondon, England1 – 14 July
Tour de FranceBelgium, France6 – 28 July
World CupLiverpool, England12 – 21 July
British OpenNorthern Ireland18 – 21 July
AUGUST 2019
Summer X GamesMinneapolis, USA1 – 4 August
US OpenNew York, USA26 August – 9 September
SEPTEMBER 2019
World CupJapan20 September – 2 November
AFL Grand FinalMelbourne, Australia28 September
OCTOBER 2019
NRL Grand FinalSydney, Australia6 October
NOVEMBER 2019
Melbourne CupVictoria, Australia5 November
Key International Major Events calendar 2019
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USEFUL CONTACTSCorey Bell Business and Investment Attraction Officer – Industry (Sport) CITY OF GOLD COAST P +61 424 778 767
Emma Wallace Coordinator Economic Development (GC2018 Trade and Investment) CITY OF GOLD COAST P +61 414 180 251
Adam Bambrick Business and Trade Development Officer CITY OF GOLD COAST P +61 481 038 586
Bryan Case Executive Officer City Projects CITY OF GOLD COAST P +61 414 180 247
Dennis Mills CEO MAJOR EVENTS INTERNATIONAL P +44 797 724 1542
Other Key Contacts
The Star Hotel & Casino .......................................................................... +61 7 5592 8100
Sofitel Hotel ............................................................................................. +61 7 5592 2250
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre ............................................. +61 7 5504 4000
Broadbeach Bowls Club .......................................................................... +61 7 5531 5913
Kurrawa Surf Club ................................................................................... +61 7 5527 5660
Emergency Police ......................................................................................................... 000
Emergency Ambulance ................................................................................................. 000
Emergency Fire ............................................................................................................. 000
Gold Coast Hospital ..................................................................................... 1300 744 284
Robina Hospital ....................................................................................... +61 7 5668 6000
Pindara Private Hospital ........................................................................... +61 7 5588 9888
Gold Coast Private Hospital ..................................................................... +61 7 5530 0300
Gold Coast Cabs .................................................................................................. 13 10 08
Destination Gold Coast Visitor Information Centre ......................................... 1300 309 440
Gold Coast Airport ................................................................................... +61 7 5589 1100
Brisbane Airport ....................................................................................... +61 7 3406 3000
Translink – public transport services ...................................................................... 13 12 30
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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
ARRIVAL – SATURDAY 4 MAY 2019
DAY 1 – SUNDAY 5 MAY 2019*AFTER THE GAMES: LEGACY AND LESSONS LEARNED
10.45am Delegates to meet in foyer (ground level) at The Star Hotel
Note: Dress code for today is smart casual
The Star Hotel & Casino, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
11am Delegates depart promptly at 11am sharp Bus transfer from The Star Hotel to Metricon Stadium.
Complimentary transport provided by City of Gold Coast.
Depart from foyer of The Star Hotel. Arrive at Metricon Stadium via Gate B.
11.25am Welcome to Country and Mayor’s Message Playing Surface at Metricon Stadium
Metricon Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara
11.35am Introduction to Metricon Stadium and transition to Chairman’s Club Tim Kitto, Event & Operations Manager
Metricon Stadium, home of the Gold Coast SUNS AFL team, is a 25,000 seated multipurpose facility jointly funded by the State Government, Federal Government, City of Gold Coast and the AFL. The stadium has played host to first-class international cricket and AFL fixtures, along with festivals, concerts, expos and more recently the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies and track and field.
Arrival to the Gold CoastProgramme delegates arrive to Gold Coast via own arrangements
*Please note itinerary is subject to change
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11.45am Welcome to the Programme MC: Dennis Mills, Chief Executive, Major Events International
A series of short presentations from key Officials – Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games:Delivering a multi games event – lessons learned Mark Peters, CEO, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Games planning for legacy and post Games delivery Kerry Petersen, Deputy Director-General, Office of Commonwealth Games
How we prepared to be the first Commonwealth Games in a regional city Bryan Case, Executive Officer City Projects – City of Gold Coast
Chairman’s Club – Level 2, Metricon Stadium. Light refreshments provided.
12.50pm Delegates return to bus where they disembarked and transfer to Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre.
296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara
1pm Introduction followed by site inspection: Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre Brett Robinson, Executive Coordinator Major Sporting Venues – City of Gold Coast
Welcome to Queensland’s largest indoor sporting arena. This world-class venue hosts international and national sporting events including the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Tallebudgera Room. Lunch provided.
1.45pm Delegates return to bus where they disembarked and transfer to KDV Sport
221 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara
1.55pm Site inspection and sporting experience: KDV Sport Daman Foy, Marketing & Communications Manager
KDV Sport is a modern, state of the art sporting complex providing specialist golf and tennis development using the latest technology available for the professional sportsperson. Their vision is to be the market leading golf and tennis facility in the world for local, domestic and international guests seeking a professional, safe and comfortable training destination.
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2.55pm Delegates return to bus where they disembarked
Transfer to BLK Performance Centre via the Gold Coast Hockey Precinct – 2018 Commonwealth Games Hockey venue.
1 Sports Drive, Runaway Bay.
3.25pm Site inspection: BLK Performance Centre Brendan Flynn, Director
The BLK Performance Centre is a premier sporting facility. The sports performance centre is unrivalled as a destination for the community, athletes, sporting teams and school groups to train, play and stay.
4pm Delegates return to bus where they disembarked Transfer to the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.
Marine Parade, Southport
4.20pm Site inspection: Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Tim Goward, Executive Coordinator Aquatic Centres – City of Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) is a world-class swimming and aquatic facility located in the Gold Coast’s stunning Broadwater Parklands. After undergoing a $42 million renovation in 2013, the GCAC was thrust onto the world stage hosting the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships and was a star performer during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) as the venue for swimming and diving events. The GCAC continues to host regular local, national and international elite aquatic sporting events.
4.50pm Delegates return to bus where they disembarked
Transfer to the Broadbeach Bowls Club
169 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
5.15pm – 6.45pm BBQ dinner, drinks, networking and lawn bowls
Over an Australian style barbecue informally network with delegates from the sport and major events sector at the Broadbeach Bowls Club – host of the GC2018 Lawn Bowls competition. (refer to Delegate Guide for further information)
Complimentary event hosted by City of Gold Coast
Broadbeach Bowls Club. P +61 7 5531 5913.
6.45pm Delegates return to accommodation at their leisure (easy 20-minute walk)
One bus will depart at 6.45pm to The Star Hotel for those who prefer not to walk.
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9am – 9.30am Delegates arrive at the Sofitel Hotel
Delegate arrival, registration and networking opportunity
Grand Ballroom (Level 1), 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach The Grand Ballroom can be accessed from the lobby via the stairs or lift.
Note: Dress code for today is business casual.
9.30am – 10am Aims and objectives of the day MC: Dennis Mills, Chief Executive, Major Events International
Welcome address His Worship the Mayor, City of Gold Coast, Cr. Tom Tate
Keynote speaker David Grevemberg, CEO of Commonwealth Games Federation
The Vision for the Commonwealth Games Federation and reflecting on delivery of past Games.
10am – 10.30am From one Commonwealth Games to the next: Handing over the baton Ian Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham 2022
An overview of the plans and aspirations for Commonwealth Games 2022. Opportunities for Australian and international partnerships.
DAY 2 – MONDAY 6 2019*FUTURE MAJOR EVENTS: INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
*Please note itinerary is subject to change
10.30am – 11.15am Insights on commercial company engagement
Brian Nourse, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, GOLDOC
Patrick Kidd, CEO, Invictus Games
David Leather, Chief Operating Officer of Lagardère Sports, and CEO of CGF Partnerships
Hear from those involved in leading and influencing procurement. What do buyers look for from suppliers?
11.15am – 11.45am Coffee break and networking
11.45am – 12.30pm Reflections on growing a major event business
Skyla Stewart, Business Development Manager, Yellow Goat Designs: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
Damien Brown, Chief Commercial Officer, Transit Australia Group: Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi
Christophe Draye, Vice President, FiveCurrents: Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games Ceremonies
John Harris, Producer and Managing Director, Dreamweavers: GC2018 – Australian Team Reception
Case studies of local and international companies on how they succeeded in gaining major event contracts and working within local supply chains.
12.30pm – 1.15pm Buyer and Supplier Roundtable Discussions An opportunity to engage with ‘buyers’ and learn from shared experience
1.15pm – 2pm Business networking lunch
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2pm – 2.45pm Opportunities in Future Major Events
Tetsuro Koga – Senior Director, Sales Planning Department, Tokyo 2020
Highlights of future major events, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
2.45pm – 3.15pm Beyond GC2018: How Tourism and Events Queensland is Leveraging the Legacy of GC2018 Leanne Coddington, CEO, Tourism and Events Queensland
Securing high value Major Events to grow tourism market share.
3.15pm – 4pm Strategic overview from International Federations
4pm – 4.30pm Maintaining the Momentum overview and final discussion
Dennis Mills, Chief Executive, Major Events International
4.30pm Delegates to walk directly to the Kurrawa Surf Club from Sofitel Hotel
5 minute walk (refer to map on page 28–29)
4.45pm – 7.30pm Networking Event
Over a seafood buffet in a relaxed casual environment, network with delegates from the sport and major events sector and continue discussions from the past two days.
Kurrawa Surf Club. Beachside, Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach P +61 7 5527 5660
7.30pm Creating Value in Sport Programme concludes
Delegates to attend SportAccord 2019 during the remainder of the week via own arrangements.
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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
MC: Dennis Mills
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, MAJOR EVENTS INTERNATIONAL
Dennis is the founder and Chief Executive of Major Events International (MEI). His previous role prior to moving to the private sector was leading a procurement team for a major government command and control project prior to completing an MSc in Corporate Management.
He has over 15 years working on the Business of Sport for Major events for both Thales, Atos and MEI. He has first-hand experience of what organisers expect when supplying into Olympic, World Cup series and significant international regional sports events and how to support all delivery and support entities.
In an environment of a drive to reduce cost and risk, MEI promotes the need for a City Level view of understanding requirements, multi-agency coordination and a support plan for local companies. This involves working closely with Trade and Tourism Agencies to deliver a true Economic Legacy. Annual MEI Summits bring this specialist, multi-sector professional community to share experience and promote best practice.
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Mark Peters
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GOLDOC
Mark Peters was GOLDOC’s Chief Executive Officer, a position he accepted after heading the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid Company.
His senior sporting administration roles include almost ten years as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Sports Commission, President of the Australian Baseball Federation, and Executive Member of the International Baseball Federation.
Mark has long advocated for increased sport and physical fitness programmes in schools and championed Australia’s profile on the international sporting stage, as a competitive nation and host destination for major sporting events.
His extensive portfolio of leadership and management experience covers tourism, events and sports organisational governance and structure.
Kerry Petersen
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION, TOURISM, INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Kerry was responsible for leading the Queensland Government’s delivery of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). She is now coordinating the State Government’s involvement in the South East Queensland 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games feasibility study.
Kerry brings 27 years of public sector experience to the role, including the delivery of the GC2018 infrastructure and other significant public infrastructure programmes and projects.
Kerry has a reputation for forging productive stakeholder relationships and partnerships, as well as a commitment to exemplar corporate governance, which has been critical to her success in leading complex programmes and maximising cross-government opportunities.
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Bryan Case
EXECUTIVE OFFICER CITY PROJECTS, CITY OF GOLD COAST
Bryan has more than 30 years’ experience in local government. With a background in landscape architecture and town planning he has been involved in the master planning and delivery of City Projects for the Gold Coast for the past two decades.
In conjunction with numerous government partners, Bryan has represented the City of Gold Coast (City) on a number projects including the feasibility and delivery of City’s two football stadiums, and the master planning and development of the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
Bryan has been involved with the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games for over 10 years, initially providing advice for the feasibility studies before leading City of Gold Coast’s role in bidding for the Commonwealth Games. This was followed by guiding the Host City in its planning and delivery phases of GC2018 as the General Manager Host City Coordination.
During the Games year he was appointed as Acting Director Economic Development and Major Projects responsible for a portfolio that included the City’s GC2018 activities, economic development, arts and culture, major projects and city events, all these areas were heavily focused on GC2018 activities.
He was a member of various GC2018 Steering Committees including, City Operations, Games Village and Legacy and represented the City on the GC2018 Partners Executive during the Games.
Mayor Tom Tate
CITY OF GOLD COAST
Tom Tate was re-elected Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, in March 2016.
Tom is a civil engineer by trade, having graduated from the University of NSW in the early ’80s. He started his career in the construction industry and later moved into the tourism and hospitality industry.
He is an active member of the Gold Coast business community, having served for many years as a director for a variety of business associations and organisations, including Gold Coast Turf Club, and as Director and Regional Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland. Tom is a Life Member of the Surfers Paradise/Broadbeach Chamber of Commerce.
Tom has been married to his wife, Ruth, for 37 years and together they have four children.
As Mayor, Tom has delivered an ‘open for business’ agenda right across the city and internationally. The multicultural Mayor was born in Asia and speaks three languages: English, Thai and Laotian.
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David Grevemberg
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES FEDERATION
David is Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), the organisation responsible for the Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Youth Games and many other initiatives that inspire Commonwealth athletes to drive the ambition and power of all Commonwealth citizens through sport.
Previously, David was Chief Executive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Glasgow 2014 Limited), with ultimate managerial responsibility for the organisation’s successful preparation and staging of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. David was in charge of the day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing recruitment of a workforce of around 1,400 paid staff, up to 15,000 volunteers and around 30,000 contractor roles as well as the procurement of over £300m-worth of contracts to support the delivery of the hugely successful Games on time and, as recently announced, under budget. He was the chief liaison with national and local government and many other stakeholders, and played a leadership role developing and innovating a variety of sport, commercial, cultural, community engagement, corporate social responsibility and legacy programmes.
Before that, David was the Executive Director of Sport and International Federation Relations at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) headquartered in Bonn, Germany. A former competitive wrestler, during his career he has also served as a coach, athlete agent, team administrator, consultant and Board member.
Ian Reid
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BIRMINGHAM 2022
Ian is the Chief Executive Officer for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and for the last ten months has been overseeing the establishment of the Organising Committee and early stages of planning and delivery of the city and the region’s largest-ever cultural and sporting event.
He brings a wealth of Games, finance and commercial experience to this role, having served as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games from 2009 to 2015, leading the Corporate Services and Support Functions including finance, legal, procurement, HR, programme management and office management. The event procured almost £250m of goods and services, recruited 1,500 staff and exceeded attendance and commercial targets.
Ian’s previous roles include Head of Commercial Finance for AG Barr PLC and Chief Financial Planner for the Glasgow Housing Association, Europe’s largest landlord, owning 70,000 homes as part of a 30-year investment programme of £1.9bn.
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Brian Nourse
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GOLDOC
Brian has more than 20 years’ experience in the delivery and management of international events.
He has been involved in the last four Commonwealth Games – as Group Technology Manager for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, as Technology Consultant and Advisor for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, as Chief Information Officer for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and most recently as Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
In his most recent role with the GC2018 organising committee, Brian had a broad responsibility at both a strategic and operational level in driving overall integrated planning and operational delivery across all areas of the organisation, ultimately contributing to the successful delivery of the event.
Brian has also worked for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation in the role of Engineering and IT Manager where he was responsible for the management and establishment of venue infrastructure, facilities and services for the staging of numerous Australian Formula One Grand Prix and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix events.
Patrick J Kidd OBE
PRINCIPLE CONSULTANT, DELOITTE
Patrick Kidd has been employed as a principle consultant at Deloitte since leaving Australia in early 2015 and was seconded by them to be the CEO of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 in December 2016 after winning the bid to host the Games. He led the planning and delivery of the Games leading a team of over 140 full time staff and 1000 volunteers.
Before joining Deloitte, Patrick had a 30-year career in the British and Australian defence forces during which he had extensive experience working with people from many different nations and leading teams in highly complex and uncertain environments; his operational service had included time in the Balkans, Middle East and Asia.
While finalising the wind up of the 2018 Invictus Games, he now leads the development of Deloitte event’s practice which supports organising commits to plan and deliver events with purpose.
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David Leather
CEO, EVENT KNOWLEDGE SERVICES/LAGARDÈRE SPORTS, AND CEO OF CGF PARTNERSHIPS
Mr David Leather has over 20 years’ experience shaping major event strategy as either an advisor or executive director with direct delivery responsibility for projects including the Commonwealth Games, Olympics, World Expo and FIFA World Cup.
In 2016, Mr Leather joined the global sports company, Lagardère Sports, originally as Chief Operating Officer of its Event Knowledge Services Team, he is an industry leader in major event best-practice, innovation and knowledge-transfer.
With a key role in the establishment of the Lagardère Sports joint venture with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), CGF Partnerships, Mr Leather worked closely with the CGF leadership in developing its new long-term strategy and delivery model for the Games, which is currently being implemented for the Birmingham 2022 Games.
Through his role as CEO of CGF Partnerships, he is helping to redefine the model for major events delivery by pioneering new ways to reduce cost and increase value from hosting multi-sport events.
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Skyla Stewart
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, YELLOW GOAT DESIGN
Skyla is the recently appointed Business Development Manager at Yellow Goat Design, a custom and enthusiastic design company that embraces the opportunity to be a part of the design process, manufacture the impossible and inspire all our clients.
Previously, Skyla has worked in furniture design sales and graduated from QUT with honours in Industrial Design.
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Damien Brown
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL, TRANSIT AUSTRALIA GROUP
Damien is a legal and commercial executive with more than 15 years’ experience, ranging from corporate executive management, legal counsel and commercial roles.
Damien’s current role is Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel of Transit Australia Group, one of Australia’s largest privately owned transit companies, providing him with extensive knowledge of the mass-transit, mobility and advanced manufacturing sectors.
During his 5+ years with Transit Australia Group, Damien has led the corporate development and legal function, which has seen the business expand significantly in Australia through the establishment of advanced manufacturing sites in Tasmania and South Australia.
Damien is a director of TAG’s first overseas businesses based in Abu Dhabi, where it has established a joint venture business ‘TMS Global’ with US partner TMS providing mega-event transport planning and operations services. In 2018 TMS Global delivered its first major event, the MENA Special Olympics TMS Global recently delivered the World Special Olympics in March 2019 and is shortlisted to provide the Event Transport Management function for World EXPO 2020 in 2020/21.
Christophe Draye
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FIVECURRENTS
Christophe Draye has more than 18 years of experience working with the world’s leading event production, content and management companies. Christophe specializes in brand development and international strategy, helping grow companies like Production Resource Group (PRG), GL Events, Filmmaster and Cirque du Soleil into the international powerhouses they are today. Christophe was the Executive Director of Business Development for Cirque du Soleil’s special events branch, 45 Degrees. During his time with Cirque du Soleil, Christophe fostered partnerships with sports organizations and global brands to create one-off shows.
Currently, Christophe is Vice President of Business Development for FiveCurrents with a focus on global sport and special project events and has recently completed his mandate as the Event Director of the critically-acclaimed Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games Ceremonies.
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John Harris
PRODUCER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, DREAMWEAVERS
With a fearless approach and a drive to be ‘different’, John Harris takes things personally. He rewards ‘a leap of faith’ with complete satisfaction and peace of mind turning repeat business into bread and butter and clients into friends.
John built Dreamweavers from the ground up with a simple vision – deliver brilliant, purposeful and risk-free events that meet needs and achieve goals. He’s been kicking them ever since.
After three decades on the frontline, John has travelled the world, learned hard lessons, worked with some of the biggest corporate identities and surrounded himself with a team of remarkably gifted specialists.
Industry iconoclast with a real-world perspective, John bucks against traditional service standards and the fragmented approach to integrate state of the art technology with vision and the kind of creative ‘eye candy’ that burns events into memories.
From humble beginnings to a dynamic and thriving empire, John Harris continues to evolve and transition and remains both the suit and the sweat, the brains and the brawn, the deliverer of dreams and our seasoned hand at the helm.
Tetsuro Koga
SENIOR DIRECTOR, SALES PLANNING DEPARTMENT, TOKYO 2020
Tetsuro is the Senior Director of the Sales Planning Department within the Marketing Bureau of The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Over the past 20 years, Tetsuro has been engaged in sports marketing from different perspectives: a sports journalist at a broadcasting company, sports agency, Japanese Olympic Committee, and The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. During his time at the Japanese Olympic Committee, he played a vital role in obtaining the committee’s highest marketing revenue (at that time).
In July 2014, Tetsuro was appointed to lead the sponsorship sales team of The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Under Tetsuro’s leadership, Tokyo 2020’s marketing revenue amounted to more than 330 billion JPY (approx. 3 billion USD), setting a new record for Olympic/Paralympic marketing revenue.
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Leanne Coddington
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TOURISM AND EVENTS QUEENSLAND
Leanne leads the state’s tourism marketing, experience development and major events agency to achieve its vision of ‘inspiring the world to experience the best address on earth’.
Leanne’s broad industry experience includes senior executive roles with the Hyatt Hotel Group in both Canberra and Melbourne, before her return home to Queensland in 1996 to take up the role of Human Resources Manager at Tourism Queensland.
The role sparked a love affair with the Queensland tourism industry which has spanned Leanne’s career to the current day, holding roles as Executive Director Strategic Services, Executive Director Human Resources and most recently prior to being appointed CEO, overseeing TEQ’s partnerships with Queensland’s regional tourism organisations and industry as Group Executive Destinations.
Leanne is an Adjunct Professor, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland; a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management; and a graduate with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
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SPORTING FACILITYINTRODUCTIONS
Metricon Stadium
Metricon Stadium, home of the Gold Coast SUNS AFL team, is a 25,000-seater multipurpose facility jointly funded by the State Government, Federal Government, City of Gold Coast and the AFL. The stadium has played host to first-class international cricket and AFL fixtures, along with festivals, concerts, expos and more recently the GC2018 opening and closing ceremonies and track and field.
Costing $144 million in redevelopment in 2009, the stadium boasts a sleek, open plan design to complement the Gold Coast climate, harvesting rain water for the 12-hectare surrounds with four water tanks capable of holding 660,000 litres of water collectively. In addition, architecturally designed solar panels form part of the stadium’s roofline, generating 20 per cent of the stadiums electricity needs annually directly into the grid.
Working alongside the GC SUNS, the stadium is committed to supporting the local Gold Coast community. A purpose-built training field regularly hosts grass roots sporting festivals, training sessions and carnivals, and the venue opens its doors annually for the Homeless Connect event – aimed at supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with services and support they need. Furthermore, unique indoor and outdoor function rooms within the stadium cater for all types of non-match day functions, parties, weddings and galas.
For any further information, please contact Tim Kitto, the stadium’s Event & Operations Manager.
Contact details:
P +61 7 5644 6200E [email protected] metriconstadium.com.au
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KDV Sport
KDV Sport is a modern, state of the art sporting complex providing specialist golf and tennis development using the latest technology available for the professional sportsperson. Our vision is to be the market leading golf and tennis facility in the world for local, domestic and international guests seeking a professional, safe and comfortable training destination.
The KDV Sport facility includes an elite training facility comprising professional and qualified golf and tennis coaching, Trackman golf technology, undercover golf driving range, fitness centre, restaurant, function rooms, customised golf club fitting, swimming pool and tennis courts (Italian clay and hardcourt). In addition, we offer padel tennis – an enormously popular sport in Europe and the United States – mini golf, children’s playground and barbecue facilities. Also, under construction is a 70-room student campus that includes a café, pool and laundry expected to open later in 2019.
KDV Sport provides the facilities and training services necessary to nurture and develop the talents of high grade, pre-professional golfers and tennis players, while also being committed to giving everyone – from beginner to professional – the opportunity to participate and enjoy golf and tennis. KDV Sport supports this development through providing clear pathways for those who want to achieve their dreams and aspirations through our professional coaching and Golf and Tennis Academy.
At the heart of the KDV Sport facility, is the ability to offer the local community of all ages, the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities, socialise and have fun with family and friends.
Contact details:
P +61 7 5596 0404E [email protected] kdvsport.com
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
Welcome to Queensland’s largest indoor sporting arena. This world-class venue hosts international and national sporting events including GC2018.
This multi-purpose facility opened early 2017 and comprises of two solar powered indoor halls connected by a pedestrian plaza.
With 5,000 seating capacity and international broadcasting capabilities this venue is a favourite in the country to host major events.
The Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre also supports a large range of sport and
community facilities including function rooms and catering outlets.
The venue boasts a total 14 multi-use courts and one show court.
The multi-use sports courts are designed to accommodate court sports including basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball.
Contact details:P +61 7 5581 7082E [email protected] cityofgoldcoast.com.au/majorvenues
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BLK Performance Centre
The BLK Performance Centre is a premier sporting facility located on the northern Gold Coast. The sports performance centre is unrivalled as a destination for the community, athletes, sporting teams and school groups to train, play and stay. The all-inclusive facility offers:
Facilities include:
• A Unique 600sqm Gym, Group Exercise and Childminding
• IAAF Track & Field
• Aquatic Centre
• FIH Hockey Pitch
• Beach Volleyball Courts
• Accommodation, sleeping 292 people, and Dining
• Outdoor Education Centre providing Sport and Leadership Excellence Programs and Camps
• Conference Facilities
Contact details:
P +61 7 5500 9988E [email protected] sportssupercentre.com.au
Broadbeach Bowls Club
Broadbeach Bowls Club is located in the heart of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, just metres from the beautiful white sandy beach.
You can enjoy a game of bowls all year round on one of our four world class greens. Broadbeach Bowls Club was a host venue during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and regularly hosts National and International Bowls Events including the Australian Open and Asia Pacific Championships in 2019 and World Bowls Championships in 2020.
There is always something going on at our club, with live entertainment, great promotions and member’s draw every Friday night.
Our popular Barefoot bowls is available most days and enjoy our great range of menu options available in our Bistro.
You’ll love our friendly service and welcoming staff.
So join us today and enjoy the many activities we have on offer.
Contact details:
P +61 7 5531 5913E [email protected] broadbeachbowlsclub.com.au
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) is a world-class swimming and aquatic facility located in the Gold Coast’s stunning Broadwater Parklands.
After undergoing a $42 million renovation in 2013, the GCAC was thrust onto the world stage hosting the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships and was a star performer during GC2018 as the venue for swimming and diving events. The GCAC continues to host regular local, national and international elite aquatic sporting events.
Facilities include:
• Five heated competition and specialist programme pools ranging from 15 to 50 metres
• Dive tower with boards and platforms at one, three, five, 7.5 and 10 metres.
• Dry dive facility
• Fully equipped fitness centre and group fitness training areas
• Hot and cold baths
• Multi-function meeting, technical and consultation rooms
• Event space and function rooms
• Crèche
• Café
• Pro shop
The GCAC is easily accessible by public transport.
• Brisbane International airport – 82.1 kilometres, 74-minute drive.
• Gold Coast airport – 26.8 kilometres, 41-minute drive.
• Southport South Light Rail Station – 1.2 kilometres, 15-minute walk.
• M1 – 9 kilometres, 13-minute drive.
Other local attractions:
• Southport CBD
• Gold Coast Chinatown
• Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
• Major accommodation providers
• Major retailers and shopping centres
• HOTA, Home of the Arts
• Gold Coast Entertainment precinct
• Broadwater Parklands
• Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach
Contact details:
P +61 7 5582 8282E [email protected] cityofgoldcoast.com.au/goldcoastaquaticcentre
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Cbus Super Stadium
Cbus Super Stadium Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games venue Cbus Super Stadium is a $160 million, 27,400 seat stadium located at Robina. This multi-purpose, world class sporting and entertainment stadium is the home of the Gold Coast Titans National Rugby League team.
Facilities:
• grandstand seating for 27,400 people• state-of-the-art technologies to
enhance spectator experience• environmentally-friendly design • two function rooms (500-person
capacity) • 101 open corporate boxes• 25 enclosed suites.
P +61 7 5656 5500W cbussuperstadium.com.au
Coomera Sports Park
Located in Coomera Sports Park, Coomera Indoor Sports Centre has been designed to world-class competition standards. The new $35 million multi-purpose facility accommodates a range of elite indoor sports such as netball, volleyball, futsal, gymnastics and basketball. Key features include a 1,500 square metre gymnastics arena and eight mixed-use sports courts. The court has sprung wooden floors 100 metres by 55 metres at a high of 14 metres. This premium complex has a maximum seating capacity of 7,500. Coomera Sports Park also has a range of outdoor sporting fields used for AFL, soccer, rugby union and touch football.
Facilities:
• 8 multi-use sports courts with a building
• footprint of 11,760 square metres• gymnastics arena • six change rooms • eight meeting rooms • two first aid rooms court controller
room • kiosk • accessible amenities and nine bays of
mobile seating: total 300 seats • 350 mezzanine seating • 200 car parking spaces.
P +61 7 5582 9028W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/majorvenues
Gold Coast Athletics Centre (at Griffith University)
Gold Coast Athletics Centre regularly hosts national, state and regional athletics events. The modern facility is located adjacent to Griffith University.
Facilities:
• international standard track and field facility
• 8-lane, 400m synthetic athletics track with a 9-lane straight
• field event facilities• floodlighting for night training• photo finish capabilities.
P +61 7 5594 9329W griffith.edu.au/sport/sport-and-recreation
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
The $167 million Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is conveniently located in Broadbeach (central Gold Coast). It specialises in the management of sporting and special events, corporate and association conferences, meeting and national and international exhibitions and concerts.
Facilities:
• main arena seating 6,000 people • state-of-the-art technology and
infrastructure • on-site, in-house audio visual services • in-house catering for all events up to
3,500.
P +61 7 5504 4000W gccec.com.au
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Gold Coast Hockey Centre
The Gold Coast Hockey Centre is located at Keith Hunt Park, Labrador. The centre has been upgraded for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, providing two all-weather synthetic pitches and seating for 5,000 spectators. The redevelopment has established the centre as Queensland’s premier hockey venue, providing a valuable, world class competition and training venue for current and future athletes and the Gold Coast community.
Facilities
• two Global FIH standard hockey pitches with floodlighting to 500 lux (international requirement)
• international standard amenities.
P +61 7 5571 2244W goldcoasthockey.com
Gold Coast Cycling Centre
The Gold Coast Cycling Centre regularly hosts national, state and regional level cycling events.
Facilities
• velodrome
• off-road critierium circuit
• clubhouse and grandstand
• change rooms.
P +61 7 5581 7082W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/majorvenues
Nerang Mountain Bike Trails
There are ten mountain bike trails located at the Nerang National Park, including Casuarina Grove circuit (2.7-kilometre circuit) and three hills track (2 kilometres one way). The Nerang Mountain Bike Trails will host the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Mountain Bike competition. The trails utilise the facilities within the Gold Coast Cycling Centre and venture into the Nerang National Park. Riders are able to experience the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games mountain bike race route and also utilise the extensive selection of existing trails within the park. For downhill mountain bike facilities, the Gold Coast’s Boomerang Farm located at Mudgeeraba has 10 trails.
P 1300 656 1919W nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/nerang
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TRAVELINFORMATION
TransportGetting around the Gold Coast is relatively easy as long as you have a general understanding of what options are available to you and plan a little in advance.
TransLink’s bus, train and tram network can connect you to places all over the Gold Coast. Their integrated network on the Gold Coast includes the G:link trams, Surfside buslines and Queensland Rail.
Visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30 for information or to plan your journey using public transport.
TransLink’s integrated tickets are a great way to get around. Travel on bus, train or tram with go card or grab a Gold Coast go explore for bus and tram travel – perfect for tourists and visitors.
ClimateThe Gold Coast averages 245 days of fine and sunny weather each year, and those rainy-day exceptions typically fall in the summer period (December – February).
During summer the average temperature on the Gold Coast is a pleasant 20 – 28°C (68 – 83°F). It can be humid in summer but this is usually offset by cool sea breezes.
In autumn (March – May), sunny days are followed by warm nights – making it ideal for outdoor water activities such as fishing and sailing. Autumn temperatures fall between 16 – 26°C (61 – 77°F).
Winter (June – August) on the Gold Coast is generally sunny and dry with comfortable temperatures of 11 – 21°C (52 – 70°F). Many Australians escape the cooler weather in the southern states for a holiday in Queensland at this time of year. The humidity is lower, there is less rain, but the temperature is still nice and warm.
Spring (September – November) on the Gold Coast offers sunny days followed by mild tropical evenings. September can sometimes be windy, making it great for sports such as kite-surfing, kite-boarding, windsurfing and sailing. The temperatures fall between 15 – 25°C (59 – 77°F).
Some quick tips from the locals:
• You can get sunburnt even on cloudy days. Wear sun protection all year round, a broad brimmed hat, shirt with collar and sleeves and maximum sun screen to exposed skin.
• While casual is the Gold Coast norm, some golf courses have dress codes so check when booking.
• Gentlemen may need a jacket when fine dining, or enjoying a sophisticated evening at a club or restaurant.
• Hinterland areas may be cooler and wetter. Take a jacket and a heavier coat in winter.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes in national parks and farms.
• Pack swimwear all year round – winter offers pleasant warm weather during the day.
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AlcoholLegal drinking age is 18 years and older. Bring ID to prove your age. Alcohol can only be purchased in liquor outlets and hotels (not in supermarkets).
Electricity240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments and motels.
EmergencyDial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone for a police, ambulance or fire emergency.
LanguageEnglish. Translation and multi-lingual tours are available. Telstra’s Foreign Language Service offers telephone assistance in nine languages.
MeasuresAustralia follows the metric system, see onlineconversion.com for assistance.
Post OfficesAustralia Post offices are generally open 9am – 5pm weekdays, 9am – 12pm Saturdays.
For more information, visit australiapost.com.au
ReligionAustralia is multi-cultural. Discrimination is an offence. Mosques, temples, Christian churches and prayer rooms are located on the Gold Coast. Specific dietary requirements are available (halal, kosher).
Road Rules• Left hand-side driving applies
throughout Australia.
• A speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour applies in most residential areas.
• Open highways 100 – 110 kilometres per hour.
• Always view speed limit signs. Seat belts are mandatory.
• Strict drink driving laws apply.
• Bring your current driver’s licence if you want to hire a vehicle.
For more information, visit transport.qld.gov.au
SmokingQueensland has strict tobacco laws with new legislation being phased in.
There is no smoking in indoor public places and no sales to children under 18 years.
For more information, visit health.qld.gov.au
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Sun/Surf Safety• Australian beaches are beautiful,
but do not underestimate the power of the Pacific Ocean.
• Always swim between the red and yellow flags in a patrolled beach and heed life guards’ advice.
• Gold Coast beaches are patrolled by professional life guards and volunteers (weekends).
For more information, visit lifesaving.com.au
• Swimmers must accept responsibility for their own safety.
• Sun protection is vital – always wear a hat, collared shirt with sleeves, maximum sunblock and avoid the heat of the day from 10am – 2pm.
For further information, visit whs.qld.gov.au
SwimmingThere is no nude bathing permitted in Queensland.
TelephonesAustralia’s international code is 61.
Public telephones, international dial cards are available.
Time zoneGold Coast runs by Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT + 10 hours.
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