AUC Subsidies

The AUC is offering each member University four (4) subsidised places to send staff and students to the iPhone Tech Talks in Sydney on 19 November and Melbourne on 21 November. The subsidy consists of financial assistance in covering return economy airfares and accommodatio.

Subsidy Allocation

The local AUCDF Representative on each campus will assign the four subsidised positions. Please contact them for more details. Do not register for the iPhone Tech Talk or book flights or accomodation until you have been formally advised you have been awarded a subsidy.

Sydney and Melbourne attendees who live within a 3 hour travelling distance from the venue are NOT eligible for any subsidy. For example, those travelling from Wollongong or Newcastle to attend the Sydney event would not be eligible for a subsidy.

Airfare Subsidy

For those AUC Subsidised delegates the AUC is offering to cover return economy airfares up to a maximum amount as detailed below to attend your closest venue. We encourage you to use discount airfares to keep your airfare under the maximum airfare claimable.

Departure Point (Maximum Airfare Claimable)

• Western Australia (PER) $640
• South Australia (ADL) $350
• Tasmania (HOB & LCN) $250
• Queensland (BNE) $250
• Queensland Far North (TSV/ROK/CNS) $450
• New South Wales (BHS/ARM/WGA/LSY) $250
• ACT (CNB) $250
• Northern Territory (DAR) $60

Transfers to and from airports are at your own expense and NOT claimable.

Accommodation Subsidy

The AUC is offering to subsidise accommodation costs for all subsidised delegates (excluding Sydney & Melbourne Metro attendees) as follows:

Departure Point (Maximum Accommodation Claimable)

• Western Australia (PER), South Australia (ADL), Northern Territory (DAR) and Far North Queensland (TSV/ROK/CNS) $300.00
• All others $150.00

The above rates are based on $150 per night for those delegates that require one nights accommodation and two nights accommodation for WA, SA, NT and FNQ delegates who due to flight schedules would be unable to fly in the morning the conference starts. The subsidy only covers room and taxes, it does not cover any extras such as room service, internet access, in-room movies, mini-bar, etc.

We encourage you to twin-share if you wish to keep your accommodation under the subsidy amount.

Making a Claim

Claims for the above travel and accommodation subsidises must be sent within 3 months of the iPhone Tech Talk to the AUC, the last date for claims is 21 February 2009. Claims will not be accepted until after the Tech Talks to confirm attendance. Claim amounts above are inclusive of GST.

Please download the AUC Claim form, complete and attach copies of original Tax Invoices and Receipts. Payment will be made within the following 3 weeks subject to verification. Incomplete or unsubstantiated claims will be delayed until rectified.

 AUC Claim Form.pdf

If you have any questions regarding making a claim please contact:

Mr Andrew Jeffrey
Apple University Consortium
PO Box U194
University of Wollongong NSW 2522
Ph: (02) 4221 5230