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Join the Scanlon Research Institute Foundation at

Rydges Melbourne

186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

ARRIVE BY CAR

PARKING

​There is parking onsite at the Rydges Car Park for a cost of $60.00 per day.

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DIRECTIONS

When travelling to Rydges Melbourne from the airport, travel along the Tullamarine Freeway and take the left turn into Flemington Rd when the city. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead onto Elizabeth St. Turn left at Victoria Parade and right into Exhibition St. The Rydges Melbourne hotel is on your left.​​​​​​

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

​TRAIN

If you're travelling by train, the closest station is Parliament Station. Catch any Melbourne train that goes through through the City Loop and stop at Parliament Station.

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Follow signs to the Collins/Bourke Street exit and the venue is a 3 minute walk down Bourke Street.​​

​TRAM

If you're travelling by tram there are several routes which go up and down Collins Street, and Bourke Street including:

  • Trams #86 and #96 (Bourke Street)

  • Tram #11, #12, #48, and #109 (Collins Street)

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Accomodation

Australian Social Cohesion Summit attendees will be eligible for a 25% discount on the advertised nightly rate at the Rydges. Discount codes will be communicated with attendees once registered.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION

Mantra on Russell

222 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
4-minute walk to Summit venue

Discount: 10%
Stay dates: 05/11/2026– 07/11/2026
Promo code: ARGRP26 

 

How to book:
Please go to all.com and enter your stay details. Select More Options, choose Promo Code under Other Special Rates and Promo Code, enter the provided code, and click Search. Discounted rates will be marked with a Special Offer banner. Once you've selected your preferred hotel and room type, complete the booking by entering your details and confirming your reservation.


Notes:
Hotel rooms are subject to availability at time of booking, with no additional inventory or room releases leading up to check-in. Promo codes are valid only for online bookings, and bookings are subject to minimum stay requirements. Online Terms and Conditions apply to these bookings. For full terms & conditions please click here.
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Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall

296 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
11-minute walk to Summit venue
Discount: 20%
Link to book: Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall- 20% off best available
How to book: Please use the link to go to the website directly to book using this special rate. Credit care will be needed to make the booking and payment is on arrival.

 


Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins

288 Little Collins Street Blgd 2, Melbourne VIC 3000
11-minute walk to Summit venue
Discount: 20%
Link to book: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins - 20% off best available
How to book: Please use the link to go to the website directly to book using this special rate. Credit care will be needed to make the booking and payment is on arrival. 

 


Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

131 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
4-minute walk to Summit venue
Discount: see here.
Promo code: ASCS
How to book: Please go to IBE - Accommodations | Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne and use the provided code. Please enter the code under Special Code and select Rate Access. 

 


Lancemore Crossley Street

51 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
2-minute walk to Summit venue

Discount: 20% off Best Available Rate
Promo code: SCANLON
How to book: Please go to Lancemore Crossley St to book and enter code at checkout under ‘Apply Discount Code’

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Join us in 2026 for a national conversation on the future of social cohesion in Australia. Register your interest to receive program updates, speaker announcements and partnership opportunities.

 

Towards a more connected, resilient and inclusive Australia.

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