Perth YSA Convention 2022/2023

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The Perth National YSA Convention for 2022 offers an exciting opportunity for YSA to gather together at the beautiful and stately University of Western Australia to participate in a fantastic programme designed to build spiritual growth in a social and fun environment. The programme also explores the unique beauty of Western Australia's favourite locations.

Please read through the FAQ below to prepare yourself for the best experience. If you have a question that is not answered below, please use the "Contact Us" page and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

 

Details

 

Where:               University of Western Australia, Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009

When:               Wednesday 28th December 2022 - Monday 2nd January 2023 (5 days, 5 nights)

Costs:                $250 Full Time (includes accommodation, all meals and activities)

                           $550 Full Time International (for YSA residing outside of Australia)

                           $250 Part Time (All evening activities including Ball and River Cruise, evening meals, Rottnest Island, and Sunday)

 

Registration

Registrations close on the 30th November 2022.

Who can attend?

To attend the National Convention 2022 in Perth, you must be a YSA which means:

• You are 18 years old or over and less than 31 years old on December 28th 2022.
• You are single (not legally married). If you are separated from your spouse, or in the process of seeking a divorce, you may not participate in the convention until the divorce decree is final according to law.

You also agree to abide by the standards of the Church as defined in “For the Strength of Youth”, and the Code of Conduct for the National Convention.

Can my non-member friend attend?

Yes. They will also pay $250 to attend. They should put down your ward and stake, and they will be interviewed by your Bishop or Branch President.

I live overseas. Can I attend?

Yes you can. For YSA residing outside of Australia, the cost is $550 AUD. Because your registration is not subsidised by an Australian Stake, you will need to pay the full price to attend the convention.

What do I need before signing up?

Before registering, make sure you have the following information ready:

• An Email Address – each YSA who registers for the convention will need their own email address.
• Medicare number (for YSA who live in Australia) – in case you require medical attention while at convention.
• Your photo – this will go on your ID card for convention, therefore a good quality image is needed in the style of a passport photo where your face is clearly identifiable. Images that are inappropriate or do not clearly identify you will require you to resubmit a photo before your registration card will be printed.
• Credit Card – Payments using Visa or Mastercard (including debit cards) are accepted.

How does the registration process work?

Registrations can only be made through this site and require payment immediately by credit or debit card in order for the registration to be accepted. All information including personal details, Stake/Ward and full payment of fees must be completed. Once your payment has been successfully processed you will receive an email confirming your registration at the convention. This will contain your confirmation ID and other details, so that you can return and update your profile (eg flight information) as needed. Your Bishop or Branch President will also approve your attendance at the convention through a separate area of the website which only they can access. If there are any issues or concerns with your registration, either your priesthood leader or a member of the Perth Convention Organising Committee will be in touch to resolve this.

If you register on this website, but do not pay at the same time, your registration will automatically cancel after a period of time. You are welcome to sign up again and pay when you are ready to do so.

I don't have a Medicare number. Can I still register?

If you don't have a Medicare number, you can write N/A, put a zero, or write "I don't have one", and it will let your registration continue. The website needs you to put "something" in the box before it will let you move to the next step.

Can I pay with instalments?

No. All fees must be paid in full on this website during the registration process.

Can I get a refund if I am no longer able to attend the convention?

If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, you can receive a full refund BEFORE the 1st November 2022. After that date, bookings and payments for catering, accommodation and other activities will have been made for you, and the amount refunded will be at the discretion of the Perth Convention Organising Committee.

Are you offering part-time or off-site registrations?

It is preferable that YSA who wish to attend convention register full-time and stay on-site to get the most benefit out of attending, but for those who are unable to attend full-time, you may still register and attend all the events you are able to.

What if I want to attend Sunday only?

Please note that meals are being catered by UWA St Catherine's and they will only be providing meals for registered attendees only. Sunday events however will be open to unregistered YSA and not just limited to registered attendees, but no meals will be provided to unregistered YSA on Sunday.

Can I still register if I have special needs?

We would like all YSA who wish to attend the convention to be able to attend. The registration form allows you to list any medical conditions, medication, allergies or dietary requirements. There will be options provided by catering for those with special dietary needs. For all other medical issues, while you will need to be able to take care of your own needs, there will be first-aid staff on site at all times to assist in any emergencies.

Can my Bishop/Branch President pay my registration fees?

Yes, but that is entirely between you and him.

How does my Bishop/Branch President approve my registration?

Once registration and full payment has been completed successfully then your details are recorded in the convention database. Bishops and Branch Presidents throughout Australia will be sent a letter with details explaining how they can login to access the website and approve any registrations from their ward/branch. Registrations that are not approved by the Bishop/Branch President will be refunded in accordance with the policy above.

For YSA who reside outside Australia, we ask that you include your Bishop or Branch President's email on the registration page. Because the convention website only has access to contact details for Australian stakes and wards/branches, overseas leaders will not automatically receive any convention emails and they will need to be contacted directly to give their approval for your attendance at convention.

Will my registration details be kept private?

Yes, all details are securely stored on the convention website and only necessary data is given to those who need it. For example, data about dietary requirements will be passed on to the catering team in order to provide you with the correct meal, or if you have a medical issue then data will be provided to the first aid team.

Where will the check-in be held?

Check-in will be held at the JCR Common Room at St Catherine's commencing at 10am on Wednesday 28th December 2022. If you are arriving on the shuttle bus from the airport you will be dropped off at St Catherine's. If you are driving yourself, St Catherine's is located at 2 Park Rd, Crawley WA 6009. Note, unfortunately there is no parking on site. For insterstate travllers who arrive early, check-in will be available on the Tuesday 27th Dec 2022 also.

Packing

What should I bring?

• Scriptures
• Casual clothes
• Old clothes appropriate for group vs group games or service projects.
• Appropriate bathing/swimming attire
• Comfortable shoes for activities
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• A sunhat
• Sunglasses
• Clothes for Dance
• Clothes for Ball
• Church clothing
• Dress shoes for formal events
• Toiletries
  • Deodorant
  • Tooth brush & toothpaste
  • Shaving gear
  • Shampoo/conditioner/soap
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Two towels
• Any medication you may need
• Appropriate sleeping attire
• Sleeping bag and pillow
• Pens and pencils (for taking notes, marking scriptures etc)
• Money/bank card to purchase any further personal items

Rooms

• Single beds
• Shared bathroom facilities
• Linen - bottom sheet, 1 pillow with case, 1 doona (thin) or top sheet
• 1 towel and 1 bar of soap
• Study desk and chair
• Rooms are not serviced
• WiFi will not be provided

If you are attending the Temple, you will also need:

• A current “Proxy Baptism and Confirmation Only” or a Temple Recommend
• A full set of white clothes/shoes and your own robe set (if you are doing an endowment or sealings).
• For those doing baptisms only, white overalls will be provided by the Temple.
• You will also need to wear your Sunday church clothes on the bus to the Temple.

What shouldn’t I bring to convention?

• Items that are inappropriate or inconsistent with Gospel Standards. See “For The Strength of Youth” and the Convention Code of Conduct for additional information.
• Any expensive or valuable items brought to convention are at your own risk.

Church Standards for Clothing

Please review the following guidelines from “For the Strength of Youth” when choosing clothing to wear for the convention:

“Immodest clothing is any clothing that is tight, sheer, or revealing in any other manner. Young women should avoid short shorts and short skirts, shirts that do not cover the stomach, and clothing that does not cover the shoulders or is low-cut in the front or the back. Young men should also maintain modesty in their appearance. Young men and young women should be neat and clean and avoid being extreme or inappropriately casual in clothing, hairstyle, and behaviour. They should choose appropriately modest apparel when participating in sports. The fashions of the world will change, but the Lord’s standards will not change.”

“Show respect for the Lord and yourself by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities.”

What do I need to bring to Rottnest Island? NOTE: the buses to and from the ferry will be on a tight schedule and will not wait for anyone who is late. Additionally, YSA who miss the return ferry will be responsible for organising and the cost of their return trip.

• Appropriate swimwear, towel, hat, drink bottle, sunhat and sunscreen.
• You wish to bring some money to purchase food or drinks or take part in any of the “paid” tourist activities that the island provides. Exploring the island is free, but anything that requires additional costs, such as bike hire or snorkelling equipment will be your responsibility.

 

Shuttle Bus

The shuttle bus is a free service provided by the Perth Convention Committee to and from the Perth Airport to the University of Western Australia before and after convention. The bus is available on Tuesday 27th December and Wednesday 28th December 2022 and return to the airport on Monday 2nd January 2023.

Those arriving early by shuttle bus will be checked-in to convention on arrival at St Catherine’s UWA in JCR Common Room.

How do I book the shuttle bus?

Once you have booked your flights, you can update your registration details to show your flight number, arrival time and arrival terminal. If you would like to be picked up by the shuttle bus, simply indicate this on the registration page, and you will receive an email with the location and pickup time.

Will the shuttle bus return me to Perth airport at the end of convention?

Yes. If you require this service, enter your departure time and terminal and indicate that you wish to take the shuttle bus back to the airport.

What if I have already registered without my flight details?

Information on how to log back in and edit your details will sent in an email once the initial registration is successful. Once you have booked your flights you can enter the required information on this website. An email will be sent to you closer to the convention date with further details about pick up times from the airport.

What if I miss my shuttle pickup time?

If your flight is delayed, or you have missed your shuttle pickup time, there will be a contact number to call and further arrangements can be made.

Interstate Travellers

Provision for an additional night's accommodation has been made on Tuesday 27th December for travellers attending from interstate in order to provide some flexibility with travel arrangements. No other provisional accommodation is provided outside of the convention dates.