Date & time:

28 July 2024 – 6pm to 8pm

Where:

THE LUME Melbourne‍

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

5 Convention Centre Place,

South Wharf VIC 3006

Door 18 is the best entrance point.  

Getting there

There are many ways to get to THE LUME:

Car:

There are many parking options near and around the MCEC, here are the three closest:

1. Wilson Parking - Exhibition Centre, Southbank, Melbourne VIC.
   16 Normanby Road, Southbank VIC 3006

2. Wilson Parking – DFO South Wharf
   20 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

3. Care Park – Montague Street
   Munro St, South Wharf VIC 3006

All car parks are pre-bookable via the car park websites. 

Public Transport:

Tram – Trams run along Clarendon Street and Flinders Street. 

• Trams #19 and #109
• Get off the tram at the Casino/MCEC (Stop 124A)

Train

• You can use any train that stops at Flinders Street Station. 
• Exit the station on the south side (under the tunnel) and cross either the Evan Walker Bridge (coat hanger bridge) or the Sandridge Bridge towards Crown Casino. 
• You can continue your journey along the south side of the Yarra River until you arrive at the main doors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). 

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Yarra_River_and_Flinders_Street_Station.jpg

(Image: Riverside exit from Flinders St station and Walker Bridge)

Bus

• There are limited buses on weekend nights and none that drop off directly at the MCEC. Please check the PTV planning app for the best route. www.ptv.vic.gov.au 

Taxi/Uber

• This is an option which involves the least amount of walking as you will be dropped at the drop zone near Door 18 just a few steps from where the event will take place. 

Note: For more detailed information on getting to the event, please see page 5 – Executive functioning assist.

Important information

The LUME - TEDxMelbourne event begins at 6pm. 

There will be staff and hosts to welcome you at the main doors of The LUME… the TEDx volunteers will be wearing their TEDx branded T-shirts. 

In your email you will have received a QR code for your entry ticket. Once the staff scan your entry ticket, you will go through the doors (labelled Door 18).

After you enter through the doors, there are two rooms to explore prior to entering the main hall. In the first room there is a display on Leonardo DaVinci and the second room displays some of his notebooks. 

Upon entering the main hall, you will be greeted by another volunteer and they will give you an option on where to sit.

Be sure to mention any special needs at this point, this may include:

• Needing to be further away from speakers
• In a darker section of the seating plan away from bright lights. 
• Near an isle should you wish to exit unexpectedly.
• Request information on the quiet room
• Ask about the nearest facilities (bathroom, water fountain, exit to the outside)

All day dining menu – click here

Drinks and snacks menu – click here

The event will start at 6.30pm where you can explore the exhibition for 45mins. 

The event will consist of “fireside chats” with our curator and resident experts in art history and engineering (see event program for expert details). It will begin PROMPTLY at 7pm.

NOTE: There are no official talks in the at this event. It will be an interactive discussion.

Toilets:

If I need the bathroom while I am inside THE LUME, I can find it in the corner of the gallery across from the cafe.

Sensory overwhelm:

There are multiple rooms off to the side of the main hall where the light and sound are reduced. 

If I can’t find it, I can ask one of the staff to point it out to me.

The event goes for 2 hours in total and will finish at 8pm. 

At the end of the event, follow the EXIT signs and you will be directed through the retail store. 

Executive functioning assist

The part of our brain that helps us to get stuff done is called our executive functioning. This part of the social story is for anyone who may struggle to get out the door and be on time. You will know if you need this section:

Getting organised for the event:

What to bring with you:

• Wallet
• Phone
• Ticket (if not on your phone already)
• Note pad and pen for writing down all the amazing ideas you will hear about
• Noise cancelling headphones
• Fidget tools
• Medical care related needs

Planning and time management - getting to the event on time:

Public transport and walking from local areas:

• The event is a 10-minute gentle stroll from the Crown Casino/MCEC tram spot on Clarendon Street. 
• Factor this into your planning for the event. 
• Aim to be arriving at the Crown/MCEC tram stop at 6:30pm. 
• This allows for the 10-minute stroll and 20 minutes for finding where you need to go it’s not completely obvious if you have not been there before (see photos below), going to the toilet, and finding your seat with ample time to relax before the event begins. 
• Allow an additional 10- 15 minutes if coming from Flinders Street station, dinner at Southbank or at Crown Casino. 

Driving

• If you are heading to the TEDxMelbourne event at LUME by car, there are many local options to park your car:some text
  • DFO South Wharf car park – the closest car park to the LUME and offers $14 evening rates for parking. 
  • Montague Street Car park - Enter and exit via Montague Street – cost is $16 for more than 1 hour (casual rates). 
  • Stress tolerance/ flexibility/emotional control – Driving into Melbourne city can be unpredictable and stressful, here are some strategies:some text
    • Pre-book your parking at one of the above car parks or another car park you have used before and feel familiar with. 
    • Use your favourite maps app to predict time how long it will take. Do this on a Sunday night prior to the event to get a sense of how long it will take you – estimating time during non-peak times will less helpful on the day. 

Uber/Taxi

• Both will be able to drop you in front of door 18 where the event is being held with very little walking involved. 
• Image: Taxi/Uber drop off zone – Convention Centre Place (of Wurundjeri Way)

Look out for the TEDxMelbourne signs to help guide you to the event.

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Emotional control/sustained attention:

LUME is an immersive experience, where there is art all around you. The images move and change.

Sensory overwhelm considerations in this environment:

• Motion sickness – from the constant moving of images – note there are side galleries that you can move into and a mezzanine area if this is affecting you. 
• Noise sensitivity – the music is beautiful, and the music is loud. This will be temporary while the event gets started. 
• Light sensitivity – The light level changes during the rotation of images being projected onto the walls.

Wheelchair Accessibility:

THE LUME Melbourne is suitable for strollers and is wheelchair accessible. Please click here for more information on accessibility at the MCEC.

To purchase your accessible tickets to one of our feature experiences (with a free companion ticket on the provision of a companion card), contact THE LUME Melbourne on (03) 8638 0609. Service hours match gallery opening hours (ending 1 hour before the gallery’s closing time each day).

For information regarding your arrival visit our Plan Your Visit Page.

For specific accessible requests please contact us via our online form.

Wi-Fi

Free WiFi is available throughout the venue using the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre free WiFi. Some events also have a dedicated premium WiFi network. If this is the case, the organiser of the event will provide you with the network name and password.

Parent rooms

Our Parent Rooms offer a comfortable and private space for parents and children. Located in both the Convention and Exhibition Centres, these feature everything you need to change or feed in privacy and comfort.

Prayer room

You can find prayer rooms located in Melbourne Convention Centre.

Cloak room

Looking for somewhere to store your coat, pram or luggage? Visit our Customer Service desk at the Convention Centre Place and our friendly staff will happily lighten your load.

Questions?

Prior to the evening, you can reach out the event team on:

Phone: 0431 434 603

Email: melissa@tedxmelbourne.com

On event night, please see the TEDxMelbourne volunteers who will be at the 

registration desk and roaming the main hall during the event.