Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department

Facilities

The Australian Emergency Management Institute (AEMI) is located at Mount Macedon in Victoria, a 45 minute drive from Tullamarine Airport and 60 minutes from the Melbourne CBD. AEMI is set in extensive gardens in picturesque Mount Macedon. For directions to AEMI, view the map below.

The Knox-Knight Hall is fully equipped with modern presentation and teaching facilities. In each venue, presentations, videos, and documents may be displayed on a large screen by a ceiling-mounted data projector with full audio. All equipment is controlled by an easy to use touch-screen panel and a cordless remote control.

Standard equipment includes:

The four breakout or 'syndicate' rooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors to facilitate group discussion. A local area network connects PCs in all rooms and provides internet access at all times.

A range of equipment and facilities for recording, video conferencing and simulation activities is available.

AEMI Facilities

Information for presenters

Presentations may be on CD or USB (memory stick), or may be loaded on to AEMI's network. Presentations may be run from the presenter's own laptop PC or Mac. AV support is available.

Accommodation

AEMI provides single-room accommodation for up to 50 people. Bathrooms are shared between two rooms. Full board is provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the dining room. Special dietary and vegetarian needs can be met.

Recreation

Guests at AEMI have a range of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities. The lounge has a television, DVD player, small library and chess sets. The bar and seating area has a pool table and is open in the evenings.

For those with more active inclinations, there is a gymnasium, tennis court and access to the Mount Macedon Golf Club, which is situated next door to AEMI. Golf clubs are available in the gymnasium. There are also many walking tracks nearby.