Important Information for International IPA Members

To have a wonderful experience in our country (Downunder), all IPA members coming here MUST be aware of the following:
All travel requests/inquiries must be sent to the Australian Travel Secretary, who will forward the inquiry to the relevant Reception Officer in Australia.
Please give as much notice as possible. The minimum accepted is:

Group travel:       At least 3 months’ notice
Individual travel: At least 1 month’s notice.

Proof of IPA membership must be provided (a scanned copy of the membership card/email from the Section).
The International Travel Form from your country MUST be used and submitted within the timelines.
Please see additional information below regarding timelines. Download the IPA Travel information by clicking here.

Visitors should consult tourist information for general advice:

 Click here **Tourism Australia**  

Gold Coast House Information

Melbourne House Information

PLEASE REMEMBER

 Visitors must find and book their own accommodation.
The IPA Australia Section will not handle inquiries regarding student accommodation and employment opportunities.
Please do not ask for tickets for football matches, shows, or tourist attractions.  
These cannot be obtained on the members’ behalf.

For security reasons, if you wish to visit an operational police station, please make sure you have your current police identification and your current IPA card with you.
A ride-along may be possible with the Australian Police Forces, subject to availability. When current security and operational demands, members arriving unannounced at operational stations are turned away on the instruction of Officer In Charge (OIC). Please note the IPA has no control over this and cannot and will not assist members affected

To gain access to the International Police Association website, not the IPA Australia Section website, click here https://www.ipa-international.org/

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