National Day of Mourning and Memorial Service Sunday 22 February 2009

National Day of Mourning and Memorial Service

Sunday 22 February 2009
Rod Laver Arena
Melbourne

To support Victorians who lost loved ones and had their homes and communities devastated by bushfires, the Australian and Victorian Governments have announced a National Day of Mourning.

Rod Laver Arena event – It is important that you telephone Information Victoria on 1800 136 762 to register your intention to attend (to ensure space is reserved for you).

TIMES

Gates Open	8.30 am
Service Commences	11.00 am
Service Concludes	12.30 pm

There will be no public parking on site at Rod Laver Arena, and the use Public Transport is encouraged.

Public parking is available (at a charge) from 8.00am on Sunday, 22 February 2009 at the MCG via Gate 3 off Wellington Parade.
Public transport will be free from 9am to 3.30pm and also special buses to the venue have been arranged for bushfire-affected communities departing at approximately 7.30am and returning between 1pm and 2pm. Please register for these buses on 1800 136 762.

More information at www.premier.vic.gov.au/pages/together-for-victoria.html