before departure

1. Inform credit card companies that you may use cards in Australia.
2. Check-in baggage does not exceed 20 kg.
3. Hand-luggage not larger than _ and does not exceed 5 kg.
4. Follow rules on liquid, aerosol and gels (LAGs).
5. Bring electrical adapter (see here).
6. Enough winter clothing.
7. Print and bring along visa approval letter.
8. Sleeping bag & mat (unless you are ordering SleepPak from Harvest Online whereby your bag/mat will be given in Mel or Syd)
9. Toiletries including lip balm
10. Get travel insurance (optional but highly recommended)

11. Arrive at airport 2 hours before departure

in australia

1. Under 18 are not allowed to take alcoholic drinks.
2. All must attend catechesis.
3. Reverence during prayer time.
4. All beaches in Sydney are out of bounds unless otherwise advised.
5. Minors must be accompanied by WYD guardians all the time.

Travel insurance

It is highly recommended that you get a travel insurance. In recommending the package below, the Committee receives no commission from the said company. We are putting it up here for the benefit of the pilgrims only. You are free to choose any insurance company of your preference.

AIG ASSIST - Global Travel Protection

Benefits Maximum Amount
Medical & Evacuation Expenses  
Medical Expenses Up to RM 300,000
Follow up treatment Up to RM 300,000 (up to 30 days subject to Medical Expenses Limit)
Hospital income Up to RM 15,000 (RM250 per day, max. up to 60 days)
Emergency medical evacuation & repatriation Unlimited
Compassionate visit (Due to hospitalisation of Insured) Travel cost (Economy class ticket) + up to RM 500 per day for accommodation & travelling expenses
Compassionate visit (Due to Insured's death) Up to RM 5000
Child guard Travel cost (Economy class ticket) + up to RM 500 per day for accommodation & travelling expenses
Travel inconvenience benefit  
Cancellation Up to RM 18,000
Curtailment Up to RM 18,000
Loss of irrecoverable travel deposits and/or fares Up to RM 3,800
Flight delay Up to RM 3,200 (RM 200 for first 8 hours, RM 300 for every subsequent 8 hours)
Flight misconnection Up to RM 500
Baggage delay Up to RM 700 for more than 8 hour delay (Reimbursement for the purchase of necessary items)
Loss of Baggage & Personal Effects Up to RM 5000 (any one item up to RM 500)
Loss of travel documents Up to RM 5000
Loss of money Up to RM 750
24-hrs Worldwide Travel Assist Included
Child education fund (due to Insured's accidental death) RM 5000
Personal liability abroad RM 1,000,000
Personal Accidental Benefits  
Personal accident RM 200,000
   
PREMIUM TABLE  
Individual coverage RM 89
Family coverage RM 223
The family plan shall include you, your legal spouse and all your accompanying children aged below 18 yrs old.