Registration
Registrations are now open for the Ageing Australia National Conference 2026!
Join us for this premier event where industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders will converge to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in aged care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, network with peers, and gain valuable insights that will drive the future of aged care. Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the industry’s journey forward.
draft schedule
Monday 23 November
- Workshops (to be advised)
- Registration opens: 2pm
(official conference commences Tuesday 24 November)
Tuesday 24 November
- Trade exhibition hours: 8.30am – 7pm
- Full day of conference sessions: 9am – 5pm
- Welcome Reception Drinks: 5pm – 7pm
Wednesday 25 November
- Trade exhibition hours: 8am – 5pm
- Full day of conference sessions: 9am – 5pm
- Networking Drinks: 5pm – 6pm
- Optional Networking Dinner: 7pm
Thursday 26 November
- Trade exhibition hours: 8am – 2pm
- Full day of conference sessions: 9am – 5pm
- Conference Dinner: 6:30pm – 11pm
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of aged care. Join sector leaders, innovators, technology experts and professionals from across Australia and internationally.
Registration Costs
Registration Type | Member/Associate | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
Early Bird | $ 1,575 | $ 2,055 |
Group (3+ from the same organisation) | $ 1,665 | $ 2,115 |
Three-day registration | $ 1,930 | $ 2,430 |
Two-day registration | $ 1,570 | $ 2,050 |
One-day registration | $ 1,120 | $ 1,120 |
*All prices are inclusive of GST.
Additional and optional event tickets | Cost |
|---|---|
Welcome Reception additional ticket | $99 |
Networking Drinks additional ticket | $99 |
Networking Dinner ticket | $130 |
Conference Dinner additional ticket | $198 |
Included in every full conference registration is a ticket to the Welcome Reception, Networking Drinks, and Conference Dinner.
If you are only attending one day of the conference, the evening function on that specific day is included. However, you will have the option to purchase tickets for other events.
National Conference Bursary Program Available
Everyone has a role to play in shaping the future of aged care.
The Ageing Australia National Conference Bursary Program supports professionals who may otherwise face barriers to attending, helping more voices from across the sector to connect, share ideas and be part of this important national conversation.
Bursaries are available for eligible applicants, including those from rural, regional and remote communities, smaller organisations and underrepresented groups.
Each bursary will include:
- One complimentary full registration to attend the conference.
- $2,000 per bursary towards the cost of travel and accommodation expenses related to attendance at the conference.
Who can apply
Applicants who work in the aged care, retirement living, or seniors housing sector and can demonstrate how attending the conference will benefit their organisation, community, or the broader sector. Priority will be given to applicants who:
- Have limited access to professional development funding
- Are from rural, regional, or remote areas
How to apply
1. Submit your application by Friday 18 September 2026.
2. Answer the following questions:
- What do you hope to gain from attending the National Conference?
Please describe your professional goals, areas of interest, and how attending the conference aligns with your role and commitment to the aged care, retirement living and seniors housing sectors.
- How do you anticipate your participation in the National Conference will contribute to your organisation, community, or the broader aged care sector?
Please outline the potential impact of attending, including how the knowledge, insights, connections or ideas gained may support improvement, innovation, capability building or positive outcomes within your workplace or the communities you support.
- How will you share and apply the knowledge and insights gained from the National Conference?
Please describe how you will transfer learnings to colleagues, your organisation, professional networks or the broader sector, and how you intend to translate conference insights into action.
- Please describe any barriers that may prevent you from attending the National Conference without bursary support.
This may include financial constraints, limited professional development funding, geographic location, travel requirements, organisational capacity, or other circumstances that impact your ability to participate
3. Complete the online application form below.
Privacy policy
Ageing Australia is committed to respecting the privacy of its customers and stakeholders and adheres to the Australian Privacy Principles as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 (Privacy Act). The Australian Privacy Principles govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles is available at https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles
A copy of Ageing Australia’s Privacy Policy is available at https://ageingaustralia.asn.au/privacy-policy/
Photographs and video footage may be taken during this event for Ageing Australia’s promotional purposes.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be notified in writing to [email protected]. Any cancellations made within 30 days prior to the conference will be non-refundable. Delegates who, after registering, find themselves unable to attend the conference are welcome to nominate a substitute and must inform the Ageing Australia events team in writing as soon as possible.
Payment Policy
It is a condition that full payment is received within 14 days of receipt of the tax invoice or 10 business days prior to the conference, whichever occurs first. Delegates who have outstanding payments will be asked to make payment prior to the commencement of the conference and will not be admitted to the conference until payment has been processed. Upon initial registration, a Tax Invoice/Receipt will be emailed to the person making the booking.
Disclaimer
Information is of a general nature only and has been prepared without taking into account your organisations particular needs, circumstances and objectives. Some information presented in is of a general nature and participants may need to take into account their organisation’s particular needs, circumstances and objectives. While every effort has been made to disseminate accurate information at the time of presentation, legislative changes occur regularly. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are working to the most current regulatory requirements.
