Disability Advocates often operate quietly, initiating projects and forming community networks that significantly benefit people with disabilities. These initiatives include research projects focused on specific disabilities, community service linkage networks that enhance access to support services, and funded projects that build the capacity of individuals with disabilities in their advocacy journeys. Hosted by the Disability […]

SNAICC’25 Registrations Are Now Open The 11th SNAICC National Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre in Meanjin/Brisbane from 7-9 October 2025. The SNAICC’25 theme is Our Culture. Keep it Strong. We Belong, highlighting the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. The SNAICC National Conference […]

The OPEN Symposium 2025, an initiative of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, will bring together practitioners, researchers, policy makers, funders, and people with lived experience to explore how the child and family services (CFS) sector is leading collaborative responses to complex needs. This year’s theme Collaborative practice: Working in partnership with children and […]

Fairer, faster, better – Realising the promise of evidence and implementation to improve lives A leading biennial event at the nexus of research, policy and practice, the Evidence and Implementation Summit (EIS) seeks to improve lives globally. In 2025, EIS joins forces with the Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA) to present, for the first […]

Leading through change In a time of rapid change for the Victorian healthcare sector, strong and influential leadership is essential. Through the theme of ‘Leading through change’, conference delegates will explore how leaders, policymakers and Government can navigate the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector. Delegates can expect to hear from renowned speakers on […]

Young people in Australia are facing a growing crisis and it's now time to act together. From rising youth crime and homelessness to poor mental health and job insecurity, the challenges are urgent and deeply connected. Many young people are falling through the cracks due to siloed services and limited support. THRIVE 2025 has been […]

This FREE one day forum will feature panel discussions and interactive skill-based workshops, offering a collaborative space to reflect, share insights, and explore what more is needed to strengthen Victoria’s response to family violence. The event has been designed for experienced practitioners, newcomers to the sector and students studying family violence. Nine years after the […]