National Conference 2026
Act Justly: Ideas to Impact
Date: 20-23 September 2026
Location: Darwin Convention Centre
The Conference Handbook for the Anglicare Australia National Conference is now available. 📄 [Download here]
We’re excited to let you know that the Anglicare Australia National Conference 2026 will be held in Darwin from Sunday 20 to Wednesday 23 September 2026, at the Darwin Convention Centre on Larrakia Country.
Our theme for 2026 is Act Justly: Ideas to Impact.
Across our Network, we see every day how good ideas – grounded in experience, evidence and community – can drive real change. This conference will focus on how we turn that insight into action: how we act justly in our services, in our advocacy, and in the systems we are working to reform.
Darwin offers a powerful setting for this conversation. Gathering in the Top End gives us the chance to connect more deeply with the work of Anglicare NT and to reflect together on what justice, partnership and impact look like across diverse communities and contexts.
We encourage everyone to begin thinking about papers and workshop presentations, and to start considering nominations for our annual awards. We are keen to hear from across the breadth of the Network – every service type, every region, every perspective. After strong feedback last year, we will again include a dedicated stream focused on ageing, alongside sessions that bring our different service areas together around shared challenges and opportunities.
There will also be opportunities for optional tours and site visits following the conference.
More details, including registration dates and keynote speakers, will be shared on this website. For now, please mark 20–23 September 2026 in your diary.
We look forward to gathering in Darwin and exploring how, together, we can act justly and turn ideas into impact.
Conference Handbook for the Anglicare Australia National Conference — now available to download.
Registrations open
Lock this event into your calendars and register now! This conference will give you the opportunity to share your ideas, and celebrate your plans for the future.
Registrations can be paid by card. A receipt will be automatically generated upon registration. One registration per delegate.
For more information, please email anglicare@anglicare.asn.au
Accommodation Options
We have compiled a list of recommended accommodation options, as well as discount codes for conference delegates.
While visiting wonderful Darwin for the conference don’t forget to check out the other wonders the Territory has to offer https://northernterritory.com/
Conference highlights
Outstanding speakers
This year, our conference will be opened with a keynote address from Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood, with more exciting keynote speakers to be announced over the coming weeks.
Awards ceremony
The annual award ceremony is held on the first evening of Anglicare Australia’s National Conference. It attracts hundreds of attendees from around Australia and gives us all a chance to celebrate our success. It also treats conference delegates to a night of networking and fun.
Workshops and presentations
The conference will feature high quality presentations and workshops from leaders across the Anglicare Australia Network. The sessions provide an opportunity to exchange information, explore key issues and showcase success.
Act Justly: Ideas to Impact
Our theme for 2026, Act Justly: Ideas to Impact, captures our work and our presence in every community around the country.
World-class speakers and sessions
The Anglicare Australia National Conference will feature keynote speeches with leading speakers and thought leaders.
A truly national conference
The conference brings world class content to delegates across the country – and allows all members of the Anglicare Australia Network to come together.