Register for Your Place at Lead the Way
Join over 1000 leaders, educators, and practitioners from across the education, community services, and mental health sectors for two days of keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This year’s conference focuses on building safe, trauma-informed, and thriving communities through collaboration, research, and evidence-based practice.
In 2026 the conference will be delivered in a hybrid format with live streaming and sessions recorded. All purchases of an in-person ticket receive a complimentary online ticket. All sessions will also be recorded so that after the event you can watch ones you didn't get to attend on the day.
Purchase your ticket to attend today and give your complimentary online ticket to a colleague.
What's Included in Your Registration?
🔹 Complimentary Online Ticket: Give a colleague the opportunity to attend the live stream.
🔹 Recorded Sessions: Watch recordings of the sessions you missed after the event.
🔹 Engaging Keynotes: Learn from internationally recognised experts.
🔹 Interactive Sessions: Gain practical, research-backed strategies.
🔹 Cross-Sector Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals.
🔹 Resources and Materials: Access conference materials, research insights, and presentation slides.
🔹 Morning tea, lunch, afetrnoon tea: Provided daily without unlimited tea, coffee, beverage bar.
🔹 Networking Drinks and Canapes: Access for all attendees to the afternoon networking event
🔹 Delegate Pack: All attendees recieve a delegate pack with conference materials, merchandise and goodies.
Registration Fees
We offer early bird discounts and flexible booking options.
| Registration Type | Early Bird* (before 30 April) | Standard Rate | Pay by Credit Card | Pay by Invoice (email us) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Conference (2 Days) in-person | $499 | $799 | ||
| Single Day (Day 1 - 2nd Sept) in-person | $250 | $399 | ||
| Single Day (Day 2 - 3rd September) in-person | $250 | $399 |
*Early Bird Deadline: 30 April 2026
Multiple and Group Bookings
If you wish to purchase multiple tickets and are paying by invoice you are welcome to email us on institute@mackillop.org.au
Group Bookings (3+ attendees): If you wish to purchase more than 3 tickets a group discount will apply offering tickets at $649 per person after the early bird rate expires. Please contact us at institute@mackillop.org.au
Having Trouble Registering Contact us at institute@mackillop.org.au
Payment & Invoice Options
Online Payment Methods: Secure online checkout via credit card or debit card.
Invoice Requests: Organisations can request an invoice for bank transfer.
Need assistance with payment? Contact us at institute@mackillop.org.au.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations before 30 April 2026: Full refund minus a $50 admin fee.
Cancellations between 30 April and 31 May 2026: 50% refund.
No refunds after 1 June 2026, but registrations can be transferred to another delegate.