Innovation and Impact: Reimagining Volunteering
20
26
NATIONAL
Volunteering
Conference
16 - 18 June 2026 | Adelaide, South Australia
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLEWelcome to the 2026 National Volunteering Conference
The 2026 National Volunteering Conference, co-hosted by Volunteering Australia and Volunteering SA&NT, is Australia’s premier event for the volunteering sector, taking place from 16–18 June at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide.
Under the theme Innovation and Impact: Reimagining Volunteering, the conference will bring together volunteer managers, not-for-profit leaders, researchers, government and corporate representatives, and volunteers to address high-priority issues and explore bold, practical solutions that support the National Strategy for Volunteering.
With a program featuring plenary sessions, workshops, networking events and on-the-ground learning opportunities, this is a must-attend event for anyone working to ensure volunteering thrives now and into the future.
Register / Tickets
Early Bird offer – valid until 1 February 2026
Conference Only
$1050*
Early Bird$1400* from 1 Feb 2026
Ticket Includes:
Full Conference Package
$1400*
Early Bird$1750* from 1 Feb 2026
Ticket Includes:
*Prices excluding GST.
Tickets are limited, so book early.
About the Program
The conference will launch with an evening reception on Tuesday, 16 June, followed by two full days of workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities.
Amongst this, the conference dinner, held on Wednesday 17 June, features a keynote address, networking, and celebrations.
Activities will also extend to Friday 19 June, with workshops, tours, and opportunities to see best-practice volunteer management, programs, and projects first-hand.
The program was designed to include practical, strategic and research-focused sessions. Innovative approaches to volunteer engagement will be showcased, and we will hear from speakers with deep, diverse expertise across the volunteering sector.
The program will include focus discussions around:
- Tech for Good: Digital tools for volunteer engagement and management.
- Inclusive Innovation: Designing solutions for accessibility and diversity.
- Evidence & Impact: Using data to inform policy and practice.
- Future Leadership: Skills for managing volunteers in a changing landscape.
Program Summary
16 June
- Welcome cocktail evening
17 June
- Conference Day 1
- Conference Dinner
18 June
- Conference Day 2
19 June
- Connecting Communities Experiences
Speakers
More than 50 speakers will deliver sessions across the conference program, with many speakers already confirmed, including:
Mark
Pearce
CEO
Volunteering Australia
Professor Michael E.
Drew
Chair
Volunteering Australia
Sam
Johnson
Founder and CEO
SVA New Zealand
Tracey
O'Neil
Volunteering Advocate
Tracey O'Neil Consulting
Shane
Farley
CEO
Community Business Bureau
Sharyn
Boer
CEO
Meals on Wheels SAVenue
National Wine Centre of Australia
Corner of Hackney Rd & Botanic Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
Accomodation
Accommodation packages are available through the Government of South Australia's Conference Bureau. More information will be available soon.
Contact
Level 1 / 300 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Adelaide Head Office
08 8221 7177
Darwin Office
08 8989 4500
Acknowledgement of Country
Volunteering SA&NT acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respect to Elders past and present.
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