GovTech & Public Sector

National Disability Summit 2026

The event involves discussing progress and initiatives in supporting people with disabilities and their families. These discussions aim to maximise independence, social, and economic participation.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
Organiser
Informa Connect
Industry
GovTech & Public Sector

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT
  • Disability

On stage

Speakers

  • Senator the Hon Jenny McAllisterMinister, National Disability Insurance Scheme
  • Amanda HendrenMy Community Collaborative
  • Angela CookSenior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
  • Bart WalshFormer Head Coach, Jetts Fitness Australia
  • Boudicea HodgsonRicher Support
  • Carly NisnerFounder, Support Worker Association of Australia
  • Professor Charmine HärtelDirector, Opportunity Tech Lab, Impact Labs Monash Business School
  • Christine StowCouncillor, City of Whittlesea
  • Dr Jill Gallagher AOChief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
  • Elizabeth ChristodoulouNational Employment Project Manager, Down Syndrome Australia
  • Heidi ClarrisChief Customer Officer, Aruma
  • Jack WilliamsonDown Syndrome Australia
  • Jessica OrfordMetro North Health, Queensland
  • Keely Joan WalshUniversity of Melbourne
  • Kelly StonerSenior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
  • Lee ArcherManager, Tenant Voice, Young People in Nursing Homes Alliance
  • Matt De GruchyBlindness and disAbility Advocate, Matt Degruchy Vision (MDV)
  • Meg WhiteBehaviour Support Practitioner
  • Peter OrrExecutive Director - Disability, Life Without Barriers

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Monash Business School
  • Physical Disability Australia
  • Dementia Training Australia
  • DV-alert
  • Easy Employer
  • Novita
  • tech ionMy

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Mercure

    180 m from the venue

    9 Riverside Quay, 3006

  • Ink Hotel

    240 m from the venue

    167 City Road, 3006

  • The Langham

    270 m from the venue

    1 Southgate Avenue

  • Quay West Suites

    350 m from the venue

    26 Southgate Avenue, 3006

  • Crown Towers Hotel

    380 m from the venue

  • Crown Promenade Hotel

    430 m from the venue

    1-25 Whiteman Street, 3006

  • Vibe

    490 m from the venue

    1 Queen Street

  • Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne

    520 m from the venue

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