GovTech & Public Sector

National Disability Summit 2026

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
Location
Crown Promenade Melbourne, Southbank, Australia
Organiser
Informa Connect
Industry
GovTech & Public Sector

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT
  • Disability

On stage

Speakers

  • Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister, National Disability Insurance Scheme
  • Amanda Hendren, My Community Collaborative
  • Angela Cook, Senior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
  • Bart Walsh, Former Head Coach, Jetts Fitness Australia
  • Boudicea Hodgson, Richer Support
  • Carly Nisner, Founder, Support Worker Association of Australia
  • Professor Charmine Härtel, Director, Opportunity Tech Lab, Impact Labs Monash Business School
  • Christine Stow, Councillor, City of Whittlesea
  • Dr Jill Gallagher AO, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
  • Elizabeth Christodoulou, National Employment Project Manager, Down Syndrome Australia
  • Heidi Clarris, Chief Customer Officer, Aruma
  • Jack Williamson, Down Syndrome Australia
  • Jessica Orford, Metro North Health, Queensland
  • Keely Joan Walsh, University of Melbourne
  • Kelly Stoner, Senior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
  • Lee Archer, Manager, Tenant Voice, Young People in Nursing Homes Alliance
  • Matt De Gruchy, Blindness and disAbility Advocate, Matt Degruchy Vision (MDV)
  • Meg White, Behaviour Support Practitioner
  • Nikki Noack, Job Access (GenU)
  • Peter Orr, Executive 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

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  • Ink Hotel

    240 m from the venue

    167 City Road, 3006

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  • The Langham

    280 m from the venue

    1 Southgate Avenue

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  • Quay West Suites

    360 m from the venue

    26 Southgate Avenue, 3006

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  • Crown Towers Hotel

    380 m from the venue

    MapHotel site+61 3 9292 6868

  • Crown Promenade Hotel

    420 m from the venue

    1-25 Whiteman Street, 3006

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  • Vibe

    490 m from the venue

    1 Queen Street

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  • Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne

    520 m from the venue

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