ADS National Forum 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still register to attend?

Registrations for the Forum are now closed.

Thank you for your interest. Recordings of sessions will be available after the event.

Does the Forum cost any money?

Attendance at the Forum is free. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided each day.

If you travel to Adelaide for the event you will need to arrange and pay for your own transport, accommodation and support if you need it.

Who is the Forum for?

The Forum is for all people who interested in inclusion of people with disability in Australia. The Forum will be accessible for all people with disability as well as their supporters, families, carers and allies to attend. The information shared and discussions held will be interesting and useful to everyone.

Who needs to register?

All attendees need to register.

However, registrations for both in‑person and online attendance are now closed.

Videos will be available after the event.

If you have let us know you are bringing a support person and they haven’t registered yet this is ok, we can still register them on the day.

How do I provide information about my accessibility needs?

If you have already registered and need to update information about your accessibility needs, please email AustraliasDisabilityStrategy@health.gov.au and we will update your form for you.

What do I do if I need to update my registration?

If you have already registered and need to make changes — including:

accessibility requirements
dietary needs
your contact details
your support person details
changing your registration from in-person to online.

Please email us at AustraliasDisabilityStrategy@health.gov.au and we can update your information for you.

Will support be available at the events?

The Forum has been designed to be accessible, it will have:

Auslan interpreting
live captioning
an infrared hearing assistance system
support of assistance animals attending, and water and toilet areas for them
dedicated event staff to assist you on the day
first aid rooms, and defibrillators
braille signage throughout all buildings
support of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, with lanyards available on site
quiet spaces on request, and accessible meeting pods.

The Venue Information page contains details on the access options and amenities available at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

If you have any dietary, accessibility, or other support needs to participate at the Forum, please let us know when you register, so we can accommodate your needs.

How can I get to the Forum?

The Venue Information page contains details on:

how to get to the venue
public transport options
parking availability
accessible drop off and pickup locations

Where do I go to collect my name tag once I arrive at the Forum?

The registration desk for the Forum will be in the East Building, located on level 1 in Foyer E.

The Venue Information page contains details on:

where to go for registration
map of the entrance location
map of the registration desk location

When will the Forum Program be available?

We will publish the Forum Program on the website in February 2026.

Will the sessions in the Forum be recorded or livestreamed?

Yes, all sessions on both days of the Forum will be recorded and livestreamed. For privacy the Q&A sessions will not be livestreamed.

I have more questions, who do I ask?

Please contact our team at AustraliasDisabilityStrategy@health.gov.au.