The Disability Employment Australia 2025 Conference will be held on Tuesday 13 – Thursday 15 May 2025 at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort on the Gold Coast.
The Conference brings the disability employment sector together for thought-provoking, solutions-based discussions, constructive networking, recognition of best practice and catching up with each other, face to face.
In this time of extraordinary change in the sector, you can expect to hear the most up-to-date, essential and challenging presentations, panels and breakout sessions.
Our wonderful exhibitors and event partners will be on site to support many facets of your organisation’s needs, from AI to insurance and super.
Registration Fees
All prices quoted are inclusive of GST.
| DEA MEMBER | DEA NON-MEMBER | |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation Masterclass (Tuesday) Registrations limited; capacity to be confirmed | $400 | $500 |
| Earlybird Conference Registration (Wednesday & Thursday) Earlybird rate valid until 5pm Friday 28th March 2025 Standard Conference Registration (Wednesday & Thursday) Add-on: Implementation Masterclass | $1,595 $1,795 $300 | $2,050 $2,280 $400 |
| Earlybird Conference GROUP Registration (Wednesday & Thursday) Register five or more employees from one organisation to receive $50 off per registration Earlybird rate valid until 5pm Friday 28th March 2025 Standard Conference GROUP Registration (Wednesday & Thursday) Register five or more employees from one organisation to receive $50 off per registration Add-on: Implementation Masterclass | $1,545 $1,745 $300 | $2,000 $2,230 $400 |
| Earlybird Conference Single Day Registration Select Wednesday OR Thursday Earlybird rate valid until 5pm Friday 28th March 2025 Standard Conference Single Day Registration Select Wednesday OR Thursday | $920 $1,110 | $1,250 $1,480 |
| Speaker Registration – 1 Day Speaker Registration – 2 Days | $800 $1,195 | $800 $1,195 |
Social Event Tickets
All prices quoted are inclusive of GST.
| WORKSHOP OR FORUM REGISTRANT PRICE | NON-WORKSHOP OR FORUM REGISTRANT PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Reception Tuesday 11 June | $130 | $150 |
| WORKSHOP, FORUM OR CONFERENCE REGISTRANT PRICE | NON-WORKSHOP, FORUM OR CONFERENCE REGISTRANT PRICE | |
| Gala Dinner Wednesday 12 June | $210 | $260 |
Registration Inclusions
Tuesday Masterclass Registration
- Attendance to the half day Implementation Masterclass on Tuesday
- Lunch and afternoon tea on Tuesday
- Networking opportunities
- Name badge
Earlybird/Standard Conference Registration
- Attendance at the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening
- Attendance to the Conference sessions on Wednesday and Thursday
- Morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas on Wednesday and Thursday
- Networking opportunities including access to the DEA Conference Exhibition
- Name badge and delegate bag
Social Events
Please note that attendance to the Welcome Reception is included in the Earlybird Conference Registration but NOT in the Registration for the Tuesday Workshop. You may purchase a ticket to the Welcome Reception separately via the online registration form if you are purchasing a Tuesday Workshop Registration and not attending the full Conference.
Gala Dinner tickets are not included in any registration type, and may be purchased separately via the online registration form.
Attendance by People with Disability
In recognition of higher costs for people with disability to attend events and conferences, Disability Employment Australia will support the participation of people with disability by providing discounted rates to the Conference. Information regarding eligibility criteria and discounted rates will be available here shortly.
We are unable to offer discounted registration to staff and/or board members of government-funded and contracted employment service organisations or government staff.
Please email events@disabilityemployment.org.au for more information, or to receive the eligibility criteria.
Further Information
Please contact Hanna Hamilton at Conference Works on 03 9870 2611, or email events@conferenceworks.com.au if you have any queries about registering for the Conference.
Registration Terms & Conditions
Member Registration Rates
Organisations must be current members of Disability Employment Australia at the time of the Conference in order to qualify for member registration rates.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be advised in writing to events@conferenceworks.com.au. Registrations may be transferred to another guest at any time by contacting Conference Works.
Cancellations received by COB Friday 28 March 2025: full refund
Cancellations received after COB Friday 28 March and before COB Friday 18 April 2025: $150 cancellation fee
Cancellations received after COB Friday 18 April 2025: no refund applicable.
Photography Policy
Photographs will be taken throughout this event for advertising, publicity, commercial, promotional or other internal or external business purposes. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please contact the event office – events@conferenceworks.com.au
Insurance
Delegates are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. Delegate registration fees do not provide such insurance coverage. Neither Disability Employment Australia nor Conference Works accept responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Dress Code
Smart casual attire is appropriate for the Conference sessions and Welcome Reception. A jacket may be necessary for air-conditioned meeting rooms. The dress code for the Gala Dinner is to be confirmed.
Name Badges
All delegates will receive a name badge upon arrival at the Conference. This badge is the official pass and must be worn at all times to gain entry to the Workshop, Conference sessions and social functions.
