National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health Conference
Let’s come together, to shape and improve the future of health care for people with intellectual disability.
Date and time
Location
Sydney Masonic Centre
66 Goulburn Street Sydney, NSW 2000 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
It’s time to get together, to rethink health care for people with intellectual disability.
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health - Conference 2025; will bring together everyone who is passionate about improving health care for people with intellectual disability.
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Through the theme Working Together Every Step of the Way, the conference will look at the different ways that we can work together, centering people with intellectual disability, to get better health care for people with intellectual disability.
The Conference will bring together people with different experiences and perspectives, to talk about how we can all work together to shape and improve the future of health care for people with intellectual disability.
We will hear from over 50 national and international experts, including:
- People with intellectual disability
- Families and carers
- Clinicians and health practitioners
- Disability professionals
- Policy makers
- Academics and researchers
- Advocates and more!
Come along and
- Listen to, and learn from, lots of different speakers,
- Share your experience and ideas,
- Network and connect,
- Join the conversation about all the ways we can work together, with people with intellectual disability, every step of the way.
Join us to shape and improve the future of health care for people with intellectual disability, together!
Who is the Conference for?
- People with intellectual disability
- Health care professionals
- Disability professionals
- Disability and health advocates
- Academics and researchers
- Service providers
- Policy makers
- And anyone else with an interest in improving intellectual disability health care
What to Expect:
- Keynote Speeches and Presentations: Hear from experts with intellectual disability, families and supporters, policy makers, health professionals, academics, researchers, disability professionals, advocates, and sector leaders.
- Panel Discussions: Be a part of conversations about current issues and future directions.
- Workshops: Join in interactive sessions designed to provide practical skills and knowledge.
- Entertainment and Activities: Enjoy a variety of activities, food, and entertainment.
At the Conference you will:
- Hear new ideas about health care, from experts with intellectual disability, policy makers, academics and researchers, health and disability professionals, advocates and administrators.
- Network and make new connections.
- Be a part of the discussion about all the ways we can work together, with people with intellectual disability, to shape and improve the future of health care for people with intellectual disability.
Where is the conference?
The conference will be both in-person at the Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC) and online.
If you buy a ticket for the in-person Conference you can buy a one-day or two-day ticket.
The online ticket will live stream the keynote sessions and some breakout sessions. When you book your ticket make sure you pick the right ticket option.
Can’t afford the cost of the Conference?
Conference Scholarships help with the cost of coming to the Conference including the cost of registration, travel and accommodation. If you are a person with intellectual disability, or a family member or supporter of a person with intellectual disability, you are eligible to apply for a Conference Scholarship. Learn more about our scholarships.
If you have any questions or need help to purchase your ticket please email: [email protected]
Networking Event
Join us on July 3rd, after the main conference program ends for the day, for an evening of networking.
Enjoy two hours of house drinks, tasty canapés, and the chance to meet and chat with passionate leaders, health professionals, researchers, and people with lived experience.
It’s a relaxed and friendly way to unwind and build new connections across the sector.
When: 5pm, 3rd July 2025
Where: SMC (Conference Venue) in the Marble Foyer
Tickets: Select "Networking Event" on this Eventbrite page
Frequently asked questions
If you buy an in-person ticket you can buy a ticket for one day or two days. Your in-person ticket includes: entry to the Conference, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, access to keynote sessions, access to your choice of breakout sessions and a recording of the live-streamed sessions.
If you buy an online ticket, you will get access to a live stream of the keynote sessions, access to a live stream of some of the breakout sessions, the chance to interact and ask questions during the sessions and a recording of the live-streamed sessions.
You can buy a concession ticket if you are a person with intellectual disability or are providing direct support to a person with intellectual disability at the conference or if you have a concession card, pension card or health card.