Registration

Registration is now open!

The SPA 2026 Conference will be an in-person event at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) from Thursday 25 June to Saturday 27 June 2026. Post-conference recordings will also be available. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Registration pricing difference         3-day in-person registration        Single-day in-person registration

On-demand virtual registration        Opportunities, support and funding        Register today

What is the difference in registration pricing categories?

• Pre-release: The discounted price available before the release of the 2026 Conference program. This price is only applicable to 3-day in-person registrations. Pre-release rates can be accessed until 11:59 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), Wednesday 18 February 2026.
• Early bird: The discounted price available once the 2026 Conference program is released. This price is not applicable to single-day registrations. Early bird prices can be accessed until 11:59 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Wednesday 13 May 2026.
• Standard: The standard price available from Thursday 14 May 2026. Standard prices can be accessed for in-person registrations until 11:59 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Monday 22 June 2026, unless the conference should sell out earlier.
• Late registration: The late registration prices will be applicable for those registering from Tuesday 23 June 2026 onwards, unless the conference should sell out earlier. This price will not be applicable to on-demand virtual registrations.

3-day in-person conference registration prices

What’s included in my 3-day conference registration?

• Catering: Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch on the Thursday, Friday, and morning tea and lunch on the Saturday.
• Program: Access to all in-person sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, along with access to all presentation resources. 
• Social functions: One (1) ticket for the welcome reception on Thursday and one (1) ticket for the networking function on Friday. 
• Access to wellness sessions.
• Access to the conference mobile app. 
• Access to the conference partners and exhibitors in the exhibition area. 
• Post-conference access to recorded sessions.

Excludes

• Airport transfers. 
• Accommodation. 
• Flights. 
• Insurance. 
• Personal incidentals. 

Single-day in-person conference registration prices

What's included in my single-day conference registration?

• Catering: Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch on your selected day. 
• Program: Access to all in-person sessions, along with access to all presentation resources on your selected day. 
• Access to the conference mobile app. 
• Access to the conference partners and exhibitors in the exhibition area on your selected day. 
• Post-conference access to recorded sessions on your selected day.

Excludes

• Social functions. 
• Wellness sessions.
• Airport transfers. 
• Accommodation. 
• Flights. 
• Insurance. 
• Personal incidentals. 

Post-conference on demand access for the SPA 2026 Conference will be available for purchase in August 2026.

Post conference on-demand access

NB. The SPA 2026 Conference is an in-person event, with presenters engaging directly with the audience onsite. For those unable to join us in Yugambeh / Gold Coast, the recordings will be made available after the conference.

What's included in my on demand virtual conference registration?

On-demand access opens August 2026.

• Conference attendees: Complimentary access to all recorded sessions for their registered day(s). For details on which sessions will be available on demand, please refer to the conference program, set to be released in February 2026.
• Non-attendees: Recordings will be bundled into streams and available for purchase via the Learning Hub after the conference.

Excludes

On-demand access does not include:

• In-person access to the conference.
• Access to any sessions not listed as recorded.
• Access to the conference mobile app. 
• Access to the sponsors and exhibitors.
• Social functions. 
• Catering.
• Insurance. 
• Personal incidentals. 

Opportunities, support and funding

Convince your manager

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Download our template letter for a comprehensive overview, estimated costs, and compelling reasons why attending this conference is a must for your professional development.

Health Workforce Scholarship Program

The Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) is for medical, nursing, midwifery, allied health, dental and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, providing primary health care in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) sector, non-government organisations and private practice across Australia.

Funding is available to support the costs of completing postgraduate courses, short courses, workshops, conferences and seminars.

Find out more

Tax-deductible attendance

Don't forget to explore the potential tax benefits of your attendance! Many conference-related expenses, such as registration fees, travel, and accommodation might be tax-deductible. This could be a great opportunity to ease your financial commitment while investing in your professional growth.

Be sure to consult with a tax professional to confirm eligibility and ensure you’re taking full advantage of any deductions available. By checking now, you can enjoy the SPA 2026 Conference with peace of mind, knowing you’re making the most of both your professional growth and your tax return.

For more information, visit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

* Attendees who are current financial members of Speech Pathology Australia are eligible for this rate.
^ Attendees who are current financial student members of Speech Pathology Australia are eligible for this rate.
+ Attendees who are current financial student members of New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association are eligible for this rate.

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Contact us 

For any enquiries or further information regarding the SPA 2026 Conference, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Our dedicated SPA Conference and Events Team will be delighted to assist you.