Volunteering Australia is pleased to announce that the National Volunteering Conference 2026 will take place in Adelaide, South Australia, from 16 to 18 June 2026.
The Conference is Australia’s premier event for the volunteering ecosystem, bringing together leaders, practitioners, researchers, policymakers and volunteers to connect, learn and shape the future of volunteering.
The 2026 Conference will be especially significant as the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026 the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), highlighting the vital role of volunteers in advancing sustainability. The conference will be a powerful opportunity to take action to help volunteering thrive.
WHEN: 16–18 June 2026
WHERE: Adelaide, South Australia
Stay tuned for program updates, speaker announcements and early-bird registration details.
