National Volunteering Conference 2026

The 2026 National Volunteering Conference, co-hosted by Volunteering Australia and Volunteering SA&NT, is Australia’s premier event for the volunteering sector, taking place from 16–18 June at Adelaide University's National Wine Centre in Adelaide.

Under the theme Innovation and Impact: Reimagining Volunteering, the conference will bring together volunteer managers, not-for-profit leaders, researchers, government and corporate representatives, and volunteers to address high-priority issues and explore bold, practical solutions that support the National Strategy for Volunteering.

With a program featuring plenary sessions, workshops, networking events and on-the-ground learning opportunities, this is a must-attend event for anyone working to ensure volunteering thrives now and into the future.

Program Dates:

16 June - Welcome Cocktail Evening
17 June - Conference Day 1 and Conference Dinner
18 June - Conference Day 2
19 June - Connecting Communities Experiences