FAQ

Half Day Workshop Monday 12 May Registration from 1:00pm
Community Services Excellence Awards Monday 12 May Awards commence at 6:00pm
Conference Day 2 Tuesday 13 May Registration from 8:00am, official proceedings commence at 9:00am
Conference Day 3 Wednesday 14 May Registration from 8:00am, official proceedings commence at 9:00am
A coffee cart will be serving barista-made coffee on Days 2 and 3, and attendees are welcome to arrive early to grab a coffee, and network.

Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100

All sessions over the three-day event, including the Community Services Excellence Awards,  will primarily take place in the River View Rooms.

Yes, Optus Stadium is easily accessible by public transport.
Nearby routes include:

Bus Train

We strive to make the Conference as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements that you haven’t yet mentioned during registration, please contact the Conference Coordinator via Conference2025@wacoss.org.au

Unfortunately, there will be no lockers or cloakrooms available to securely store personal items.

The recommended dress code for the Conference is smart casual. The Awards night, which will be held on the first evening, also follows a smart casual dress code—gala attire is not required.

This event includes full catering, with morning, afternoon tea, and lunch. Attendees of the Awards Night will also enjoy a catered dinner. On Day Three, which is a half-day, only morning tea will be served.

You can select your dietary requirements when you register. For any issues in advising of your dietary requirements, please contact Conference2025@wacoss.org.au soon as possible.

Yes, there are several subsidy options available, including:
  • Regional Support Subsidy
  • Perth Metro Community Sector Organisation Staff and Volunteers Subsidy
  • Lived Experience Subsidy
  • Disability Support Subsidy
  • Low Income Subsidy
  • Community Sector Volunteers Subsidy

To learn more and check eligibility, to learn more about these please contact the Conference Coordinator via Conference2025@wacoss.org.au

This event is in-person only event.

Yes, there are still limited sponsorship opportunities available. To learn more about these, please contact the WACOSS Conference Coordinator, Rose Newbury-Freeman via Sponsorship2025@wacoss.org.au

We researched and found these nearby options to be the most affordable

  1. East Perth Suites Hotel
  2. Fraser Suits
  3. Aloft Perth
  4. Quest Apartment Hotels

Please contact the WACOSS Conference Coordinator, Rose Newbury-Freeman via Conference2025@wacoss.org.au

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