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FAQ

How much does the Conference cost?

For all tickets prices click here.

Earlybird pricing ends midnight, Friday 31 March 2023.

Conference registration ends Friday 21 April. 

Yes, the following subsidies are available: Regional Support Subsidy, Perth Metro Community Sector Organisation Staff and Volunteers Subsidy, Lived Experience Subsidy, Disability Support Subsidy, Low Income Subsidy, and Community Sector Volunteers Subsidy.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible click here.

Subsidy applications close on Friday 7 April 2023.

Registration for the Conference starts from 8:00am, with the official proceedings commencing at 9:00am.

Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100

Sessions for the two days of the WACOSS Conference and half day Workshop will be mostly held in Riverview Rooms.

Free delegate parking will be available on Marlee Lawn next to the venue. Please allow 20-30 minutes for parking and making your way through the venue to register. There will be buggies for those who require them from the car park to the entrance to Optus Stadium. Please contact the WACOSS Conference Coordinator if you have any questions regarding access.

Before the Conference you will receive a map with directions for parking and making your way to registrations.

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Optus Stadium

Bus: 270 | PERTH RED CAT | PERTH YELLOW CAT

Train: THORNLIE LINE

We want the Conference to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements that you have not been able to mention when registering, please contact the Conference Coordinator.

There won’t be any lockers or cloakroom available to leave your items securely.

Smart casual is recommended for the Conference, with the Awards night taking place on the first evening. This event is also smart casual, gala attire is not required.

This is a fully catered event that will provide morning and afternoon tea as well as lunch. For those attending the Awards night you will receive dinner. On day three, as it is a half day, morning tea will be provided.

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

We want to bring everyone together in the same room to ensure the greatest experience from the Conference program, so this is an in-person event only.

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

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

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

Booking directly through these companies will save you approximately 10%

For further suggestions from Optus Stadium, click here.

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

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Ngala kaaditj Noongar Wadjuk moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja – in the spirit of deepening relationship, we acknowledge Wadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land our office is located. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.

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FAQ

FAQ

How much does the Conference cost?

For all tickets prices click here.

Earlybird pricing ends midnight, Friday 31 March 2023.

Conference registration ends Friday 21 April. 

Yes, the following subsidies are available: Regional Support Subsidy, Perth Metro Community Sector Organisation Staff and Volunteers Subsidy, Lived Experience Subsidy, Disability Support Subsidy, Low Income Subsidy, and Community Sector Volunteers Subsidy.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible click here.

Subsidy applications close on Friday 7 April 2023.

Registration for the Conference starts from 8:00am, with the official proceedings commencing at 9:00am.

Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100

Sessions for the two days of the WACOSS Conference and half day Workshop will be mostly held in Riverview Rooms.

Free delegate parking will be available on Marlee Lawn next to the venue. Please allow 20-30 minutes for parking and making your way through the venue to register. There will be buggies for those who require them from the car park to the entrance to Optus Stadium. Please contact the WACOSS Conference Coordinator if you have any questions regarding access.

Before the Conference you will receive a map with directions for parking and making your way to registrations.

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Optus Stadium

Bus: 270 | PERTH RED CAT | PERTH YELLOW CAT

Train: THORNLIE LINE

We want the Conference to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements that you have not been able to mention when registering, please contact the Conference Coordinator.

There won’t be any lockers or cloakroom available to leave your items securely.

Smart casual is recommended for the Conference, with the Awards night taking place on the first evening. This event is also smart casual, gala attire is not required.

This is a fully catered event that will provide morning and afternoon tea as well as lunch. For those attending the Awards night you will receive dinner. On day three, as it is a half day, morning tea will be provided.

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

We want to bring everyone together in the same room to ensure the greatest experience from the Conference program, so this is an in-person event only.

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

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

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

Booking directly through these companies will save you approximately 10%

For further suggestions from Optus Stadium, click here.

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

Acknowledgement to country

Ngala kaaditj Noongar Wadjuk moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja

In the spirit of deepening relationship, we acknowledge Wadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land our office is located. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past and present.

Birak

Hot and dry – December to January

Bunuru

Hot with easterly winds – February to March

Djeran

Cool and enjoyable – April to May

Makuru

Wet and cold – June to July

Djilba

Cold with less rain – August to September

Kambarang

Warming as the rains finish – October to November

Millie Penny and Chloe Calyon

Six Seasons

2024 – Acrylic on canvas

Aligning with the theme of the 2025 WACOSS Conference, Innovating Together: Leaving No One Behind, Millie Penny depicts the heart of the Six Noongar Seasons into this vibrant canvas. Each hue reflects the unique life of its corresponding season and celebrates the deep connection between the Aboriginal People and the Land.

This painting honours the foundation of Noongar culture: the Six Seasons serve as a timeless anchor amid the ebb and flow of life – politics, policies, and values may shift, but seasons remain steadfast. Intricately woven through are the vital journeys Noongar people have undertaken for more than 65,000 years, and the important gatherings, listening and nurturing of relationships to ensure strong culture, land and heart.

They have drawn sustenance and wisdom from the cyclical rhythm. The Six Seasons are a life-giving force. A reminder of resilience and continuity that will endure long after we are gone.

As Millie’s first exploration into the Six Noongar Seasons, this work is a profound gift to WACOSS and to the conference, inviting us to reflect on our shared journey and commitment to growth.

Millie sought support from her grand-niece, Chloe Calyon, a talented artist in her own right, who contributed to the painting, design and symbols in this piece.

Birak

Hot and dry – December to January

Bunuru

Hot with easterly winds – February to March

Djeran

Cool and enjoyable – April to May

Makuru

Wet and cold – June to July

Djilba

Cold with less rain – August to September

Kambarang

Warming as the rains finish – October to November