Full Registration

Full registration includes:

• Entry to the Forum plenary and concurrent sessions.

• Name Badge and Conference Booklet.

• Access to the Trade Exhibitions.

• Lunches, morning and afternoon teas in addition to coffee/tea on arrival.

• One entry to the Networking Welcome Reception (Monday 26th October 2026).

One-Day Registration

One-day registration includes:

• Entry to the Forum plenary and concurrent sessions (on designated day only).

• Access to the Exhibition (on designated day only).

• Lunch, morning and afternoon tea in addition to coffee/tea on arrival (on designated day only).

• One entry to the Networking Welcome Reception (Monday 26th October 2026 only).

Conference Highlights

This year, we are thrilled to be holding the conference at Mercure Sydney. PANDDA will announce exciting developments and plans for 2026. Hear from international keynote speakers and engage in concurrent sessions, including experts in the field and individuals with lived experience, who will inspire and enlighten us with their insights. Hear about the extensive work undertaken by PANDDA this year that will be presented by PANDDA President, Gail Tomsic.

The conference provies an opportunity to network with nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in disability and explore current evidence, research and practice. Our sponsors are willing participants again this year providing you the opportunity to visit trade displays.

CPD/CPE Points

The two-day day conference will award you up to 14 CPD/CPE points.

Location

Mercure Sydney, 818–820 George Street, Sydney. The Mercure is centrally located with bus, train and light-rail connections all within a 3-minute walk away. It is located just a 4-minute walk from Central Station and the CBD.

Sydney Airport is a 20 minute drive or just four stops away on the train line. The Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge are just 15 minutes by train or light rail.

Accommodation

Why not stay the night before and beat the traffic. It’s important that you feel relaxed while attending our event.

Act now and take advantage of the great accommodation rate for conference delegates at Mercure Sydney.

For an accommodation discount call or email the Mercure Sydney on 029 217 6792 or email: h2073@accor.com. Use the code is 2610PANDDA for a 10% discount on the best flexible rate, booking before 4 October 2026.

On-Site Car Parking

Car parking is available onsite from $50.00 per car per day for hotel guests.

Other Information

Cancellation

Cancellations must be advised by email to: sue.easton@pandda.org.au

A suitable alternative delegate can be nominated at this time at no additional cost at the discretion of the Conference Registrar.

Member Registration

To be eligible for the PANDDA membership registration rate, membership must be current and valid.

Payment

At the time of booking, you are required to pay with a valid credit card: Mastercard, VISA or PayPal through the PANDDA Try Booking registration page.

Substitutions

Substitutions made require written permission from the original attendee and prior payment of any additional charges, prior to transfer. Attendees are not allowed to share a registration.

Alterations/Changes

PANDDA reserves the right to make alterations to the event arrangements as published, either before or during the event. In the unlikely circumstance of the event being cancelled by PANDDA, a full refund will be made. Liability will be limited to the registration fee paid by the attendee.

If, for whatever reason, the event is postponed or dates are changed, PANDDA shall not be liable for expenditure, damage or loss thereby incurred by the attendee.

Speakers at Events

Views expressed by the speakers at an event are their own. PANDDA will not accept liability for advice given, or views expressed, by any speaker at the event or any material provided to attendees by the speaker.

Insurance

In the event that an attendee is unable to attend the event for any reason, PANDDA is not responsible for any costs incurred by the attendee. It is the responsibility of the attendee to arrange appropriate insurance cover in connection with their attendance at the event.

PANDDA will not accept responsibility for any costs, charges or fines incurred by attendees attending the event.

Photography and Filming

For promotional purposes, there may be a Conference photographer and/or videographer present during the event. Attendees who do not wish to be filmed or recorded should advise the photographer/videographer onsite.

COVID-19

There are no current State or Federal Government restrictions in place, if this should change you will be advised accordingly.

Waiver of Liability

The Professional Association of Nurses in Developmental Disability Australia (PANDDA) accepts no liability for any persons or body for any loss, injury or damages incurred or suffered by them in consequence of, or incidental to, their participation in, or attendance at, the event whether arising directly or indirectly from any action or cause whatsoever undertaken, organised or sponsored by PANDDA.

Conference Fees