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Conference Program 2026
Explore the National Indigenous Learning Support Conference 2026 program and stay up-to-date with key conference information, including forum sessions, workshop streams, speakers, and event details.
Hosted by the Indigenous Education and Research Centre at James Cook University, the conference will bring together Indigenous learning support leaders and practitioners from across the sector to share ideas, strengthen networks, and discuss the future of Indigenous student success in higher education.
Wednesday 14 October - Day 1
Directors & Managers Half-Day Forum
Focus: Strategic Leadership and Sector Direction
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Arrival and networking |
| 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Strategic Forum Discussions |
| 4:30 pm | Close |
Thursday 15 October - Day 2
Full Conference Program
Morning Plenary
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Welcome and Housekeeping |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Plenary Presentations |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Morning Tea |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Ministerial Address and Plenary Presentations |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Plenary
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Workshop 1: Sharing Successful Practices |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Workshop 2: Sharing Successful Practices |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Workshop 3: Tutoring Models – Lean In/Out, Empirical Insights, Recruitment |
| 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Workshop 4: Tutoring Models – Lean In/Out, Empirical Insights, Recruitment |
| 4:45 pm | Close |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Conference Dinner |
Friday 16 October - Day 3
Morning Plenary
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Plenary Presentations |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Morning Tea |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Ministerial Address and Plenary Presentations |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch Break |
Afternoon Plenary
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Workshop 1: Sharing Successful Practices |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Workshop 2: Sharing Successful Practices |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Workshop 3: Tutoring Models – Lean In/Out, Empirical Insights, Recruitment |
| 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Workshop 4: Tutoring Models – Lean In/Out, Empirical Insights, Recruitment |
| 4:30 pm | Conference Close |
Have a question? Want to find out more?
For further information about the National Indigenous Learning Support Conference 2026, please contact us. Registrations open on 1 June 2026, and we look forward to welcoming you!