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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: Indigenous Futures Agenda Learner Capacity and Capability Development Organisational Operational Models EFTSL and Growth Metrics Change Management in Indigenous Education Benchmarking Across Institutions ISSP Reporting and Accountability SSAF and Student Support Services
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

Workshop Streams include:

Tutor Recruitment and Workforce Development
TAPS (Tutoring and Peer Support Models)
Application-to-Enrolment Conversion Strategies
Outreach and Pipeline Development
On-Campus Programs (including Winter School)
Addressing Racism in Learning Environments
Lean In / Lean Out Engagement Strategies
Learning Support Service Models
Learner Identity and Capability Development
Changes in Sector

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

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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!

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