Please join us for our Team Workshop

Date & Time
December 2-3, 2026 AEDT
Location
Australian Institute of Sport - Combat Centre
Leverrier St
Bruce, Australian Capital Territory 2617

This workshop is a great chance for sports and system partners to hear a wide range of updates from Paralympics Australia as we continue planning for the 2028 Australian Paralympic Team.

You are receiving this invitation as a key contact within your sport or the para-sport system. 

Please find below event details, draft programme and RSVP enclosed. Final details, including a full programme, will be circulated to responded attendees closer to the workshop.

Meals (excluding breakfast) and refreshments will be provided throughout the event. Transport and accommodation will be at the expense of your organisation. Please see accommodation recommendations below. 

Schedule

  • DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER

    9:30am for a 10am start - 5pm finish

    Games Leadership Update - Cameron Murray

    PA System Support & Strategy Update - Matt Cowdrey

    Games Planning Overview - Ben Troy

    Guest Speaker - To be announced 

    Plus updates on Team Processing, Recovery Plans and more!

  • WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER

    Workshop Dinner (optional)

    6:30pm at The Duxton

      You are invited to join Paralympics Australia staff and Workshop attendees for a casual dinner. Food covered by Paralympics Australia as part of Workshop attendance.

      View Location and Menu HERE

    • DAY 2 - THURSDAY 3rd DECEMBER

      8:30am for a 9am start - 3:30pm finish

      Games Operational Updates: 

      Performance Services, Village Accommodation, Games Communication & 2027 Site Visit Planning

      PA Department Updates:

      Integrity, Classification, Communications & Insurance/Finance

    Mercure Belconnen Hotel

    Accommodation Options

    We have secured a discount code with 2 hotels in Belconnen, Canberra - a 10 minute drive from the AIS. 

    Whilst attendees are responsible for their own accommodation bookings and locations, we are recommending these hotels as a convenient location not only for the Workshop, but also the Dinner at the end of Day 1. 

    Both options have accessible rooms. 

    MERCURE BELCONNEN

    Discounted rate: 15%

    Code: BGPG

    CLICK HERE TO BOOK

    ABODE APARTMENTS

    Discounted rate: 12% OFF + 5% Cashback after check out

    Code: PARA12

    CLICK HERE TO BOOK

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