2026 SAHMRI x AFL Gather Round Festival of Footy: Community Luncheon

📅 Date: Friday 10 April 2026
🕒 Time: 12.00pm (for a 12.30pm start) – 3:30pm
📍 Location: SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace, Adelaide

Join us at SAHMRI for a luncheon where elite sport meets elite science, presented as part of the AFL Gather Round Festival of Footy.

From neurology to nutrition and injury prevention to peak performance, we’ve assembled remarkable researchers who are making discoveries that not only enhance sporting performance but boost health and wellbeing in communities everywhere.

Hosted by journalist, news and radio presenter Rebecca Morse, you will hear from:

• Senior Kaurna Man, Uncle Mickey Kumatpi O’Brien

• Matt Duldig

  SANFL's General Manager Football

• Dr Dominique Condo

  Elite sport nutrition

• A/Professor Adrian Elliott

  Cardiovascular health and performance

• A/Professor Kim Morey and A/Professor Rachel Reilly

  Racism in sport and the impacts on health and participation

• Dr Ryan Quarrington and Hugh McCloskey

  Concussion and brain health

Guests will enjoy a shared-plate luncheon by OzHarvest, accompanied by Chalk Hill Wines. In the spirit of AFL Gather Round, guests are encouraged to wear their team colours and celebrate the festival of footy.

With attendance limited to just 120 guests, places are expected to fill quickly.