The 2024 Community Colleges Australia (CCA) Annual Conference returns to Sydney on October 21-23 2024.

The 2024 Conference theme is “Creative Resilience: Adapting and thriving in an uncertain world”.

CCA invites you to explore our world as we face unprecedented challenges and opportunities including the paradoxes of the existential threat of a climate crisis to the opportunities in decarbonising our economy; from the international rise in Nationalist populism to a new Internationalism in youth and social justice movements; from the critical need for foundational skills resourcing to the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the opportunities that are emerging in new and digital economies.

The CCA 2024 Conference will facilitate capability and improve how we navigate this unique time, through exploration of key questions:

How can community education providers adapt and innovate in this complex and uncertain environment?
How can they leverage their creativity to meet the needs and aspirations of their learners and stakeholders?
How can they foster a culture of resilience that enables them to overcome difficulties and achieve goals?

Join us at the 2024 Community Colleges Australia Conference to explore these questions and more. You will hear from inspiring speakers who will share their stories and insights on how they have used creativity to overcome challenges, create positive change, and make a difference in their communities. You will also have the opportunity to network with peers, partners, and experts, and to participate in interactive workshops and sessions that will help you develop your own creative resilience skills and strategies.

Speakers and program: Chemène Sinson is confirmed as the Conference MC. The full list of speakers and program will be published over the coming weeks.

Community Education Student of the Year Award and Community Education Trainer of the Year Award: The Conference Gala Dinner on 22 October will host the ceremony of the eighth Community Education Student of the Year Award and the second CCA Community Education Trainer of the Year Award. The awards celebrate the work and achievements of the students and trainers as well as the importance of the Australian ACE sector.

CONFERENCE EVENTS AND LOCATIONS:

Monday 21 October 2024
Conference Welcome Drinks - Captain Cook Cruise, 6.00pm-8.00pm. Departs and returns to Wharf 6 at Circular Quay. Canapes and drinks are provided.

Tuesday 22 October 2024
Conference Day 1 - Level 2, Amora Hotel Jamison, 9.00am-5.00pm
CCA Conference Gala Dinner - Level 2, Amora Hotel Jamison, arrivals from 6.00pm; 6.30pm-10.00pm

Wednesday 23 October 2024
Conference Day 2 - Level 2, Amora Hotel Jamison, 9.00am-4.30pm

TICKET PRICING

Introducing Team Tickets

The 2024 CCA Conference will offer discounted Team Tickets. Individuals from the same organization can purchase their tickets as a team and receive a discount accordingly. The Team Tickets are available at two levels: Team Ticket for 3-5 registrations, and Team Ticket for 6+ registrations. These tickets are available to members and non-members. The discount is applied at checkout.

Accommodation for CCA Members
CCA has purchased a number of rooms for accommodation at Amora Hotel Jamison at a reduced rate for CCA members only. You can purchase accommodation in the same way as you purchase your ticket for the Conference events via Humanitix. Please note that places are limited and once the accommodation block is sold, there will be no further accommodation places at this discounted rate.

Please see the pricing schedule for all ticket types below:

All Conference Events Tickets
These tickets include access to all three Conference events: Welcome Drinks, two Conference days and the Gala Dinner.

CCA Member Individual - All Conference Events - $895.00 +GST and Booking Fee
CCA Member Team (3-5 people) 10% OFF - All Conference Events - $805.50 +GST and Booking Fee
CCA Member Team (6 or more people) 15% OFF - All Conference Events - $760.75 +GST and Booking Fee

Non-Member Individual - All Conference Events -$985.00 +GST and Booking Fee
Non-Member Team (3-5 people) 10% OFF - All Conference Events- $886.50 +GST and Booking Fee
Non-Member Team (6 or more people) 15% OFF - All Conference Events – $837.25 +GST and Booking Fee

One Day Conference Tickets
These tickets include access to one day of the 2024 Conference. You can attend on either Tuesday 22 October OR Wednesday 23 October.

CCA Member Individual - One Day Registration - $495.00 +GST and Booking Fee
CCA Member Team (3-5 people) 10% OFF - One Day Registration $445.50 +GST and Booking Fee
CCA Member Team (6 or more people) 15% OFF - One Day Registration $420.75 +GST and Booking Fee

Non-Member Individual - One Day Registration - $575.00 +GST and Booking Fee
Non-Member Team (3-5 people) - 10% OFF - One Day Registration - $517.50 +GST and Booking Fee
Non-Member Team (6 or more people) - 15% OFF - One Day Registration - $488.75 +GST and Booking Fee

Gala Dinner Tickets
These tickets include access to the Gala Dinner on the evening of Tuesday 22 October. Please note, if you have purchased an “All Conference Events Ticket”, you already have a ticket to attend the Gala Dinner.

CCA Member Gala Dinner - $165.00 +GST and Booking Fee
Non-Member Gala Dinner - $180.00 +GST and Booking Fee

Welcome Drinks Tickets
These tickets include access to the Welcome Drinks event that takes place on Monday 21 October. Please note, if you have purchased an “All Conference Events Ticket”, you already have a ticket to attend the Welcome Drinks event.

CCA Member Welcome Drinks - $90.00 +GST and Booking Fee
Non-Member Welcome Drinks - $110.00 +GST and Booking Fee

WHO IS THIS CONFERENCE FOR?

Not-for-profit adult and community education (ACE) organisations

CEOs and other senior managers
VET managers and senior trainers
Boards of Directors and senior volunteers
Marketing and Promotions managers
Coordinators, planners, project managers, liaison officers and outreach specialists

Government, researchers and other organisations

Policy-makers working in post-secondary and secondary education roles for Commonwealth, state or territory governments who seek a deeper understanding of the ACE sector’s challenges, opportunities and possibilities
Researchers in education and training who are keen to share their findings with one of the most engaged conference audiences in Australia
Consultants working in ACE, VET, universities, life-long learning, the future of work and the demand for skills in the next decade of the 21st century
Thinkers, thought-leaders, journalists and others engaging with the breaking trends of Australian post-secondary education and training
Teachers, trainers and educators seeking a strong dose of intellectual stimulation and the cutting edge of community education practices
Not-for-profit organisations that work with ACE providers and support our learners and communities

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAID ABOUT THE 2023 CCA CONFERENCE:

"Content was great with lots of interesting sessions."

“The organisation of the whole event was seamless to me as a participant, I felt informed and welcomed.”

"I loved the conference and I cant wait to attend next year."

"It was a great conference and there were some excellent sessions."

"Great conference, everything ran smoothly, catering was excellent, and there was an interesting mix of speakers and topics. MC was fabulous, too."

“Great content and great networking”.

"The overall atmosphere. I am honestly so in awe of the camaraderie amongst the colleges."

“Gala dinner was an excellent opportunity to showcase CCA talent.”

“I loved the panels and how the MC summarised each session. I valued the breakout sessions.”