fair.ground conference 2023

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA)’s youth sector conference fair.ground. 2023 happens at Boorla Bardip on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 June.

The theme for fair.ground. 2023 is ‘Youth Work is Everywhere’ - because it is!  

Conference attendees will explore how youth work principles are being used in a huge variety of settings like education, the arts, health, justice and justice reinvestment, homelessness, disability and employment, in regional and urban places, in various sites of cultural and religious community, online and face to face.

The highly anticipated seventh YACWA conference will feature topical keynote speakers alongside a compelling program of presentations, workshops and activities sparking conversations, insights and growth for those who work for and with young people. 

fair.ground. 2023 will be an unmissable chance to connect with peers from diverse contexts across the state and a crucial opportunity to strengthen the capacity and energy of our sector as we continue to champion social inclusion and develop fair ground for young people across Western Australia.  How brilliant that we'll be seeing each other face to face!

Accessibility Information
fair.ground. 2023 main venue is Hackett Hall at Boola Bardip.  Some breakout sessions will be held at Doubletree Hilton at 100 James St Northbridge concurrently with sessions in Hackett Hall.  It will be necessary for delegates to travel about 400m on public footpaths to reach Doubletree Hilton if they wish to attend sessions located there. 

At both venues, lifts and stairs provide access to conference rooms.  A quiet space will be provided at both venues. 

Accessibility information for Boola Bardip is here. 

Accessibility information for Doubletree: 

• Entrance and Common Areas: Our main entrance is wheelchair accessible, with automatic doors for ease of entry.
• The hotel's common areas, including lobbies, corridors, and public spaces, are designed to be spacious and accessible.
• Elevators: We have elevators that provide easy access to different levels of the hotel, ensuring wheelchair users can navigate the premises comfortably.
• Restrooms at level 2, conference floor: Our restrooms are equipped with accessible features, including grab bars, lowered sinks, and larger stalls for wheelchair accessibility.

During the ticket purchase process, there is a field called 'access requirements' where you can tell us if you have any access needs, cultural, linguistic or religious requirements, or other suggestions so we can create a comfortable, inclusive experience for everyone at fair.ground.

Alternatively you can get in touch with us via events@yacwa.org.au to discuss your requirements or give us accessibility tips.