LCSA Conference 2023

Local Community Services Association (LCSA) is the peak body and membership organisaion for Neighbourhood & Community Centres and other place-based, locally-governed community organisations in New South Wales (NSW). 

About the Conference

The LCSA Conference 2023 - also referred to as the "Connecting Communities Conference" - provides a unique opportunity for our members and the community sector to come together over a few days to engage in training, support, networking, professional development and social interaction. The theme for the conference is "Reconnect & Reimagine - Working with local communities into the future" which will explore how we work with communities, our workforce and the sector to be strong and sustainable for tomorrow and beyond.

The conference program contains a diverse range of keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions, interviews and entertainment, which will leave delegates inspired and with relevant and practical takeaways to implement into their work.

Visit the Connecting Communities Conference website for full details of this event - www.connectingcommunities.org.au

Who should attend

The LCSA Conference 2023 is aimed at Neighbourhood & Community Centre managers, staff, volunteers and board members, along with funding body representatives and those working in the social and community sector.

Program Outline

Monday (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

• Pre-Conference Workshops (Concurrent)
  • Workshop 1: Beyond Self Care
  • Workshop 2: Our Power is Community

Monday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

• Opening Reception
  • Smoking Ceremony
  • Drinks & Canapes

Tuesday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

• Official Welcome and Conference Opening
• Keynote Presentations
• Q&A + Table Discussions
• Concurrent Workshops

Tuesday (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM)

• Conference Dinner

Wednesday (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM)

• Keynote Presentation
• Panel Discussion
• Interview
• Conference Summary
• Closing Keynote Presentation

Ticket Options

Conference Registration ticket options available for LCSA Members and Non-Members include:

• Full Conference (In-Person)
• Single Day Pass: Tuesday, 29 August (In-Person)
• Virtual Conference (Online only)

If you are registering more than one person from your organisation, discounts apply for the 2nd and every subsequent delegate thereafter. Please make sure you have the details of all delegates ready to enter their personal information such as contact detail, dietary and accessibility requirements.

Don't forget to buy your Conference Dinner ticket if you wish to join other delegates on Tuesday night.

Accommodation 

A limited number of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach was set aside for conference delegates. We have now reached this limit, so you will need to contact the Crowne Plaza hotel directly to book your accommodation. Alternatively there are other hotels or accommodation options close by to choose from. 

SPECIAL OFFER: An All Inclusive Discount Package for LCSA Members was available to the first 50 people who select this option. We have now sold all 50 packages.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Early Bird rates finish on Friday, 14 July 2023
• All prices are inclusive of GST
• A Humanitix fee of 2.5% + $0.50 will be applied to each ticket purchased (except for Accommodation bookings)

More information 

Full details about speakers and the program is available on the Connecting Communities Conference website.

For more information about the venue, including accommodation and facilities, visit the Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach website.