VCOSS Pre-Election Community Sector Summit 2026

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Secure your seat at the most pivotal sector event before Victoria votes.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the VCOSS Community Sector Summit with a confirmed headline address by the Premier of Victoria, Hon Ben Carroll MP.

This year's Summit will take place on Tuesday, 6 October at RACV City Club on Bourke Street in Melbourne, with morning tea and lunch included.

With the state election on the horizon, this year’s event will be unmissable.

Speaker line-up:

• Premier of Victoria, The Hon. Ben Carroll MP

• Deputy Leader of the Opposition, David Southwick MP

• Leader of the Victorian Greens, Ellen Sandell MP

• Video presentations from Leader of the Animal Justice Party, Georgie Purcell MP and Leader of Legalise Cannabis, Rachel Payne MP

• An exciting sector panel discussion with Kos Samaras of Red Bridge Group, Dr Stephane Shepherd of Deakin University,  Dr Shelley Bowen of Health Futures Australia and Amanda McKenzie of the Climate Council

• A special performance from the amazing performers of My Story.

We can't wait to see you there!

Please note: VCOSS members have received an event email with a personalised link to their free tickets.

AUSLAN

Due to high demand, Victoria is experiencing a shortage of Auslan interpreters. VCOSS strives to ensure our events are inclusive to everyone and will do our best to secure Auslan interpreters. To help us do this, if you require Auslan for this event, please RSVP as soon as possible so that we can work to secure interpreters.