Having a Say Conference 2026
Information on HaS 2026
HaS program summary – Program Summary
HaS 2026 first notice download
Having a Say (HaS) Conference Information Booklet for all the info on the conference, including parking, venues, disco, etc.
Main Program Booklet will be available in January
Code of Conduct
Everybody attending or participating, for example, exhibitor, must comply with the event Code of Conduct.
When people register they must agree to follow the Code of Conduct.
HaS NEWS
Please go to the HaS News page for the latest updates on HaS.
You can also ring Conference Coordinator Chris on M: 0475 698 884 and Office 03 9416 4003 for assistance.
Or email [email protected]
Conference Theme
Having a Say (HaS) conference is celebrating 25 years of in-person conferences.
That’s 25 years of promoting self-advocacy skills to strengthen the voices of people with disability.
That is thousands of people with disability who have:
• presented or performed at HaS
• had their voices heard
• found inspiration from their peers
• told their stories
• gained information to help them with problems
• had their achievements celebrated
• learned about their rights
This is a time when everyone’s voice matters.
HaS will keep equipping people to speak up and promoting the talents, achievements and voices of people with disability.
So, come and present, perform, volunteer or get involved so that your voice and your skills can be part of building a better future for people with disability.
Expressions of Interest (EOI)
A call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) was made in July and closed at the end of August.
EOI are were open to:
• people with disability
• disability groups
to present or perform or conduct a Come & Try at the Having a Say Conference 2026
EOI have now closed but we take late EOI’s.
HaS:2026 Times
Conference Dates and Times
- Tuesday 27th January 10.30am to 4.00pm
- Wednesday 28th January 9.30am to 4.00pm
- Thursday 29th January 9.30am to 1.00pm
The Conference Dinner and Disco Tues. 27th January 2026 from 6.30pm to 10.00pm at Croatian Community Centre, 172 Cox Rd, Corio.
Venues
- Conference main venue is located at Costa Hall, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Gheringhap Street, Geelong.
- Conference Dinner and Disco Event will be held at the Croatian Community Centre, 172 Cox Rd, Corio
Having a Say (HaS) Conference Information Booklet for all the info on the conference
PARKING
Please read the info sheet on parking so you are prepared and can plan where you can park.
This is very important for groups with high vans that don’t fit in multi-storey carpark.
Having a Say Feedback
Your feedback is important, it helps us to make the conference better.
Download the Having a Say Conference Evaluation form here
