All persons attending the Conference must complete an online registration form.
Please read the below registration information before you complete the Registration Form. Should you experience any difficulties please contact the Conference Managers at register.agosciconference@arinexgroup.com or by phone on +61 2 9265 0700.
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Conference Scholarships Applications - Now Closed
On behalf of the Organising Committee, we are pleased to open the applications for the AGOSCI 2025 conference scholarships. This scholarship is to enable individuals to increase their knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the area of communication support by attending the AGOSCI 2025 Conference.
Applications close on Thursday, 31 October 2024. Please send your application to agoscisecretary@agosci.org.au
Registration Key Dates
Registration Open |
Thursday 12 September 2024 |
Early Bird Registration Deadline |
Thursday 12 December 2024 |
Standard Registration Open |
Friday 13 December 2024 |
Venue Registration Rate |
Thursday 6 March 2025 |
To be entitled to the early bird registration fee you must have registered and paid by Thursday 12 December 2024.
Registration Fees
All fees are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and include a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).Full Conference Fees
Registration Type |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Venue |
Member Registration |
$1,120 |
$1,270 |
$1,550 |
Member AAC User Registration |
$700 |
$700 |
$700 |
Non-Member Registration |
$1,450 |
$1,550 |
$1,750 |
Non-Member AAC User Registration |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
Concession Registration1 |
$700 |
$700 |
$700 |
First Support Worker / Carer2 |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Complimentary |
Second / Third Support Worker / Carer3 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
1The concession rate is for people who have a Government Concession card, a parent of an AAC user, a full-time student or a retiree.
2The first support worker/carer who accompanies an AAC user or a person with complex communication needs will receive complimentary registration.
3The second and third support worker/carer who accompanies an AAC user or a person with complex communication needs will be offered a discounted registration fee.
Day Fees
Registration Type |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Venue |
Member Day Registration |
$650 |
$650 |
$650 |
Member AAC User - Day Registration |
$400 |
$400 |
$400 |
Non-Member Day Registration |
$700 |
$700 |
$700 |
Non-Member AAC User - Day Registration |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
Concession Day Registration1 |
$400 |
$400 |
$400 |
1The concession rate is for people who have a Government Concession card, a parent of an AAC user, a full-time student or a retiree.
Please see below under Registration Terms and Conditions for entitlements for each registration category.
Workshop Registration Fees
All persons intending to attend a Workshop must complete a Registration Form. Workshops can be booked when you register for the Conference.
All workshops are Full Day and will take place on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
Registration Type |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Venue |
Workshop One: Embedding robust vocabulary instruction into classroom routines |
$370 |
$370 |
$370 |
Workshop Two: The lived experience of speaking through a speech-generating device |
$370 |
$370 |
$370 |
Workshop Three: Aided language development |
$370 |
$370 |
$370 |
Workshop Four: Early Career Professionals - Getting Started! |
$280 |
$280 |
$280 |
Concession & AAC User Workshop Registration1 |
$280 |
$280 |
$280 |
1 The concession rate is for people who have a Government Concession card, person who uses AAC, a parent of an AAC user, a full-time student or a retiree.
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Registration Terms and Conditions
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS:
Member and Non-Member Registration (including AAC User)
Inclusive of:
- All program sessions
- Mobile Conference app
- Social functions: Welcome Reception, Conference Dinner
- Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
Concession Registration
The concession rate is for people who have a Government Concession card, person who uses AAC, a parent of an AAC user, a full-time student or a retiree.
Inclusive of:
- All program sessions
- Mobile Conference app
- Social functions: Welcome Reception, Conference Dinner
- Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
First Support Worker / Carer
Inclusive of:
- All program sessions
- Mobile Conference app
- Social functions: Welcome Reception, Conference Dinner
- Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
Second and Third Support Worker / Carer
Inclusive of:
- All program sessions
- Mobile Conference app
- Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
Social Functions are excluded. Tickets to the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner can be purchased.
DAY REGISTRATIONS:
Day Registration
Inclusive of:
- All sessions on the nominated day
- Mobile Conference app
- Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
Social Functions are excluded. Tickets to the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner can be purchased.
- Registration confirmation
- Your completed registration and successful payment will be automatically acknowledged via email with confirmation attaching a tax invoice and receipt. If your email does not come through to your inbox, please check your junk mail settings. Your registration will only be confirmed upon full payment of fees.
- Name badge
- Each delegate will receive a name badge when they check in at the registration desk. The badge will be your official pass to obtain entry to all sessions and social functions and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions. The Conference Managers expect appropriate behaviour from delegates and reserve the right to revoke the name badge and privileges of anyone behaving in an inappropriate manner.
- Credit Card
- Attendees can select to pay via credit card upon registration. Accepted credit cards are MasterCard, Visa and American Express. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to ‘Conference by Arinex’.
- Attendees can select to pay via credit card upon registration. Accepted credit cards are MasterCard, Visa and American Express. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to ‘Conference by Arinex’.
- EFT/Invoice
- Payment via EFT will be available from the registration open date and will close one (1) month prior to the conference. Attendees will receive an invoice for the registration fee within their registration confirmation email that is sent upon completion of the registration form. Payment via EFT is required within 14 days from the date of invoice.
- Payment via EFT will be available from the registration open date and will close one (1) month prior to the conference. Attendees will receive an invoice for the registration fee within their registration confirmation email that is sent upon completion of the registration form. Payment via EFT is required within 14 days from the date of invoice.
Registrations with outstanding EFT payments over 14 days, will be advised of cancellation if payment is not received within 7 days of notification.
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Managers by emailing register.agosciconference@arinexgroup.com
Conference Registration Fees:
- Cancellations on or before Thursday 12 December 2024 will incur a A$150.00 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations from Friday 13 December 2024 to Thursday 30 January 2025 will incur a 50% total registration cancellation fee.
- Cancellations on or after Friday 31 January 2025 will receive no refund.
Social Registration Fees:
- Cancellations on or after Friday 31 January 2025 will receive no refund.
Workshop Registration Fees:
- Cancellations on or after Friday 31 January 2025 will receive no refund.
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This information is correct at the time of publishing. The Conference Managers reserve the right to delete, modify or alter items or to delete, modify or alter any aspect of the Conference program, and delivery at their sole discretion and without notice. Neither the host organization(s) nor the Conference Managers will accept any liability for any loss or inconvenience caused to any party consequent to such changes.
The Conference Managers reserve the right to use any recordings whether audio or video and/or any photographs taken at any stage during the Conference for promotional, advertising or reporting of the Conference and/or its content at their sole discretion.
Arinex is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all event personnel, contractors, consultants, suppliers and event participants including attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. We expect everyone involved in the development and participation of the event to interact with each other in a respectful and courteous manner and not to display anti-social behaviour.  The Arinex Group will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or any behaviour or language that is anti-social, abusive, offensive, or unwelcome. The Conference Managers of AGOSCI 2025 reserve the right to remove from the venue/Event at any time any attendee deemed to be causing, or potentially causing, a disturbance or exhibiting disruptive or inappropriate behaviour. Such removal does not constitute a right to refund of any fees paid. Please view the Code of Conduct here which all attendees are expected to comply with.