About Changemakers
Changemakers challenge perceptions, open minds, and create positive social change for our communities, our country, and our world.
The Changemakers Conference is Kids+’ biennial conference that brings together people within the disability community, and beyond, to spark and drive social change. This is a unique conference that dives deep into important topics with keynote presentations and interactive 45-minute workshops, bringing together insights, experience and innovation from service leaders, community practitioners and those with lived experience. Changemakers 2025 is ideally suited for those passionate about improving the lives and opportunities for infants, children, young people, and their families who experience disability.
Kids+ is pleased to invite and welcome you to the 3rd Kids+ Changemakers Conference hosted in Torquay, traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people, 4-5 September 2025.
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Breaking The Mould
Changemakers play a pivotal role in challenging traditional norms and embracing new ways of thinking and innovative approaches to social issues. Changemakers 2025 aims to create a vibrant platform for collaboration, learning, and empowerment, encouraging participants to break free from conventional constraints and embrace new ways of thinking and acting.
Our purpose is to equip attendees with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to break the mould to become effective advocates for change.
Join us in breaking the mould, celebrating diversity, and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. Together, we can create a future where the aspirations and ambitions of people with disabilities are at the forefront service delivery design and delivery.
Submissions
The Changemakers 2025 Conference Committee warmly invites you to share your expertise including lived experiences, best practices in disability service delivery, and research.
Call for submissions for 45-minute workshops are now open, and close on 28 March 2025. Workshops are designed to share knowledge and build skills through practical examples and demonstrations, including interactive discussions.
RACV Torquay Resort is an iconic conference venue located at the gateway to Victoria’s Surf Coast and the world-renowned Great Ocean Road.
Explore Victoria’s famous Surf Coast right outside your doorstep whilst relaxing and enjoying spacious rooms and world-class service and food.
To book accommodation and take advantage of discounted rates please call RACV Reservations Department on 03 5261 1600 quoting ‘Changemakers’.
Location
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Changemakers 2025 will either be live streamed or content made available online post event. Kids+ will confirm online offering before the end of 2024.
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Changemakers 2025 will not be recorded. It is exclusively an in person, live event.
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Please sign up to our mailing list to be advised when ticker sales go live.
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Absolutely. Please email [email protected] with your name and order confirmation number, sent via email following purchase, to request a tax receipt
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No, there will be a check in desk on day one where your attendance will be marked upon your arrival. Please come and make yourself known to our team.
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Yes, the RACV Resort Torquay is fully accessible. If you are a guest of RACV Resort you also have access to the fully accessible (including hoist) pool facilities.
RACV Resort Torquay also offers a small number of free, disabled parking spaces. Please be sure to indicate when purchasing your ticket if you require accessibility assistance. If you have not done this at point of purchase, please email [email protected]
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Yes, we will cater for all dietary requirements. Please be sure to indicate this when prompted at ticket purchase stage. If you have not done this please email [email protected]
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This information will be released in 2025.
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Through our Conference App. A link to download this will be made available to you before the conference. This App can also be used to submit questions to the speaker during a presentation, view presentations, read about our sponsors, and network.
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A link to download this will be made available to you via email before the conference. . This App can also be used to submit questions to the speaker during a presentation, view presentations, read about our sponsors, and network.
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Yes, there will be regular breaks, networking through the Event App, plus a networking event at the end of day 1
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To book accommodation and take advantage of discounted rates please call RACV Reservations Department on 03 5261 1600 quoting ‘Changemakers’.
Websites such as Booking.com and Airbnb will also provide a number of choices.
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