Educate Plus

2025 SA/NT Chapter Summit

The Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Summit, taking place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September. The Make Tomorrow Chapter Summit is a two-day professional development opportunity that will bring together Advancement Practitioners from across South Australia and the Northern Territory, including those from Tertiary Institutions, Residential Colleges and Schools, all dedicated to shaping the future together.

This year’s Summit will be held at the Victor Harbor Convention Centre, just one hour’s drive from Adelaide, with on-site accommodation available at the McCracken Country Club. Nestled among 56 hectares of landscaped grounds, this recently renovated venue offers the ideal setting for professional learning, networking and connection.

With sessions in Admissions, Alumni and Community Engagement, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Leadership, and People and Culture, the Summit is more than just a learning experience. It is also an opportunity to connect, collaborate and share insights with professionals who, like you, are passionate about building a better tomorrow. Through engaging presentations, meaningful conversations and shared ideas, you will gain the tools and inspiration to shape the future, supported by the collective wisdom and energy of the SA/NT Chapter community.

Don’t miss this opportunity … Let’s Make Tomorrow —together.

Date: Thursday 11 & Friday 12 September 2025
Time: 2 Full-Day Program
Venue: Victor Harbor Convention Centre, McCracken Dr, Victor Harbor, SA

The Victor Harbor Convention Centre, located within the McCracken Country Club, is one of South Australia’s premier conference and events venues. Just one hour from Adelaide, it offers on-site accommodation and is set across 56 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds. Recently renovated, the venue provides an exceptional setting for the 2025 SA/NT Chapter Summit, offering the ideal environment for two days of professional learning and networking.

The full program will be released shortly.

Day One – Thursday 11 September
Full-day Summit, followed by Networking Drinks and the Gala Dinner (ticketed separately).

Day Two – Friday 12 September
Full-day Summit, commencing with a Leadership Breakfast and Keynote Address

Summit Registration Options

2-Day Summit Pass

Ideal for individual delegates attending both days of the Summit.

2-Day Flexi-Pass

A versatile option enabling shared attendance between delegates from the same institution.

Institutional Leader Pass

Designed for Heads of School, this pass includes attendance at the Leadership Breakfast (7:30am–9:00am) and the Keynote Address (9:00am–10:00am) on Friday 12 September.

Please note:
– The Gala Dinner on Thursday 11 September is at an additional cost.
– Early Bird pricing is available until Friday 27 June 2025.

2-DAY SUMMIT PASS (For Individual Delegate Attendance)2025
Member Registration – Early Bird$525 (+gst)
Non-Member Registration – Early Bird$725 (+gst)
Member Registration (from 28 June)$625 (+gst)
Non-Member Registration (from 28 June)$825 (+gst)
2-DAY FLEXI-PASS (Shareable among colleagues from the same institution)2025
Flexi-Pass Member Registration – Early Bird$625 (+gst)
Flexi-Pass Non-Member Registration – Early Bird$825 (+gst)
Flexi-Pass Member Registration (from 28 June)$725 (+gst)
Flexi-Pass Non-Member Registration (from 28 June)$925 (+gst)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS2025
Gala Dinner (Thursday 11 September)$100 (+gst)
Institutional Leader Pass (Includes Leadership Breakfast + Keynote on Friday 12 September 7.30am$75 (+gst)

Registration includes catering across both days and access to networking drinks on Thursday 11 September.

To ensure equitable access to the SA/NT Summit, the Summit Committee is pleased to offer eight needs-based bursaries, each valued at $250. These bursaries are designed to support individuals who would benefit from financial assistance to attend the event.

Applications close Friday  8 August 2025.

To apply, kindly complete the Bursary Application Form.

With a range of accommodation options conveniently located on-site at the McCracken Country Club, delegates can enjoy the ease of staying just steps away from the Summit venue. Nestled in the heart of Victor Harbor and only one hour’s drive from Adelaide, McCracken offers a scenic and accessible setting for attendees.

Accommodation bookings will open soon.

The theme of this year’s Summit is MAKE TOMORROW, Creating the future together  

‘The possibilities of tomorrow are infinite, and with engaging sessions ranging from advancing technology to fostering human connection, you’ll gain the tools and inspiration at the Summits to help create the future you envision, supported by the collective wisdom and energy of your local Chapter community.’

We hope you use this opportunity to connect and collaborate with your peers and Make Tomorrow!

Principal SA/NT Chapter Sponsor – Advanced Life

Principal SA/NT Chapter Sponsor – EnrolHQ

SA/NT Chapter Summit Networking Drinks Sponsor – iDAT

SA/NT Chapter Summit Breakfast Sponsor – Compass Education

SA/NT Chapter Summit Lanyard Sponsor – EnrolHQ

SA/NT Chapter Summit Print Sponsor – OpenBook Howden

SA/NT Chapter Summit Photography Sponsor – Advanced Life

SA/NT Chapter Summit Digital Marketing Sponsor – Roberts Digital

We thank our Strategic Partners