SA/NT 2025 Chapter Summit
The Educate Plus SA/NT Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Summit taking place on Thursday 11 & Friday 12 September at Victor Harbour Convention Centre for the Make Tomorrow Chapter Summit, a two-day professional development opportunity that will bring together Advancement Practitioners from across South Australia & Northern Territory, in 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.
Note: Please note that photographs (official and candid) will be taken throughout the Summit. These will be uploaded to the photo gallery on the Educate Plus website, and will potentially also be used for Social Media and promotional purposes.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September 2025
Venue: Victor Harbour Convention Centre, McCracken Dr, Victor Harbour, SA 5211
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.
Parking: McCracken Country Club/Victor Harbour Convention Centre offers ample complimentary onsite car parking.
Program: 2 Full Day Program
Full Program will be released shortly
Day One – Thursday 11 September
Full-day Summit, followed by Networking Drinks and the Gala Dinner.
Day Two – Friday 12 September
Full-day Summit, commencing with a Leadership Breakfast and Keynote Address
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:
– Early Bird pricing is available until Friday 27 June 2025.
| 2-DAY SUMMIT PASS (For Individual Delegate Attendance) | |
| Member Registration – Early Bird | $525+gst |
| Non-Member Registration – Early Bird | $725+gst |
| Member Registration | $625+gst |
| Non-Member Registration | $825+gst |
| 2-DAY FLEXI-PASS (Shareable among colleagues from the same institution) | |
| Member Registration – Early Bird | $625+gst |
| Non-Member Registration – Early Bird | $825+gst |
| Member Registration | $725+gst |
| Non-Member Registration | $925+gst |
| ADDITIONAL OPTIONS | |
| Additional Gala Dinner tickets | $100+gst |
| Institutional Leaders Pass (Includes Leadership Breakfast + Keynote on Friday 12 September 7.30am) | $75+gst |
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.
Special discounted rates at McCracken Country Club are available to delegates for bookings made by Thursday 10 August, as outlined below. Please note that room types are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If your preferred option is unavailable, the McCracken Country Club will contact you to discuss alternatives.
| Resort Room | $159.00 | Loft Room | $159.00 |
| Balcony Room | $188.00 | Loft Suite (1 only) | $188.00 |
| Kitchenette Room | $209.00 | Superior Room | $219.00 |
| McCracken Suite | $219.00 | 2 Bedroom Apartment | $249.00 |
Please download and complete Delegate Booking Form and return to mccracken@discoveryparks.com.au. Please also provide your best contact number to collect credit card at the time of booking for preauthorisation.
Check-in: 3:00pm Check-out: 10:30am
Terms & Conditions:
- Full payment will be deducted 14 days prior to arrival from nominated credit card at the time of booking.
- Bookings can be released without fee until 30 days prior to the arrival date.
- Bookings released within 30 – 15 days prior to arrival will incur a fee equal to a 1 night fee.
- Bookings cancelled within 14 days of arrival will incur 100% cancellation fees for the booking total.
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
SA/NT Chapter Summit Event App Sponsor – CCS Fundraising
Exhibitors (Not already listed above)
