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The Hatchery
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1300918334Website
https://the-hatchery.coDate
- April 28 - 29, 2026
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- All Day
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- Canberra Rex Hotel
- 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon ACT 2612
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Strengthening Partnerships to Close the Gap
Despite decades of commitment, the Closing the Gap National Agreement continues to face challenges, with the mid-term review highlighting slow progress across key priority areas. Delivering meaningful outcomes for First Nations peoples requires stronger partnerships, shared decision-making, and innovative approaches that center community voices.
The Strengthening Partnerships to Close the Gap Conference has been designed to address these challenges, bringing together ACCOs, governments, and sector leaders to highlight proven partnerships driving systemic change and explore practical strategies to accelerate progress.
This conference is a must-attend for anyone committed to driving systemic change and advancing First Nations outcomes. It provides a national platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration with key decision-makers across federal, state, and local governments, as well as ACCOs and thought leaders. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, delegates will gain actionable insights, strengthen cross-sector networks, and leave equipped to embed shared decision-making, build sustainable partnerships, and deliver tangible impact in their communities.
Your event experience
Champion community-controlled leadership by amplifying ACCO voices and placing First Nations governance at the centre of reform
Experience a practical, outcome-focused program that delivers case studies, frameworks, and strategies for measurable impact
Build a national collaboration platform that unites governments and ACCOs to drive coordinated, community-led action across all sectors
Hear from leading voices from government, ACCOs, and community to share insights, experience, and strategies towards Closing the Gap outcomes
Who will attend
Representatives from Government, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Sector, not-for-profit and community organisations delivering or supporting First Nations programs, with roles and responsibilities including:
- Chief Executive & Chief Operating Officer
- Policy
- Programs
- Projects
- Service Delivery
- Partnerships
- Closing the Gap
- Outcomes
