👉 SECURE YOUR TICKETEarly Bird $347 pp OR Table of 8 for $2,550

'Taking care of business'

the sustainability of business, leaders

& teams has never been more important than here & now.

And that's why, in October, Cassie is bringing together the best and brightest in our sector to provide insights, to share, learn and grow together.

We have the power to choose our next steps and to curate a future that aligns with our purpose, our values and who we are . . . we can choose to do it alone OR we can ground in our collective wisdom.

No rose-coloured glasses. No BS. Real stories, real f#$k ups, real strategies, real solutions and all the colours in between.

Interactive workshops, meaningful keynotes + education and information delivered differently.

Our community, those we serve, deserve nothing less than the best.

👉 GET YOUR TICKETEarly Bird $347 pp OR Table of 8 for $2,550

the 2025 summit sold out in 3.5 weeks

Here's a recap for you . . .

the change is here!

The NDIS Amendment (securing the NDIS for future generations) Bill has been passed by Parliament.

The choice right now for businesses and professionals?

Adapt or be left behind . . . bleak, yes, yet that's the truth.

Until now we have been speculating, at this year's Summit, we'll be deep in it.

AT THE SUMMIT we focus on the FUTURE, on what we CAN DO and what we CAN CONTROL.

What better way to do that, than together.

And the timing? Well there's none better than right now!

What to expect this year

The Experience

🍽️ Morning Tea, Lunch, Teas, Coffee & Soft Drinks
👥 Learn while connecting with your peers, business owners and senior leaders
🌟 Quality Speakers, Subject Matter Experts & Facilitators from across Australia
💥 Keynotes, 'In Conversation' Discussions, Small Panels and Breakout Workshops

🙌 Lived Experience perspectives with specially curated showcase for the whole room

Topics & Themes
📢 NDIS Reform Agenda & Legislative Changes
✅ NDIS Quality, Compliance, Regulations & Governance
🛡️ Business, Strategy, People & Future Proofing
⚙️ Sustainability, Systems, Efficiency & AI
🤝 Diversification, Collaboration, Partnerships, Scale 'In or Up'
+ so much more!

The Investment
All tickets are inclusive of booking fees and GST.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $347 pp (available to 18 September 2026)
🎟️ Tables of 8 people: $2550 ($318.75 pp - (available to 18 September 2026) )

🎟️ Standard Tickets: $399 pp
🎟️ Tables of 8 people: $2950 ($368.75 pp)

Hosted at the glorious Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide, SA!

👉 GET YOUR TICKETEarly Bird $347 pp OR Table of 8 for $2,550

. . .and The VIP Cocktail Party 🎉🎉

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Let's celebrate the launch of Cassie Day's Changemakers & Risk Takers International.

2 hour drinks package, canapés, music, great company and rich conversations.

$59 pp all inclusive

Meet the Speakers & Facilitators

Your first look at speakers and facilitators, keep your eye out for more announcements...

Cassie Day

Changemakers & Risk Takers International

Multi-award-winning businesswoman and a trusted voice in the NDIS sector for over ten years. A carer of more than 24 years, her son an NDIS participant, she founded support coordination agency The Carers Place in 2016.

As the Founder of Changemakers & Risk Takers International, Cassie champions impact driven leaders across the Care Economy through the curation of large scale events, community building, workshops, team development, experiences and strategic coaching.

She is an active Board Member of the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) and contributes her time and expertise to other business venutres nationally.

Host & Emcee

Justine Hall

Plan Tracker
Plan Management

Trusted leader across the NDIS Sector, Justine is the State Relationship Manager 'Plan and Support Services' for Plan Tracker & Plan Partners, with more than ten years of deep operational knowledge of how the sector works.

"I’ve taken a winding road to get here: teacher, ATO person (who no one wanted to talk to!), Z-grade TV 'star' and a restaurant owner"

A selfless giver who shares her knowledge and insights, contributes to a thriving ecosystem, and genuinely cares about people impacted by disability and the community around them.

Justine thrives on demystifying the ever-evolving world of NDIS for providers and participants alike.

Emcee

Sam Paior

The Growing Space &
Make it Easy

Sam is the Founder and Director of The Growing Space an independent Support Coordination business and 'Make it Easy', an app designed to simplify information.

She manages an informative Facebook Page and a subscription based web page.

She offers training which includes stacks of great NDIS info and resources designed to help people with disability and families demystify the NDIS maze.

Sam has a background in marketing and architecture, and solo parents two young adults with NDIS plans.

Sam is passionate about helping people with disability live good, included lives.

Keynote Speaker

KN Speaker

Positive Minds
Australia

Madhavi Nawana Parker is a globally awarded author, keynote speaker and award-winning CEO of Positive Minds Australia, internationally recognised for her leadership in mindset, wellbeing, resilience, neurodivergence, relationship skills in health and is a parenting expert. Madhavi's programs are implemented in schools and allied health care settings globally and her 13th book, 'The Friendship Blueprint,' will be released worldwide this July. Madhavi is a regular podcast, radio and magazine guest and she is a mother of three and wife to one.

Keynote Speaker

Sharon Floyd

Engels Floyd
Quality Consulting

As Director of Engels Floyd Quality Consulting, Sharon brings specialist expertise in quality improvement, NDIS support, and compliance. She leads a team of highly skilled professionals across the country dedicated to supporting NDIS providers and the broader human services sector.

On behalf of the NDIS Commission, Engels Floyd has trained all 1500 NDIS auditors each year since 2018. This means Engels Floyd has an unsurpassed knowledge of audit, compliance and registration requirements.

Speaker

Laura Schutz

Laura Jade
Consulting

Laura Schutz, Aka 'NDIS Guru', is an industry leader, trainer, and consultant. Boasting more than 21 years of experience driving positive change in the disability sector, including 10+ years as a Specialist Support Coordinator. Since the NDIS launched in her hometown of Geelong, Laura has worked tirelessly to build capacity, confidence, and spark within the sector. As the moderator of a vibrant Support Coordination(SC) /Plan Management group with over 11k members, she’s created a thriving community for sharing knowledge and ideas. Today, she’s a trusted expert in demystifying NDIS legislation, SC funding flexibility, and hospital discharge planning.

Speaker & Facilitator

Chloe Kempe

SACARE/ONCALL
GROUP

Chloe brings 25 years of experience in the disability sector and has played a foundational role in the development and leadership of SACARE as a founding family member, former CEO, and most recently as Chief Executive Officer of ONCALL/SACARE.

Her long-standing commitment to the sector is reflected in her focus on delivering individualised services that align with the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality and Safeguarding Framework. Chloe brings an understanding of the operational needs and client expectations that underpin their service delivery.

As we continue to navigate an evolving and complex NDIS environment, Chloe’s focus is on strengthening ONCALL/SACARE’s service delivery frameworks, growing workforce capability, and ensuring they remain leaders in the standard of care across the disability sector.

Speaker

Sasha Dragovelic

Polaris
Business Centre

Sasha is a leading career advice professional, experienced educator, and a pro at brokering partnerships with a wealth of knowledge drawn from a long career of entrepreneurial and mentoring experience. As the Leader of The Polaris Centre, he is committed to empowering people and creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and connection.

He worked for many years for the Coober Pedy Council, has served as a local and national career specialist with the Australian Industry Group, and initiated youth entrepreneurial programs for HYPA Works and mentored at Techstars Startup Weekends in Adelaide.

In 2016, he was celebrated in the Business Startup Adelaide Community as ‘Mentor of the Year’ for his mentorship of entrepreneurs. His motto, "people make the world go round!" encapsulates his belief in the power of human connections.