FAQs
The following information is provided to make your attendance at the 2025 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference as enjoyable as possible. If you require assistance during IWC25, please visit the conference team at the registration desk.
Venue & Parking
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank, Brisbane, QLD
Click here to visit the BCEC website
To take advantage of discounted parking at BCEC we recommend a BCEC Parking Subscription. Through a BCEC parking subscription you can access 24-hour parking with onsite security for a flat rate of $16 per exit
Click here to find out more and subscribe.
Registration and Information Desk
The registration desk will be located on the Mezzanine Foyer of the BCEC
The hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday 19 October
1:30pm – 2:30pm
*Note: Sunday registration will only be available to delegates attending the Gurumba Bigi Gathering
Monday 20 October
7:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 21 October
8:00am – 3:30pm
Conference Program
The full program with details of each session including time, location, presentation overview, key learnings and speaker biography is available here
We suggest downloading the conference app for access to the most current version of the program
Conference App
To make the most of your conference experience, we suggest downloading the conference app. Through the conference app you will have access to the following features:
PROGRAM: Create your own personal schedule and view to the most up-to-date version of the program
PRESENTERS: Read presenter biographies and presentation overviews
NETWORK: Connect with fellow delegates and network via in-app messaging
CONNECT: View and connect with our sponsors and exhibitors
GAMIFICATION: Compete for prizes - it's fun and easy!
Login details are available in your final confirmation letter
Get Social
Highlight your favourite moments of the conference by using the hashtag #IWC25 or tag @ANZMHA on social media and you will go in the draw to win a $200 Eftpos Gift Card
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Name Badge
Please collect your name badge from the registration desk and wear it each day as it is your official pass to all sessions, exhibition, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and the Culture Connect Networking function
IWC25 Polo Shirt Collection
Your IWC25 polo shirt will be available for collection from the collection desk located in the Mezzanine Foyer
Please note: Due to limited quantities, you will be unable to swap your polo shirt if you ordered the incorrect size
Wi-Fi
Network: BCECLINK
Password: No password required
Mobile Phones
Please ensure all mobile phones are switched to silent while in conference sessions
Dress Code
The dress code is smart casual
On-Site Counsellor
During the conference, if you feel the need to speak to someone, we will have a counsellor from Relationships Australia Queensland onsite. We are here to support you, so please reach out if you require any assistance
We recommend contacting the counsellor via text message to arrange to meet at the Counselling Room (M8)
Monday 20 October: Selina Brandy - 0421 246 092
Tuesday 21 October: David O'Neill - 0467 493 111
Conference Catering
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided each day. All catering will be served in the Mezzanine Foyer with the exhibitors and poster presentations
Accommodation – Novotel Brisbane South Bank & Mantra South Bank Brisbane
Accommodation accounts must be settled with the Novotel Brisbane South Bank and Mantra South Bank Brisbane on checkout. The Committee and/or Conference Secretariat are not responsible in any way for outstanding accommodation accounts
OnAIR Virtual Access
Included in your registration is access to OnAIR, the virtual conference online portal where you can join the sessions as highlighted in dark blue and teal on the program virtually
Plus, you can meet with exhibitors and connect with other local, interstate and international delegates in the meeting hub. We encourage you to log-in, update your profile and familiarise yourself with the software prior to the conference
The OnAIR portal works best if you access it via Google Chrome
Login details are available in your final confirmation letter
Resource Centre
As part of your conference registration, you will receive access to the 2025 Indigenous Wellbeing Conference presentation recordings. This online library includes presentation slides and video recordings that can be watched on demand for 30 days. Your login details will be sent to you via email approximately five business days after the conference
Key Contacts
Conference Manager
Lisa Grant | E: iwc@anzmh.asn.au
Program Coordinator
Lise Saunders | E: program@anzmh.asn.au
Alliances & Partnerships Manager
Kevin Wheatley | E: alliances@anzmh.asn.au
