ANZSOC CONFERENCE 2026
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
Please join us for the ANZSOC 2026 Conference! We welcome participants from across academia, government, industry, and the not-for-profit and community sectors. Our registration categories are designed to support equitable access and ensure diverse voices are represented. Here we outline the registration fees for this year, as well as details of industry group discounts, and ANZSOC bursaries that are available for specific groups e.g. First Nations people, people with Lived and Living Experience, people from Low and Middle Income Countries, and Carers.
Registration Ticket Includes
Attendance at all conference sessions and keynote presentations
One ticket to the Welcome Reception (for full conference delegates only: on 1 December 2026)
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Name badge
Networking sessions
Access to delegate app
You can also purchase additional tickets to the welcome reception during the registration process. Tickets for the Conference Dinner (optional) and yoga on the beach will also be available during the registration process to purchase. See details below
Other optional activities (e.g., pre-conference workshops and other social events) will be available to register for and/or purchase in July/August. You will receive an email about registration for these events in due course.
PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation is NOT included in the ticket price.
Registration Costs
All prices are listed in AUD and are inclusive of GST.
Early Bird (until 31st August 2026)
Standard Rate
Academic / Government / Industry
Full Conference – Member
$750
$950
Full Conference – Non-member
$950
$1200
Day Registration – Member
$350
$400
Day Registration – Non-member
$450
$550
Community Organisation Member
Full Conference
$475
$600
Day Registration
$225
$275
Students / Unwaged / Retired / Lived Experience
Full Conference – Member
$300
$400
Full Conference – Non-member
$400
$500
Day Registration – Member
$180
$200
Day Registration – Non-member
$225
$275
Category Definitions
ANZSOC Member: ANZSOC member rate applies to current financial members of the ANZSOC. If you are unsure whether you are a current member please contact the ANZSOC Secretary secretary@anzsoc.org.
Student: Students must be undertaking training during the year of the conference (undergraduate or higher degree research). A student is defined as a holder of a studentidentification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution orinternational student card.
Community Organisation Member: Employees whose principal job is at grassroots or community-led organisations, and small not-for-profit or non-government organisations with limited resources (e.g., charities, service providers, advocacy groups). This category is intended to support participation by members of organisations that may not otherwise be able to attend. Eligibility is determined at the discretion of the conference organisers, and proof of organisational affiliation may be requested.
Industry Group Discounts
ANZSOC conferences provide opportunities for non-academic professionals to be exposed to the latest research, policy, and practice developments across the justice sector. Whether your goal is capacity building, presenting or networking we encourage industry to attend in groups and offer the following discounts:
2–3 people: 10% discount
4 or more: 15% discount
To access this discount, email contact@anzsoc2026.com.au with your organisation name, number of registrations, and delegate names. We'll provide a discount code to use at checkout.
ANZSOC Bursaries
ANZSOC is pleased to offer two bursary streams to support attendance at this year’s conference.
Bursaries available include a Registration Bursary to cover 25–100% of registration costs, and a Carers’ Bursary available at up to AUD $250. Details on each bursary stream are provided via the application forms linked below.
The bursaries are limited to ANZSOC members only.
Registration Bursaries are designed to support people who may need financial assistance to attend the conference e.g. First Nations people, people with Lived and Living Experience, and attendees from Low and Middle Income countries. The bursary will subsidise registration costs (25% to 100% depending on need). Priority is given to people presenting at the conference.
Carer’s Bursaries are designed to foster the inclusion of caregivers and families and help offset additional carer costs at the conference or at home.
For full bursary guidelines and application forms, visit: ANZSOC 2026 Bursary Guidelines
All completed applications can be sent to the ANZSOC Manager at info@anzsoc.org. Applications for bursaries will close 20 November 2026 or once each bursary fund is exhausted. Applications will be assessed by a panel of three ANZSOC Committee of Management members in the order they are received until the bursary funds have been fully allocated.
Bursaries available include a Registration Bursary to cover 25–100% of registration costs, and a Carers’ Bursary available at up to AUD $250. Details on each bursary stream are provided via the application forms linked below.
The bursaries are limited to ANZSOC members only.
Registration Bursaries are designed to support people who may need financial assistance to attend the conference e.g. First Nations people, people with Lived and Living Experience, and attendees from Low and Middle Income countries. The bursary will subsidise registration costs (25% to 100% depending on need). Priority is given to people presenting at the conference.
Carer’s Bursaries are designed to foster the inclusion of caregivers and families and help offset additional carer costs at the conference or at home.
For full bursary guidelines and application forms, visit: ANZSOC 2026 Bursary Guidelines
All completed applications can be sent to the ANZSOC Manager at info@anzsoc.org. Applications for bursaries will close 20 November 2026 or once each bursary fund is exhausted. Applications will be assessed by a panel of three ANZSOC Committee of Management members in the order they are received until the bursary funds have been fully allocated.
ANZSOC Membership
ANZSOC membership fees range from approximately AUD $18 to $408, based on annual gross income. Members receive reduced rates for the annual conference, capacity to access bursary schemes, and a free subscription to the Journal of Criminology. Why not join today: https://anzsoc.org/product/membership-subscription/
For full terms and conditions about ANZSOC 2026 ticket sales please see here
For full terms and conditions about ANZSOC 2026 ticket sales please see here
Conference Dinner
The ANZSOC 2026 Conference Dinner will be held at Soda Rooftop on Wednesday 2 December 2026. This is a newly opened restaurant and rooftop bar in Glenelg, that provides striking views of Glenelg Beach and the Adelaide Hills and has a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. Soda Rooftop features modern Australian cuisine, featuring local and seasonal South Australian ingredients – curated by Executive Chef Brent Potuszynski. The venue is only a 5-minute walk from the conference venue. Join us for a sit-down dinner, presentation of ANZSOC awards, then drinks with live entertainment (DJ playing saxophone) for those who wish to stay on and mingle. (Additional drinks at own expense).
Cost: $125 per person
When: 7pm - 12:30am, Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Includes 3 course dinner plus a selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Accessible via lift.
Yoga on the Beach
Join us for a relaxing yoga session on the beach! Suitable for all levels and abilities,the session will guide you through yoga poses and breathing techniques designed to reduce tension, improve focus, and leave you feeling refreshed and energised for the day ahead! The session will be held in the morning of Wednesday 2 December 2026, prior to conference sessions, on the beach outside the Stamford.
Cost: $10 per person
ANZSOC 2026 Social Activities