The First Annual Melbourne Disability Law Conference is a two-day event scheduled for March 17 and 18, 2026, at Crown Melbourne, with an option for online participation. Organized by TEN The Education Network, this conference aims to provide disability service providers with practical guidance on evolving legal obligations, including governance, compliance, and risk management.
The conference will cover key topics such as board-level accountability, fraud detection, managing worker misconduct, safeguarding participants, and navigating complex consent and privacy laws. Sessions will also explore the NDIS Commission's approach to compliance failures, the implications of the Fraud Fusion Taskforce, and strategies for conducting internal investigations.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with experienced legal and sector professionals, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers. Notable speakers include Campbell Hudson, Partner at Dentons; Rebecca Lambert-Smith, Practice Leader at Moores; and Luke Geary, Partner at Mills Oakley, among others.
This conference is designed for NDIS providers, including those in leadership, compliance, and operations roles. Participants will gain practical strategies to address current challenges and ensure compliance with legal responsibilities in governance, service delivery, and organizational risk management.
Speakers(10)
Abbey Burns
Special Counsel at Russell Kennedy
Abbey Burns is a Special Counsel at Russell Kennedy in Melbourne, Victoria, focusing on privacy, consent, and data management in disability services.
Alison Choy Flannigan
Partner at Hall & Wilcox
Alison Choy Flannigan is a Partner at Hall & Wilcox in Sydney, NSW, focusing on compliance failures and responses by the NDIS Commission.
Alistair Macpherson
Managing Director at Vocare Law
Alistair Macpherson is the Managing Director at Vocare Law in Brisbane, Queensland, focusing on governance and oversight in disability service provision.
Annelie Hovler
Principal Solicitor at Forseti Disability Law
Annelie Hovler is the Principal Solicitor at Forseti Disability Law in Brisbane, Queensland, specializing in decision-making authority in disability service delivery.
Campbell Hudson
Partner at Dentons
Campbell Hudson is a Partner at Dentons in Sydney, NSW, specializing in legal obligations for disability service providers.
Luke Geary
Partner at Mills Oakley
Luke Geary is a Partner at Mills Oakley in Brisbane, Queensland, focusing on fraud risk management and responses to the NDIS Fraud Fusion Task Force.
Megan Kavanagh
Partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley
Megan Kavanagh is a Partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley in Brisbane, Queensland, with expertise in participant safeguarding and duty of care.
Nick Duggal
Partner at Moray & Agnew Lawyers
Nick Duggal is a Partner at Moray & Agnew Lawyers in Melbourne, Victoria, specializing in employment law risks for NDIS providers.
Rebecca Lambert-Smith
Practice Leader at Moores
Rebecca Lambert-Smith is a Practice Leader at Moores in Melbourne, Victoria, with expertise in managing worker misconduct and internal investigations.
Skye Rose
Practice Leader at Moores
Skye Rose is a Practice Leader at Moores in Melbourne, Victoria, specializing in legal pitfalls in service agreements for NDIS providers.
Event Details
- Date
- March 17-18, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia
- Crown Melbourne
- Pricing
- $1,782 - $1,925
- Audience
- NDIS providers, including leadership, compliance, and operations professionals.