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Corporate Services Summit 2026

Designed for CFOs and corporate services professionals to enhance business performance and strengthen the workforce. Through expert-led discussions and networking opportunities, the event will equip finance, operational and HR leaders with practical insights to increase operational efficiency, financial resilience and risk readiness.

26 February 2026

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NESA 2026 AI Summit

The NESA AI Summit will bring together leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across the employment services sector to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in workforce development. This forward-focused event will unpack emerging technologies, data-driven insights, and ethical frameworks shaping the future of service delivery, client engagement, and operational efficiency.

20 March 2026

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NESA Frontline Conference

The NESA Frontline Conference focuses on frontline practice in employment services. With key speakers and interactive workshops, the focus will be on effective service delivery, community partnerships and practical issues. Attendees will walk away with real-world skills tailored to on-the-ground delivery, having built stronger networks with colleagues across Australia to improve outcomes in supporting job seekers into meaningful and sustainable work.

28-30 April 2026

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NESA Leadership Retreat

An exclusive two-day event designed for CEOs, Senior Executives, and Managers in the employment and related services sectors. Held at The Langham Hotel, Sydney, on November 11–12, this retreat provides an immersive opportunity to explore your personal leadership style and motivation, navigate uncertainty and ambiguity with confidence, and grow your self-awareness and EQ.

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Awards for Excellence 2025

17 SeptEmber 2025

See the NESA Awards for Excellence 2025 Finalists and Winners!

Every year, the NESA Awards for Excellence honour the people and organisations who go above and beyond to transform lives and strengthen communities through employment services.

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National Conference 2025

16-18 September 2025

Join Us at the NESA National Conference 2025
People: at the Heart

Step into the heart of Australia’s employment services sector at the NESA National Conference 2025—a dynamic two-day gathering of leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the nation.

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NESA Youth Summit 2025

21 August 2025

The NESA Youth Employment Summit is a one-day, high-impact event designed to spark innovative thinking, foster collaboration, and explore practical solutions to improve youth employment outcomes.

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Other NESA Events

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NESA First NationS Employment Conference 2024

18 - 19 JUNE 2024
PULLMAN CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL

Important conversations and strong, connected voices are important in shaping the future of First Nations Employment. Our conference program will provide opportunities to have these important conversations and connections, in addition to hearing from some of Australia’s leading First Nations experts in policy, service design and evidence.
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Indigenous Forums

NESA’s deep implication in the resourcing and implementation of Government projects in remote Australia, and our commitment to Closing the Gap, underpin our organisation of forums focussed on issues of central relevance to Indigenous and remote communities. Let NESA’s experience guide the development of your remote and Indigenous service model by getting involved in these valuable exchanges.
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PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE

As a delegate to our NESA Practitioners Conference you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a range of workshops to build the skills and knowledge that drive performance.

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Disability Employment Services Forums

NESA has responded to the recent changes in the DES landscape by organising a series of targeted forums addressing key issues for both new and experienced DES providers moving into new business arrangements. NESA brings in a range of professional facilitators and key speakers for these powerful up-skilling forums.
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Youth Employment Forums

Previous Youth forums have provided employers, providers and other stakeholders with more information from two PaTH Policy Experts about the new Government support available to help young Australians into work, and the important role they have in delivering the solutions.
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Leadership Forums

Specifically designed for sector leaders, CEOs and upper management, the NESA Leadership Forums dive into central issues affecting the sector, with the help of key Ministers and Departmental staff. They are a powerful opportunity to hear and to be heard, to network with industry peers, to exchange best practice and to raise important concerns.
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CEO Post Budget Symposiums and Retreats

NESA regularly organises highly focussed meetings limited to CEOs of member organisations, intended to allow frank sector-internal discussion of key issues and concerns in a collegial and supportive context. These forums have been highly successful as a means to hone in on key issues for advocacy and sector outreach.
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International Women's Day Luncheon

International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. Each year NESA celebrates the incredible women in our lives at NESA’s Inspirational Women Leaders in Employment Luncheon, sponsored by Jodi Sharman from Marsh Advantage.
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