Registrations have now closed for the 2026 State Conference.

Travel and Accommodation Subsidies

Driving

Members driving to the conference from MNC, LNC, HUN, CC, SNB, SYD, ILL, SC and FSC will be able to claim mileage subsidies (capped amounts dependent on location) by completing an expense claim form with the kilometres travelled. We strongly encourage carpooling.

The subsidy amounts are based on average mileage distances, and are as follows:

• MNC: $450 (fuel)
• LNC: $420 (fuel)
• HUN: $320 (fuel)
• CC: $195 (fuel)
• SNB: $80 (fuel)
• SYD: $55 (fuel)
• ILL: $120 (fuel)
• SC: $240 (fuel)
• FSC: $500 (fuel)

Parking will be available at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, and costs will be covered for the duration of your stay.

Flights

Flights for members travelling to and from the conference will be subsidised. Flights will need to be booked by the individual/club, and an expense claim form submitted (with proof of purchase / ticket receipt). Subsidy figures for each member are listed below and are based on average airline ticket prices.

Please note that ticket prices traditionally rise as the departure date nears.

• FNC: $250 (flights)
• NC: $400 (flights)
• MNC: $500 (flights)
• LNC: $500 (flights)
• FSC: $550 (flights)

Flight Times and Airport Transfers

Members flying to the State Conference can arrive on Friday 24^th July and there will be an informal gathering on the Friday evening (noting this is not part of the conference).

Members who choose to fly on Saturday 25^th July will need to arrive prior to 9.00am as the conference registration will take place at 9.30am.  The conference will end at 1pm, and we recommend flights be booked from 2.30pm.

The venue is a 1km walk or a short taxi/Uber ride from the airport. Reimbursements for transfers will be available. Please note there is no shuttle bus transfer.

Accommodation

Friday and Saturday night accommodation is available to members from FNC, NC, MNC, LNC, HUN, SC and FSC.

Saturday night accommodation is available to members from CC and ILL.

Members from Sydney and Sydney Northern Beaches Branches can choose to join the rest of the participants for breakfast on Sunday morning from 7:00am.  This can be selected on the registration form.