Sunday 27 September – Friday 2 October 2026
“Join us as we
revisit the moments that made us, celebrate the friendships that
ground us and create new memories to carry forward”
Location: Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation Centre, 164 Camp Drewe Rd, Lennox Head, NSW
Website: Lake Ainsworth sport & recreation centre
REGISTRATION
Register with the SSPA via this link: https://forms.gle/Fjd4r5Gw18P2dU7J7
Registrations due by: 31 July 2026
| REGISTRATION FEES (per person) | Adults (18+) | Teens (13–17) | Children (5–12) | Infants (4 & under) |
| Full convention week (includes all meals, accommodation and activities) | $900 | $755 | $663 | Free |
| Day rate | $130 | $130 | $65 | Free |
In addition to the SSPA registration form, ALL attendees must complete an online registration with the Office of Sport NSW (the venue operator) using one of these links below:
Once you have completed both registrations, the SSPA will follow up with a confirmation email which will contain an invoice with your payment details.
CONVENTION PROGRAM
| Date | Event details |
|
Sunday 27 September FROM 2:00 PM |
Welcome & Registration Registration Collect registration packs Check into rooms Welcome drinks and Music trivia |
| Monday 28 September |
Medical & PAB Day PAB presentations Onsite Kids Club with Cathy Workshops Evening: Dance through the ages disco |
| Tuesday 29 September |
Sports Day & Dinner Dance Sports day, including Powerlifting Group photo Evening: Dinner dance @ Ballina RSL (over 13s) – semi-formal attire Under 12s party (onsite) with babysitters |
| Wednesday 30 September |
Wildlife Sanctuary Day trip to Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Packed lunch Dusk: Sunset walk/scoot After dinner: Drinks by the beach for over 18s or free evening |
| Thursday 1 October |
AGM, Beach & Bunnings Morning: AGM (online options also available) Beach games & sand art Afternoon: DIY Bunnings toolbox woodwork workshop Evening: Short Arts Talent night/Karaoke |
|
Friday 2 October By 10:00 am |
Fond farewells Check out of rooms (by 9:00 am) Farewells Vacate site (by 10:00 am) |
Questions? Email: [email protected]
PAB & MEDICAL DAY PROGRAM: MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
9AM: Opening
10.30AM: Morning tea
1.00PM: Lunch
12.30PM: Closing
Presenting in person:
Dr Penny Ireland – Senior Physiotherapist
Alison Wesley – Senior Occupational Therapist
Dr Hannah McGinness – Paediatrician
Suzi Drevensek – Speech Pathologist
Pre-recorded presentation:
Dr Tim Tucker – Pain Specialist
Attending in person:
Emeritus Professor – David Sillence
Dr Jenny Ault
Dr Sheryl Levy – General Practitioner
Cathy Hobbs will lead our onsite Kids Club, creating a fun and engaging space for children during the morning of the Medical Day
Questions? Email: [email protected]